Award-Winning + Women-Owned

Our woman-owned status is a source of strength that empowers us to challenge norms, break barriers, and contribute to a broader cultural shift toward a dynamic architectural landscape and inclusivity.
2019 AIA Akron Design Award. New Patient Tower, Summa Health System
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Modern lobby with curved blue seating, wooden tables, large windows, and city view outside.
New Patient Tower, Summa Health System
2019 AIA Akron Design Award.
2017 AIA Cleveland Design Award. Centers for Dialysis Care, East Lobby Renovation
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Modern lobby with large windows, white reception desk, blue seating, and a staircase with glass railing leading to an upper level where two people are talking.
Centers for Dialysis Care, East Lobby Renovation
2017 AIA Cleveland Design Award.
2019 AIA Cleveland Design Award. Eric Baker Nord Theater Expansion, Oberlin College
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Modern lobby area with glass railing, colorful patterned chair, and various seating arrangements including purple and blue ottomans and floral armchairs.
Eric Baker Nord Theater Expansion, Oberlin College
2019 AIA Cleveland Design Award.
2020 AIA Ohio Design Award. Centers for Dialysis Care Headquarters, CDC
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Modern healthcare lobby with cross-shaped gray seating, yellow armchairs, large windows, and wood-paneled ceiling.
Centers for Dialysis Care Headquarters, CDC
2020 AIA Ohio Design Award.
2021 IIDA Design Award. University Hospitals, Zagara Multi-Specialty Clinic
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Modern hospital reception area with wooden desks, round white ceiling lights, blue and gray flooring, and seating areas with green cushioned benches and wooden chairs.
University Hospitals, Zagara Multi-Specialty Clinic
2021 IIDA Design Award.
2021 IIDA Design Award. University Hospitals, Zagara Multi-Specialty Clinic
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Modern wooden staircase with colorful pegboard game and padded floor cushions in a bright, open space.
Park Lane Square Pegs Gallery 2025 IIDA Design Award
2025 IIDA Design Award
2021 IIDA Design Award. University Hospitals, Zagara Multi-Specialty Clinic
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Modern art gallery interior with wooden sculpture of a crouching figure, colorful paintings on white walls, wooden stairs, and wooden platform with 'THINK BIGGER' text.
Park Lane Square Pegs Gallery 2025 AIA Award
2025 AIA Award
Award Winning Healthcare Interior Design and ArchitectureSumma Lobby customized interior and graphic brand standards package

We are what we stand for.

Detail Design Studio Healthcare Environmental Graphics for Hospitals
From Function to Inspiration:
Designing spaces that transform - showcasing personality, cultivating brand loyalty, and eliciting a lasting impression.

The spaces you’re responsible for carry a lot of weight. They need to function, communicate clearly, and support the people who use them every day. When the design is cohesive, a space feels intuitive. It’s easier to navigate, easier to use, and more connected to your goals. That alignment doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from thinking through how every element works together from the very beginning.
Our Work

We understand complex environments.

Our foundation in healthcare design has shaped the way we think. We’ve designed for the most complex, high-stakes scenarios where every detail carries weight and impacts how people feel and function. That foundation has taught us how to navigate complexity, align large groups of stakeholders and design spaces that make a difference. Design decisions are only successful when they align with operations.
In 2015, Detail Design Studio embarked on its journey as an interior design firm, setting the stage for a narrative that has since unfolded with purpose and passion. Our firm's history is rooted in healthcare design, giving us a foundation for understanding the most complex, emotionally charged environments.
Jen owner of +Detail and her son
Kristen Mara, IIDA, CHID, WELL AP
Kristen Mara, IIDA, CHID, WELL AP
Jen Minotas Founder of +Detail
Rachel Hopkins, Associate AIA
Dominic LiPuma
Olivia Mansier Associate IIDA
Jen Minotas and Grace Jones Partners at +Detail

Unique Culture. Shared Beliefs. Better Outcomes.

At +Detail, we believe in doing things differently.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, fulfilled, and empowered. By providing flexibility, resources, and a culture that nurtures both passion and well-being, we create an environment where creativity thrives.‍

‍Our success is defined not just by what we build, but by the happiness of our team, the strength of our client relationships, and the lasting impact we make in our communities.
Meet the Team
Kristen Mara, IIDA, CHID, WELL AP
Grace Jones, AIA
Jen Minotas, IIDA
Dominic LuPuma
Rachel Hopkins, Associate AIA
Olivia Mansier, Associate IIDA
Jen Minotas, IIDA
Rachel Hopkins, Associate AIA
The +Detail Team
Josh Myers, Associate AIA
Laura with Family
Justin Gleason, AIA, MBA
+Detail Team
David Potts, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
Olivia Mansier, Associate IIDA
David Potts, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
David Potts, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
Josh Myers, Associate AIA
David Potts, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
Laura Kobak
David Potts, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
David Potts, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP
Olivia Mansier, Associate IIDA
Rachel Hopkins, Associate AIA

Affiliations.

IIDA Logo"Women" written in blue cursive font above a gray line with "IN HEALTHCARE" in uppercase gray letters below.Logo of the American College of Healthcare Architects with acronym ACHA on the left and full name on the right.AIAColorful vertical blocks with letters S, E, G, D beside text stating 'A multidisciplinary community creating experiences that connect people to place.'Badge with red Ohio state silhouette and text ‘AIA Ohio EP Friendly Firm 2025’ in black and red.Logo with bold black letters 'smps' and an orange rectangular underline below the letter 'm'.

Built on partnerships, not projects.

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and collaborators, and we view each project with a new client as the beginning of a journey to serve their best interest over and over again. Getting the first job is easy. Getting the second project for us is the best measure of a job well done.
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Architects. Strategists. Innovators.‍‍ Bringing bold vision and strategic design to evolving spaces—optimizing every detail to inspire, challenge, and transform.

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