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One of the most extraordinary aspects of design is that it doesn’t just affect a space’s functionality or attractiveness. It affects the energy and mentality of the people who enter.  Think about the high ceilings and dramatic architecture of the world’s great cathedrals, and the reverence it inspires. Or the sense of relaxation you often […]

When the Indiana University football team walked into the new Terry Tallen Football Complex, they lost their minds—in the best way possible. Overjoyed shouting and whooping filled the complex as players took it all in, catching a lot of the raw reaction on video.  We were thrilled when Brenner Design was selected as the Architect […]

Did you know that Brenner Design was creating collaborative work spaces before they were cool? We were also one of the first firms to incorporate healing garden space in healthcare environments, before “biophilic design” was even a term. Perhaps collaboration and healing come more naturally to women. Or perhaps we just help clients realize the […]

In June of this year, Brenner Design completed the Gruene House, a project we designed in Port Aransas, Texas. The Gruene House (pronounced “green”) is the first LEED-registered beach house on the Gulf Coast. And in August, it was directly in the path of Hurricane Harvey. As we watched the weather reports here in Indianapolis, […]

How do you design a company that doesn’t exist? How do you create a vision that endures? How do you attract customers you don’t even have? How do you define success? These were some of the questions we had for the founders at the inception of The National Bank of Indianapolis. Of course when we […]

College sports is big business. In every athletic conference in the country, colleges and universities are vying for the best, most talented players available. Recruiting is extremely competitive with many factors for the players to consider. During the recruiting process, all aspects of a program are taken into consideration. Facilities are a huge part of […]

When you go on spring break to warmer weather, you might not necessarily be thinking about saving the planet — much less about sustainable design! But there are environmentally friendly options when it comes to accommodations. With a little searching, you might be able to find a place to stay that meets your needs, is […]

trail･blaz･ing: to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow. to be a pioneer in (a particular subject, technique, etc.) trail･blaz･er: someone who blazes trails, is a pioneer Ever done something that no one else has done before? Ever create something new? Ever made a success out of a project when […]

Brenner Design (BDI) is excited and proud to celebrate our 25th year in business this month. As we continue to move forward to our next milestones, we’d like to take this opportunity to look back, reflect and celebrate the hard work, serendipity and accomplishments of this woman-owned business. [View a visual timeline of important milestones over […]

Here’s to a productive and safe 2017. The staff of Brenner Design would like to invite all our Clients and prospective Clients to reflect on notable events over the past year. As we look forward, we hope everyone will be humble, kind and fair in both business and in personal relationships.  For this New Year’s […]