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 […]
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The Ingredients
Several weeks ago w/purpose Founder Wil Marquez had an opportunity to travel to Tuskegee University in Alabama to speak to architecture students and faculty about w/purpose, its advocacy, and practice.  Needing time to focus and prep his talk, Marquez stopped in our Nation’s Capital – […]

NON-STOP
Over ten years ago the Near West side of Indianapolis presented itself as an area in early transition. By researching its rich and diverse past, it was clear that the phenomenon of being lost and rediscovered is very much part of the Near West […]

PATTERN MAGAZINE | PLACEMAKER
PATTERN Magazine Vol. 12 Fall 2017 Interview by Jami Stall Talking shop with Wil Marquez is like listening to an energetic Dalai Lama of Design. The 40-year-old architect speaks with a unique balance of enthusiasm, warmth, and inspiration. He layers his language with careful insight, honed from seventeen years […]

Dressing Indianapolis: Presented by Spirit & Place Festival
DRESSING INDIANAPOLIS Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 7 p.m. | Indianapolis Museum of Art We adorn the body. How do we adorn a city? A distinctive style, sparkling accessories, good lighting … what does a city need to look good? How does city style way brand […]

Knowledge & Recreation
In his book The Production of Space, theorist and author, Henri Lefebvre calls for a “restoration of concern for the bodyâ€. He, like our team, believes space should be experienced through all senses and be responsible for our growth and welfare. If the growth of […]
LIFT INDY APPLICATION – FINALIST 2018