On the heels of running “The Stutz Bearcat” in the first-ever Indianapolis 500 in 1911, Harry Stutz built a 4-story, modern auto factory to spin out even more racing vehicles for the world. For three decades, the Stutz Motorcar Company of America continued to innovate from within until acquired in 1940 by another pioneer, (this time from the pharmaceutical industry) Eli Lilly, who ran paper packaging operations until 1982. Following a dormant decade, local artist, developer, and visionary Turner Woodward took the baton and transformed The Stutz into a creative mecca where artists and makers could reside until selling in 2021 to SomeraRoad to take the reins.
Now launching into its fourth chapter, DELV was invited to work alongside S9 Architecture to envision how The Stutz could continue its mainstay legacy with refreshed purpose and broader exposure to residents and visitors alike.