Business Details
48 Years
experience
Public Architecture & Civic Facility Design Experts
Horne & King was established in November 1978 and has dedicated over four decades to public architecture in central Ohio. Our firm specializes in designing civic buildings that reflect community values, including city halls, fire stations, police headquarters, court facilities, and multi-use civic campuses. With Dave King directly involved in every project since inception, we provide personalized planning, architectural, and interior design services tailored to municipal needs. Our team combines 30+ years of collaborative experience with engineering partners and a deep understanding of public infrastructure requirements. We maintain active affiliations with leading law enforcement and fire service organizations to ensure our designs meet evolving safety standards.Our portfolio includes landmark projects like the Grove City City Hall upgrades and the Genoa Township Police Station. We prioritize client collaboration through all project phases, from initial needs assessments to final construction observation. Our principals hold professional registrations with the State of Ohio and NCARB certification. Through continuous community engagement, we help municipalities optimize public resources through efficient, future-ready facility designs. Recognized with honors like the Dublin Citizen Service Award, we remain committed to advancing public architecture excellence across Ohio.
Services
City Halls
Court Facilities
Fire Stations
Police Headquarters
Civic Campus Design
Renovations/Expansions
Needs Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized experience in Ohio municipal architecture
- Our principals maintain direct project involvement from concept to completion
- We partner with engineering firms with whom we've collaborated for 30+ years
- Our team includes NCARB-certified architects registered in Ohio
- We maintain active affiliations with major Ohio public safety organizations
Services
City Halls
We design functional, community-centric city halls that serve as civic landmarks. Our approach combines modern efficiency with local heritage elements to create spaces that reflect municipal identity. Our team handles everything from council chambers upgrades to complete new constructions.
Fire Stations
Our fire station designs prioritize operational efficiency and responder safety. We incorporate specialized layouts for apparatus storage, training spaces, and living quarters while ensuring rapid deployment capabilities. Projects include both new builds and renovations of historic facilities.
Police Headquarters
We create secure, functional police facilities that support modern law enforcement operations. Our designs accommodate evidence storage, interrogation rooms, and administrative spaces while maintaining public accessibility for community engagement.
Civic Campus Design
We develop integrated civic campuses that consolidate multiple municipal functions. Our master plans optimize land use while creating cohesive environments that enhance public service delivery and community interaction.
Renovations/Expansions
We specialize in modernizing existing public buildings while preserving historical elements. Our renovations improve energy efficiency, update life safety systems, and expand capacity to meet evolving community needs without complete replacement.
People
David H. King
President
A founding partner with 40 years of public architecture experience, David oversees all projects from initial planning through construction. He holds Ohio architect licensure #ARC.7405385 and NCARB certification.
Sharon Jurawitz
Vice President, Design & Documentation
With 25+ years working alongside Dave King, Sharon directs all projects as lead designer. She manages needs assessments, coordinates BIM documentation, and ensures code compliance across all municipal facility projects.
Questions
What types of public buildings do you specialize in?
We focus on city halls, fire stations, police headquarters, court facilities, and multi-use civic campuses throughout Ohio.
How long have you served Ohio municipalities?
Our firm has specialized in public architecture since 1978, with principals maintaining continuous involvement in Ohio projects for over four decades.
Do you handle both new construction and renovations?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services for new builds, renovations, and expansions of existing public facilities.
What makes your firm unique?
Our principals maintain direct project involvement from start to finish, combined with 30+ years of collaborative engineering partnerships and deep municipal policy understanding.
Are your architects licensed in Ohio?
Yes, both principals hold active Ohio architect licenses and maintain NCARB certification for multi-state project capabilities.
