Katherine Conner
Founder & President
Architect, Interior Designer
Workplace Director
As President of Arcx Studio, Katie is focused on establishing partnerships in the local Cincinnati CRE and A&E communities. Her design expertise includes corporate headquarters, tech / cool space, industrial and workplace strategy.
Katie is internally driven by a quiet entrepreneurial spirit. Upon receiving her architectural license, she co-founded Walker Design in Orlando, Florida and helped mold the company for four years as Principal. She is proud to have cultivated this award winning firm, which is a recognized design leader in the central Florida corporate market.
With her initial training as an interior designer, Katie holds a unique perspective among her architect colleagues. Understanding space at the human scale prior to studying buildings within site and city contexts has influenced her personal design outlook. Katie has a fundamental belief that spaces can change our comfort and emotional well-being. It is this experiential and transformative nature of architecture that sustains her passion.
Master of Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, University of Kentucky, 2006
Ernest Palmer
Founder & COO
Architect
Healthcare Director
As a Project Architect Ernie guides teams of planners, designers, engineers and owners through complex projects from conceptual design through final inspections. His focus includes large scale healthcare, medical office buildings and industrial.
Ernie comes from an industry leader in healthcare design. He brings with him lean project development skills and a sustainable approach to design. Project accomplishments include LEED Gold for Healthcare and project recognition for design excellence. Ernie is passionate about the design/ construction process with end focus on the patient/ family experience. He has proven ability in completing complex expansions on multiple high-rise projects while helping clients maintain fully operational facilities.
Ernie believes in fostering incredible design while maximizing functionality. His technical skill in building systems and thorough understanding of construction methodology are key to his continued success. Ernie is proud and appreciative of the career path which brings him to Cincinnati and looks forward to contributing to the local architectural landscape.
Master of Architecture, University of Florida, 1998
Bachelor of Design, University of Florida, 1993
Captain, US Army, Aviation