OUR HISTORY

In 1979, Lawrence W. Brandstetter and Michael E. Carroll set forth with a vision to establish a full service Architecture and Engineering firm that was well respected among public and private sector entities, as well as within the industry. After months of research, Mr. Brandstetter and Mr. Carroll chose Lexington, Kentucky as the site for its corporate headquarters. As time progressed, the firm once known as "Larry and Mike" established a network of clients throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and State of Ohio. This extensive network proved that growth was inevitable, and the firm launched its new office in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1982, under the direct leadership of Bruce G. Brandstetter. With a strong Architectural Division located in Lexington, Kentucky and supporting Engineering Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, Brandstetter Carroll Inc. was well on its way to creating one of the largest first generation firms in the region.

In 1991, Bernard J. Zofcin formed a partnership with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. and opened the Cleveland office under the name of Brandstetter Carroll Zofcin Inc. While many firms were moving through the difficulties of the early 1990's recession, Brandstetter Carroll Inc. had once again stayed the course with its goals to grow. Today, Brandstetter Carroll Inc. has a staff of 60 members and has expanded its service area to include the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey and Texas. The founding principles of Brandstetter Carroll Inc. in 1979 are still the principles of the firm today. As Brandstetter Carroll Inc. has grown, qualified Associates have provided leadership and management skills to the firm, which has enhanced the ability to grow and continue to provide quality services to its clients.

At this time, Brandstetter Carroll Inc. has specific expertise in a number of market areas within the industry. Specifically, the Architectural Division specializes its design services for administration buildings, judicial facilities, libraries, public safety facilities, commercial development, office buildings and religious facilities. The Engineering Division is organized under two specialized departments. The General Engineering Division handles all waste water systems, site development, storm water, and water system projects, as well as airport engineering. The Transportation Division assists clients with roadway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning and traffic studies, signal design, and downtown revitalization projects.

The firm also has one of the most reputable Parks, Planning and Landscape Architectural Divisions in the country. This Division focuses its sole efforts in the design of recreation facilities including aquatic centers, recreation centers, park and recreation system Master Planning and Design and skate parks. In each Division, Brandstetter Carroll Inc. surrounds itself with the industry's top professionals in order to enhance the services delivered to its clients, thus improving the quality of life for communities throughout the area.