Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Sustainable Architecture & Design Solutions in North Canton
SoL Harris/Day Architecture is a 30-person firm specializing in education, corporate, and recreational design. With over 55 years of experience, we deliver architecture, interior design, and construction services focused on sustainable practices. Our mission, 'Designed for People. Designed for Life,' emphasizes creating functional, beautiful buildings that prioritize occupant well-being. Our process begins with listening to clients, understanding end-user needs, and adhering to clear goals throughout design phases. We conduct stakeholder meetings, site research, and cost projections during visioning and exploration stages.Technical requirements refine building efficiencies through structural, HVAC, and electrical analysis, supported by 3D modeling. Final engineering documents undergo rigorous review before permitting. Our team remains engaged through construction, offering competitive bidding, scheduling, and project management. Awards like the AIA Akron Design Awards and Learning by Design recognitions validate our expertise. We serve K-12, higher education, corporate, and recreational sectors with a collaborative approach that balances creativity and practicality.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Sustainability
Construction Management
Educational Design
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of architectural expertise in education and corporate sectors.
- Our process prioritizes client collaboration and sustainable design practices.
- We provide end-to-end services from visioning to construction management.
- Award-winning designs recognized by AIA and Learning by Design programs.
- Local Ohio expertise serving Stark County and surrounding regions.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
Collaborative process
Local knowledge
End-to-end service
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creativity with technical precision, delivering functional spaces for education, corporate, and recreational sectors. We focus on sustainable materials, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being. With 55 years of experience, we transform client visions into award-winning structures through collaborative design processes.
Interior Design
We create inspiring interior environments that enhance learning, working, and recreational experiences. Our designers prioritize spatial efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and sustainable material selection. From concept to completion, we ensure interiors align with client brand identity and functional requirements.
Sustainability
Sustainability drives our design philosophy through energy-efficient systems, LEED certification guidance, and eco-friendly material choices. We help clients reduce environmental impact while achieving cost savings through innovative green building strategies tailored to each project's needs.
Construction Management
Our construction management ensures seamless project execution from design to occupancy. We provide competitive bidding, scheduling coordination, and on-site problem-solving to maintain quality, budget, and timelines for educational and commercial building projects.
Educational Design
Specializing in K-12 and higher education facilities, we create inspiring learning environments with flexible classrooms, modern technology integration, and sustainable features. Our designs support pedagogical goals while meeting community needs for generations of students.
People
Matt Sutter
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Sutter leads strategic direction with 25+ years of architectural experience, focusing on educational facility innovation and sustainable design principles.
Domenic Ferrante
Chief Operating Officer
Domenic Ferrante oversees daily operations, ensuring project excellence through efficient resource management and client relationship development across commercial and institutional sectors.
Burt Marzley
Design Leader
Burt Marzley directs creative design solutions, blending aesthetic vision with functional requirements to deliver award-winning educational and corporate spaces recognized by AIA and design councils.
Melinda Scalfaro
Sustainability Leader
Melinda Scalfaro champions green building practices, guiding projects toward LEED certification and implementing energy-efficient strategies that reduce environmental impact while enhancing occupant comfort.
Jordan Lewis
Partner
Jordan Lewis specializes in recreational facility design, creating community-focused spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal across parks, YMCAs, and sports complexes.
Questions
What architectural services does SoL Harris/Day offer?
We provide architecture, interior design, construction management, and sustainability consulting for education, corporate, and recreational clients.
How does the firm incorporate sustainability?
We integrate sustainable practices through energy-efficient systems, material selection, and LEED-certified design principles in all projects.
What project phases do they handle?
Our services span visioning, exploration, technical design, engineering documents, and full construction management phases.
Which geographic areas are served?
We primarily serve Stark County, including Canton, North Canton, and surrounding Ohio regions.
