Welcome

2026 marks 50 years of Schmidt Associates—and 100 years of Arrasmith’s design legacy in Kentucky. We’ve officially kicked off a multi-year celebration honoring the people, projects, and purpose that shaped our past—and continue to inspire our future.

What to Expect

Over the next 24 months, we’re bringing our legacy to life through stories, events, and experiences that reflect who we are and where we’re headed. Expect legacy spotlights featuring staff stories and Q&As that celebrate the people who shaped our firm, along with trivia and giveaways where you can test your knowledge and win exclusive Schmidt swag. We’ll share project flashbacks that highlight the work defining each decade and engage in meaningful community outreach through volunteer events, acts of kindness, and tree planting efforts across our regions. And at the heart of it all, we’ll unveil a commemorative coffee table book—a keepsake filled with the projects and moments that have defined our journey.

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  • Kickoff the Celebration

    From hand-drawn sketches to bold new ideas, this is the start of something big. Watch our short anniversary kickoff video featuring real voices, powerful moments, and a look at how 50 years of purpose and 100 years of Kentucky legacy are shaping what’s next.

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Design That Lasts

We’re digging deep into our archives to build a visual timeline of the projects, milestones, and people that made us who we are today. From hand-drawn sketches in the 1970s to community-centered innovation today, we can’t wait to share the decades that defined us. Stay tuned – coming January 2026!

  • "Having been part of nearly four decades of this journey, I see this anniversary as a celebration of the people, projects, and impact we’ve built together."

    Mary Ellen Wolf Senior Project Architect/Associate

  • "This moment isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about continuity and alignment. The values that have always grounded us—servant leadership, collaboration, and creativity—are guiding the future we’re designing with innovation, courage, and partnership. Because the work we do was never just about buildings. It’s about people. Possibility. And progress."

    Sarah Hempstead Chief Executive Officer/Principal

  • "People don’t care what you know until they know that you care. If we continue to lead with genuine care and servant leadership, we’ll continue to build not just projects, but relationships that matter. That’s what sets us apart."

    Steve Alspaugh Design Architect/Associate