Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design for Retail, Childcare & Commercial Projects
Founded in 1974, ADA Architects has spent nearly five decades building a reputation as a trusted partner in architectural design and project delivery. Our firm specializes in creating branded environments for retail, childcare, and commercial clients, serving projects across all 50 states. With a team of nearly 60 dedicated professionals, we combine deep industry expertise with a flexible, client-centric approach to translate business goals into functional, impactful spaces. Our Cleveland roots anchor a culture of hard work, collaboration, and community, while our national reach enables us to support clients from prototype design to large-scale rollouts. We prioritize long-term relationships, evidenced by decades of repeat business and client referrals. Our process emphasizes learning each brand inside and out, ensuring every design detailfrom faade precision to restaurant kitchen layoutsreflects the clients identity.We measure success through two lenses: client satisfaction during project execution and the end-user experience in completed spaces. Our leadership team, including President Brian Quinn, brings decades of institutional knowledge and a commitment to professional development, fostering low staff turnover and continuity. With specialties in retail (e.g., Harbor Freight Tools, Raising Canes), childcare facilities, and commercial projects, we deliver quality-driven solutions tailored to clients unique operational needs. Our founding as George Draeger Architect in 1974 laid the foundation for a legacy of excellence, adapting systems to meet evolving client demands while maintaining a family-oriented workplace culture.
Services
Retail architectural design
Childcare facility planning
Commercial architecture
Engineering services
Project delivery systems
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 50 years of experience in nationwide retail, childcare, and commercial project rollouts.
- Our dedicated staff maintains low turnover, ensuring continuity and deep client understanding.
- Customized project delivery systems adapt to each clients unique operational structures and needs.
- We specialize in translating brand identities into functional, branded environments across all 50 states.
- Leadership with decades of institutional knowledge guides every project from design to completion.
What people say
Exceptional design expertise
Excellent project delivery
Client-focused approach
Strong brand understanding
Timely execution
Services
Retail architectural design
We create branded retail environments tailored to client growth strategies, from prototype development to national rollouts. Our expertise ensures spaces reflect brand identity while optimizing customer flow, safety, and operational efficiency for nationwide scalability.
Childcare facility planning
Our childcare facilities prioritize safety, engagement, and comfort across urban and suburban settings. With 15+ years of experience, we design spaces that support early education goals while meeting regulatory standards and accommodating diverse community needs.
Commercial architecture
We deliver commercial spaces for restaurants, fitness centers, and corporate clients, translating business visions into functional architecture. Our process integrates feasibility studies through construction administration to align designs with client objectives and brand integrity.
Project delivery systems
Our adaptable project delivery methods align with client workflows, reducing costs and timelines. By customizing systems to organizational structures, we ensure seamless execution from design to approval, supporting aggressive growth plans and complex rollouts.
Engineering services
We provide full engineering services to complement architectural projects, ensuring technical precision and compliance. Our multidisciplinary approach supports holistic solutions for structural, mechanical, and electrical systems in diverse commercial environments.
People
Brian Quinn
President
Brian Quinn leads ADA Architects with a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, leveraging decades of experience in architectural design and project delivery to drive the firm's strategic vision.
James Kassay
Principal
James Kassay oversees key client relationships and project execution, bringing technical expertise and a commitment to quality that aligns with ADA's mission of exceptional branded environments.
Amira Ajlouni
Designer
Amira Ajlouni contributes creative design solutions, blending aesthetic vision with functional requirements to deliver spaces that reflect client brand identities and user needs.
Jeff Pountney
Architect
Jeff Pountney specializes in retail and commercial projects, applying technical proficiency and client-focused problem-solving to ensure projects meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
Mussa El Zein
Engineer
Mussa El Zein provides engineering expertise, ensuring structural and systems integration in complex architectural projects while maintaining compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
Questions
What services does ADA Architects offer?
ADA Architects provides architectural design, engineering, and project delivery services for retail, childcare, and commercial clients nationwide.
How long has ADA Architects been in business?
ADA Architects has over 45 years of experience, founded in 1974 as George Draeger Architect before evolving into its current form.
Do you work with national retail chains?
Yes, we specialize in nationwide rollouts for retailers like Harbor Freight Tools and Restaurant Depot, adapting to diverse client operational needs.
How does ADA Architects handle project delivery?
We customize delivery systems to client workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality from feasibility studies to construction administration.
Are you involved in childcare facility design?
Yes, we create safe, engaging childcare environments for urban and rural locations, combining 15+ years of experience with regulatory compliance.
