Talent and Tomatoes: Tom Ning Reflects on Life as an Architect

With a curious spirit and a love of art and design, Tom Ning, RA, realized he wanted to be an architect in elementary school. He arrived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from Hong Kong with his family at age seven and became a U.S. citizen when he was 18. Earning associate degrees in construction technology and […]

Design Inspiration: Creating Interior Finishing Palettes

With a spark of warm seasonal tones and textures, centralized fabrics, art deco-influenced geometry, and stunning accents, Interior Design Student Intern Lauren Burke shares her unique process for assembling interior finishing palettes that capture the art and essence of everything in full bloom for the season. Watch her process and get inspired by her talent.

Remembering Ron Fisher

Ron Fisher, AIA, LEED AP July 25, 1956 – April 5, 2023 Ron Fisher, AIA, LEED AP, our friend, mentor, and long-time principal at Schmidt Associates, passed away on April 5 at the age of 66. Born and raised on Indianapolis’s Southside, Ron was drawn to architecture from an early age, spending countless hours drawing, […]

Steven K. Alspaugh Elevated to AIA’s College of Fellows

Associate Steven K. Alspaugh, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C® has been elevated to the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) College of Fellows for his efforts toward making the profession a part of an ever-increasing service to society. AIA Fellows receive this esteemed membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to the profession of architecture and […]

CANStruction 2022: Taco walk on the wild side

In 1992, CANStruction was founded with the intent of building life-sized structures made entirely of canned goods to benefit local food banks. Years after the national charity’s founding, employees from Schmidt Associates and Turner Construction who are teaming on the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion’s design and construction, have gone beyond.  For this year’s […]

Serving up a community benefit

Schmidt Associates, Turner Construction Company employees participate in central Indiana Earth Day clean-up Committed to servant leadership, sustainability, and a desire to serve and save Mother Earth, Schmidt Associates employees traded their drawing software and schematics for gloves and trash bags as they rolled up their sleeves and spent time beautifying Indianapolis parks for Earth […]

CANStruction 2021: Indiana’s Star Explorers

In 1992, CANStruction was founded with the intent of building life-sized structures made entirely of canned goods with proceeds benefitting local food banks. Seventeen years after the national charity’s founding, Schmidt Associates employees joined the local CANstruction chapter’s effort, getting inspired to do good for the community while exercising creativity. One of the first sculptures […]

Q&A Session with Janet Lively

Fast Facts about Janet Position: Business Development Manager – New Markets Education: University of Louisville Dream Louisville Meal: The pork chop at Jack Fry’s, lobster macaroni and cheese from Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse; and a slice of key lime pie from Stoney River Grill   From her infectious smile to her genuine interest in others, Janet […]

Full Circle: Ball State Grads Now Make Design Contributions to Campus

Kevin Shelley, AIA, LEED AP, principal and project manager, and Ryan Benson, AIA, associate and senior project architect, both embarked on their first design project at Ball State University in 2007. For the past 13 years, they have played a vital role in the transformation of Residence Life facilities on campus. And they are both […]

Q&A Session with Lisa Gomperts, Principal

Fast Facts about Lisa Position: Project Manager, Principal Education: University of Cincinnati Favorite Restaurant: Bakersfield Whether it’s visioning and managing projects at work or crafting at home, Lisa Gomperts has mastered the art of assembling pieces to make a whole that is better than its parts. Learn more about one of our principals below! Tell […]