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“If we built every building the same, then we wouldn’t need architects.” Believe it or not, I have had that expression said to me more than once in my eight years of going to school for and practicing architecture. Each time it is phrased a little differently, but ultimately the…
In the early 19th century, a Welsh textile manufacturer named Robert Owen coined the slogan “Eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest” while advocating for improving working conditions within the manufacturing industry. Over time, that slogan manifested itself into the typical daily formula many of our lives still…
Elevatus Architecture President Cory Miller published an opinion article with The Journal Gazette in response to the Electric Works project on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Making a positive impact within a city will help create a stronger region. Elevatus Architecture has conducted a series of projects that have helped uplift life in DeKalb, and specifically Auburn, Indiana. This historic town holds cheerful value as the people who make it are what brings great attitude to…
In over six decades, the Elevatus Architecture brand has seen significant growth in the architectural industry. With a portfolio ranging from the historic Electric Works redevelopment, downtown Fort Wayne Boutique Hotel, Indiana Tech, and Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne, the work continues to flourish. Nearing 30 employees, the…
Post-WWII housing boom. 21st Century Learning. Haussmann’s renovation of Paris. Design evolves in cycles prompting that new ways of design be reimagined in response to social changes. In post-WWII, the desire for car-oriented suburbs spawned a demand for affordable housing. Architects responded with a change of house design to compact…
“…Life, uh…finds a way” -Dr. Ian Malcolm If you’ve heard this quote, then you know it is from the original Jurassic Park movie, where Dr. Ian Malcolm refers to nature’s relentless need to find a way to survive. That is certainly true of the current pandemic where the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
