Local architecture firm changes name, expands to two cities in Asia
The firm—now called StudioAxis—has established offices and hired employees in India and Thailand. while also focusing on pursuing more projects in Midwestern states.
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Mediterranean Revival home on Meridian Street transcends times
Before purchasing their Meridian Street home, Jakob and Colette Wiesen lived almost directly behind it, on Illinois Street. During those years, they sat in their backyard and imagined what they might do with the beautiful 1927 Mediterranean Revival home and yard they could see.
Elanco unveils plans for new ‘epicenter of animal health innovation’
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John Russell Elanco Animal Health Inc. on Tuesday broke ground and shared new designs for its planned $100 million-plus global headquarters at the former General Motors Stamping Plant site just west of downtown Indianapolis.
Public can visit IU’s Mies van der Rohe building, 70 years later than planned
In 1952, an IU fraternity hired Mies, a pioneer of modernist architecture, to design a residence building near the intersection of 3rd Street and Indiana Avenue south of Dunn’s Woods. The project didn’t move forward, but IU resurfaced the plans decades later for its architecture school.
Black-owned architecture firm wants notion of diversity to be realized in its fullest
Meticulous Design + Architecture has focused not just on building its client list—which stretches from Pike Township to the Middle East—but also on creating more opportunities for people of color who want to enter the architecture field.
Rowland Design acquired by Cincinnati architectural firm
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.
Design for 16 Tech’s ‘centerpiece’ bridge called first of its kind
Officials at 16 Tech on Wednesday unveiled a bridge design that they say is both pedestrian-friendly and architecturally unique. The overall project, which includes the bridge and related road work, has an estimated $20 million-plus price tag.
Indy’s Top 10 architecturally wondrous buildings
A panel of six designers affiliated with the American Institute of Architects Indianapolis selected the most architecturally significant buildings built after World War II. Check out the list.
Here’s a peek at downtown’s newest hotel before it opens in October
The $35 million boutique hotel at 141 E. Washington St., at the corner of Delaware Street, will open in a remodeled 60,000-square-foot building that was constructed in 1969 for State Life Insurance Co. and was the home of local law firm Riley Bennett & Egloff from 2003 to 2019.
Exhibit Columbus to feature work of 13 artists in ‘New Middles’
Th exhibit, an exploration of art, architecture and design, will include art in many different forms, including photography, sculptures and more.
Indiana preservationists to focus on animals in architecture
Indiana Landmarks, a statewide preservation group, and the Indiana War Memorials Commission is hosting the Indy Downtown Safari on July 31.
Renovated box factory anchors plans for 40-acre campus in neighborhood dubbed NOMA
Over the last two years, the Stenz Construction Corp., Third Street Ventures and Pure Development have undertaken a $25 million renovation of the former U.S. Corrugated Box Co. building.
Offices after COVID: Wider hallways, fewer desks, more conference space
Steelcase, an office furniture company, says its research indicates half of global companies plan major redesigns to their office space this year.
Reviving a post-modern masterpiece in Indianapolis
The 8,000-square-foot house, built in 1988, has six bedrooms and 4-1/2 bathrooms. There’s a sun room with a huge jacuzzi, a custom kitchen, and a game room and a pocket bar—featuring bright blue counters and cabinets—built to house a bartender to serve guests.
A homebound year has meant rethinking our houses, belongings
Architects and interior designers say that after 12 months of varying degrees of lockdown, people are discovering what does and doesn’t work in their homes, and becoming more confident about acting on it.
Graphic designer’s job loss brings opportunity
Andrea Haydon was notified by email that her job at Ratio Architects was being eliminated. She has since started her own firm.
Ratio Design sells minority stake to Toronto investment firm, plans growth
Ratio will remain an independent Indianapolis-based company as part of the deal, with founding principal Bill Browne staying as president and the largest individual shareholder.
16 Tech innovation district picks design team for $14.5M bridge
The design team announced Wednesday will be led by Stuttgart, Germany-based engineering firm Schlaich Bergermann Partner, or SBP, in collaboration with New York City-based Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, or PAU, and seven other firms.
Q&A: Daun Curry on how to design your dream bathroom, big or small
Interior designer Daun Curry, a graduate of the Parsons School of Design, freelanced as a stylist before opening her own New York design firm in 2009.
Decor: Give your bedroom a boost
Almost any headboard can be revamped with either paint or fabric. If your current headboard is mainly made out of wood or metal, paint is your first go-to solution.