retail design is our passion

Designing successful branded environments is what we do. We are problem solvers, innovators, and team players. We know the industry and its challenges and are ready to help lead you through the process. Together, we will deliver results and stores your customers will remember.

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Iconic 1970s Design & CLE Phenomenon

Iconic 1970s Design & CLE Phenomenon

The Front Row Theatre was a bold and groundbreaking entertainment venue which opened its doors on July 5, 1974 in the Highland Heights suburb. Designed by Richard R. Jencen Associates (Jencen Architecture LLC), the theatre measured approximately 300 by 270 feet and,...

Happy to Introduce Sarah Klinger to the Jencen Design Team

Happy to Introduce Sarah Klinger to the Jencen Design Team

Sarah joins us as an Interior Designer, bringing with her a strong background in retail store design developed during her time as an Assistant Store Designer at Joann. Her experience has given her a keen eye for creating impactful commercial spaces, laying the...

NRF’s Surprising 2025 Retail Trend Predictions

NRF’s Surprising 2025 Retail Trend Predictions

NRF’s annual forecast of this year’s retail trends How many times in the last few months have you thought, “Wow, I didn’t have that on my bingo card!” Predictions about the elections didn’t hold up. Not many forecasters expected Nvidia stock to post a triple-digit...

building strong brands through collaborative design

Jencen’s dedication to design and detail has been extremely helpful in us attaining our goals for our branding strategy. Their understanding of our direction for the brand and partnership in achieving those goals makes them an asset for any organization.

Jeff Schenkel, V.P. Retail / Wholesale, Johnston & Murphy

I can attest to Jencen’s ability and performance as a first-rate, full-service architectural firm with an established chemistry and diversity that is sure to add to any retailer’s image, performance, and bottom-line.

John W. Hardin, Senior Director of Special Projects, Amsurg

Jencen has consistently been my go-to architect for 20 years. Their combination of thoughtful design, excellent service, and on-time production is unparalleled. I’m happy knowing they’ve got my back.

Frank Mauric, Director of Store Construction and Development,
Vitamin World a division of NBTY Inc.