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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Cincinnati, OH

The NURFC celebrates not only those who journeyed to freedom through the Underground Railroad in the 1800’s, but those who continue the ongoing fight for freedom around the world. Preview assistance: Design code consulting

University of Cincinnati Morgens Hall

University of Cincinnati Morgens Hall

Cincinnati, OH

Newly renovated, Morgens Hall offers apartment style living for students on this urban university campus, housing a total of 456 students. Preview assistance: Design code consulting

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

San Francisco

A cornerstone of the Beaux Arts San Francisco Civic Center, the historic 1932 War Memorial Veterans Building recently underwent significant upgrades and improvements. Preview assistance: Building code and accessibility consulting

Dayton Children’s Hospital Patient Tower

Dayton Children’s Hospital Patient Tower

Dayton, OH

Part of a campus renewal project, the 8-story new patient tower features a number of new specialty care units. Preview assistance: Existing building and design code consulting

Mercer Commons Apartments

Mercer Commons Apartments

Cincinnati, OH

A recently completed apartment complex, Mercer Commons offers contemporary living spaces in the center of Cincinnati’s historic Over the Rhine district. Preview assistance: Design code consulting

University of California Santa Cruz Historic Hay Barn Reconstruction

University of California Santa Cruz Historic Hay Barn Reconstruction

Santa Cruz, CA

The restoration of the 150-year-old Cowell Ranch Hay Barn near the campus entrance created a gathering place for classes and workshops as well as offices and a reception site. The barn structure was carefully surveyed, dismantled, and replaced using authentic timber-peg construction details. Preview assistance: Building code and accessibility consulting

Seven at Broadway

Seven at Broadway

Cincinnati, OH

This seven-floor apartment building with extended bay rooms for spectacular views of the city was added to an existing eight-story garage that operated as the addition’s foundation. Preview assistance: Design code consulting and appeal

The Preview Group, Inc.

An architectural code consulting firm that specializes in offering creative solutions to regulatory issues

The Preview Group, Inc. is an architectural consulting firm that specializes in building codes and regulatory issues affecting construction.  The genesis of the firm was the desire to assist our clients in creating design solutions that fit within the regulatory framework of their specific projects.

Preview began over 30 years ago as a small germ of an idea hashed out at the dining room table of one of the founding partners, and has now grown to be a nationally recognized firm, with offices in Cincinnati and the San Francisco Bay Area.  Preview serves clients throughout the United States, from one-person firms to large practices, public entities to private corporations, and those having general design and construction questions to others with specialty concerns such as ADA compliance or repurposing existing structures.

The firm’s consulting team of architects and engineers has extensive experience as designers, code officials, trade organization representatives, and consultants. They are well versed in all areas of code compliance, and actively participate in code-related activities at the local, state and national levels. 

The services offered by Preview cover all aspects of code and regulatory issues, including design, accessibility and legal consulting; contract plan review; third-party and QA/QC peer review; hazardous materials and fire protection assessment; training seminars; and publication development.