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# Platte Architecture + Design

Original Houzz profile: [Platte Architecture + Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/platte-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~2047594682)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH
- **Serves:** Cincinnati, Norwood, Blue Ash, Reading, North College Hill, Madeira, Wyoming, Kenwood, Mount Carmel, Covington, Newport, Evendale, Greater Cincinnati, Lakeside Park
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

WE MAKE GOOD SPACE.

At PLATTE Architecture + Design, we believe that good design is universal. Established by Kurt Platte in 2002, our cooperative studio environment pools the unique experiences and technical insights of our entire creative team. 

Collectively we blend form, space, and function to challenge assumptions and create meaningful environments. We are a fully licensed architecture and interior design firm in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design

### Areas Served

- Cincinnati
- Norwood
- Blue Ash
- Reading
- North College Hill
- Madeira
- Wyoming
- Kenwood
- Mount Carmel
- Covington
- Newport
- Evendale
- Greater Cincinnati
- Lakeside Park

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 -

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Platte Architecture + Design |
| Address | 202 West Elder Street, Fourth Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, United States |
| Phone | (513) 212-3396 |
| Website | http://plattedesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 33 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Platte Architecture + Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/platte-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~2047594682)
- **Website:** http://plattedesign.com
- **Phone:** (513) 212-3396

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Top Architectural Firms as voted on by Cincinnati Business Courier - June 2017
- Best Interior Designers in Cincinnati in 2017 as voted on by Expertise

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — kawittenberg, Feb. 2016**

> I hired Platte architecture + design to work with me on the renovation/remodel of my kitchen, master bathroom and basement. I had a vision for what I wanted and they validated its feasibility and fined-tuned the details. Kurt and Tina are easy to work with, creative and communicative.

**★★★★★ — 142design, Aug. 2015**

> Kurt was very professional and offered his advice and professional judgment regarding my churches needs.  He as well as his staff were very helpful.

## Selected projects

- [Modern Minimal Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-minimal-residence-pj-vj~5438389)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: This home resides within a large and private wooded lot. Its careful siting, along with the home’s shape and skin, create a tension between nature and technology. The result is both dynamic and balanced, as the barriers between inside and outside are blurred. Two volumes make up the home: one contains the master suite and office, the other holds the kitchen and dining with children’s bedrooms and play area above. Drawing these two volumes apart forms an airy and dynamic interstitial space for th…
- [Findlay Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/findlay-residence-pj-vj~3920885)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 11
- [Urban Historic Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-historic-lofts-pj-vj~5495081)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 13
- [Historic Luxury Condos with Rooftop and City Views](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-luxury-condos-with-rooftop-and-city-views-pj-vj~2615728)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 26
- [Urban Historically Renovated Apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-historically-renovated-apartments-pj-vj~2663806)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 5
- [Mid-Century Modern Micro-Condos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-micro-condos-pj-vj~2642205)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 15
- [Multi-Family Condos in Historic Market District](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multi-family-condos-in-historic-market-district-pj-vj~2448472)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This building is part of the larger Market Square Phase 1 Redevelopment. It is located at a prominent corner, overlooking the historic Findlay Market. Our office welcomed the challenge to preserve the most historic character we have seen intact while updating it to a more open and contemporary design. This project highlights a timeless design while preserving the historic wood floors, trim, and mantels. The apartments came online in April of 2017 and quickly rented out - one more sign that the F…
- [Modern Minimal interjection of Kitchen and Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-minimal-interjection-of-kitchen-and-bathroom-pj-vj~2448461)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: With a taste for modern design, our client wanted us to transform her more traditional kitchen and master bathroom into sleek, clean-lined spaces that maximized storage while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.
- [Contemporary and Rustic Weekend Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-and-rustic-weekend-home-pj-vj~582620)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Our clients came to us with a clear objective in mind: inexpensively turn their lush, secluded lot into a modest retreat for their young, growing family. The response is a contemporary interpretation of rural vernacular architecture. The simple house form is nestled into the sloping site at a clearing in the woods. The typical stacking order of floors was reversed with sleeping areas on the lower levels and living areas on the third floor where large expanses of glass connect the interior to the…
- [City View Contemporary Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-view-contemporary-lofts-pj-vj~582606)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: The project was the conversion of two adjacent, condemned 1870s Italianate buildings into eight LEED certified lofts complete with innovative, green finishes, amazing downtown views, and custom finishes and design surprises throughout (such as custom stone door numbering systems, hand-made towel racks, and other fun features). Working in conjunction with Wichman Gunther Architects, the team was able to breathe new life into these historic structures.
- [Historic Renovated Contemporary Flats](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-renovated-contemporary-flats-pj-vj~582628)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Adding a breath of fresh air into this condemned Northside building, we were able to give this dilapidated flop house a second chance at life. A 21st-century makeover extracted the interior stair to the backside of the building, allowing for more modern, open floor plans and private porch areas for each rental unit. The partial removal of the third-floor penthouse roof opened up space for a sprawling terrace, blurring the line between the indoors and outdoors through a vast translucent wall of g…
- [Broadway Square, Over-The-Rhine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broadway-square-over-the-rhine-pj-vj~846528)
  - Location: Cincinnati, OH
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Mixed Use Development in Historic District

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/platte-architecture-design-pfvwus-pf~2047594682)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*