About
Founder and Principal
Jack Ossa is the Founder and Principal of Ossa Studio, a multidisciplinary firm in Charlotte, NC that offers architecture, interior design and branding services to clients across the Southeast.
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Jack has more than 20 years of experience in architecture and design, and hosts The Power of Design Podcast.
Articles by Jack Ossa
Change of Use in Mecklenburg County: How the Permit Process Works
What a change of use is, how Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement handles it step by step, what changes when a building gets a new occupancy, and when to involve an architect.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Church in North Carolina?
A planning range per square foot for a church building, what share of the total project the building is, and the choices that move the number.
Church Renovation, Expansion or a New Building: How to Decide
Renovate and expand, convert an existing building, or build new: the questions that decide, with three Carolina churches as examples and a table to compare the paths.
How Much Does a Commercial Upfit Cost per Square Foot in Charlotte?
A planning range for a commercial upfit in Charlotte, what the number includes, what moves it up or down and how to keep an office project on budget.
How to Choose a Church Architect: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire
Ten questions a building committee can ask before hiring a church architect, what good answers sound like, and what each phase of design should deliver.
Office Building Amenities: What Owners Can Add and How to Phase It
Fitness rooms, lobbies, lounges and elevator cabs: what an office building owner can add, how to phase it while tenants stay, and three Carolina examples.