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Building Excellence I N D E S I Gn & Constru C T I O N March INDIANA building excellence I n D e s I gn & Constru C t I o n MArch INDIANA NEW INDIANAPOLIS HOTEL TO BE CALLED THE ALEXANDER World-class hotel will honor architect who helped develop city’s original urban plan INDIANAPOLIS – Buckingham Companies and Dolce Hotels and Resorts after the American Revolution. He worked with the noted French architect announces that the new world-class business hotel they are creating will be Pierre L’Enfant on the design of the new nation’s capital. In 1820, Ralston named The Alexander in honor of Alexander Ralston, the engineer and ar- and Elias Pym Fordham were commissioned to survey Indianapolis and later chitect who in 1820 spearheaded the creation of the city’s plan, which to this developed the plan for the soon-to-be state capital. day gives Indianapolis its urban dynamism. The Alexander is part of CityWay, the heart of a new neighborhood north of South Street that will encompass a public park and state-of-the-art YMCA, high-quality residences, office space and retail. Developed by Indianapolis-based Buckingham Companies and designed by the noted architecture firm, Gensler, The Alexander will be managed by Dolce Hotels and Resorts of Rockleigh, N.J. The state-of-the-art, 209-room hotel will cater to individual business and leisure travelers and provide group clients with 16 meeting rooms totaling 16,000 sq. ft. of function space. “The Alexander will be a compelling, inspiring gathering place for people who live and work in downtown Indianapolis, complementing our vision for CityWay,” said Scott Travis, Buckingham senior development executive. “The hotel will be integral to CityWay’s uniquely interconnected, urban neighbor- hood of residential, office and retail facilities.” Ralston’s designs for the city were inspired by L’Enfant’s plan for the nation’s capital. Downtown Indianapolis today varies little from Ralston’s original con- cept, and his vision continues to inform the city’s development. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, where his gravestone is engraved with a layout of the city’s initial design. The hotel will include a full-service executive restaurant, an American-style brasserie and 2,200-sq. ft. lounge with a commanding view of the downtown skyline. The Alexander will also prominently feature contemporary art, includ- ing site-specific commissions. “The Alexander is our new model for urban hotels, a hybrid between a cen- ter-city lifestyle and conference hotel,” said Steven Rudnitsky, Dolce presi- dent and chief executive officer. “Buckingham is creating a spectacular venue where we will deliver world-class service, cuisine and amenities.” The Alexander will be one of only two Indianapolis hotels certified by the International Association of Conference Centers. The hotel's meeting facilities will feature state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and high-speed, wireless Internet service throughout the building. Construction of The Alexander has progressed steadily following ground- breaking ceremonies last August and will open this fall. In addition to the hotel, the $155 million CityWay project covers 8 blocks and includes multiple buildings framing a public plaza. Alexander Ralston was born in Scotland in 1771 and immigrated to the U.S. buIlding excelleNce > Industry News MCCORMICK JOINS EMH&T AS WURSTER CONSTRUCTION HIRES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INDIANAPOLIS – Evans, Mechwart, Ham- INDIANAPOLIS – Wurster Construction has bleton & Tilton, Inc. (EMH&T) announced that recently hired Bryan Nikirk, formerly of Nikirk Ryan McCormick has joined the company as Consulting, as director of business development. business development manager. He brings 15 years Nikirk holds a B.S. in building and construction of marketing and sales experience for technical and management from Purdue University and has held professional service industries. management roles with Sargent Construction and McCormick holds a bachelor of science in jour- Titan Contracting in southern Indiana. nalism from Ball State University and is an active “Bryan’s proven track record as a construction member of organizations including the Indianapolis operations manager gives him the depth of knowl- Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi and the Leukemia & edge and experience that our clients seek,” said Al Lymphoma Society. Wurster, president of Wurster Construction. “As “Ryan brings EMH&T some of the strongest re- a former business owner, Bryan understands a cli- ent’s unique perspective and is qualified in working lationship development experience in any industry,” Bryan Nikirk said EMH&T Indianapolis general manager Josh Ryan McCormick with our project managers and estimators to devise Goode. “His career has been built on relationships the best construction solution for their projects.” with people, not projects or revenues. That back- ground fits perfectly with the corporate climate of EMH&T, which has also been developed through re- lationships with clients and their visions, not the bot- tom line.” DENNEY EXCAVATING HELPS CLEAN INDIANAPOLIS ONE BUILDING AT A TIME INDIANAPOLIS – Denny Excavating, the same company that imploded Keystone Towers last July, recently demolished three buildings on the old Winona Hospital campus in Indianapolis. Work included asbestos and other hazardous materials removal. A 20,000-gallon fuel tank behind the building was excavated and disposed of as well. The main building was a 5-story, 600,000 sq.-ft. structure. Demolition began last October using federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development at a price tag of $700,000. The company has stayed busy recently with the implosion of Keystone Towers, a blight- ed apartment complex on the northeast side of town, and the demolition of the Larue Carter Memorial Hospital buildings to make way for construction of the New Wishard Hospital. Sensory Technologies provides Immersive Telepresence Solutions that redefine the long distance meeting experience. Having the right solution, with Chief FUSION mounting systems, is key to fully functional and clean installations. S.I.T.E. is one of the several unique, pre-engineered, readily deployable audio visual and communication solutions offered by Sensory Technologies. Talk to the experts. Call us at 317.347.5252 or 800.48.VIDEO www.sensorytechnologies.com buIlding excelleNce > Industry News NELLO WALL SYSTEMS INTRODUCES ‘ARCHITECTURAL WALLS’ ELKRIDGE, Md. – Nello Wall Systems (Nello) announces a new addition to its line of flexible, environmentally-friendly movable walls and demountable partitions. “Architectural Walls” offer both improved functionality and a stunning, modern appearance. Larger glass panels create a sleek, airy look and a variety of stylish new finishes have been added. A number of interesting yet practical options such as marker board finish on all painted MDF, self-closing barn doors in wood, paint or glass finish and tackable/acoustical fabric finish are all available through the new product line. Architectural Walls can be configured in a virtually limitless array of colors, patterns and textures to suit any need. Now offered in both a 3-inch and 4-inch profile, the new product is also easier to assemble and move than ever before. “We are quite excited about these enhancements to our product line,” stated Nello Wall Systems’ president, Ron Anderson. “Architectural Walls are just one more way we can enhance our clients’ office space to meet their unique needs and preferences. We’re proud that our highly sustainable product represents such an excellent return on investment for today’s ever-changing office environment.” buIlding excelleNce > Industry News LEED GOLD RATING AWARDED TO MARTIN RILEY PROJECT FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Whispering Oaks, the Fort Wayne Housing Authority’s newest senior housing complex, has been awarded the LEED “Gold” Certification from the U. S. Green Build- ing Council. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third- party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improv- ing performance across metrics for energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Mar- tinRiley Architects-Engineers was the project architect and engineer for this Fort Wayne Hous- ing Authority project. Whispering Oaks is a 24 unit complex located on Decatur Road in Fort Wayne. Martin Riley serves the regional Midwest market in architectural, engineering and interior design and nationally for building envelope consulting services. Their offices are in the historic Baker Street Rail- road Station in downtown Fort Wayne. WILLIAM BAKER COMPANY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the William Baker Company was founded in 1972 by Bill Baker and continues to operate as a manufac- turer’s representative for commercial building products. Current owner and president Jim Baker and staff promote the company’s well-known line of manufacturers to architects, engineers, contractors and building owners. Valerie Baker (seated, from left), Maureen Burns, Joan Woods, Jim Baker (standing, from left), John Robison and Cheri Longerbone buIlding excelleNce > Association News 16 TECH MASTER PLAN SHOWCASED AT ISA GATHERING INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) recent- ly held an evening networking event at the Indianapolis Arts Garden, which featured the $1 Billion 16 Tech development. 16 Tech is a progressive
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