Bottleworks District: Winner of the 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence and ULI Global Awards for Excellence
An abandoned art-deco era Coca-Cola bottling plant in Indianapolis has been redeveloped into a thriving 12-acre mixed-use development, re-energizing the edge of the city. The project respects the site's history by restoring existing buildings to maintain their original features, while also embracing innovation by seamlessly integrating new buildings. A food market, boutique hotel, retail, and office space create opportunities for residents and have been a destination for tourists. An internal grid provides a welcoming pedestrian streetscape, connects the project elements, links to the surrounding neighborhood, and anticipates future development phases. Bottleworks District exemplifies opportunities at mid-market levels through thoughtful design and market success.
Speakers
Director of Preservation RATIO
With 41 years of experience in historic architecture, Dave is a Principal and Director of Preservation at RATIO, a leading multinational design firm ranked in the top 50. Throughout his career, Dave has honed his expertise in the complexities of restoration and preservation. Dave's design philosophy is rooted in transforming challenges into opportunities. Preservation is a specialized approach as the projects themselves are quite diverse—from…
Principal RATIO
Jeff Milliken, AIA, is a seasoned designer of hospitality, lifestyle, and mixed-use projects at RATIO Design. His extensive experience includes high-profile, ambitious projects such as the refined Ironworks Hotel Indy, Dual Brand Hyatt Hotel, and the Shinola Hotel. For Jeff, architecture is about authenticity and creating spaces that resonate with people.