2018 AIA Indiana Design Award Winners

Honor Award – New Construction – (Project cost greater than $1 million)

Project Architect:
Deborah Berke, FAIA, Marc Leff, AIA, and Noah Biklen, AIA - Deborah Berke Partners

Project Name: 
North Penn House

Project Address: 
N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN

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An exercise in modesty and restraint, the jury really appreciated the discipline and thoughtfulness of the design. The scale of interior spaces were well proportioned and well laid out, with the main living space sitting at the apex of the hill. The strategically placed roof penetrations also helped to highlight key moments. The interior volumes clad in wood were expertly detailed with the tracking of the wood along the soffit. Overall a great project that exemplifies design excellence.

Honor Award – New Construction – (Project cost greater than $1 million)

Project Architect:
Brian Lee, FAIA - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

Project Name: 
Roche Learning and Development Center

Project Address: 
9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN

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An exquisitely well-designed structure – the attention to detail and rigor is unmatched. Beautiful quality of light throughout coupled with a high level of sustainability and performance. And extremely cohesive – the architecture and interiors blend seamlessly. Mies would be proud. The history wall was quite well done and fully integrated into the architectural expression. It has a nice and subtle integration of art and natural materials.

Merit Award – Non Traditional Project

Project Architect:
Bill Browne, FAIA - RATIO

Project Name: 
Bicentennial Pavilion and Promenade

Project Address: 
1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN

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A fun project that conveyed a strong vision – to mimic the canopy of a forest – while avoiding the cliché. Great use of raw materials that are contrasted against the high tech – ETFE membrane and custom-cut weathered steel – really well done. The use of scale to magnify the feeling of standing under a large tree was very compelling.

Merit Award – Interior Architecture – (Project cost greater than $1 million)

Project Architect:
Axis Architecture + Interiors

Project Name:
Confidential Corporate Client

Project Address:
Indianapolis, IN

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Jury Comments:

We really appreciated the accentuation of space and volume with either depressions in the floor, raised platforms or lowered ceilings – a subtle yet effective way to help differentiate function and use. Beautifully honest expression of old and new, the exposed concrete ceilings provide great contrast to the modern interior volumes and materials. The design team embraced the symmetrical floor plate – utilizing the existing building layout to its advantage.

Citation Award – New Construction – (Project cost less than $1 million)

Project Architect:
Steve Risting, AIA - atelierRISTING llc

Project Name:
Glass Cabin

Project Address:
Rural Route, Black Hawk County, Iowa

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Jury Comments:

There was a sense of delight that came across in this submittal. A very creative design with thoughtful use of repurposed materials. Very sensitive to the environment with a ‘light touch’ structure – there was a sense of being ‘off the grid’ both figuratively and literally. The kinetic façade helped to create a very well-proportioned volume.

Citation Award - New Construction - (Project cost less than $1 million)

Project Architect:
DAVID RAUSCH STUDIO, Zionsville, IN

Project Name:
Indiana Farmhouse

Project Address:
7850 Nixon Road, Yorktown, IN

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Jury Comments:

The modest, well-proportioned design provides a fresh interpretation of traditional vernacular. A simple, yet refined material palette also helps to accentuate detail and proportion. The front entry porch is nicely carved into the volume – again very subtle but effective.

Citation Award - New Construction - (Project cost greater than $1 million)

Project Architect:
Brandon Hoopingarner, AIA - American Structurepoint

Project Name:
Michigan City Police Station

Project Address:
1201 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN

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Jury Comments:

An elegant solution for a civic project that had high aspirations: to improve the quality of life for the surrounding community. Thoughtful layout and integration to the site, with higher security features cleverly incorporated into the overall composition. Great use of materials and transparency. The jury appreciated the thorough and well-thought out presentation.

Citation Award - Interior Architecture - (Project cost less than $1 million)

Project Architect:
Axis Architecture + Interiors

Project Name:
Pivot Marketing

Project Address:
646 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

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Jury Comments:

A well thought presentation told a clear story about a consistent and fun interior environment that spoke directly to the user: a marketing firm. There was attention to detail, graphics, and a level of refinement on a very tight budget. They’ve created a vibrant interior space, with great flexibility and adaptability.

H. Roll McGlaughlin 25‐Year Award

Project Architects:
George Schreiber, Rodney Mann, Executive Director, Henry Meier, FAIA

Project Name:
Scottish Rite Cathedral

Project Address:
650 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN

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Jury Comments:

One of the best examples of Gothic Revival Architecture in the Midwest, and compliments the setting of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza by helping to create one of the great urban spaces in America. The building has a remarkable consistency of the Gothic Revivalist Design, both interiorly and exteriorly. It is one of Indianapolis’s most important buildings. The design remains a striking example of its genre and it has been maintained in excellent condition. One of the most significant buildings of its era in downtown Indianapolis, and one whose design intent has remained in place without desecration for over ninety years. The Scottish Rite Cathedral is a cornerstone building in Indianapolis, which attracts worldwide visitors."