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Elevatus Architectural Graduate Nicholas Bloom has found that his hobbies serve as a release to counteract the stress than can come from the workday.

The Muncie community was due for a new family YMCA to help its residents become healthier and happier, but consolidating the county’s two Ys into one would take a group effort. Consider it done. The new Muncie YMCA project was made possible through a partnership between Muncie Community Schools, IU…

The Greencastle community dreamt of a new YMCA facility for decades. The City of Greencastle made that dream a reality. The City of Greencastle, the YMCA of the Wabash Valley, and Putnam County Hospital came together to bring a YMCA to serve all ages – children to seniors – to…

It took Miami County, Indiana, a decade to get a new YMCA facility after it first began planning for it, but after a prolonged fundraising effort and pandemic-related construction delays, it was worth the wait. The new Miami County Family YMCA features an indoor pool with a splashpad and hot…

The Fort Wayne Zoo has never been one to rest on its laurels. Known as one of the nation’s top-ranked zoos, it is always seeking new ways to enhance the experience—for both animals and guests. So when leadership set out to reimagine its popular but aging sea lion exhibit, they…

Brian Bracht is an Eagle Scout, and the characteristics that helped the Ball State University graduate achieve the honor are the same reasons he’s an outstanding Architectural Graduate for Elevatus.

The Elevatus prototype jail design has been recognized industry-wide as a preferred solution in detention. Ideal for a 200-250 bed count, the highly customizable design is highlighted by lines of sight throughout that promote safety and security for both inmates and staff; a linear intake layout that streamlines the booking…