2025 Midwest Best Projects
Best Office/Retail/Mixed Use: Cincinnati Public Radio New Headquarters
Cincinnati Public Radio New Headquarters
Cincinnati
BEST PROJECT
Submitted by Skanska USA Building
Owner: Cincinnati Public Radio
Lead Design Firm: emersion DESIGN
General Contractor: Skanska USA Building
Structural Engineer: Schaefer
MEP Engineer: CMTA
In 2025, Cincinnati Public Radio opened its first headquarters that was owned by the organization.
It is also the first mass timber broadcast facility in the U.S. and the first mass timber building in Cincinnati.
Photo by Ryan Kurtz
The 650,000-sq-ft LEED Gold–targeted space includes studios, performance venues and public gathering areas.
Photo by Ryan Kurtz
Faced with its first mass timber build, Skanska’s Ohio team tackled a steep learning curve and complex cross-border material deliveries from Canada through collaboration, precision scheduling and onsite coordination.
Photo by Ryan Kurtz
Erecting the structure in just 34 days, the team finished two days early and under budget.
Photo by Ryan Kurtz
Safety was paramount, from urban lane closures to innovative ranking systems that improved housekeeping and PPE compliance.
The result is a sustainable, community-centered facility expanding Cincinnati Public Radio’s cultural reach and impact for decades to come.
