Twenty-five years ago, Curtis Moody established his architectural practice in a makeshift office within an old Columbus, Ohio house, using a bathtub to store drawings.

As his exceptional talent gained recognition, Moody attracted prestigious clients and projects. Howard E. Nolan joined in 1984, forming Moody Nolan, which has since become one of the nation's fastest-growing architectural firms. Responsive Architecture showcases Moody Nolan's finest recent work through photographs and technical drawings that illuminate their guiding design principles.

Morris Newman examines the firm's consistent design ethos, centered on humane values and responsive architecture as an investigative approach. Featured works include Ohio State University's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium and Jerome Schottenstein Center. These and other examples reveal architecture that naturally addresses context and client needs while engaging with complexities of transparency, layering, and massing.