Tag Archive for: Engineering

Unveiling the Green Marvel: West Perry Library’s Sustainable Journey

Nestled on the west side of Perry Township in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch stands at the intersection of community engagement, sustainable design, and innovative construction practices. On August 31, members of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Indiana Chapter had the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of this remarkable […]

The Midway Point: Progress Continues on Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Research Centre’s New Karachi Facility

For several decades, Schmidt Associates has maintained a working partnership with The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (SKMHRC) in Pakistan. Spearheaded by distinguished physicians Nausherwan Burki, Faisal Sultan, and Aasim Yusaf, the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Research Centre has taken the lead in establishing a network of cutting-edge cancer treatment facilities across […]

Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion: Where Architectural Ingenuity Meets Sustainability and Resurgence

It’s an architectural marvel, and one we’re thrilled to explore. Brace yourselves for a tale of architectural brilliance, sustainable ingenuity, and historic preservation as we go inside the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. A Hub for Livestock and Consumer Events The Fall Creek Pavilion is a vast 196,000-sf building […]

From Vision to Reality: Celebrating the Opening of the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion

Today, we proudly unveil the upcoming grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the highly anticipated Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion. This monumental project, born from a powerful vision, is set to become a new home for Indiana swine during the Indiana State Fair, as well as a hub for community events, connection, and a […]

Schmidt Associates, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Develop Plan to Creatively Reconfigure a Historic Campus

As the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth planned for the future of their Nazareth, Ky., Motherhouse campus, they recognized that less space would be needed for housing for the sisters and administrative offices. Seeking to discern the future of the more than 300-acre, 250,000-sf campus, the Sisters developed the Five Pillars vision for Nazareth consisting […]

Schmidt Associates Completes State’s First Post-Tension Concrete Track Design

Post-tension concrete tracks are emerging as a new and beneficial design option for K-12 schools due to their durability and long-term use. Recently, our team of engineers worked with Wes-Del Community School Corporation to design and implement a post-tension concrete running track, the first track of its kind in Indiana. The new track, which was recently […]

At the Intersection of Home and Office: Schmidt Associates Completes Fit-Up for KPFF Louisville

A new home-like, 10,000-sf office designed by Schmidt Associates, in partnership with CMTA and Three Dot Design, is relocating to a downtown Louisville office tower. To better align its footprint and reflect its company value of putting employees first, KPFF Consulting Engineers’ Louisville office is the newest tenant on the 22nd floor of 500 W. […]

School Spirit On-Board: Creating Hype Around Jasper Alumni Stadium Project

For most Indiana high schools, football and Friday night lights are where the excitement happens, and memories are made for players, their families, and the community. In the city of Jasper (Dubois County), the community rallies around the high school’s football team in big ways, which is why when it came time to design a […]

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 […]

The Benefits of Engagement Workshops

To better understand an Owner’s future workplace, we recently hosted an engagement workshop with the KPFF Louisville team who is planning their new office in downtown Louisville. KPFF is a national structural engineering firm that partners with the world’s most thoughtful and creative design professionals to design and build extraordinary places and things. In 2022, […]