MA Design’s transformation of Sarnova’s headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, received a Merit Award in the Large Project category at the 2026 AIA Columbus Architecture Awards on October 29. The project reimagines a dated 1980s office building as a contemporary workplace centered on sustainability, employee well-being, and connection.

The 67,400-square-foot renovation brings new purpose to the existing building through an expanded glass-front entrance, an open stair connecting three floors, and interiors that invite daylight and views of the surrounding landscape. Flexible workspaces, shared amenities, and outdoor gathering areas support collaboration while offering places to focus and recharge. The project achieved LEED Gold certification, with improvements including high-performance windows, rooftop solar panels, and water-saving strategies.

Originally submitted in the Interior Architecture category, Sarnova was moved by the jury to the Large Project category in recognition of its comprehensive approach. Jurors praised the façade’s transformative impact, effective planning, and stronger connections to the site’s trees and stream bed, highlighting how strategic renovation can give an existing building new life.