Reflections

From museums and theaters to iconic gathering places, cultural institutions shape how communities connect, remember, and celebrate. Thoughtful design helps these spaces evolve for future generations while preserving the stories that make them meaningful. Read how design can strengthen the places that define a city’s identity.

As Schmidt Associates celebrates 50 years, we’re looking back at the projects that helped shape Indianapolis. Long before the city became a national sports destination, the NCAA chose to call it home, and Schmidt Associates helped bring that vision to life through a headquarters and Hall of Champions designed for lasting impact. Revisit the project that helped redefine downtown Indianapolis.

For more than 20 years, Lisa Gomperts, FAIA, has shaped projects, people, and the profession through servant leadership and a passion for lifelong learning. From launching Schmidt Academy to mentoring future leaders, her impact extends far beyond the built environment. See how her leadership continues to influence Owners, colleagues, and communities.

With only six HFDP-certified engineers in Indiana, Jim Walde’s achievement reflects the level of technical expertise and care healthcare environments demand. His certification strengthens Schmidt Associates’ ability to design healthcare spaces that support patients, providers, and better outcomes. Join us in celebrating Jim and this outstanding achievement.

In this chapter of Foundations + Futures: By the Decade, Anna Marie Burrell joins Sarah Hempstead to reflect on the 2000s and the school projects that reshaped learning and community across Indiana. From early project-based learning environments to sustainability and school security, this decade helped define a more people-first approach to design. Listen to the conversation and revisit the ideas still influencing schools today.

Reactive repairs create disruption. Proactive planning creates alignment. Audra Blasdel and Casey Adams joined Andy Wolf on the Real Estate Bites podcast to share how proactive facility planning helps Owners stay ahead of challenges, strengthen operations, and make smarter decisions. Watch the full episode.