McGill Smith Punshon, Inc.

McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. MSP Design is a multidisciplinary firm shaping meaningful places through design, technical expertise, and collaboration.

For more than 170 years, we’ve partnered with clients to create environments that serve communities today and evolve for tomorrow. At MSP, we’re committed to creating your vision. We work with you, helping you take your ideas from concept to reality. And we bring decades of expertise to each aspect of the project — architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and surveying. Our ric

h history of more than a century includes long-standing client relationships with organizations such as Xavier University, Spring Grove Cemetery, and many of the top land developers in the region. Our excellent reputation has enabled us to work on more than half of the Homerama projects in Southwest Ohio. And when it comes to prestigious land developers in the region, we count more than half of them as our clients. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects including Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and the West Chester Towne Centre, as well as countless hotels, office parks, residential developments, and academic institutions across the country. This extensive experience is what makes MSP the leading multi-disciplined consulting firm in the region. In fact, we’re noted as one of the top architectural and engineering firms in Cincinnati.

June brings another opportunity to celebrate the people who make our work possible. We’re recognizing the MSP Design tea...
06/01/2026

June brings another opportunity to celebrate the people who make our work possible. We’re recognizing the MSP Design team members reaching work anniversaries this month and grateful for the experience, collaboration, and dedication they bring to our team every day.

Last week, the Harrison Community Center welcomed the community together to celebrate a milestone years in the making. F...
05/29/2026

Last week, the Harrison Community Center welcomed the community together to celebrate a milestone years in the making. Families gathered for the grand opening of the new splash pad and plaza space with speeches, a ribbon cutting, shaved ice, and the first official splash of summer for local kids.

The improvements are part of a larger effort to reimagine the 53-acre community center campus into a more connected and active destination for Harrison residents. Phase 1 introduced a new splash pad, updated restroom facilities, expanded parking, upgraded utilities, and enhanced gathering spaces designed to support everyday community use.

This project reflects the strength of MSP’s multidisciplinary approach, bringing together Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying to help shape a space that is both functional and welcoming for the community. From long-term master planning to detailed site and building improvements, the project was designed to support Harrison’s continued growth and create new opportunities for families to gather and connect.

We’re grateful to celebrate this opening with the City of Harrison, DER Construction, Hudepohl Engineering, PE Services, and the many community members who helped bring this vision to life. The excitement around the splash pad made it clear just how meaningful this investment will be for local families in the years ahead.

MSP 170 Year Anniversary Series: Baseball has deep roots in Cincinnati, and so does MSP. Since the days of the 1869 Red ...
05/27/2026

MSP 170 Year Anniversary Series: Baseball has deep roots in Cincinnati, and so does MSP. Since the days of the 1869 Red Stockings, the Reds have played across multiple ballparks and locations throughout the city. Over the years, MSP has surveyed two locations and three stadiums, including the 1885 Cincinnati Baseball League Park, Crosley Field, and today’s Great American Ball Park.

Last week, competition took over the office for MSP’s Office Olympics. From tower building and PPE relays to parking lot...
05/21/2026

Last week, competition took over the office for MSP’s Office Olympics. From tower building and PPE relays to parking lot putting and pacing challenges, every team brought plenty of teamwork and competitive spirit throughout the afternoon.

What started as a close race between Team Green “The Green Stakes” and Team Yellow “The Yellow Safety Vests” ended in a tied score and a final hula hoop showdown. Both teams sent in one brave representative for the tiebreaker, and Team Green took home the gold.

Thanks to everyone at MSP who participated and helped make the day a fun break from the usual routine.

After nearly two decades of planning and community support, the USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial & Peace Pavilion offici...
05/19/2026

After nearly two decades of planning and community support, the USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial & Peace Pavilion officially opened this past weekend at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester.

Created to preserve the legacy of the USS Cincinnati and the service of her crews, the memorial gives veterans, families, students, and visitors a permanent place to reflect, learn, and gather. What began as a vision years ago is now a public space that connects history, education, and community.

Designed as an immersive experience, the pavilion incorporates original submarine elements including the conning tower, upper rudder, and the “Big Red Machine” emergency diesel generator, all integrated into a park setting built for learning and remembrance.

MSP Design was proud to support this project through architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, master planning, and construction administration services. We’re incredibly grateful to have worked alongside the Submarine Association Cincinnati, Conger Construction Group, MetroParks of Butler County, West Chester Township - Government, the Voice of America Museum, and the many partners, donors, veterans, and community members who helped bring this project to life. Seeing the space officially open to the public was a meaningful milestone for everyone involved.

Today marked another meaningful step forward for Goshen Township Fire/EMS and the future of Station 18. Community member...
05/08/2026

Today marked another meaningful step forward for Goshen Township Fire/EMS and the future of Station 18. Community members, project partners, and first responders came together to celebrate the ribbon cutting and officially open a space designed to support the people who serve Goshen Township every day.

This project represents more than a new facility. Following the 2022 tornado, Station 18 became an opportunity to rebuild with resilience, creating a modern station equipped to support emergency response, training, and the growing needs of the community for years to come.

MSP Design is proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Goshen Township on a project centered around service, safety, and community impact. Thank you to Goshen Township Fire/EMS, Conger Construction Group, and everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

The celebration continues tomorrow with a public open house on Saturday, May 9 from 1–4 PM. Community members are invited to stop by, tour the new station, and see the completed space firsthand.

Each month, it’s worth pausing to recognize the people who keep our work moving forward. This May, we’re celebrating the...
05/05/2026

Each month, it’s worth pausing to recognize the people who keep our work moving forward. This May, we’re celebrating the MSP Design team members reaching anniversaries

MSP 170 Year Anniversary Series and in recognition of World Landscape Architecture Month: Crapo Park is an 85-acre park ...
04/29/2026

MSP 170 Year Anniversary Series and in recognition of World Landscape Architecture Month: Crapo Park is an 85-acre park in Burlington, Iowa, established in 1895 to commemorate the city's semi-centennial celebration. As one of the first parks to feature an arboretum, Crapo Park was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Today, it thrives with more than 200 varieties of trees and shrubs.

Earnshaw & Punshon, was widely becoming recognized for their landscape architecture work in cemeteries, parks and subdivisions, and designed the park with the goal to beautify the land and take advantage of the views of the Mississippi River and valley.

Fun fact: The fee was $1,200 plus a $35 travel fee. They generously included a planting plan, valued at $300-$400, at no additional cost!

The Grog Run Road bridge replacement is moving forward in Warren County, with steady progress toward getting the structu...
04/27/2026

The Grog Run Road bridge replacement is moving forward in Warren County, with steady progress toward getting the structure in place and the roadway reopened.

MSP’s survey team has worked closely with Sunesis Holdings, providing the layout needed to guide construction and keep everything tracking where it should. As deck beams are installed, that coordination continues as the structure takes shape!

Landscape Architecture Month is a chance to recognize the spaces people rely on every day, and the materials, partnershi...
04/22/2026

Landscape Architecture Month is a chance to recognize the spaces people rely on every day, and the materials, partnerships, and expertise that bring those spaces to life.

Our landscape architecture team spent time with Reading Rock, gaining a closer look at how hardscape and site materials are produced and how they perform beyond the drawings. Understanding the process behind these elements helps inform better decisions in the field and ultimately creates more functional, lasting environments.

As a partner in site design, MSP’s landscape architects work to connect material selection with real-world performance, considering durability, constructability, and how people will experience a space over time. Opportunities like this strengthen that connection between design intent and built reality.

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