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Electric Works

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Spanning more than 1.2 million SF inside of 18 buildings, the General Electric Campus once proved a solid industrial hub for workers in Fort Wayne. As industry slowly declined, so did the campus.

Beginning in 2015 with a Community Task Force determined to save the GE Campus, discussions, ideas and dreams began to unfold as to what this future investment for the city of Fort Wayne could contain.

In 2017, that answer came when General Electric, still the owners of the property, sought out investment groups, developers and architects to compete for control of the property. Cross Street Partners along with Greenstreet and Biggs Development formed RTM Ventures to save this iconic campus for generations to come. Elevatus Architecture was engaged at the very beginning as the design team lead with a large group of architects and specialists to transform the campus into a mixed-use district of innovation, culture and community.

As part of the first phase of development, the West Campus contains a mix of a public market, education and commercial space full of high activity, walkability, and true community spaces for the residents and the city of Fort Wayne. Each building contains specific purposes and become a high energy centric innovation and technology hub.  This massive $400 million development was largely supported by the community and the residents of the neighborhood.

Future plans for the overall campus include new construction of a residential building, and renovation of the East Campus.

Experience 360° of Electric Works

 

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A new chapter for Milford Elementary.

Designed to move beyond a 1958 facility, this new school supports K–5 learning, early education, and future growth. Inspiration and education are built into the details, creating a space where students can thrive.

Grateful to partner with Wawasee Community School Corporation and Michael Kinder & Sons on this project serving the Milford community.

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Designed to support healthier communities 💪

The future Turpin Family YMCA is coming to the 07 as the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne’s 10th Wellness branch, bringing 25,000 square feet of fitness, youth sports, group exercise, basketball, and family programming to The Summit campus.

We are proud to serve as architect on this YMCA branch opening in early 2027.

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@lochgroup’s office at @electricworksfw brings modern work environments into a historic setting, creating space to collaborate, focus, and grow in one of Fort Wayne’s most dynamic campuses.

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Cougar Pride, turned all the way up. 🐾🔥

This locker room brings the energy. Bold @usffw colors, a strong team identity, and a space built to fire up @usf_fb from the moment players walk in.

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Career-ready by design.

Brownfield High School in Brownfield, Texas was built around hands-on Career and Technical Education. From automotive bays and wood shops to cosmetology suites, flexible classrooms with trifolding doors, and a competition-level arena, this campus continues to support real-world learning years later.

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Crafting spaces that feel open, warm, and full of energy inside the Putnam County YMCA.

📍 Putnam County YMCA
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Lawrence County Public Safety & Services Center, Deadwood, South Dakota 📍

Designed to bring clarity to a complex program, this 68,000-square-foot facility is thoughtfully integrated into its surrounding terrain while supporting high-functioning public safety operations inside.

From light-filled dayrooms to clearly organized circulation and a welcoming public entrance, the design balances security, visibility, and long-term adaptability.

Architecture shaped by place, purpose, and people.
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Where form meets function. ⬆️

Details throughout the Indiana Tech Zollner Engineering Center support movement, focus, and hands-on discovery.

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Design lives in the details. 📍 @ymcaofmuncie 

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They (Elevatus) care about our community. They want it to be a place where there's beautiful spaces that serve the community and meet the needs of the community and we couldn't be more thankful for them and their partnership through this process.

Connie Heflin

Executive Director, Super Shot Inc.

FWCS appreciates the thoughtful approach and client-centered focus that the Education Team at Elevatus brings to the design of our projects. As the modern K-12 environment evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of our students, Elevatus has continued to bring innovative design ideas to the table while maintaining a commitment to quality and long-term sustainability of the built product. The learning environments that we create today will continue to provide well for the needs of our staff, students, and community for many years to come.

Heather Krebs

Capital Projects Coordinator, Fort Wayne Community Schools

I am delighted to express my utmost appreciation for the outstanding work that Elevatus Architecture has done in designing our new central office. Their innovative and thoughtful approach to the project will result in a state-of-the-art facility that exceeds our expectations. Their dedication to creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing space will greatly improve our administrative operations, and their professionalism and timely execution have made this a very enjoyable process. I wholeheartedly recommend Elevatus for their exceptional architectural services and look forward to potential future collaborations with them.

Wayne Barker

Superintendent, Northwest Allen County Schools

Elevatus stays involved throughout the entire construction process. This high level of service is very important to us because things inevitably shift and change despite the best planning. We need them to stay involved so that our budget is not affected. In the end, our projects are delivered on time and on budget and Elevatus contributes to that "now expected" outcome.

Judy Roy

Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, Indiana Tech

Elevatus did an excellent job helping us navigate our project in Huntington, IN and developed architectural plans very timely and with an appreciated attention to every detail. We highly recommend this firm.

Justin Claud, Esq.

Chief Legal Officer, Boca Recovery Center

When our County was looking for an architecture firm to help us with the process of building a new jail, Elevatus was an easy choice for me. This was a project entirely out of my skill set, but I knew we only had one chance to get it right. Their (Elevatus) knowledge and professionalism is unmatched.

Commissioner Theresa Baysinger

Whitley County Commissioner

Elevatus provided exceptional leadership that was always available, always helpful, and with a client's architect frame of mind. All deliverables were delivered on time. In several cases, Elevatus provided deliverables in advance of deadlines and offered alternatives that saved the company additional money.

Scott Fergusson

Founder, Chapman's Brewing Company

We have had nothing short of an amazing experience with Elevatus. Their team jumped right in and began planning with us right away, leaving no stone unturned from concept through our current state of approaching SD. Elevatus runs effective, informative and efficient meetings and always follows through with answers to questions that come up during the meeting.

Brandon Penrod, PhD

Chief Financial Officer, Wawasee Community Schools

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