Our project for the City of Fishers Parks and Recreation Department included the new offices for the Department, as well as a state-of-the-art maker-space that is operated by the Department. The maker-space was recently awarded the top national prize for “Innovation in Park Design” from the National Parks and Recreation Association. The space introduces a new way of fusing maker-spaces and recreation together. This design involved coordinating several different kinds of technology and machinery. The project includes a wood shop, metal shop, CNC machine, 3D Printer, laser engraver, computers, tools, and supplies to cut, form, and create. Safety considerations were also important since the maker-space has shared programming with the local school district. Fifth graders’ curriculum brings Hamilton Southeastern students to the space regularly throughout the school year to learn different STEAM skills with the technology present at the facility.

This project is located within the Hub & Spoke Design Center.