Jonathan Young

Location. Princeton, Indiana

Client. City of Princeton

Year Completed. 2015

Construction Cost. $3,000,000

Project Description. The Princeton Theatre is a historic Art Moderne theater dating to the late 1940s that originally housed a single screen movie theater.  It is located one block from the Gibson County courthouse. In the recent past, the exterior facade had been covered over with stucco; the marquee has been severely damaged; and the historic interior was lost after the theater was converted to a four screen theater.

As part of the Stellar Communities program that the City of Princeton was awarded in 2012, the theater was envisioned as a working performing arts theater and community center.  The design team’s vision for the theater consisted of reconstructing the historic facade and marquee; downsizing the existing auditorium space to accommodate approximately 300 patrons; and creating three new community rooms. These rooms will be available to members of the community for rent to host events such as public meetings, wedding receptions, bridal showers, family reunions, etc.

The Broadway Players own and operate the building. It opened in the summer of 2015.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager and Designer for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); managed one architectural staff; completed all historic preservation applications as required for the State of Indiana; conducted existing conditions analysis for exterior; produced all construction documents for architectural scope of work; wrote the architectural specification for the architectural scope of work; provided construction administration services for entire scope of work.

Photo Credits. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day) and Devin Dabney

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana 

Client. Indiana State Fair Commission

Year Completed. 2014

Construction Cost. $63,000,000

Project Description. Recognized as one of the most historically significant buildings in Indiana, the Fairgrounds Coliseum has served as an event venue for the last 70 years on the Indiana State Fairgrounds campus.  Over time, maintenance and event amenity issues became challenging to the success of the venue.  To address these issues, the design team proposed a bold scheme consisting of restoring the historic exterior shell and constructing an entirely new interior. On the exterior, the work included restoring the masonry, replacing the glass blocks, and restoring the metal.  On the interior, a new historically sensitive lobby was conceived. Lobby features included reusing the original historic bronze ticket booth grilles; a new ceiling to match the cast-in-place concrete form of the historic ceiling; new terrazzo flooring with the outline of the original ticket booth locations integrated into the design; and tile faced walls to match the historic glazed block walls.  A new seating bowl with modern amenities complements the historic architecture.  

Design Architect. Populous

Associate Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); managed three architectural staff; completed all historic preservation applications as required for the State of Indiana; conducted existing conditions analysis for exterior; oversaw the production of all construction documents for exterior scope of work; wrote the architectural specification for the exterior scope of work; provided construction administration services for entire scope of work.

Photo Credits. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day) and Indy Star

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana

Client. The ReDevelopment Group

Year Completed. 2017

Construction Cost. Undisclosed

Project Description. The urban neighborhoods of Indianapolis have undergone significant transformation in the last twenty years. Much of this change is due to investment in new residential projects. The ReDevelopment Group is one of the leading builders in this market.

1312 Marlowe Avenue is located within The ReDevelopment Group’s urban development called Highland Park.  The Highland Park Development consists of fourteen new homes on vacant urban parcels located in the Holy Cross neighborhood on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Seven of the homes front Highland Park, which is an urban park serving the neighborhood.

1312 Marlowe along with the adjacent 1308 and 1316 Marlowe were attempts at designing highly efficient urban homes with limited footprints. Each of the homes measure just 22’ x 44’ but include three bedrooms, 3-1/2 bathrooms, and finished basements. The design aesthetic for 1312 Marlowe is a modern interpretation of the vernacular farmhouse vocabulary of Indiana. This home was originally conceived as a speculative home, but during the design process, it was shown to a potential buyer who purchased the home. After this, the buyer was able to customize the finishes to suit their tastes, although the exterior and interior design remained largely the same.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager and Designer for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); marketed the projects; main Owner point of contact; managed two architectural staff; produced all construction documents.

Location. Lancaster, Indiana

Client. Historic Eleutherian College, Inc.

Year Completed. 2007

The Eleutherian College Classroom and Chapel Building is an 1850s era academic building associated with the Underground Railroad and abolitionist movement.  It has been designated as a National Historic Landmark, the highest recognition of historic properties in the United States.  

The first phase of the project consisted of the stabilization of the building.  This included repointing the historic limestone facade; new historically appropriate wood windows and wood doors; new wood shake roof; and reconstruction of the structurally compromised bell tower. 

Architect. Ratio Architects

Project Role. Project Architect for Ratio Architects working in support of the Director of Historic Preservation; conducted existing conditions analysis; created a Revit model of the building; produced all construction documents for architectural scope of work; provided construction administration services for entire scope of work.

Photo Credits. Ratio Architects and Susan Fleck

Location. Terre Haute, Indiana

Client. United Hebrew Congregation

Years Completed. 2017

Project Description.  Temple Israel is a historic Jewish synagogue building located within the Farrington's Grove neighborhood in Terre Haute.  It is the last remaining active Jewish congregation in Terre Haute.  Over the years, the temple has been well maintained, but like any historic building, it is experiencing some maintenance issues.  In addition, the lack of accessibility throughout the building has become a challenge for the aging congregation.  

The project consisted of completing an existing conditions assessment, providing remediation recommendations, and conceptual cost estimates for the associated work. 

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); marketed the projects; main point of contact for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf; completed all field work; completed all drawings and written narrative; compiled final study document.

Photo Credits. Jonathan Young

Location. Fishers, Indiana

Client. Conner Prairie

Year Completed. Opening in 2026

Construction Cost. $33,000,000

Project Description. The Conner Prairie Museum Experience Center

Architect. Browning Day

Project Role. Project Designer through Design Development; managed two architectural staff; managed design expectations through construction documents by coordinating with project manager and building science team.

Photo Credits. Browning Day and Jonathan Young

Location. Fishers, Indiana

Client. Conner Prairie

Year Completed. 2015

This a two-story Federal style brick house was constructed in 1823. The house served as Conner’s primary residence, a post office, and meeting place for the Circuit Court and County Commissioners. The house was acquired by Indianapolis pharmaceutical founder and philanthropist Eli Lilly in 1934 and eventually became part of the Conner Prairie Interactive History Park.

In 2015, Conner Prairie implemented a refreshed interpretive experience. The interpretive changes included beginning of the interpretive tour at the traditional “front” of the house. This required the careful design and placement of an accessible ramp as well as thoughtful placement of an accessible path to the front the house. In addition to the design, Conner Prairie required support with submittals and communication to the State Historic Preservation Office. The project was an official Bicentennial Legacy Project and was funded in part by a grant from the United Stated Department of the Interior, National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund.

The William Conner House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Served as Project Manager and main client contact for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); marketed the project; wrote the contract; completed all drawings and architectural specifications; completed all submittals to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).   

Photo Credits. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana

Client. Boy Scouts of America - Crossroads of America Council

Nestled into a wooded parcel of land at the corner of North Shadeland Avenue and Fall Creek Road on the Northeast side of Indianapolis, the Boy Scouts of America Education and Program Center serves as the headquarters for the Crossroads of America Council which serves Central Indiana.  The approximately 25,000 square feet facility houses about 55 council staff members and allows for on-site conferences, training for volunteers and scouts, as well as procurement of scout supplies at the retail shop.  In addition to the interior features, the site includes a man-made pond that is utilized for canoe training and a system of trails with educational nodes for teaching opportunities. 

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Served as the Project Architect supporting the Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day) from design development through completion of the project; completed the REVIT model; completed the construction documents along with two other staff members; assisted in construction administration.  

Photo Credits. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf and Susan Fleck

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana 

Client. City of Indianapolis

Year Completed. Ongoing

Construction Cost. $4,000,000

Project Description. Building on the methodology developed on Union Station, the City of Indianapolis moved forward with a Capital Improvements project for the historic Indiana Theatre.  The Indiana Theatre houses both the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) and the Indiana Roof Ballroom (IRB).  These two entities partner with the City in the upkeep of the facility.  

Beginning in 2015, the design team identified and categorized significant maintenance issues on the structure.  This led the City of Indianapolis to invest in these improvements.  Improvement projects to date have included new elevator machinery and cab finishes;  mechanical, electrical, plumbing upgrades; roof repair; and finish repairs.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); main client contact; managed two architectural staff; conducted existing conditions analysis; oversaw the production of all construction documents; wrote the architectural specification; provided construction administration services

Photo Credits. Bass Collection (IHS)

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana 

Client. Crown Hill Heritage Foundation

Year Completed. 2017

Project Description. Crown Hill Cemetery is not only the State of Indiana's most recognized cemetery, it is also the City of Indianapolis' oldest urban green space.  In addition, it contains some of the State's most significant architecture and sculpture.  At the request of the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation, a master plan was developed that identified all of the deficiencies of the site, landscape features, and architectural assets.  Deficiencies were categorized and prioritized.  Recommendations were made based on priority.  A conceptual cost magnitude was created for each recommendation.  A draft of the master plan was issued in October of 2017.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager of architectural scope of work for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); managed one architectural staff; completed presentations to the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation; conducted existing conditions analysis of seventeen existing buildings; completed narrative and cost estimating for master plan; worked with landscape architectural Project Manager to compile the final document

Photo Credits. Jonathan Young and Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

1316 MARLOWE AVENUE

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana

Client. The ReDevelopment Group

Years Completed. 2017

Construction Cost. Undisclosed

Project Description. The urban neighborhoods of Indianapolis have undergone significant transformation in the last twenty years. Much of this change is due to investment in new residential projects. The ReDevelopment Group is one of the leading builders in this market.

1316 Marlowe is located within The ReDevelopment Group’s urban development called Highland Park. The Highland Park Development consists of fourteen new homes on vacant urban parcels located in the Holy Cross neighborhood on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Seven of the homes front Highland Park, which is an urban park serving the neighborhood.

1316 Marlowe along with the adjacent 1308 and 1312 Marlowe were attempts at designing highly efficient urban homes with limited footprints. Each of the homes measure just 22’ x 44’ but include three bedrooms, 3-1/2 bathrooms, and finished basements. The design aesthetic for 1316 Marlowe is a modern front gable home. This includes a sleek profile with no roof overhangs and simple two-story bay window. This home was originally conceived as a speculative home, but during the design process, it was shown to a potential buyer who purchased the home. After this, the buyer was able to customize the finishes to suit their tastes, although the exterior and interior design remained largely the same.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager and Designer for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); marketed the projects; main Owner point of contact; managed two architectural staff; produced all construction documents.

Photo Credits. Jonathan Young

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana 

Client. City of Indianapolis

Year Completed. 2017

Construction Cost. $5,000,000

Project Description. Recognized as one of the most historically significant buildings in Indiana, the historic Union Station has seen many uses over the years.  It currently is a multi-use facility with office, hotel, conference, and passenger/freight railroad functions. 

Beginning in 2012, the design team identified and categorized significant maintenance issues on the structure.  This led the City of Indianapolis to invest in these improvements.  Improvement projects to date have included structural repairs to the steel railroad bridge;  roof replacement; isolated masonry repair; and skylight replacement.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); managed two architectural staff; completed all presentations to the MDC (Metropolitan Development Commission); conducted existing conditions analysis; oversaw the production of all construction documents; wrote the architectural specification; provided construction administration services

Photo Credits. Jonathan Young

Location. Speedway, Indiana

Client. Speedway Redevelopment Commission

The Speedway Main Street Development Master Plan was conceived by the Speedway Redevelopment Commission as a new vision for Main Street in downtown Speedway. The study included four main components. The first task was to conduct an inventory and evaluation of all the existing buildings which led to recommendations regarding their historic value and the potential for new development.  Secondly, a site plan was created showing all proposed development including existing renovation, new construction, and parking.  Thirdly, three-dimensional renderings were used to cast a new architectural vision for each block. This exercise illustrated the relationships between the existing buildings to remain and the new buildings.  Lastly, an architectural design vocabulary was created that was intended to create a standard palette to guide all new development.   

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role.  Served as Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); created design along with Principle-in-Charge of all potential development opportunities; completed all site plan graphics; created site three-dimensional model; created individual block character renderings along with three other staff members; compiled the master plan document; 

Illustrations. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Location. French Lick, Indiana

Client. Dickason SPE

The French Lick Five and Dime Store Building, historically known as the Dickason Building, is a two-story brick and limestone masonry building located within French Lick’s downtown Commercial District which sits in the Springs Valley area of southern Indiana.  When the project started in 2011, the majority of the building was unoccupied and one of the exterior bays had been covered with a stone facade. The project consisted of the design of a comprehensive rehabilitation for the building including restoring the exterior façade and first floor storefronts to a more historically appropriate configuration, “white-boxing” the first floor commercial spaces for future tenant use, converting the second floor into six apartments, and updating the existing utility systems.

The project applied for and received Federal Historic Tax Credits, thus the projects was designed to meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role.  Served as Project Manager for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); designed project along with Principle-in-Charge; served as main Owner point of contact for design team; coordinated all drawings; managed one staff member during construction documents; oversaw production of construction documents; wrote architectural specification; completed construction administration; completed all documentation for procurement of federal Historic Tax Credits

Photo Credits. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day) and Jonathan Young

1308 MARLOWE AVENUE 

Location. Indianapolis, Indiana

Client. The ReDevelopment Group

Years Completed. 2017

Construction Cost. Undisclosed

Project Description. The urban neighborhoods of Indianapolis have undergone significant transformation in the last twenty years. Much of this change is due to investment in new residential projects. The ReDevelopment Group is one of the leading builders in this market.

1308 Marlowe Avenue is located within The ReDevelopment Group’s urban development called Highland Park. The Highland Park Development consists of fourteen new homes on vacant urban parcels located in the Holy Cross neighborhood on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Seven of the homes front Highland Park, which is an urban park serving the neighborhood.

1308 Marlowe along with the adjacent 1312 and 1316 Marlowe were attempts at designing highly efficient urban homes with limited footprints. Each of the homes measure just 22’ x 44’ but include three bedrooms, 3-1/2 bathrooms, and finished basements. The design aesthetic for 1308 Marlowe is a modern front gable home. This includes a sleek profile with no roof overhangs and simple front porch extension that matches the aesthetic of the house. This home was originally conceived as a speculative home, but during the design process, it was shown to a potential buyer who purchased the home. After this, the buyer was able to customize the finishes to suit their tastes, although the exterior and interior design remained largely the same.

Architect. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day)

Project Role. Project Manager and Designer for Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (Browning Day); marketed the projects; main Owner point of contact; managed two architectural staff; produced all construction documents.

Photo Credits. Jonathan Young