Gantz Announced as Newest Partner in the Firm

Thursday, February 15, 2024
By Stephanie Rohr, Marketing Assistant
In Design, Community

North Canton, Ohio - SōL Harris/Day Architecture is proud to announce that Justin Gantz, AIA, has been named the firm's newest Partner. Justin earned degrees from Kent State University - Bachelor of Science in 2010 and a Master of Architecture in 2011. He is a current member of the American Institute of Architects, Akron Chapter and is a graduate of the 35th class of Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program.

For the past 8 years at SōL Harris/Day, Justin has been creating strong client relationships that are built on the firm’s strengths of responsiveness, experience and stewardship. His project management and designs are focused on the Education, Corporate, Commercial and Recreational markets.

As a partner, Justin will continue his focus on firm growth and community enrichment. His work has inspired community development and revitalization locally and beyond. Justin’s influence can be felt in his projects that bring life back to our cities: the adaptive reuse of a historic high school building in Willoughby, Ohio into apartments, repurposing the Harter Bank Building in the City of Canton into usable apartments with retail on the lower level; the restoration of the Chacos Building in Coshocton, Ohio to bring a Collaborative for community use; and new plans for the former Akron Beacon Journal building in downtown Akron, Ohio that will house apartments, offices and retail.

Justin’s work in the Northeast Ohio area includes:

• Akron-Canton Airport – Gate Expansion
• Belmont College – Industrial Trades Building
• City of Canton – Canton Civic Center
• City of Canton –Jerzee’s Café at Centennial Plaza
• Jackson Township – North Park Amphitheater
• Petitti Garden Center – Belden Village Store
• Plain Township – Oakwood Square Amphitheater
• Willoughby Union High School Apartments – Adaptive Reuse
• YMCA of Mount Vernon Renovations

Justin, his wife and two children reside in Canton, Ohio.

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