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Nik Vilamaa is the new Project Executive of Education at Elevatus.

Elevatus Architecture is excited to announce experienced relationship builder Nik Vilamaa has joined the firm as Project Executive of Education.

Elevatus Architecture broke ground alongside Fort Wayne Community Schools officials and community leaders to mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Levan R. Scott Academy school located in southeast Fort Wayne. The school will undergo an addition project slated to be complete in 2024, pending construction progress.  Elevatus…

It’s not about the “what.” It’s about the “why?” In every educational project, there are a number of design directions we are asked about, tasked with addressing, and given the opportunity to solve for our clients. Inevitably, many of the topics are perceived as a binary choice. Unfortunately, the thought…

Before we even begin to design a project, we often get tasked with how to inform communities and the public on why such facilities are needed. This can be of paramount importance due to the need for public funding or decisions on making necessary changes to the community fabric and…

Staying active plays many important roles in communities. Architects and designers can play a crucial role in promoting such behavior. I believe that wellness center design requires three critical components: focus on building performance inviting spatial qualities specialized amenities. Building performance can make or break a wellness center. One key…

Growth at college leads to addition and renovation project Elevatus Architecture broke ground with university officials, design teams, and construction management partners to commence construction of Indiana Tech’s Zollner Engineering Center addition and renovation project. The $21.5 million 30,000_ sq. ft. three-story expansion and full building renovation project is slated…