Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 20,000 square feet

Rowland Design provided architecture, interior design and experiential graphic support in the completion of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana’s new headquarters. Starting as a multi-tenant office building and hardware store, the 1433 North Meridian Street building was transformed into more than a home for the nonprofit. The general flexibility and cheerfulness of the space help engage the staff in forwarding their mission. The strong street presence along Meridian Street, a grand, welcoming entryway, a new unifying two-story atrium, large community/gathering space, demonstration kitchen, and open, well-lit office spaces were all designed with community engagement in mind.

2019 AIA Indiana Citation Award – Interior Architecture

2019 Spaces Award – Medium Firm Category

Services: Architecture, Interior Design & Experiential Graphics

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 32,000 square feet

The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Leadership and Learning Center combines a refined corporate center with the rustic Camp Dellwood site resulting in a new facility that is both highly functional and sympathetic to its pastoral context.

Working with design elements of nature along with colors and motifs evocative of the Girl Scouts brand, the interior spaces offer a warm and welcoming lodge like environment. High tech educational spaces are provided for the scouts and volunteers to learn, collaborate and experiment. Several flexible conference rooms accommodate varied meeting and training needs.

2017 IIDA Indiana Runner Up – Corporate/Commercial New Construction

Services: Architecture, Interior Design & Experiential Graphics

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 35,000 square feet

With a shift to a new location nearer to downtown Indianapolis the United Way of Central Indiana, known as UWCI, not only adopted a new address but a new corporate culture. The community-based organization embraced a fresh approach to its fundamental work desiring a more flexible, current and vibrant environment to not only create more efficient work space, but fully embody the energy and vision of the ‘New U’ mission.

Visitors enter the space past custom graphic wood elements that announce UWCI’s location and act as an extension of United Way’s branding. Office spaces highlight a neutral hues aesthetic that is punctuated with bursts of colorful accent walls further enhancing the vibrant and spirited surroundings.

Introducing natural daylighting into the space was a significant design consideration. An open concept plan was generated where workspaces rather than enclosed offices line the perimeter of the suite keeping windows free from obstruction. Encompassing the reception area are a mixture of flexible meeting rooms, conference rooms and enclaves.  

Services: Interior Design & Experiential Graphics

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 3,255 square feet

After the successful completion of the Hazel Dell location Café Patachou, this local restauranteur again enlisted Rowland Design to reimagine the Public Greens Fashion Mall location, a farm-inspired cafeteria concept. This unique for-profit eating establishment donates one hundred percent of the profits to the Patachou Foundation, a charity that feeds at risk and food insecure children in the Indianapolis area.

The brands cohesive branding aesthetic was influenced by the existing Monon Trail location, which offers contemporary design and an on-trend color palette all marked by minimalism and functionality. Oversized ceiling trusses and signature chalkboards combined with extensive bench seating completes the refined look of this urban eatery.

2019 IIDA Indiana IDEA Award – Hospitality

Services: Architectural Consultation & Interior Design

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 20,000 square feet

Rowland Design provided architecture, interior design and experiential graphic support in the completion of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana’s new headquarters. Starting as a multi-tenant office building and hardware store, the 1433 North Meridian Street building was transformed into more than a home for the nonprofit. The general flexibility and cheerfulness of the space help engage the staff in forwarding their mission. The strong street presence along Meridian Street, a grand, welcoming entryway, a new unifying two-story atrium, large community/gathering space, demonstration kitchen, and open, well-lit office spaces were all designed with community engagement in mind.

2019 AIA Indiana Citation Award – Interior Architecture

2019 Spaces Award – Medium Firm Category

Services: Architecture, Interior Design & Experiential Graphics

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 30,000 square feet

Working in partnership with George Ridgeway of the Cook Group, Rowland Design was charged with altering the 1922 wing of the historic former Central Avenue Methodist Church to function as the new Indiana Landmarks headquarters. The challenging project included a new principle entrance requiring the removal of an existing floor. A new elevator was strategically placed to make most of the building’s 22 levels wheelchair accessible.

The client desired a more contemporary office design to demonstrate the coexistence of thoughtfully designed new work within historic structures.  New lighting and HVAC systems were discreetly placed within existing ceiling heights as well as the installation of a sprinkler system and air conditioning in a building that previously had neither.

Monumental Affair Award for Innovation Reuse, Landscape Architecture and Community Development 

Indiana Landmarks Cook Cup for Outstanding Preservation

Services: Architecture, Interior Design & Preservation

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Size: 32,000 square feet

The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Leadership and Learning Center combines a refined corporate center with the rustic Camp Dellwood site resulting in a new facility that is both highly functional and sympathetic to its pastoral context.

Working with design elements of nature along with colors and motifs evocative of the Girl Scouts brand, the interior spaces offer a warm and welcoming lodge like environment. High tech educational spaces are provided for the scouts and volunteers to learn, collaborate and experiment. Several flexible conference rooms accommodate varied meeting and training needs.

2017 IIDA Indiana Runner Up – Corporate/Commercial New Construction

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