arcDESIGN is a firm of 31 architects and interior designers. We have a strong focus on both higher education, healthcare design and high-acuity laboratory design. Our staff has decades of experience in architectural and interior design and coordination and we also offer services to support the design process including Studies, Master Planning, Furniture, Graphics, Artwork, Wayfinding and Signage Design. We look at each project as a partnership, and because of this mindset, all of our higher ed and healthcare connections have become repeat clients. Our team integrates seamlessly with any project framework, filling in gaps and providing as much management as required. Using exclusively 3D design tools, our approach promotes better problem solving, forward-thinking concepts, and widespread efficiencies—with award-winning results.
- 10 Registered Architects
- 4 LEED AP
- 1 WELL AP
- 2 ACHA Accredited Professionals
- FF&E Coordination
- 2 Qualified Professionals for Historic Architecture
- 31+ member firm
- Full service architecture firm
- Interior design studio
- $300M+ projects since 2000
- 22-year firm history
- 10th Largest Architecture Firm In Indianapolis
Healthcare
Higher Ed
High Acuity Labs
Design Tools
At arcDESIGN, we have developed a series of design tools that we utilize to facilitate a smooth, smart and well documented design process. We capture the process and design information in a way the entire team, can easily follow and comprehend. From day one, we use the architectural software program Revit as our BIM—Building Information Program—which allows us to design spaces three-dimensionally. We use 3D snapshots of room layouts to clearly illustrate the design of all spaces in a building providing the most comprehensive and realistic view before completion.
Virtual/Augmented Reality
Understanding scale is vitally important for both the Design Team and the client.Becoming immersed in a space prior to the start of construction can prevent costly changes and avoid mistakes.
Real Time Rendering
If you don’t see it, you won’t get it. Real-time rendering allows user-controlled walkthroughs of the complete design. This process allows the client to become engaged in the design, and virtually visit every space to see all aspects of their project. Design changes on the fly ensure that all changes make their way to the final product.
3D Printing
3-D printing allows us to transform digital 3D sketches and 3D Revit models easily into physical models. These models can help clients and designers visualize and understand design concepts first hand. Additionally, it offers an opportunity to explore and study complex shapes quickly.
Using 3D design technology, our interior designers work on stand-alone interior projects or in full collaboration with the firm’s architectural designers. This instant access ensures that structure, space planning, and aesthetics work together from the start—resulting in greater efficiencies and more effective solutions. We offer flexible/adjust-as-needed services for all of our clients. Our interior design work encompasses a wide range of project types, including higher education residence halls and instructional buildings; corporate headquarters and office spaces; healthcare hospitals and medical professional buildings; and senior living, apartment living and community facilities. We strive to translate the client’s goals and objectives into interior environments that enrich the user experience and overall culture of the organization. Committed to sustainability, arcDESIGN’s interior design studio prioritizes authentic materials, sourcing the most responsible components that meet the client’s needs and specifications. Our continued long-term client relationships lead to directed, purposeful solutions tailored to the client’s needs and vision.
- Space Planning
- Finish Selection
- Artwork Coordination
- Lighting Coordination
- FF&E Coordination
- 3D Walkthroughs
- Interior Renderings
- Signage Coordination / Design
- 35+ member firm
- 7 member design studio
- 95% of projects integrate interior design
- $300M+ projects since 2000
- 22-year firm history
Re-imagining Student Housing
Integrating Adaptive Re-use
Coordinating Flexible Research
Integrated Collaboration
At arcDESIGN, interior designers form an integral part to each project team. Our designers work with architects and engineers to provide input on everything from structure to space planning. Working together from the start improves efficiency, consistency, and overall visual impact.
Balanced Design
Our team sees interior design as more than the final touches. We believe that great design begins with technical acumen, so we add our expertise to space planning, accessibility, and code compliance before building on that foundation with aesthetics like furniture and finishes.
Flexible Approach
We create interior designs that fit each client’s visual brand. Whether that’s a modern, cutting edge treatment or a more timeless approach, we look for fresh, updated, sustainable solutions that make a statement and beautifully reflect each client’s perspective.
Stand-alone Projects
We provide full-service interior design for a diversity of stand-alone projects as well as in conjunction with our architectural work.
The rapidly changing pace of technology and research makes laboratories complicated investments. At arcDESIGN, we believe the future lies with flexible, hybrid spaces that can easily accommodate a wide range of work. To equip lab designs to meet shifting needs and requirements, we combine state-of-the-art materials, specialized engineering, and advanced space planning. Our team’s cross-discipline expertise enables us to apply best practices between fields—combining the efficiency of a medical facility with the maker-driven space of a higher education lab and the security and safety standards of a government or pharmaceutical application.
- Advanced research/high acuity lab design
- High security and safety specifications
- Lean design
- Cross-functional applications
- Clean rooms
- Hybrid flex labs
- Specialized engineering solutions
- 35+ member firm
- 700+ BIM-only projects
- $300M+ projects since 2000
- 68+ higher education labs
- Medical labs
- Private labs
- 20-year firm history
- Nationwide reach
Coordinating Flexible Research
Creating Hybrid Lab Space
Adapting for Interdisciplinary Work
Designing for the Future
We design labs with the future in mind. Our team-based culture encourages expansive thinking, and results in high-value solutions such as dance floor lab layouts and flexible casework options. Operational and design efficiencies protect institutional investment and promote rapid breakthroughs with easily retrofitted designs.
Using Exceptional Materials
To create cross-functional, long-lasting labs, our designs incorporate the most advanced materials available. Our team researches the latest material innovation and technology, then sources the best possible materials to meet the needs of each project. Working with high-quality components helps to ensure safety and security, while also prolonging the useable life of the space and equipment.
Leveraging Design Technology
Years ago, our team began using BIM, Virtual Reality, and Cloud Basics technology exclusively in medical projects, and immediately began applying that expertise to laboratories in other fields with notable results. Advanced design technology gives our work greater agility and allows immediate feedback on space and operational efficiencies—saving time and resources. We continue to apply the latest technologies to our laboratory designs as part of our ongoing commitment to building flexible, adaptable spaces.
Creating Transformational Spaces
From cutting-edge corporate headquarters to flexible-use facilities, arcDESIGN helps businesses and organizations translate their brands into high-impact spaces. Our corporate and community project expertise includes modern office buildings, historic museums, cultural structures, and houses of worship. Regardless of the application, we work from the same foundational principles: using the most advanced technology and materials to translate client visions into transformational spaces.
- Advanced technology
- High-end design
- Adaptive reuse
- ADA compliance
- Site selection
- 35+ member firm
- 700+ BIM-only projects
- $300M+ projects since 2000
- 20-year firm history
- Nationwide reach
Creating Relaxing Spaces For Employee Breaks
Executing A Brand For Neighborhood Gathering Places
Reimagining Spaces For Community
Collaborative Innovation
We were one of the first architecture firms in the region to commit to exclusive use of 3D design technology. Each of our projects is designed and presented in virtual reality—allowing us to work together seamlessly as a team and anticipate and overcome issues early in the process.
Visionary Solutions
At arcDESIGN, we believe that great design effectively communicates the client’s vision. That’s why each of our projects is unique, and speaks directly to the client’s brand, requirements, and intended use. Our expertise combined with close client input yields dramatic results.
Elevating Design
Our team values dynamic ideas and diverse thinking. We work to elevate design through effective, sustainable solutions that meet the challenges of today with the flexibility to maintain relevance in the future.
Driven by generational and social changes, the need for senior living spaces—and their conceptual framework—continues to rise. Committed to creating community and culture through our work, arcDESIGN brings depth and expertise to the changing senior living market. Building award-winning spaces across the United States, our senior living architects and designers deliver light-filled, amenity-driven facilities that promote healing and flourishing communities for older adults.
- Assisted Living (AL)
- Rapid Recovery Centers (RRC)
- Skilled Nursing + Recovery Centers
- Skilled Nursing + Assisted Living
- Small House Concept
- 35+ member firm
- 700+ BIM-only projects
- $300M+ projects since 2000
- 20-year firm history
- Nationwide reach
Redefining Senior Living
A New Vision
Tailoring Post Acute Care
Focused Experience
Since 2001, we’ve designed 35+ plans for senior living facilities around the United States. Our team incorporates the latest findings in psychology, healthcare, and demographic trends to create designs that not only meet current goals, but also anticipate the needs of the future.
Progressive Approach
Our projects include a range of senior living care models, all designed with a goal to promote a culture of healing and community. Using exclusively 3D design tools, our approach promotes better problem solving, forward-thinking concepts, and widespread efficiencies—with award-winning results.
Dynamic Service
At arcDESIGN, we believe in active collaboration—with clients, outside experts, and other firms. We listen more closely, think more deeply, and challenge ourselves to create breakthrough solutions. With substantial nationwide experience, our team focuses on service-driven outcomes, not egos.
arcDESIGN is committed to preserving historic spaces—entirely or in character—for the use and enjoyment of generations to come. Our respect for the past includes scholarship of historical materials and purposes while also leading us to creative interpretations that adapt historical structures for modern use. With expertise in detailed historic renovation as well as modern design, we create uniquely seamless solutions that bridge the gap between preservation and long-term sustainability. We live out this commitment in our own 1890’s office space in downtown Indianapolis.
- Historic preservation
- Historic renovation
- Adaptive re-use
- ADA compliance
- Structural integration
- 35+ member firm
- 700+ BIM-only projects
- $300M+ projects since 2000
- Nationwide reach
- Award winning projects
Balancing Historic Space with Campus Use
Forward-Thinking Adaptive Reuse
Structural Preservation for Modern Application
In-Depth Experience
Our team renovates some of Indiana’s most high-profile historic spaces. From complex details to completely reimagined spaces, we use advanced materials and technology to preserve the past and chart the future of design.
Progressive Approach
As we restore a building or feature, we look for structural and material components that will last for decades. And the biggest factor in long-range design often comes through adaptation—integrating a historic structure with a modern addition while maintaining consistent aesthetics throughout.
History and Utility in Balance
Our team works tirelessly to balance historical accuracy with modern-day utility. Whether it’s a campus building or a community space, we believe that the best preservation extends or exceeds the original impact of the building.
