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Christopher V.Panichi, AIA

Project Consultant
Cleveland

O 216.566.7369

M 216.956.6750

Christopher V.Panichi, AIA

Project Consultant

Chris brings a wealth of experience to the realm of architectural architecture and construction projects. With over 30 years in the industry, including 20 years in practice and an additional decade on the owner's side, Chris has established himself as a leader in academic planning and managing large, complex endeavors from conception to completion.

As a licensed architect, Chris specializes in Higher Education and K-12 education projects, showcasing a deep understanding of sustainable design, system applications and building codes. His extensive project portfolio encompasses a diverse range of spaces, from science and technology labs to performing arts venues, athletics facilities, student housing, food service areas, academic hospitality spaces, general classrooms and student life environments.

Examples of Chris’s major project experience include:

Higher Education

Case Western Reserve University (*As Owner)

  • Heath Education Campus 485,000 sf,132,000 sf Dental Clinic*
  • 2015 Campus Master Plan*
  • Maltz performing Arts Center Phase I and II*
  • Nord Family Greenway*
  • MSASS Renovation and Addition 63,000 sf*
  • Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall 290 Beds, 124,000 sf *
  • Leutner Commons Renovation and Addition 42,000 sf
  • Robbins Hall Physiology Lab Renovation 40,000 sf
  • School of Dental Medicine Addition 36,000 sf – unbuilt
  • Fribley Commons – Student Dining 30,00 sf*
  • New Residence Halls 600 Beds 187,000 sf*
  • Interdisciplinary Science Building 204,00 sf*
  • Adelbert Gym addition and renovation*
  • ThinkBox – Maker Space*
  • Multiple capital projects per year – $24M average spend*

Cleveland Institute of Art

  • Renovation and Addition 84,000 sf

University of Akron

  • School of Education Renovation, programming and schematic design 65,000 sf
  • Arts & Sciences Building 125,000 sf

Monmouth College

  • New Science and Business Building 210,000 sf

Nazareth College

  • Center for Math and Science, programming and schematic design 74,000 sf

John Carroll University

  • Bernette Student Residence Hall renovation
  • Shell House Jesuit Residence

Myers University

  • Classroom building – 40,000 sf

Cuyahoga Community College

  • Corporate College Facilities

Kent State

  • Prentice Hall Renovation – Student Residence Hall

Education K-12

Beachwood School District

  • High School Renovation and Addition 264,000 sf
  • Classroom and Gymnasium additions to the Elementary Schools
  • New Middle School 94,000 sf

Rocky River School District

  • High School Renovations and Addition 242,00 sf
  • Additions to Primary and Intermediate schools

Chagrin Falls Schools Master Plan

St. Ignatius High School

  • Student Center Renovation 24,000 sf
  • St. Mary’s Chapel 12,000 sf

Akron School District

  • New Jennings Middle School 106,000 sf

Shaker Heights School District

  • High School Gymnasium and classroom addition

East Cleveland School District

  • High School and Elementary schools

Performing Arts

Clemens Performing Arts Center

  • Addition and Renovation, Elmira, New York

St. Ignatius High School

  • Performing Arts Center – Programing and Schematic Design

Government

USPS

  • New postal facilities-Imperial PA., Irwin PA.

NASA

  • Central Office Building New Construction 90,000 sf
  • Warehouse Buildings Phase I & II
  • Building 7 renovation, Micro Wind Tunnel and Research Facility

GSA

  • Dowd-Bell Courtroom renovation
  • Multiple Task Contract projects

Commercial/Residential

Lord and Essex Homes

  • Single family home development, Chicago

Six-Flags

  • Amusement park-retail facilities

MTD Corporate headquarters

  • Office and Research facility

Bell + Howell

  • 3-story office building

Residence in Hudson

Healthcare

St. Thomas Psychiatric ward

  • Renovation, Virgin Islands

VA Cleveland

  • TB ward renovation

Hillcrest Hospital

  • Maternity ward renovation

Professional Associations

  • American Institute of Architects
  • Society of College and University Planners

Community Activities

  • Mayfield Heights Architectural Review Board

Registered Architect, Ohio

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University, M.B.A., 2020
  • Kent State University, B.A., 1994,

    Architecture and Environmental Design

  • John Carroll University, B.A., 1991,

    Political Science – Public Administration