298 Seminole Avenue in Athens, Georgia is the home of a beautiful revitalized building in the railroad corridor. From the 1960s until its latest reincarnation, it served as a rail road mechanical building for CSX. The trains were moving cargo up and down the eastern seaboard and the railroad had the arduous task of managing all the crossings. The Relay Shop, as CSX began to refer to the building, served as a hub to work on all the mechanical equipment, signals, and arms for urban intersections and railway junctions. Mechanics worked, repaired, and built these important safety mechanisms right here on Seminole Avenue.
Relay Shop Architecture + Design embodies the spirit of the building. We are the hub for design, working with owners, developers and contractors to create timeless spaces that integrate function with our client’s individual style. We relay; information, design ideas, visual graphics and technical drawings. Our shop is where we create. Don't be strangers, if you live in Athens or passing through, swing by. We would love to meet you.
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Kjirsten Ogburn is a designer living in Athens, Georgia, focused on spatial planning. Her projects include existing footprints of unique buildings, changing the function of a space, and updating a client’s existing space.
Kjirsten has a background in Landscape Architecture with a BA in Environmental Design from the University of Georgia. While working with an architect, she quickly realized how important being a steward to aging history-rich buildings were. Her niche became reusing, repurposing, and reinventing space in a unique way.
She lives with her husband, two children and two dogs. She enjoys taking clients through the creative process and challenging them to develop a functional, mindful and individual space.
Courtney Howard received her Master of Architecture degree from Washington University in St. Louis, College of Architecture in 2006. As a licensed architect of Relay Shop, Courtney’s responsibilities are centered around all aspects of project delivery, from early conceptual design to completion of construction documents and construction administration.
Courtney practiced for the past 13 years at multiple size firms throughout the country. Focused mainly on Higher Education projects, she gained experience working with community colleges and universities shareholders. Serving as both Project Architect and Project Manager, Courtney tackled complex permitting processes and engaged with large construction firms during construction to ensure client’s vision for the project was being built per the contract documents.
Talented Junior Designer with a diverse portfolio spanning residential and commercial projects across Athens, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. Since graduating from the University of Georgia in 2020, Phoebe has quickly established herself in the field, working on an array of projects from intimate yoga studios to luxurious boutique hotels. This experience allowed her to refine her skills in various aspects of the design process, including product selection, procurement, vendor coordination, and client management. Phoebe's approach to design is defined by her attention to detail and her commitment to understanding each client's needs and vision. She excels at translating these desires into thoughtfully crafted spaces that not only meet but often exceed expectations. Her ability to execute projects to high standards while adhering to budget constraints and timelines has made her a valuable asset in the design community.
