The Best Residential Architects in Ohio

Fidei Architecture was recently recognized as one of the best Residential Architects in Ohio by Home Builder Digest. Click here to read the full article.


Regarded as one of the best states to live in, Ohio is noted for its picturesque, tiny towns; lovely fall foliage; and stunning natural wonders such as its waterfalls, rivers, and over a hundred natural lakes. It offers its residents a relatively low cost of living and several growing cities that attract up-and-coming professionals. Ohio is one of the Midwest’s hidden gems. This list showcases 19 of the best residential architects behind some of the state’s most stunning homes. These companies were chosen for their excellent portfolios, extensive backgrounds, and industry awards.

Under David’s and Mark’s leadership, the firm shows its affinity for modern and contemporary themes. The firm’s work is distinctive for its straight lines, modern touches, and minimalist themes, often employing timber framing and paneled walls. 

Fidei Architecture works on both residential and commercial projects, including several impressive religious spaces. At the firm’s helm are principals David Labocki and Marc Benedict. David draws inspiration from his 20 years of work on commercial buildings and places of worship. Prior to establishing Fidei, he had run a successful residential design firm called Labocki Design for 15 years. He also spent 20 years as the lead designer at a design-build firm working on commercial, institutional, industrial, and interior build-out designs. Mark holds a degree in architecture from Kent State University and is an expert in 3D visualization, Revit, strategic planning, project management, and partner development. His background also includes experience in various facets of commercial R&D, office, retail, industrial, and residential architecture.