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Schererville Family YMCA

Schererville, Indiana

  • Health and Wellness
  • YMCA & Community Centers

The Schererville Family YMCA was eager to expand its programming but faced a significant challenge: a lack of space. When a nearby warehouse became available, it opened the door to a transformative opportunity.

It would take some ingenuity, however, to merge two very distinct spaces and navigate an elevation change to create a seamless and inviting environment. With proven expertise in additions, renovations, and designing YMCAs as family destinations, Elevatus was the partner the project needed.

In close collaboration with YMCA leadership, board members, and the Construction Manager, the design team reimagined the facility to bring the community together, inspire healthy living, and create a true family destination.

The expanded facility will feature youth indoor turf fields with spectator seating, a bouldering wall, an elevated indoor track, and a welcoming café. Families will enjoy an enhanced Kid’s Zone and Kid’s Club, while outdoor spaces like a fitness turf and plaza offer new opportunities for recreation. Additional studios, expanded locker rooms, and more restrooms ensure the space meets the needs of every member.

More than a renovation, this project reflects a deep commitment to community impact. By expanding programming and amenities, the new Schererville Family YMCA will serve as the central hub for Crossroads YMCA, inspiring healthier lives, stronger families, and deeper connections for generations to come.

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The @putnamcountyymca represents one of the most powerful investments in Greencastle, Indiana’s future. In this short preview, Greencastle Mayor Lynda Dunbar shares how the city’s commitment to this project has sparked economic development and positioned the east side of Greencastle for growth. 

📹Full video coming soon! Featuring an in-depth conversation between current Greencastle Mayor Lynda Dunbar and former Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory about the city’s vision, the YMCA partnership, and how this investment is shaping Greencastle for generations to come.
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Making waves in design! 🌊 

The @ymcaofmuncie is featured in @athleticbiz’s 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio, showcasing space built for community, wellness, and connection. 

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2025 delivered growth and resilience. 🚀

This year reinforced why purposeful design matters: advancing wellness, supporting behavioral health, and shaping places where communities thrive. In 2026, we will focus on people, strengthen partnerships, and keep bold ideas at the center of our work.

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📍 Lawrence County Public Safety & Services Center in Deadwood, South Dakota. Architecture shaped by place. From rugged Deadwood terrain to integrated justice operations, design meets purpose.

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Elevatus! Wishing you joy, peace, and wonderful moments this holiday season.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season from Elevatus Architecture! 🎄
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Elevatus shines at AIA Fort Wayne Awards, with two standout projects recognized for design excellence! 🎉

📍Brownfield High School: Honor Award (New Construction, >$5M)
A modern campus packed with CTE opportunities, empowering students for future careers.

📍Northwest Allen County Schools Administration Center: Merit Award (Interior Architecture) A central hub that unites school corporation departments for efficiency and collaboration.

These awards reflect our commitment to creating spaces that inspire learning, streamline operations, and serve communities.

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The tradition continues! Architectural Graduate Nicholas Bloom brings year five of the Elevatus holiday sketch to life. This year’s design was inspired by the Elevatus Architecture Christmas Tree Display in downtown Fort Wayne. 🎄 #DesignedToDoMore
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season! 🎄 Take time to connect, care for each other, and explore your community.
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Design inspiration for the season: Interior Designer Megan Knecht assembled this “Holiday Wonderland” flat lay, combining textured fabrics, warm wood, geometric tile, and festive metallic accents. Happy holidays! 🎄
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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