3090 Exploration Ave Commons

Client: Cincinnati Children’s

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

A 7,600sf office amenity space.
Interiors that blend warmth and creativity, with a distinctive feel that is independent of any single tenant.
A unique brand intended to be inviting, with application both within the space and as a means of wayfinding from outside to reinforce the spirit of connection and community.
A training room with a NanaWall, a coffee and cafe area, communal meeting rooms and a fitness room.

Project Partners: To support the needs of Cincinnati Children’s, this project required deep collaboration with Cushman & Wakefield, Messer Construction and Triversity Construction.

Discover how the 3090 brand was created

Architecture|Interior Design|Experiential Design

To create an inviting amenity space at 3090 Exploration Avenue that every tenant can call their own, SHP developed a distinct brand intentionally separate from any single corporate identity. The commons area is open and inclusive to all users—evolving into a true “third place” that serves building tenants, Cincinnati Children’s, the University of Cincinnati’s Digital Futures Complex, and the 1819 Innovation Hub.

“SHP transformed our vision into a vibrant community hub. The space is now a major draw for visitors and a key asset for attracting future tenants.”

– Maura Moran-Berry, AVP, Cincinnati Children's

"We designed this space to spark collaboration and 'intellectual collisions.' Students and professionals can step away from their workspaces to connect and exchange ideas."

– Steve Kenat, Principal & Project Manager, SHP

"Our job as designers is to listen and guide. We asked: Who are you? What do you value? Where do you want to go? The answers to those questions built the brand, space, and experience."

– Alex Bireley, Experiential Graphic Designer, SHP

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