Our Offices
Cincinnati
305 Artillery Park Dr, Suite 101
Fort Micthell KY, 41017
Cleveland
27540 Detroit Rd, Suite 202
Cleveland, OH 44145
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Our Manifesto
From early planning through commissioning, we integrate architecture, acoustics, audiovisual, and lighting into a cohesive system designed to support real use, day to day.
Each phase of our work follows the same approach: understand how a space works, align the systems that support it, and deliver environments that perform in the real world.
About Studio B1
We are creative problem solvers who work with people we trust, for people we respect, and organizations we believe in.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
We are a collective of designers, engineers, and thinkers committed to the performance of space. Our work is defined by clarity in how we approach problems, precision in how systems are integrated, and a responsibility to how spaces are used over time.
Each project is shaped by real conditions, bringing architecture and technology into alignment to create environments that endure.
Todd Berling
Ray Kent
Tyler Johnson
Matthew Easlon
Our team
Senior Principal, Managing Partner
Senior Principal, Director of Technology & Innovation
Senior Principal, Direction of Design
Consultant, Acoustics & AV Technologies
Ben Zumdick
Jenna Berling
Associate, Designer
Associate, Designer
Administrator
Tricia Smith
Todd Berling ASTC
Senior Principal, Managing Partner
Raymond Kent ASTC
Senior Principal, Director of Technology & Innovation
Tyler Johnson
Senior Principal, Director of Design
Matthew Easlon
Consultant, Acoustics & AV Technologies
Ben Zumdick
Associate, Designer
Jenna Berling
Associate, Designer
Tricia Smith
Administrator
Our Team
Todd Berling
Ray Kent
Tyler Johnson
Matthew Easlon
Our team
Senior Principal, Managing Partner ASTC
Senior Principal, Director of Technology & Innovation ASTC
Senior Principal, Direction of Design
Consultant, Acoustics & AV Technologies
Ben Zumdick
Jenna Berling
Associate, Designer
Associate, Designer
Administrator
Tricia Smith
Our Process
Every project begins from the inside out, shaped by how a space works.
We describe our design philosophy as an inside-out approach. We start by listening to the owner their administrative and artistic staffs, technicians and building committees. Informed by interviews, meetings, and direct observation, we help our clients realize their dreams through practical and innovative design solutions. We work closely with your team to develop a clear Needs Analysis, working Space Program, and Pre-Schematic Design package that will guide all future phases of the project. Drawing on lessons from comparable projects, site visits and/or reference imagery from relevant performance spaces, and a range of design options, this phase establishes a strong, practical foundation for the work ahead. Studio B1 prides itself on the personal attention provided to each client and project. The project will be managed by a Principal Consultant, a partner, not only in the firm, but also a partner in your project, from first meeting to last.
Listen
Through conversations, meetings, and observation with key stakeholders, we work to understand goals, priorities, and the vision for the project.
Once we understand what matters most, we help shape those ideas into clear project goals. This phase is about aligning needs, ambitions, and practical realities.
Dream
We review existing conditions, study comparable spaces, and draw from past experience to evaluate opportunities.
Assess
Working collaboratively, we develop a needs analysis, space program, and pre-schematic design package. This becomes the project roadmap.
Program
From start to finish, the project is led by a principal consultant who remains involved, ensuring your one-of-one project is executed at the highest level.
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Through conversations, meetings, and observation with key stakeholders, we work to understand goals, priorities, and the vision for the project.
Listen
Once we understand what matters most, we help shape those ideas into clear project goals. This phase is about aligning needs, ambitions, and practical realities.
Dream
Working collaboratively, we develop a needs analysis, space program, and pre-schematic design package. This becomes the project roadmap.
Program
We review existing conditions, study comparable spaces, and draw from past experience to evaluate opportunities.
Assess
From start to finish, the project is led by a principal consultant who remains involved, ensuring your one-of-one project is executed at the highest level.
Launch
Todd Berling
Senior Principal | Managing Partner
With over 35 years of experience in theater planning, acoustics and AV system design, Todd has worked across performing arts, education, hospitality, cultural and civic spaces. He is involved throughout the project process, from programming through construction and systems testing. Todd is a member of the American Society of Theater Consultants and a former adjunct professor at Yale University.
Raymond Kent
Senior Principal | Partner | Director
of Technology and Innovation.
With over 38 years of experience in architecture, theater planning, lighting and AV system design, Ray has worked across performing arts, education, hospitality, cultural, healthcare and civic spaces. His work spans programming through construction and owner representation, with a focus on accessibility and sustainability. Ray is an ASTC member, adjunct professor and active leader in national and international organizations.
Tyler Johnson
Senior Principal | Director of Design
With nearly 20 years of experience as a practicing architect, Tyler has worked across a wide range of projects, particularly for clients representing local governments. Known for his attention to detail and responsiveness, he works closely with clients, contractors and construction managers throughout each project, helping maintain design intent and coordination from early planning through the construction phase.
Matthew Easlon
Consultant | Acoustics &
AV Technologies
Matthew combines 6 years of acoustics and AV design experience with 12 years in live sound production. His work focuses on creating architectural spaces with optimal acoustic performance across a variety of project types. His expertise includes environmental noise studies, industrial vibration mitigation, acoustic testing, reverberation analysis, sound transmission and the evaluation of mechanical and environmental noise sources.
Ben Zumdick
Associate | Designer
Ben coordinates and documents theater, acoustical, lighting and audiovisual design projects, working closely with project managers, engineers and architects to integrate technical systems across disciplines. He maintains Revit standards, supports acoustic analysis and field testing, and assists in refining spaces for optimal sound performance. Ben is also currently working toward his CTS-I accreditation in AV design.
Jenna Berling
Associate | Designer
Jenna supports the planning team with a focus on thoughtful, user-centered design and a collaborative approach to each project. She contributes to concept development, space planning and visual storytelling while working closely with the team throughout each phase. From early schematics through client presentations, Jenna also develops accurate Revit models that help translate design concepts into built environments.
Listen
Through conversations, meetings, and observation with key stakeholders, we work to understand goals, priorities, and the vision for the project.
Dream
Once we understand what matters most, we help shape those ideas into clear project goals. This phase is about aligning needs, ambitions, and practical realities.
Assess
We review existing conditions, study comparable spaces, and draw from past experience to evaluate opportunities.
Program
Working collaboratively, we develop a needs analysis, space program, and pre-schematic design package. This becomes the project roadmap.
Launch
From start to finish, the project is led by a principal consultant who remains involved, ensuring your one-of-one project is executed at the highest level.
THE BELIEFS THAT SHAPE US
Understanding
The work begins with how a space is used
The decisions are made with purpose
Intent
Accountability
The work is carried through, without compromise
Our Process
Our beliefs shape how we think, how we design, and how our work performs in the real world.
Understanding
Understanding begins with how a space is used, not just how it is drawn. We study workflows, technical demands, and the realities of operation to uncover what a space actually requires. Through understanding, we establish a clear foundation for every decision that follows.
Intent
Understanding begins with how a space is used, not just how it is drawn. We study workflows, technical demands, and the realities of operation to uncover what a space actually requires. Through understanding, we establish a clear foundation for every decision that follows.
Accountability
Accountability carries the work beyond delivery. We remain focused on how a space performs over time, ensuring systems hold up under real conditions and support those who operate them. Through accountability, we deliver environments that function as intended, day after day.
OUR VALUES
Our beliefs shape how we think, how we design, and how our work performs in the real world.
Understanding
Understanding begins with how a space is used, not just how it is drawn. We study workflows, technical demands, and the realities of operation to uncover what a space actually requires. Through understanding, we establish a clear foundation for every decision that follows.
Intent
Understanding begins with how a space is used, not just how it is drawn. We study workflows, technical demands, and the realities of operation to uncover what a space actually requires. Through understanding, we establish a clear foundation for every decision that follows.
Accountability
Accountability carries the work beyond delivery. We remain focused on how a space performs over time, ensuring systems hold up under real conditions and support those who operate them. Through accountability, we deliver environments that function as intended, day after day.
Where Projects Begin
Every performance environment starts with a conversation.
Our Process
Every project begins from the inside out, shaped by how a space works.
Listen
Through conversations, meetings, and observation with key stakeholders, we work to understand goals, priorities, and the vision for the project.
Dream
Once we understand what matters most, we help shape those ideas into clear project goals. This phase is about aligning needs, ambitions, and practical realities.
Assess
We review existing conditions, study comparable spaces, and draw from past experience to evaluate opportunities.
Program
Working collaboratively, we develop a needs analysis, space program, and pre-schematic design package. This becomes the project roadmap.
Launch
From start to finish, the project is led by a principal consultant who remains involved, ensuring your one-of-one project is executed at the highest level.
We work closely with your team to develop a clear Needs Analysis, working Space Program, and Pre-Schematic Design package that will guide all future phases of the project. Drawing on lessons from comparable projects, site visits and/ or reference imagery from relevant performance spaces, and a range of design options, this phase establishes a strong, practical foundation for the work ahead.
Studio B1 prides itself on the personal attention provided to each client and project. The project will be managed by a Principal Consultant, a partner, not only in the firm, but also a partner in your project, from first meeting to last.