We are happy to announce that G BLOC Modern Live + Work has won a 2023 AIA Indiana Design Award!
Of 44 submissions, G BLOC was one of 9 to receive recognition at the event. The project received a Merit Award for Architecture (New Construction – Project Cost Less Than $5 Million).
Thanks to all project collaborators, and AIA Indiana + AIA Kentucky for organizing and hosting another outstanding event to support community-building!
July 10, 2023 – We are happy to announce that Ashleigh Totten, Architectural Associate, has joined us from Ball State University – College of Architecture and Planning, where she completed her Bachelor of Architecture, with minors in Environmental + Social Justice and Philosophy.
Ashleigh brings experience in design, project management, and photography to her role at HAUS. As if Architecture weren’t enough, Ashleigh was also involved as a peer wellness ambassador, lead designer and editor for ‘Stance Philosophy Journal’, and active in student council.
We are excited to see how she can best immerse herself and actively demonstrate her creativity, marketing, and organizational skills!
Welcome to the studio, Ashleigh!
Live-work expansion has been approved at 545 S East Street in the Fletcher Place/Holy Rosary Neighborhood by City of Indianapolis across from the Eli Lilly and Company headquarters.
We applied for and received a variance to expand the existing upper levels living component so that it becomes the predominant use from a square footage perspective. City also approved the Regional Center application without resistance or remonstrance.
We are looking forward to completing the balance of the design for permitting and starting the construction phase. Please see the project page for more images and ongoing storyline. We’ll be adding updates as we do, so please check-back!
July 10, 2023 – Sarah Borders, Architecture Student Intern, joins HAUS from the University of Pennsylvania – College of Arts and Sciences, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a minor in Urban Studies.
Sarah brings her prior experience as an architectural intern, involvement with affordable housing, participation in architectural research, and an enthusiasm for design to the studio.
We look forward to having Sarah in-studio to contribute to the work of the firm while bringing a fresh perspective to the table during her gap year until she embarks on her graduate studies.
Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the studio!
Check out this article from Francesc Zamora on Architizer.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) mandated by the State of California override local planning regulations to permit a second unit on almost any single-family zoned property. The law also allows any single-family zoned lot to be subdivided into two parcels. Additionally, it allows ADUs to be built with just a four-foot setback or no setback at the new interior property line of a subdivided parcel, in contrast with most towns, which have setbacks of more than 7 feet, up to 30 feet. It also mandates very relaxed parking requirements or no parking if the project is near public transit.
Is California paving the way for ADUs across the US?
Derek & Paul Skydive and do so representing HAUS as part of Derek’s bachelor party festivities.
Who looks more nervous?
We’re glad they made it back alive!
Please join us in welcoming Ben Bischoff, architectural student intern, to the studio!
Ben joins us from Ball State University, College of Architecture and Planning, and Fishers, Indiana. This second-semester internship will put a cap on his 4th of the 5-year undergraduate program. We look forward to having Ben around to inject fresh energy and enthusiasm, while helping us complete excellent design work for our clients.
Welcome to the studio, Ben!
From G BLOC, our team at HAUS would like to wish our clients, friends, consultants, colleagues happy holidays!
We look forward to our journey with you all forward into 2023 and beyond :).
JOIN US: If you are an architect, interior designer, or recent graduate, please let us know if you are interested in a change-of-scenery or even a first-time position out-of-school.
We are looking for smart, well-rounded people who love participating with design teams on creative-focused projects. Please check-out details in STUDIO and scroll down a bit. We’d love to chat!
Please reach-out to create@haus-arch.com or 317.652.2828 to express your interest and set-up a call!
We are grateful to have received a design award for Back40House in Pendleton, Indiana at the AIA Indiana Design Awards 2022.
Paul and our clients participated in the ceremony, with the project receiving a Citation Award for Architecture (New Construction – Project Cost Less Than $5 Million).
Thanks to Brad and Nan Hayes for the opportunity to collaborate with them on the project’s architectural design, interior design, and construction management.
Thanks to AIA Indiana and award jurors for coordinating an excellent event!
Oct 2022, Indianapolis: Tom Wechsler proves he still has the magic touch at the recent bocce ball tournament held near Fletcher Place in Holy Rosary neighborhood. Will anyone be able to challenge the STW in 2023? Stay tuned!
We are happy to announce that Jennifer Moran has joined HAUS as Studio/Project Manager!
Jennifer brings experience in real estate and business management; however, her true superpower resides in the areas of organization and personal communications. We are looking forward to seeing how Jennifer will enhance our studio workflow and organization.
Welcome to the studio, Jennifer! 🙂
We are happy to announce that Bridge House has been published by Harper-Collins Publishers.
“150 Best All New House Ideas” was published on August 23rd, 2022. Check it out!
Thanks, Francesc Zamora Mola for your collaboration on a nice layout!
June 2022 – Atomic Ranch Magazine Features MCM220. Check-out the article “Out of the Woods”, by Michelle Mastro (see print edition).
Check out the project on our website right here.
Dylan Gahimer, student intern, joins us from Ball State University and Columbus, Indiana.
We look forward to having Dylan in the office this summer and fall. He’ll get some professional experience and help design and produce projects for our excellent clients.
Please join us in welcoming Dylan to the studio!
Back40House photos are now uploaded to the project site.
Check-out these initial shots and please check back later as the we refine and add to the story. We have a lot more to share about this project, which we’ll be doing regularly over the next several months.
For instance, feel free to check-out our Instagram page for interesting storylines/details.
We’re so happy to announce that Tom Wechsler has joined us as Construction Manager.
Tom will be working with us primarily through WERK | Building Modern helping run our construction projects. But since HAUS and WERK share the same studio, we get to benefit from Tom’s expertise on the design-side of things also.
Tom brings 40+ years of experience in the construction industry, most recently via his excellent work at Stenz Construction. We have been collaborating on construction projects with Tom for over 20 years. In fact, Tom has been PM for some of our best projects over the years (check-out Shingle Style Lakehouse + Adagio).
Tom is a relationship guy and known for his attention to detail. Welcome to the studio, Tom!
Climate Change: Whose Problem Is It?
This is an excellent article from GBRI (Green Building Research Institute) giving an overview of global warming concepts, history, and science. Check-out the article and the informative links.
“Today, climate change is a well-known fact, but for years it was a hotly debated topic. While there are still some climate deniers, the majority of people have finally accepted the harsh truth that we’re facing. There’s no longer room for debate – we’ve had the 10 warmest years ever recorded since 2005, and hundreds of species are at risk if we continue on this path. We’re at risk to lose entire cities, as increased temperatures cause sea levels to rise.
There have been plenty of warning signs over the years. We can look back at the past century and see exactly what was happening. So, what did the earth look like before climate change? What will it look like in the future? This article will act as a climate time machine, taking you back to look at the changing climate over the years. Then, we’ll consider what these changes mean for us in the present day, what the future looks like, and, perhaps most importantly – whose problem is it, really?”
Free Home Construction: In partnership with our friends at WERK | Building Modern, we are now offering “FREE HOME CONSTRUCTION”.
Simply hire us to design your new home, and we’ll take care of all construction costs for free.
Please inquire at create@haus-arch.com to set-up a call and learn more!
#everybodyknows #freeisnotreallyfree 🙂
Lumber prices are still soaring, and not just because of COVID-19.
We have been keeping our eyes on the lumber and other construction inflation for the past many months. After dropping dramatically in mid to late 2021, we have noticed the lumber prices have again appeared to rise into early 2022.
This article link gives insight to the latest trends affecting the lumber industry.