Location: Columbus, IN

Size: 4,540 square feet

Nestled in 50 acres of densely wooded land, this unique residence overlooks a private lake surrounded by gently sloping terrain. Designed in 1964 by architect Don Wood, the dwelling shares the water with one other house both originally built as primary residences for young families.  

While embarking on the complete renovation and addition to this family home, it was paramount for the current designer to successfully retain the overall vernacular and character of the original design.

Services: Architecture & Interior Design

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 6,046 square feet

Rowland Design was commissioned to redesign an existing lake front home to accommodate a client’s outdoor lifestyle, and take better advantage of the resort-like site. The project required improving garage access as well as the reconfiguring of the major living spaces. While the exterior of the building remained mostly unchanged, the interior rooms were repurposed and reproportioned to create a contemporary water side environment. 

Existing home features such as the fireplace were removed or relocated to unblock views of the adjacent lake. Along with a host of other spaces, a new kitchen was created for the refresh positioning itself as the heart of the home.

Services: Architecture & Interior Design

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 2,750 square feet

Originally constructed in 1911, Rowland Design thoughtfully transformed this Warfleigh neighborhood vintage farmhouse. The interior was selectively demolished to make way for an updated plan catered for contemporary living while retaining character elements of the original building.

Second floor living space was repurposed for modern living. An intimate home office niche featuring a continuous window series was added to afford views of the front lawn. A field stone fireplace appropriate to the home’s vintage was also added and serves as a focal point for the central living space.

2019 AIA Indiana home tour featured residence

Services: Architecture

Location: Indianapolis, IN

ON THE BOARDS

Fair Haven at Ada’s Place is a renovation project that will provide 12 guest rooms and office space for the faith-based nonprofit that provides a home away from home for families and patients traveling to Indianapolis for treatment of serious medical conditions.

The renderings shown were created by Rowland Design to help cast the vision of this Transformational Project for Fair Haven and assist the fundraising efforts.

Each of the 12 guest rooms will be fully furnished and stocked with the basic items needed for daily living. A dual fireplace in the foyer, communal kitchen, and multifaith space were designed with community engagement in mind.

Services: Architecture, Interior Design & Experiential Graphics

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 10,000 square feet

Located in Broad Ripple, Joy’s House is a non-profit day care center for adults and a relief space for their families. An ambitious renovation and expansion resulted in tripling the existing footprint while remaining sensitive to the original farmhouse architecture and neighboring bungalows.

LEED silver guidelines were implemented during the design process in conjunction with other components that reduce maintenance and enhance sustainability. A state of the art kitchen, dining area and library combined with multiple lounges make Joy’s House a pleasant and inviting experience for the end user.

Services: Architecture & Interior Design

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Rowland Design, in partnership with a local residential developer, curated the design for new construction townhouses located in Indianapolis’s historic Herron Morton neighborhood. The development, set on once vacant lots, consists of 13 units ranging in size from 1900 to 2600 livable square feet. 

The first floor living space opens into the rear garden via a folding glass door. Each unit features a penthouse and a generous outdoor terrace also accessed by a set of folding glass doors allowing sweeping views of the surrounding neighborhood and downtown. 

Services: Architecture

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Buckingham Companies, developer of the considerable City Way project, engaged Rowland Design to institute both the interior and exterior graphic signage for the multi-use property.  Fixed use wayfinding was developed for the encompassing retail, residential, parking and hospitality areas.  Historical references of the location were thoughtfully integrated into the signage throughout the project.  The extensive signage and wayfinding package was successfully implemented through an enterprising collaboration with five sign fabricators and two architectural studios.

Services: Experiential Graphics

Location: Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN

Size: 15,000 square feet

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity worked closely with Rowland Design to renovate their existing Wabash College chapter house with the primary goal of updating and opening up the interior. Carefully selected interior walls were removed from the formal living and entry spaces to provide interactivity between brothers. A neutral base color palette punctuated with bold hues of eggplant and rust contribute to the living room’s sophisticated but comfortable aesthetic.

The Fraternity’s historic photos and relics found a permanent place on new casework and built-in shelving. The project was successfully completed over a summer season in time for the fall semester move in.

Services: Architecture, Interior Design, & Preservation

Location: Indiana University | Bloomington, IN

Size: 2,020 square feet

The Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at Indiana University desired updated spaces for the women living in the chapter house to study and socialize. The spaces were to be relaxed and comfortable while reflecting the unique character of the sorority and its historic house. Understanding their vision, Rowland Design re-imagined the main entry, formal living room and library spaces to meet the project objective.

The heavy wood paneled entry was transformed into a warm and inviting sitting area with a sophisticated feel that also proudly displays photography of the current chapter members. The sorority’s brand was emphasized by implementing chapter colors into the formal living room’s finishes and furniture. A more transitional feel was necessary for the library space which features artwork and framed pictures displaying the sister’s history and academic achievements.

Services: Interior Design

Location: Butler University | Indianapolis, IN

Size: 4,150 square feet

Renovating Butler University’s Alpha Phi house involved creatively reconfiguring the existing plan to offer greater function and effective use of space.  Existing formal and informal living were reassigned moving formal areas forward and casual ‘hang out’ spaces towards the back of the house.  The second-floor media room was refreshed allowing a more functional lounge. A custom banquette was created for the informal study and custom cubbies were fabricated for the new mail area.

A newly curated color scheme of soft warm hues was combined with preppy blues to enliven the home and reflect the energy of the women who live there.

Services: Interior Design