dunkin' midlothian, Youngstown

Phillips Sekanick Architects designed the Dunkin Midlothian project as part of a redevelopment involving a local Dunkin franchisee and the Western Reserve Port Authority. Located at Market Street and Midlothian Boulevard at the Youngstown-Boardman gateway, the site contained an aging, underutilized two-story bank and office building. Following acquisition by the Port Authority, the structure was demolished to make way for a new 2,200-square-foot Dunkin restaurant and drive-thru, while a second portion of the property was reserved for future development.

Working with the franchisee and development team, Phillips Sekanick Architects created a contemporary quick-service restaurant incorporating elements of Dunkin’s newest prototype while responding to the history and character of the site. Selected architectural forms and details reference features of the former building, creating a connection between the property’s past and its new commercial use.

The project represents the redevelopment of a highly visible commercial property and new investment along an important Mahoning Valley corridor. Western Reserve Port Authority Executive Director Anthony Trevena later said, “We are very proud of this property and proud of what we have done to develop this corridor.” The completed project demonstrates Phillips Sekanick Architects’ experience in restaurant architecture, prototype design, commercial redevelopment, and context-sensitive design.