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    Ivy Tech Center for Workforce and Economic Development

    The Situation

    Ivy Tech Community College – Wabash Valley retained InterDesign, a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering firm, to develop a new facility in response to an increase in enrollment and strong demand for expanded and additional educational programs. i.d.o. was invited to team with Interdesign and dda architectures in Chicago to support the development of services and technology delivery systems to outlying communities that are not served by another instructional center.

    The Assignment

    Develop a timeless interior space for a free-standing, steel-framed, two story facility that would appeal to students, faculty and visitors within its wetland setting. The selection of materials and furnishings will compliment the clean contemporary vocabulary of the buildings’ architectural volume. We selected materials for the interiors with products that are environmentally-conscious. The project team is also pursuing a LEED certification (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) for the building.

    The Solution
    Support the project team in the research, application, selection and specifications for all interior finish materials and furniture. The atrium contains a central staircase with vertical elements designed to enhancing its volume. New innovative acoustical materials to humanize the space were also used creating space for both study and learning environments. We blended traditional stones with more contemporary resins and plastic laminates. The reception desk design embraces Ivy Tech’s educational heritage while acknowledging the impact of today’s technology. The furnishings in the space consider a variety of learning settings that support the flexibly required by today’s ever changing technology.



    The Results
    The new facility, when complete, presents a high-technology face for this new workforce development center allowing Ivy Tech to enhance its leadership position in the educational industry. The new facility will open in the fall of 2009.

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    Franklin High School

    i.d.o. Incorporated was proud to be the Interior Design Consultant for the new $98 million Franklin Community High School, which accommodates 1800-2000 students. Included on the new high school’s 130-acre, 470,000 s.f. campus are five academic pods, media center, auditorium, large group instruction space, science labs, field house, gymnasium, swimming pool and outdoor athletic areas.

    We were once again invited to team with Interdesign, a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering firm on this amazing project.

    Learn More about InterDesign at http://www.interdesign.com

    Van Buren Elementary, Plainfield Community Schools

    The Situation
    Musset, Nicholas & Associates, Inc. hired i.d.o. for interior design services on the Plainfield Community Schools renovation and new construction project. Not only were the school facilities insufficient to handle its growth, but after September 11, security at the schools became an important issue.

    The Assignment
    Van Buren Elementary required an addition of two new pods, four classrooms, restrooms and teacher lounges, as well as facility renovation. Specific projects i.d.o. handled included renovation of a new entry area. The overall design challenge was to blend the old with the new in a seamless design with stepped-up security features.

    The Solution
    i.d.o. selected materials that coordinated with the existing facility and brought school spirit to the new entry of the school. We worked directly with the school administration and the Plainfield school board, making presentations for its review each step of the way. New security features included double-door locks, surveillance cameras, point-of-entry sign-in and sign-out, and surveillance monitoring equipment.

    The Results
    While school security issues drove many of the design elements in the new entrance, we also were able to bring school pride into the area with a four-foot-tall wall mosaic of the school’s mascot, a panther, to make it both functional and fun for the children and administration.