Once-swanky downtown apartment building receives $5.7M makeover
The 88-year-old, seven-story Wyndham is available for occupancy after owner the Pearl Cos. bought the building and tore the interior down to its studs.
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Irvington marketing firm buys building, prepares to exit lodge
The firm is rehabbing a commercial building in Irvington that’s been vacant for 30 years and saying goodbye to its longtime, idiosyncratic corporate home.
Influential preservationist Baker stepping down from city
Over three decades, David Baker’s purview has grown to 12 historic districts, five conservation districts and many individual landmark properties.
Carmel closet designer to use VR to help customers envision spaces
The VR system will allow customers to use an Oculus Rift headset to virtually explore a closet or other space designed specifically for them.
Cummins’ Indy HQ captures annual Monumental Award
Cummins Inc.’s global distribution headquarters building in downtown Indianapolis took home the highest honor at the Indy Chamber's annual Monumental Awards gala Thursday night.
After overcoming abundance of obstacles, 360 Market Square nears completion
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.
Midtown office building undergoes massive interior makeover
The building, once fully occupied by State Auto Insurance, has been revitalized under new ownership and attracted a couple of key tenants.
Murat group again exploring deal to sell Old National Centre property
The latest offer calls for the developer to build the Murat Temple Association a 40,000-square-foot headquarters as part of a larger hotel project on the downtown site of the Murat Shrine Temple.
Columbus girds for $50M Cummins renovation, $30M overpass project
The updates to the manufacturer’s corporate offices are aimed at collaboration and efficiency. The overpass construction is meant to smooth traffic flow at a key entry point to the city.
Round barns becoming more rare in Indiana
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, there used to be 219 round and polygonal barns in the state—three times as many as remain standing today.
Professionals say you can learn creativity—and bosses can inspire it
An architect, a museum designer, a professor and others offer their advice. The keys, they say, are creating the right environment and keeping an open mind.
Cleveland-based firm acquires local architectural business
InterDesign Inc., one of the city’s 10 largest architectural firms, has been acquired by Cleveland-based K2M Design Inc., the companies announced Monday.
Carmel-based interior design firm to expand, add 43 jobs
Mitsch Design Inc. said it will to invest nearly $2.4 million to expand its offices at the Indiana Design Center on Rangeline Road.
City has plan for City-County Building plaza, but can it be done for $9M?
Rundell Ernstberger Associates' design features an interactive fountain and an event lawn accommodating up to 1,500 people. The first proposal, from another architect, was scrapped because it was too expensive.
Developer gets feedback on $260M Bottleworks project from city planners
Hendricks Commercial Properties has scaled back some of the plans for the massive mixed-use development at College and Massachusetts avenues, at the site of a former Coca-Cola bottling plant.
Young design firm planning 25-employee expansion
The architectural and interior design firm on Wednesday announced plans to double its office space in the Stutz Business Center.
Airport examines retailer shuffle, redesigned plaza, artificial grass
Officials are mulling designs for revamping sections of the Indianapolis International Airport, with an emphasis on a more natural feel, clearer signage and moving stores closer to the gates.
Downtown’s south end poised for construction projects
A $17 million hotel should break ground in April, while plans for a parking garage could be followed by the construction of two office buildings that would cater to growing tech companies.
Henke hopes to land hotels, eateries, grocery along U.S. 31 in Westfield
Developer Steve Henke has revealed his preliminary plans for a 40-acre commercial project to be known as the Commons at Chatham Hills.
Growing ad agency takes prime space on Monument Circle
Bradley and Montgomery has renovated the second floor of the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. building, adding modern touches while keeping some organic elements.