A studio favorite since its inception, DELVsgiving began as a way to connect us–to one another and to our community. Three years ago, we flipped the traditional ‘corporate’ charitable giving model (a big check from the formal entity) and instead handed each DELVer a check to deliver to the cause of their choosing. That is, with one, single stipulation: come back and tell the entire team why they were compelled and how we could jump in to help.

Local entrepreneur and owner of CCA Sports teamed up with DELV to imagine a concept that would infuse new energy into Indy’s long-established  social hub–Broad Ripple. Dubbed “Monon Yard,” this unique destination pairs outdoor dining with recreation to attract a wide variety of patrons to the area day and night.

When you first meet him, his curiosity (and humility) are first to shine through. He’ll want to know about you, your context, and your story. He‘d never tell you he’s amassed industry awards and accolades for his work. Or that he’s been designing for giant brands and innovating in workplace environments for more than two decades. 

And—it’s for these qualities (and many more) that we’re excited to introduce you to the newest principal architect at DELV…

The public spotlight often shines brightest on the artistic side of architecture + design. And we agree—this should be celebrated. Yet, too often, the immense value of the technical and delivery side of design is understated; or worse, overlooked altogether. At DELV, we believe in a holistic approach, one that invites a variety of lenses to engage in the design process. In 2014, our very first addition to the team was an architect with such lenses.

Meet Joel Young.  

DELV Architect Kelley Miller launches an Indianapolis chapter of PechaKucha—the world’s fastest growing storytelling platform. Japanese for “chit-chat” and used globally in more than 140 countries, the PechaKucha model brings people together to tell powerful, visually-compelling stories in a simple format—20 slides, 20 seconds for each slide. 

We sat down with Kelley to dig deeper into her motivation for this new launch and to learn more about how this simple idea is connecting people in meaningful ways. 

Interior designer, Marisa Gegg was inspired to apply her design chops in a new way–through textiles. Hosted by Haworth, Mayer Fabrics, and Commercial Office Environments, the Dreamweaver Textile Design Competition awarded Gegg top prize.

A week long celebration of design spanning across disciplines will be keynoted this year by two of DELV’s own, co-founder Cara Weber and architect Sam Vonderau.

The annual week’s festivities include 7 community events, 22 workshops and a showcase of 55 thought leaders for the opportunity to build connections, facilitate dialogue and exchange ideas.

After 3+ decades, STAR Financial wanted to double down on their commitment to Indiana; so they planted their flag on the capital’s iconic monument circle and commissioned DELV to transform their new space within the historic Emmis Building.

STAR Bank sets sights on expansion and engages DELV to help design their new Indianapolis location on the iconic monument circle.

We’ve always known that Austin Zehr’s talents were ones to watch, and so it was no shock to learn he was chosen for the American Institute of Architect’s Christopher Kelley’s Leadership Development program. As one of sixteen emerging professionals selected to participate, this year-long initiative aims to…