Tag Archive for: interior design

Embracing Sustainability at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion

In the heart of Indianapolis, the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion stands as a shining example of sustainable design and responsible architecture practices. This remarkable venue showcases innovative adaptive reuse and a deep commitment to environmental consciousness. From reclaimed wood to rainwater treatment systems, the Pavilion is a harmonious blend of modern innovation and […]

Q&A with Sara Richey, Client Liaison and Higher Education Studio Lead

Meet Higher Education Client Liaison Sara Richey—a trailblazer in the AEC industry, whose journey of career transformation has been nothing short of inspiring. From her early beginnings at Purdue University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design to going after a master’s degree in architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design, Sara’s […]

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 […]

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. […]

Creating Safe, Welcoming Spaces to Serve the LGBTQ+ Community

How Schmidt Associates Architects, Interior Designers Are Transforming Zonie’s Closet The Damien Center, Indiana’s oldest and largest statewide AIDS services organization, has purchased the former Zonie’s Closet on East Washington Street, and a massive adaptive reuse design is underway by the Schmidt Associates architecture and interior design teams. The design of the 4,024-sf building will […]

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 […]

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.

Coming Soon to the Louisville Zoo

New Kentucky Trails Exhibit Seeks to Redefine Zoo Experience Continuing the Louisville Zoo’s mission to “Better the Bond Between People and our Planet,” a new experience is beginning to take shape. Together with international zoological consultants CLR Design, Schmidt Associates is excited to play a major role in its development. Introducing Kentucky Trails Design is […]

Designing Accessibility On Campus

How Schmidt Associates Designers Made the Alumni House at Allison Mansion Welcoming to All Emulating historical character and turn-of-the-century charm, Allison Mansion housed the family of transportation pioneer James Allison when it was built in 1911. Possessing opulent taste, the mansion was outfitted with an imported German chandelier, a sunken conservatory, a music room with […]