Tom Wood Lexus hitches wagon to expansion trend
The project would add a second floor to the building on East 96th Street, increase the size of the service department and create a mezzanine for a “state-of-the-art” car wash.
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Hyatt Regency’s lobby, eateries to get $1.3M makeover
The new owners of the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis decided its lower levels needed an overhaul and sharpened culinary focus.
Hinkle Fieldhouse renovation takes top Monumental Awards honor
The $36 million rehab of Butler University’s historic venue won The Monumental Award, which recognizes excellence in city architecture, engineering and construction.
Indiana Landmarks finds buyer for Glossbrenner Mansion
A local holding company plans to spend $400,000 to refurbish the historic home on North Meridian Street for office space.
City billboard suit spooks Montage on Mass developers
A federal suit filed by a local billboard firm claiming a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision makes the city’s sign ordinance unconstitutional has pushed discussion of another project’s electronic-mesh art display to next year.
Broad Ripple apartment project progressing under new developer
J.C. Hart Co. has bought land at the northwest corner of East 66th and Ferguson streets from three local real estate professionals. It plans to build the $17 million Park 66 Flats project on the site.
Cummins’ $30M divisional HQ will make statement
The building under construction on the former Market Square Arena site will be modern, with a calibrated glass facade and abundant green space.
Preservation group delays action on project with ‘digital canvas’
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.
Architects’ home emphasizes its mid-century roots
A less-is-more design carried through in a careful remodeling, and now under a new owner who likes the nostalgia.
Downtown Cummins building to be 9 stories instead of 10
The city’s Regional Center Hearing Examiner approved the reduction Thursday. Cummins officials said the change will make the layout of the building more efficient.
St. Vincent to sponsor, occupy new Pacers training center
The Indiana Pacers’ $50 million, five-story training venue will be called the St. Vincent Center and offer primary care, cardiovascular and sports performance services for the public.
$50M mixed-use project on Mass Ave ready to move forward
Montage on Mass will feature 236 apartment units, 36,000 square feet of retail, two levels of underground parking and a giant three-story, electronic-mesh art display.
$8M project slated for Fall Creek Place
The development would be built on land at East 22nd and Delaware streets owned by King Park Development Corp. and would feature 47 market-rate units and 9,000 square feet of retail.
Indiana panel recommends state stop licensing engineers
A state panel that's assessing Indiana's need to oversee dozens of occupations is drawing criticism for recommending that the state stop licensing and regulating engineers.
FAST 25: The Etica Group Inc.
The Etica Group, which started 10 years ago as an architecture and engineering firm, has morphed into a company with four core areas: architecture design (renovation and rehab for higher education and industrial/pharmaceutical work); engineering design (sanitary sewer and storm water projects); a building envelope division (maintaining exteriors); and construction observation.
Indy’s director of development leaving for IU gig
Adam Thies will leave the position he’s held since 2012 to join the university as its assistant vice president for capital planning and facilities. Thies starts his new job Aug. 17.
Former downtown eyesore attracting tenants following major rehab
A 32-unit apartment project on Capitol Avenue, formerly known as the Di Rimini, is leasing up as new ownership finishes fixing all the flaws.
Lilly Endowment pledges $5M for city plaza revamp
The announcement follows the October unveiling of the design for the City-County Building plaza overhaul, which is expected to cost $10 million.
Library hires first architects for $58M in new branches, upgrades
Trustees have selected Indianapolis architectural firms to design the first two of six new branches scheduled to be built between 2016 and 2022.
Downtown building tenant adds beehives to rooftop
The roof of The Buick building at 13th and Meridian streets features two honey beehives, occupied by more than 20,000 bees apiece.