In the fall of 2021, the City of Fishers sought RFPQs for a new Arts & Municipal Complex after receiving engineering reports deeming the existing City Hall in dire need of millions of dollars of repairs due to foundational and mechanical failures.
The primary goal of the project is to “provide a functional and beautiful community beacon that becomes a ‘building for the people.'” The city’s additional goals include:
- Elevate the Fishers arts community
- Create a timeless aesthetic that invokes civic pride and looks to the future of Fishers
- Create an open and inviting facility that expands and activates the site
- Lead by example regarding sustainable design and operations
Rendering provided by City of Fishers
Project details
- The new Arts & Municipal Complex will be located at the existing site for City Hall, 1 Municipal Drive. Existing building demolition will occur in Fall 2022.
- The project has an estimated budget of $22.8 million, $6 million coming from American Rescue Plan Act funds. The city says no additional or increased taxes will occur because of this investment.
- Three-story building featuring a large pedestrian breezeway in the center to facilitate access to the NPD AMP lawn and stage.
- First floor: Fishers Arts Center operated in partnership with the Indianapolis Arts Center and Fishers Arts Center theater.
- Second and third floors: Municipal staff offices
- The façade features Indiana limestone, brick, and metal paneling with heavy usage of glass walls to showcase Fishers Arts Center activity and the inviting nature of the public building.
- Meyer Najem will act as the construction manager with Delv Design as the architectural lead on the project. Landscape architecture is being managed by Browning Day. The theater space is designed and consulted on by Theater Projects. KBCO is advising on mechanicals and sustainability features.
Accessibility features
- Gently sloped walk at the main entry
- Variety of seating types and opportunities (backed benches, backless benches, benches with arms, loose/flexible tables and chairs, designated/open spots for wheelchairs next to benches)
- Respite/Mother’s room (office and theatre)
- Platform lift in the theatre control room
- Adult changing tables
- ALS in theatre
- Gender-neutral restrooms in the Art Center
- ADA showers in the theatre dressing rooms
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