Thank you to everyone that has submitted so far! We have seen some really interesting concepts and have provided feedback that we hope will be valuable.
If you look at all of our ranked logos, you will probably see some similarities:
1) Clean, sophisticated font choices. We do not like bolds, italics, outlines, or anything too "loud" or unrefined.
2) Minimalistic design and/or design with some type of architectural element (like a column). While we don't want the logo to be too complex and would still love to see clean / simple submissions, we'd also like to see some exploration of architectural symbols like the following.
Compass rose:
https://www.google.com/search?q=compass+rose&espv=210&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=G6NuUtr_IMTAyAHWt4FQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1256&bih=653Door knockers:
https://www.google.com/search?q=door+knocker&espv=210&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LqNuUqSrGoOcyQGX9IGYCQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1256&bih=653 (nothing with lions :)
Columns:
https://www.google.com/search?q=architectural+symbols&espv=210&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=R6NuUtrlFoKiyAHqiIGABw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1256&bih=653#es_sm=91&espv=210&q=architectural+columns&tbm=isch3) We are happy with the rust color options, but if anyone has a good alternative, we are totally open to your creative ideas.
Thanks so much again! We look forward to seeing more great designs.