Architectural Excellence Since 1953

Sunlit corridor inside a school building with large glass windows on the left and sign on the right reading "BOYLE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Learning Collaboration Center" in a modern design.
Inside view of a school corridor with banners on the walls, a display case with trophies or awards, and a sign reading 'Home of the Warhawks'.

  • P-12, Higher Education, Sports & Recreation, Historical Renovations, Civic, Community, and more.

  • Space Planning, Concept Development, Material Selection, Furniture & Fixtures Selection, Accessibility & Universal Design, Sustainable Design, and more.

  • Site Analysis & Assessment, Environmental Sustainability, Planting, Hardscape Design, Irrigation & Drainage, and more.

  • Visionary Framework, Site Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Land Use & Zoning, Transportation & Infrastructure, Sustainability & Environmental Considerations, Economic Viability, and more.

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We listen to your needs, create innovative solutions, and deliver beyond all your expectations.

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For Over 70 Years!

Since 1953, ClotfelterSamokar has made its mark designing cutting-edge projects, with our specialty being educational facilities. Our multi-discipline design firm employs an innovative staff of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, project managers, graphic artists, and technicians. Providing you the best possible services isn't a goal, it's part of our DNA.

Interior of a modern school or university with a staircase leading to the second floor, brick walls, large windows, a blue "Information" sign, and various signs and doors for offices and classrooms.
Modern school building with glass facade, a large banner with an eagle logo, and a sign that reads 'Main Office' on a sunny day with blue sky and some clouds.
  • A professional man with gray hair, dressed in a dark suit, light blue collared shirt, and purple tie, smiling in an office setting with windows in the background.

    David M. Samokar, AIA

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  • A smiling man in a blue suit, white shirt, and patterned blue tie, wearing glasses, in an office setting.

    Anthony C. Thomas, AIA, LEED AP

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  • A confident middle-aged man with gray hair, dressed in a dark suit, blue shirt, and patterned tie, standing in an office setting with blurred windows in the background.

    Mike S. Etapa, AIA

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  • A professional man with short, light-colored hair and glasses, wearing a beige plaid suit jacket, light blue shirt, and patterned tie, standing in an office setting with blurred windows in the background.

    Joseph W. Clark, IIDA

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  • A man with red hair, beard, and glasses wearing a gray suit and a blue striped tie in an office setting

    Benjamin R. Boggs, ASLA

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“Almost 20 years later and we’re still getting compliments on our buildings”

“If you’re building a school, then ClotfelterSamokar’s Firm needs to be the one to design it”

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