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RQAW | DCCM Headquarters

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RQAW | DCCM Headquarters Fishers, Indiana Flexible design to meet the needs of a growing business Challenge: RQAW | DCCM had experienced substantial company growth, and they wanted a fast-tracked schedule as their current space was no longer sufficient. They needed a space with an atmosphere that would inspire ingenuity and innovation in a collaborative environment for their talented professionals. Solution: The 35,000-sf, 3-story building provided additional space for a growing architecture and engineering firm and assisted the City of Fishers in its economic development (IEDC). RQAW | DCCM performed all architectural design and site/civil engineering as well as oversaw MEP and structural engineering for the $10M project, and assisted with bidding and construction administration as well. BW Development served as the developer and provided financing, and BW Construction was the construction advisor for the project.  Cost $10M Completed 2019 Size 35,000 SF

Vincennes University French Quarter

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Vincennes University French Quarter Vincennes, Indiana Inspired by history, designed for modern students Challenge: This project required a number of creative solutions including how to layout a large student housing development across several blocks in a way that captures the French quarter character and blends into the existing historic district, and how to develop traditional features on the site to create a sense of “Place” for the project and frame the project as a gateway for the University. Solution: The property was designed with plazas, greenspaces, and activity nodes. A gateway plaza located at the intersection of Hart Street and 2nd Street to welcome students and visitors onto the campus. The gateway plaza also directs pedestrians onto the property to a courtyard highlighting the Schultz and Yocum Residence, commonly known as the Clay Tile House, and guiding them farther on to the William Henry Harrison Presidential Mansion and future Visitors Center. Additional plazas were designed at the intersection of 1st Street and Hart Street to activate the Riverwalk trail as well as allow the university and the downtown City of Vincennes to merge together in unity. RQAW | DCCM completed the architectural design, civil, and coordinated the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering. Phase I of the $15 million project was completed in August 2020 and Phase II is scheduled for August 2021. Cost $16.6M Completed 2021 Size 292,206 SF

UFC Gym

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UFC Gym The UFC Gym is the ultimate MMA-inspired fitness facility, training their members like they would train MMA athletes. This $1.2M, 20,000-sf facility of­fers a variety of amenities and knowledge which includes an oxygen deprivation system, turf, recovery room, heated fitness room, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu room, spa area, and locker rooms with saunas. RQAW | DCCM and BW Construction partnered on this project, creating the first UFC Gym in Indiana and Midwest area. The owners plan to open four more UFC Gyms around the Indy area over the next four years.

SouthPointe Village Apartments

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SouthPointe Village​ Apartments Fishers, Indiana Accessible and affordable living, with modern amenities Challenge: Architecture had to take into consideration a number of factors, including building code and Nickel Plate District design standards. Solution: RealAmerica, LLC contracted RQAW | DCCM as architect, structural, and civil engineer to develop a 9% low-income housing property for the bustling community of Fishers, Indiana. RQAW | DCCM was responsible for coordinating with federal tax credit agency IHCDA, building code, and the Nickel Plate District design standards. This 4-story interior conditioned corridor building is lined with 70 one- and two-bedroom units and boasts generous amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, exercise room, craft room, toddler rooms, and Janus Day Services. In total, a construction set was achieved over 16 weeks on this 2.3-acre site for the cost of $14M. Cost $14M Completed 2021 Size 70 one- and two-bedroom units; 2.3-acre site

Monon Crossing Apartments

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Monon Crossing Apartments New Albany, Indiana Coordinated design and engineering for modern, affordable living Challenge: RQAW | DCCM was hired to advance an application package, approved for tax credit funding through Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA), from schematic design through permitting and construction. Solution: The Monon Crossing Apartments in New Albany, Indiana boast a total of 240 units across 12 buildings on a 16-acre site.  Within this $25M project RQAW | DCCM has been responsible for developing permit drawings for three residential building types, one freestanding clubhouse, one pool house, four garage types, and site amenities over 12 weeks.  And we oversee the Construction progress during monthly site observations to verify the design intent is being met. We are accountable for providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Low Voltage services in-house and managing a third-party Structural Engineering. Cost $25M Completed 2022 Size 228 one- to four-bedroom apartments over 16 acres

Lone Tree Road Widening

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Lone Tree Road Widening Westfield, Indiana Implementing vehicle and pedestrian safety improvements for busy corridor Challenge: The existing travel lanes were narrow, and this county road was originally constructed along the section line and not necessarily to any design standard. This road has developed into the hospital corridor over time with expanding businesses. The lack of shoulders presented a safety hazard with the increased traffic and the constant flow of emergency vehicles entering and exiting the Greene County Hospital. This original road was also constructed along the ground contours and has been reconstructed with added storm sewers to eliminate subgrade and groundwater problems. Solution: This project begins at the intersection with SR 54 and extends north 0.5 miles. As part of the project, the lanes were widened, a center turn-lane was added, and borders comprised of curb and gutter, grass buffers, and sidewalks were created. A portion of this project is two asphalt travel lanes with paved shoulders and roadside ditches. The improvements were constructed along an improved vertical profile to provide adequate stopping sight distance. The project is located within a hospital and medical corridor with multiple existing utilities that needed relocation. The addition of the center turn-lane and sidewalks will increase the overall safety for both vehicles and pedestrians within the hospital corridor. The project was completed in October 2019. Cost $2.58M Completed 2019

Carmel Drive & City Center Roundabout

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Carmel Drive & City Center Roundabout The intersection of Carmel Drive and City Center Drive was a locally funded roundabout project in the City of Carmel. The right-of-way surrounding the site created several complications, so RQAW | DCCM had to determine the best location to place the roundabout that would allow the schedule to be met. Once a location was decided on, RQAW | DCCM confirmed the change with the City. During construction, there were multiple utility relocates and all were relocated with no significant impact. Construction of this roundabout took merely 60 days, including initial utility relocations.

276th Street Reconstruction Phase I & Phase II

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276th Street Reconstruction Phase I & Phase II Hamilton County, Indiana Paving the way for a growing community Challenge: The flow of traffic and sustainability of 276th Street became a great concern for this expanding area of Hamilton County. With its narrow lanes, it was unsafe for large vehicular traffic or two vehicles traveling at the same time. Large truck traffic was expected to increase as businesses began expanding in the area. This became concerning for travelers as pavement continued to deteriorate as well as the lack of efficient connectivity between SR 19 and US 31 across northern Hamilton County. Solution: The project involved about four miles of reconstructed road, approximately two miles of new road, and a new roundabout to accommodate the semi traffic, large farm equipment, and local vehicles traveling along the corridor. RQAW | DCCM developed strategic maintenance of traffic (MOT) to provide travelers with safer and more suitable road conditions by widening the road, improving the shoulders, and creating a connection from US 31 to SR 19. Cost Phase I: Cost: $4.5M, Phase II: Cost: $5.5M Award Merit Award: 2021 ACEC Indiana Engineering Excellence Award Competition

Alexandria Stormwater Improvements

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Alexandria Stormwater Improvements This project is a key component of the City of Alexandria’s Long Term Control Plan, as it constitutes the most downstream trunk of the City’s largest storm interceptor. Currently, all storm and sanitary flows are conveyed to a single point at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Washington Streets before being conveyed by the 3-ft by 5-ft brick combined sewer to the downstream outfall and wastewater treatment plant. RQAW | DCCM completed the design services to remove the storm flows from the combined system and convey them directly to Pipe Creek, offloading approximately 350,000 gallons of clear water from the combined system. The interceptor consists of approximately 2,200-ft of 30-in and 36-in polypropylene pipe, constructed down a narrow roadway corridor with a railroad crossing. Inlets will be added throughout the service area to capture on-site watershed drainage in addition to the off-site drainage at the tie-in point. RQAW | DCCM also assisted the City through the OCRA grant application process to secure $600,000 in grant funds.

Milton Master Utility Study

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Milton Master Utility Study This project evaluated three utilities for the Town: water, wastewater, and stormwater. RQAW | DCCM’s role included condition assessments of the existing infrastructure, projecting future growth of the town, and ultimately determining needs of the system for improvements, in cooperation with the Town. The report was approved by OCRA with minimal comments. In addition to the study, RQAW | DCCM assisted the Town in developing an OCRA grant for improvements to the water system including water main replacements, elevated tank rehabilitation, and replacement of an existing well house. The project is currently in the construction process. One of the key challenges in the design of the project was coordinating schedules from two funding agencies, OCRA and IFA. RQAW | DCCM was able to communicate with both agencies to ensure the Town would not lose their $700,000 grant from OCRA and $2M grant from IFA.

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