IDC Hits 90% Leased!

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Eckert-Wright Art & Design, Gradison Design-Build and Outdoor Environments Group
to Open in May

It’s with great excitement that we announce Eckert-Wright Art & Design, Gradison Design-Build, and Outdoor Environments Group (OEG) will soon join the IDC. The three businesses represent key facets of the design industry, Art & Design, Custom Homes and Remodeling and Landscape Architecture, further adding to the extent of resources available for one’s home at the Indiana Design Center and nearing the building to a 100% leased rate.

“The Indiana Design Center continues to take shape as construction on the first floor, retail showrooms near completion and with businesses like Ferguson, Holder Mattress and J. Baker Interiors already open to the public. Serious negotiations are underway for the remaining space,” said Melissa Averitt, Vice President and Director of Marketing and Sales for Pedcor Companies. “The strength and success of Design Center is driven by the tenancy and businesses like Eckert-Wright Art & Design, OEG and Gradison Design-Build are among the best our state has to offer,” continued Averitt.

“The convergence of art and design happening at the IDC and in the Arts & Design District is very attractive to the Eckert-Wright Art & Design gallery and makes the location a great fit. The first floor gallery will feature an eclectic mix of paintings and sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists, both traditional and modern, whose works span the 19th century to present. Among those are T.C. Steele, C. W. Mundy, Janet Scudder, Boaz Vaadia and internationally recognized Robert Rauschenberg, to name a few. We are very enthused to be introducing to the area two artists who are gleaning much national and international recognition, painter Eric Forstmann and sculptor Michael Kalish. We are also excited to offer and showcase antiques from R. Beauchamp Antiques, oriental rugs by Sarver’s, and provide interior design services,” said Dianne Wright of Eckert-Wright.

"Two Pears with Copper Pot" 2011 Studio Work by C.W. Mundy. Image from www.cwmundy.com.

"Asaf & Yo'ah" featured as public art at Broadway Mall on 117th Street in NYC. Photo from www.vaadia.com.

Both Gradison Design-Build and Outdoor Environments Group will be occupying space on the IDC’s second floor. “The second floor of the Indiana Design Center is an ideal location and provides a creative environment for us to collaborate with clients and designers. There are great resources to research and specify excellent solutions for our custom homes and remodeling projects. We look forward to sharing the energy of the Indian Design Center,” said Mark Gradison, Gradison Design- Build President.

Home by Gradison Design-Build.

Gradison Design-Build.

Home Interior by Gradison Design-Build.

“While many of the IDC’s showrooms cover home interiors, the home’s exterior is also very important. The services and products offered by Outdoor Environments Group & Indy Custom Pools truly help the IDC to be the comprehensive resource for design projects,” said Melissa Averitt. OEG owner, Chad Bruick, added “Through site analysis and careful design process we help our clients to see the potential of their outdoor space and then create that environment for them. Like other firms and design professionals in the building, we have a passion for what we do and look forward to sharing in this creative environment.”

Outdoor Environments Group / Indy Custom Pools

Outdoor Environments Group

Stay tuned to the blog and additional announcements about the official opening of each business!

Mitsch Design and the IIDA Indiana IDEA Celebration

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The IDC is very proud to announce Mitch Design’s prestigious recognition at the IIDA Indiana IDEA Celebration. The event celebrated Interior Design Excellence in 2011.

The Mitsch Design Team

The team at Mitsch Design won in the category of Residential and Multi-Family Dwellings Best Idea for The Lofts at Willow Creek.

“The space was designed to offer a balance between sophistication and convenience for each resident, no matter their demographic.  Contemporary furnishings, natural elements, and stunning views to the exterior, were all incorporated to provide the user with a venue to call home.”

The team representatives were as follows:
Design Team: Keith Cole, Dianna Zoch, Erin Sanford
Contractor: Allied Diversified Construction, Inc.
Photographer: Tony Frantz
Supporting Vendor: ESL Spectrum, Inc.
Supporting Vendor: Sensory Technologies

“Mitsch Design was also given the award of Best Idea in Sustainable design with the project for Bowen Engineering.  LEED Gold certification was achieved by designing the space with sustainable products, this included finishes and efficient MEP systems.  Existing furniture was relocated within the new space and natural light was utilized in exterior offices by providing occupancy sensors to monitor light values during work hours.”

The team representatives were as follows:
Design Team: Stephanie Grove-Burkhart, Erin Sanford
Contractor: Pepper Construction
Photographer: Jessica Ybarra
Supporting Vendor: Commercial Office Environments
Supporting Vendor: RJE Business Interiors

Congrats are also in order for IDC Advisory Board Member, Marika Klemm, who was awarded for a residential project and worked with incoming IDC showroom, Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork.

To see other awarded projects, visit the IIDA Indiana Chapter’s website.