At the center of the Midtown area is Maple Crossing and an 84-year-old building named The Concord. Situated at the northwest corner of 38th and Illinois streets, the 10,000 square-foot building has been the talk of the neighborhood for years. In its past, The Concord … Read More →
Category Archives: Architecture + Interior Design
ASPIRE HOUSE
Aspire House, is an 1897 landmark five miles from downtown Indianapolis. In danger of demolition; the building is being repurposed as a community space with a goal of moving this area from blight to revitalization. The population in the area is primarily African American and … Read More →
FIRST DEVINGTON SENIOR HOUSING
For Indianapolis North-East residents – the label “turnaround” has been synonymous with the realities of education reform and transformation. Taken in context, its “reversal” ambitions suggest an immediacy or impact condition. In any case, “turnaround” has become an controversial word for big change, including a … Read More →
Bicycle Garage Indy Designs with Rare Species for New Store
W/purpose has been commissioned by Bicycle Garage Indy to complete a 900 sqft architectural installation at their new North store, currently under construction. The iconic textured wall called “Rare Species”, was designed using a rare species of wood salvaged from 1900 Indiana High School (Arlington … Read More →
Made in Indiana – Tomlinson Tap Room
Walking out of our first meeting, it was clear that “MADE IN INDIANA” would be the underlying campaign in honoring not just Indiana beers, but also honoring a narrative on Indiana craft, community space, and creativity. There is often an enormous commitment in suggesting an … Read More →
Gibson Case Study Home
Inspired by its location, the Gibson Home was my first modern residence. The home was for Adam and Cathy Gibson. Their need to explore a larger home seemed timely with growing children and Adam’s home business growing. An empty lot near in the Forest Hills … Read More →
Former Candy Factory Icon is a Sweet Deal Along Fall Creek
In 2015, w/purpose was invited to lead the design for a new $13 Million dollar “retro” rehab intends to transform into the former Williamson Candy Factory into a 4-floor, mixed-use game changer for this N.E. Corridor Gateway. The updated structure includes 49 affordable and market … Read More →