Earlier this month, officials broke ground on the long-awaited Switchyard Park. Several members of the design team attended the groundbreaking, including Axis’ own Eric Anderson and Rundell Ernstberger Associates’ Kevin Osburn. They have been working on Switchyard Park since 2015 and 2011, respectively, and were eager to answer some questions about the 58-acre park. Continue reading “From Rails to Recreation: A Q&A with Switchyard Park’s Design Team”
On May 10, we broke ground on the new Resident Success Center at the Carriage House East apartment complex. This Indianapolis Business Journal article highlights the 10,000-square-foot center, which is scheduled to open in early 2019. Continue reading “Article: Glick Philanthropies breaks ground on $2M ‘success center’”
Liz Sutton is a native Hoosier who joined Axis just over a year ago. When she’s not working on projects like the Ford Building, she’s remodeling her 100-year-old brick home or working with plants. Here’s what Liz had to say about interior design, her Axis-versary, and her love for Frank Lloyd Wright.
Continue reading “6 Questions with Liz Sutton, Interior Designer”
The city of Indianapolis is in the midst of an urban boom. In this Indianapolis Business Journal article, Axis Architecture + Interiors co-founder Drew White talks about the “New Urban Agenda,” and what it means for Indianapolis. Continue reading “Article: What the ‘New Urban Agenda’ Means for Indianapolis”
As architects, we have a social responsibility. What we do influences the built environment. So, when it comes to community-based projects, Axis must do more than design a modern-looking building. We must build an environment that engages, inspires, and empowers. Continue reading “Architecture & Social Responsibility: Designing for the Community”
Say “hello” to Ryan Meyer, a University of Cincinnati alum and die-hard Browns fan. As a LEED-accredited architect, Ryan is always conscious of integrating the structure of a building with its energy infrastructure. Here’s what he had to say about working on parks projects, and why — if he were going on an architecture tour — Sydney is the first place he’d go. Continue reading “5 Questions with Ryan Meyer, Architectural Associate”
The new Monroe County Parking Garage in Bloomington, Indiana, features a unique LiveWall installation. LiveWall, the green industry’s most sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance living wall system, fills five of the parking structure’s window openings with a variety of plants that bloom in shades of yellow, red, pink, purple, and green. Continue reading “LiveWall Living Wall Blooms on Bloomington Parking Garage”
Check out this IndyStar feature on Ashley Lee and Liz Sutton, who each designed a mid-century modern dollhouse! The dollhouses — which included tiny sandboxes, globe lights made from ping-pong balls, and handmade furniture — were auctioned off at the GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis “I Have a Voice” Gala. Continue reading “Article: Interior designers Ashley Lee and Liz Sutton design mid-century modern dollhouses”
Meet Weston Snyder, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design and former Axis intern. Weston always keeps the client experience at the front of his mind, and he enjoys working on challenging, intricately detailed projects. Here’s what he said to say about his design style, where he goes to find inspiration, and why it’s important to remember that “failure is not fatal.” Continue reading “5 Questions with Weston Snyder, Architectural Associate”
We used to make our own valentines using construction paper, sequins, and too much glue. Each Valentine’s Day, we’d take them to school and drop them into shoeboxes covered with as much tinfoil as our mothers allowed. Back then, we didn’t believe in “too much glue.” We didn’t know the LEGOs we played with and the dollhouses we decorated would evolve into a career, either. We had yet to fall in love, and had no idea that, someday, Indianapolis would also have a place in our hearts. Continue reading “Head Over Heels: Why Indy Has Our Hearts”