One City’s Playbook for Building a New YMCA
The new Putnam County YMCA in Greencastle, Indiana, is the result of decades of vision, steady leadership, and a financing strategy that small cities can replicate.
Adams Central Schools Pool and Locker Rooms
Adams Central Community Schools’ natatorium was aging and no longer aligned with the district’s expectations for quality and performance. To enhance the experience of its student-athletes, the district initiated a renovation of the natatorium and adjacent locker rooms, identifying upgrades to improve air quality, update finishes, and introduce modern technology—all…
Groundbreaking Celebrated at Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club
Elevatus Architecture, Tonn and Blank Construction, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, and Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club celebrated a groundbreaking today, marking the next chapter for the local club. The project reimagines the facility with approximately 20,000 square feet of interior renovations, exterior updates, and new outdoor dining spaces designed…
Elevatus Architecture Again Ranked Top 10 Nationwide in Justice Design for 2025
For the third consecutive year, Elevatus has been recognized among the nation’s top justice facility architecture firms by Building Design+Construction.
Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club
Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club has always been a place where players, families, and friends come together through sport. To reach the next level as a best-in-class destination, the club set out to reimagine its facilities in ways that reflect its energy, spirit, and sense of community. Elevatus was selected…
Justice Design News Highlights Dr. Deanna Dwenger’s Upcoming Presentation at the National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference
Justice Design News recently published a preview of Dr. Deanna Dwenger’s National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference presentation, “Behind the Bars: A Psychologist’s Perspective on Designing for Mental Health in Corrections,” exploring how the environments we design can either intensify stress or support healing inside justice settings. Read it here.
YMCA of Muncie Featured in Athletic Business Aquatic Design Portfolio
The YMCA of Muncie, completed in March 2025, has been featured in Athletic Business’s 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio! This recognition highlights the facility’s modern aquatics center, fitness spaces, and areas designed for health and wellness partnerships. The 73,000-square-foot facility was made possible through strong community partnerships and serves as a…