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RQAW | DCCM Headquarters Fishers, Indiana Flexible design to meet the needs of a growing business Challenge: RQAW | DCCM had experienced substantial company growth, and they wanted a fast-tracked schedule as their current space was no longer sufficient. They needed a space with an atmosphere that would inspire ingenuity and innovation in a collaborative environment for their talented professionals. Solution: The 35,000-sf, 3-story building provided additional space for a growing architecture and engineering firm and assisted the City of Fishers in its economic development (IEDC). RQAW | DCCM performed all architectural design and site/civil engineering as well as oversaw MEP and structural engineering for the $10M project, and assisted with bidding and construction administration as well. BW Development served as the developer and provided financing, and BW Construction was the construction advisor for the project.  Cost $10M Completed 2019 Size 35,000 SF

Vincennes University French Quarter Vincennes, Indiana Inspired by history, designed for modern students Challenge: This project required a number of creative solutions including how to layout a large student housing development across several blocks in a way that captures the French quarter character and blends into the existing historic district, and how to develop traditional features on the site to create a sense of “Place” for the project and frame the project as a gateway for the University. Solution: The property was designed with plazas, greenspaces, and activity nodes. A gateway plaza located at the intersection of Hart Street and 2nd Street to welcome students and visitors onto the campus. The gateway plaza also directs pedestrians onto the property to a courtyard highlighting the Schultz and Yocum Residence, commonly known as the Clay Tile House, and guiding them farther on to the William Henry Harrison Presidential Mansion and future Visitors Center. Additional plazas were designed at the intersection of 1st Street and Hart Street to activate the Riverwalk trail as well as allow the university and the downtown City of Vincennes to merge together in unity. RQAW | DCCM completed the architectural design, civil, and coordinated the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Phase I of the $15 million project was completed in August 2020 and Phase II is scheduled for August 2021. Cost $16.6M Completed 2021 Size 292,206 SF

SouthPointe Village​ Apartments Fishers, Indiana Accessible and affordable living, with modern amenities Challenge: Architecture had to take into consideration a number of factors, including building code and Nickel Plate District design standards. Solution: RealAmerica, LLC contracted RQAW | DCCM as architect, structural, and civil engineer to develop a 9% low-income housing property for the bustling community of Fishers, Indiana. RQAW | DCCM was responsible for coordinating with federal tax credit agency IHCDA, building code, and the Nickel Plate District design standards. This 4-story interior conditioned corridor building is lined with 70 one- and two-bedroom units and boasts generous amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, exercise room, craft room, toddler rooms, and Janus Day Services. In total, a construction set was achieved over 16 weeks on this 2.3-acre site for the cost of $14M. Cost $14M Completed 2021 Size 70 one- and two-bedroom units; 2.3-acre site

Jackson County Judicial Center Brownstown, Indiana An innovative facility, designed to maximize safety and efficiency Challenge: The Jackson County Commissioners wanted an economical solution to house the growing number of juvenile offenders in the county as well as increase adult jail capacity. Due to ACA regulations prohibiting juveniles from being housed with adults, the county was faced with the daunting challenge of building a new jail and converting the existing jail into a juvenile detention facility. The county selected RQAW | DCCM to find the most viable and cost-effective solution to their challenge. Solution: After conducting a long-range feasibility study, RQAW | DCCM developed several options for the county. The first and most economical option demonstrated the viability of combining both juvenile and adults within the same facility while accommodating the ACA regulations by creating complete sight and sound separation between the two distinctly different classification types. The advantage of combining both juveniles and adults into the same facility is the economy and efficiency created by the sharing of support services such as administrative offices, food service, laundry, mechanical systems and the general economy of scale of building a single facility in lieu of two separate facilities. The facility is located on a portion of a 90-acre site located 4 blocks from the county courthouse. The site allows easy future expansion of this facility as well as accommodating over 100 parking spaces for staff and public. The Jackson County Jail and Juvenile Center is truly unique in the respect that it is the first facility approved by the Indiana Dept. of Corrections to house both adults and juveniles within the same facility in over a decade. The design of the 54,000 square foot facility has proven to be a success for the county and will serve the county’s needs for years to come.

Indianapolis Fire Department – Station 3 Indianapolis, Indiana Influenced by local architecture, integrated with modern amenities Challenge: The original facility did not provide adequate space, creating operational inefficiencies. Solution: RQAW | DCCM designed a new 14,000 square foot facility for Indianapolis Fire Station 3 in Fountain Square. It consists of a 3-door apparatus bay, living quarters, office area, storage, EMS support space, and a fitness room, along with Battalion Chief’s quarters. The facility was designed to include enhanced health and safety standards for the firefighters living in the facility along with traditional fire station features and materials to complement the historic Fountain Square neighborhood. Cost $3.7M Completed 2019 Size 14,000 SF

Grand Park Shoppes Westfield, Indiana Flexible commercial spaces, designed for a growing community Challenge: The land was undeveloped, and the shops needed to draw in potential tenants prior to the area’s anticipated growth. Spaces needed to be flexible and the façade needed to blend with upcoming trends as the area grew. The interiors would have to be easily adaptable to a variety of businesses from privately-owned retail shops to franchised restaurants. Solution: Grand Park Shoppes are located near the sprawling Grand Park Sports Complex. The building features nearly 15,000 sf of commercial space and can accommodate a variety of retail and commercial businesses. Each space was created with flexible tenant design and multi-use capabilities. Ample parking space in the front is part of the design, along with additional parking in the back. The exterior façade appears to be one structure with an open area for outdoor seating and dining but is actually two functionally separate buildings. RQAW | DCCM provided architectural, structural, MEP, and site design for the $2.16M project that was completed in 2015. Cost $2.16M Completed 2015 Size 15,000 SF

Franklin Township Fire Station 16 Washington, Indiana RQAW | DCCM was selected by DPW to design two fire stations due to our relationship and familiarity with the expectations and processes of the City of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Fire Station No. 16 is a new facility consisting of three-bay apparatus bays, living quarters, office areas, storage, EMS support spaces, and fitness rooms. This facility was designed to include enhanced health and safety standards for the firefighters living in the dorm. One of these enhancements included a separate gear storage room that is ventilated outside to avoid circulation of carcinogens within the building. The station was designed with traditional fire station features and materials to complement its surrounding neighborhood. Fire Station No. 16 is located on the south side of the city in Franklin Township.