With six years of experience in commercial interior design, Zach has focused primarily on retail and workplace environments. His work reflects a Fifth Third's Next Gen prototype showcases an evolving approach to retail banking - providing customers with a variety of space types for transactions - focusing on user engagement and local connection through the integration of Environmental Graphic Design.
Photography by Mark Steele
While Zach has been involved in the design, documentation, and construction of numerous prototypical ground-up applications, his focus has been with the renovation and refresh locations. Renovation work has tasked Zach with implementing the Next Gen design intent into unique situations, often developing the design of each location to push the boundaries of the design while meeting the clients needs. to creating thoughtful, memorable spaces that encourage connection—both with the built environment and among those who engage with it. Zach is especially interested in refining design processes and improving workflow efficiencies, embracing the challenge of balancing design quality with the speed required in the dynamic retail industry.
The list of locations Zach has been involved in is extensive - each location a unique learning opportunity:
*Asterisks note projects which Zach was Project Manager*
List of FTB Renovation projects
Okeechobee, FL *
Avondale, Cincinnati, OH *
Brandywine, IN *
Cincinnati Urban League, OH
Cleves, OH *
Concord Main, NC
Harbison, SC *
High Street (OSU) Columbus, OH
Lawrence, IN *
NuLu, KY *
Myrtle Grove, NC
Traverse City Temporary space. MI
Northgate Bankmart, Cincinnati, OH *
S Pulaski, Chicago, IL
Springfield, OH *
Siebenthaler, OH *
Bellevue Village, TN *
Brighton, MI
Calumet City, TN *
Flamingo Pines, FL
Harbordale, FL
Village Green, TN *
Babcock Ranch, FL
Bellfort, TX *
Cedar Grove, NC
CVG, OH
Irving Park, Chicago, IL *
Lighthouse Point, FL
Madison Street, TN *
N Congress, NC
Tamarac, FL
NW Crossing, TN *
List of FTB Ground-up projects
Jerome Village, OH
Ukranian Village, Chicago, IL
Becker Road, FL
Buckner, KY
Burlington, KY
Carol Stream, IL
Chapin, SC
Charlotte Arboretum, NC
Citation Point, Lexington, KY
Devine Street, SC
Fischer Marketplace, GA
Hardscrabble, SC
Lebanon, OH
Lemont, Chicago, IL
Linton and Federal, FL
Maineville, OH
Monck’s Corner, SC
Naperville, Chicago, IL
Piqua, OH
S Chicago, IL
Southport, IN
Spears Creek, SC
Thompson Bridge, GA
Tinley Park, IL
Traverse City, MI
Milford, OH
Beckett Crossing, OH
Bowling Green, KY
Coconut Crossing, FL
Harrison, OH
Jefferson Town Center, IN
Liberty, OH
Owosso, MI
Hypoluxo, FL
Mason, OH
Lantana, FL
W End Charlotte, NC
Sun Center, OH
List of FTB Refresh projects
Metrocenter, Nashville, TN *
W Henderson, Columbus, OH *
Brickyard, IL *
Berea, OH *
Madisonville, KY *
Powell, OH *
Rochester Hills, MI *
Fairfield, OH *
Northbrook, IL *
Ruckreigel, IL *
Broadway, MI *
Bonita, FL *
Woodridge, IL *
Lake Zurich, IL
Dublin Avery, OH
Brunswick, OH
Tates Creek, KY
Newport, KY
Perrysburg, OH
Meridian Parke, IL
Elliot Drive, OH
Helms Center, MI
Dearborn, MI
Williamson Square, TN
Amelia, OH
Wilson 44th, MI
Fairlawn, OH
Mokena, IL
Edgewood, KY
Huntersville, NC
Carrollwood, FL
Harpeth, TN
Englewood, FL
Buckhead, GA