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Q&A: Architecture firm is first in state to use employee trust ownership model

January 9, 2026

Luke Leising founded and leads Guidon, which has more than 90 employees and specializes in designing buildings for medical professionals and hospital campuses.

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Q&A: Architect Stephen Alexander talks about Stadium Village

November 1, 2024

Taylor Wooten

The longtime architect said he wants to see the neighborhood replicate a sort of Olympic Village surrounding Lucas Oil Stadium. He talked to IBJ about the progress he believes the neighborhood has made toward that goal.

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Lauth Group, Schmidt Associates to study redevelopment possibilities for Washington Square Mall

February 4, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Developers and architects are teaming with the town of Cumberland and Indianapolis City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart for a study into the deteriorating retail center’s potential, the parties announced Wednesday.

Experts select 10 of the best-designed restaurants and bars in central Indiana

October 13, 2022 |

Dave Lindquist

The Rathskeller and Vida lead a list of the area’s top 10 best designed restaurants and bars, selected by AIA Indianapolis.

Rowland Design acquired by Cincinnati architectural firm

January 11, 2022

Rowland Design—one of the city’s largest and oldest commercial interior design firms—is changing its name to Luminaut Rowland in Indianapolis after being acquired by Luminaut, one of Cincinnati’s largest design firms.

Architect Stephen Alexander helping to sketch future of Old Southside

September 4, 2020 |

Mickey Shuey

He has a big plan for the south side of downtown, but the plan is ever evolving and it will require hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and large-scale rethinking of development along the Interstate 70 corridor.

IBJ Podcast: Remodelers reveal what homeowners want in pandemic era

August 31, 2020 | IBJ Staff

An architect, interior designer and design-build contractor discuss the sudden shift in priorities for the home, how much projects can cost and how crews get the work done in the middle of a health crisis.

Ratio principal Bill Browne talks Pan Am Plaza project

August 14, 2020 |

Mickey Shuey

Ratio is architect for the $550 million project by Kite Realty Group Trust that includes a Signia Hilton, an expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and—eventually—a second, 600-room Hilton-branded hotel.

How a virus will rewrite the rules of building design

April 10, 2020 | Sam Stall

The problem is that our current systems—the ones that do everything from keeping grocery stores stocked to hospitals functioning—are optimized to work very, very efficiently under normal conditions. But not necessarily when things go sideways.

Ratio joins team on Raleigh city hall

February 28, 2020 | IBJ Staff

Indianapolis-based Ratio is working with New York-based Henning Larsen and the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, on a 20-story city hall building to consolidate public services and provide other amenities.

Legendary golf course designer Pete Dye dies at 94

January 9, 2020 | Associated Press

Dye—often with his wife, Alice—designed more than 20 courses in Indiana and more than 150 worldwide. Golfer Greg Norman referred to him as the “Picasso of golf architecture” who changed golf course design in the 20th century.

Universities create spaces to collaborate

August 23, 2019 |

Samm Quinn

Experts say the newest classroom buildings have plenty of open and flexible spaces to encourage innovation and allow students to more easily worth with each other, their professors and even business leaders.

Alice Dye remembered as pioneering figure in golf course design

February 3, 2019

Known as the “First Lady of Golf Architecture,” Alice Dye was an dominant figure in golf design in partnership with her husband, Pete Dye, and as an amateur player. The Indianapolis native died Friday at age 91.

Architectural icon in a city of architectural gems needs a helping hand

October 10, 2018

Columbus’ North Christian Church was the final project designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen but has landed on Indiana Landmarks’ “10 Most Endangered” list.

Architectural firm Odle McGuire Shook helps schools become safer

April 18, 2018

Currently, the firm is overseeing building expansions at Mt. Vernon Middle School in Fortville and Delta High School in Muncie. Both projects include plans to make the buildings more secure.

City’s historic preservation commission hires from within to fill top post

January 5, 2018

A 17-year veteran of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission has been appointed administrator of the city body, replacing longtime leader David Baker.

After overcoming abundance of obstacles, 360 Market Square nears completion

October 5, 2017

The $120 million building will become yet another signature structure in the new Market East district, a section of downtown that until recently featured a sea of parking lots and ramshackle buildings.

Noblesville simplifying home-design approvals after frequent waivers fuel aesthetic concerns

July 13, 2017

Since the Hamilton County seat created its Architectural Review Board in 2001, it has granted more than 500 waivers to deviate from its architectural standards.

Cleveland-based firm acquires local architectural business

May 22, 2017

InterDesign Inc., one of the city’s 10 largest architectural firms, has been acquired by Cleveland-based K2M Design Inc., the companies announced Monday.

Pence could leave state with no energy standards for buildings

December 21, 2016

Critics say the absence of standards could have negative results for Hoosiers’ energy bills and lead to a “slumlord’s dream” scenario.

Transit center architect covets clean lines, eco-friendly features

April 13, 2016

The co-founder of Axis Architecture + Interiors says design is a collaborative, participatory process that’s based on research and listening.

Preservation group delays action on project with ‘digital canvas’

September 3, 2015

Members of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission say they postponed a vote on the Mass Ave project at the request of City-County Council members who argue the building’s massive screen could run afoul of billboard rules. Commission members also questioned the building’s design and even its bold colors.

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