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Project Overview

Located in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, Church + State is a mixed-use residential development consisting of two interconnected buildings—one 11 stories and one 6 stories—linked by a public atrium. The project includes 158 apartments and a distinctive patterned façade that defines the character of the surrounding district.

Geauga Mechanical was selected to design and coordinate the HVAC systems for this highly visible development, delivering a solution that balanced performance, efficiency, and architectural intent.

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A tall construction crane in an urban setting surrounded by partially constructed buildings. The buildings are covered with yellow insulation material and have multiple windows installed. The sky is overcast, providing a neutral background to the scene.
Interior view of a building under construction, featuring exposed steel framework and beams. The walls have large openings for future windows, and there's a temporary wooden railing. Sunlight creates shadows across the concrete floor, and there's a view of trees and other buildings outside.
Two modern apartment buildings with unique architectural designs featuring multiple balconies and large windows are visible. A colorful mural depicting a red bird and flowers adorns the facade above a public parking entrance. The sky is clear and blue, with a few leafless trees on the sidewalk.
A multi-story apartment building with a vibrant mural featuring birds, flowers, and abstract designs on its exterior walls. The building has tall windows and a modern architectural design. A red spiral slide descends from a higher level to a small clearing below. There are string lights hanging and a seating area with red chairs and a table on the ground.
A modern apartment building featuring a distinctive design with offset white balconies against dark blue exterior walls. The structure has large windows and is situated under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of an urban landscape featuring several modern buildings under construction. The foreground shows a cluster of buildings with cranes and construction materials visible. A busy street runs alongside, lined with parked cars and vehicles in motion. In the background, densely packed trees and residential areas are visible, providing a mix of urban and green spaces.
A modern mixed-use building with a distinctive rectangular window pattern, featuring both black and white facades. The lower level has wooden paneling and a vibrant mural with red and green colors. A car is parked on the street in front of the building, and there are a few leafless trees on the sidewalk. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day.
A modern apartment building featuring a distinctive design with offset white balconies against dark blue exterior walls. The structure has large windows and is situated under a clear blue sky.

The Challenge

The project utilized a premanufactured steel truss system, creating rigid structural constraints and extremely tight voids for mechanical systems. Ceiling heights were limited, leaving little margin for error in coordination.

Additionally, the exterior façade featured a dynamic “checkerboard” pattern of slate and metal panels. Mechanical penetrations, including VTAC exterior grilles, needed to be precisely aligned and visually integrated without disrupting the architectural rhythm.

The Solution

Geauga Mechanical leveraged detailed coordination and modeling to fit HVAC systems within the tight structural framework while preserving ceiling heights and spatial intent.

Our team:

  • Designed systems to operate within confined truss voids
  • Carefully coordinated VTAC installations to align with façade patterns
  • Ensured custom matching of exterior finishes
  • Maintained performance standards while protecting architectural aesthetics

The result

Church + State achieved LEED Silver certification, becoming the first multi-family residential development on Cleveland’s West Side to earn this distinction.

Through careful coordination and design, Geauga Mechanical delivered high-performance systems that support resident comfort while complementing the building’s architectural identity.

A modern mixed-use building with a distinctive rectangular window pattern, featuring both black and white facades. The lower level has wooden paneling and a vibrant mural with red and green colors. A car is parked on the street in front of the building, and there are a few leafless trees on the sidewalk. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day.

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