Guidon Design

Sustainability is our forte—from the design of our projects to how our office operates. #Guidonnaires attended the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, gaining insights into best practices in the sustainability space and networking with leaders in the industry. 🌿 Our team can’t wait to attend next year’s event in LA! 

Meet #Guidonnaire Melanie Starneri: Animal lover, music connoisseur, and architect extraordinaire. What's a fun fact about you that most of your colleagues might not know?  We love animals in our family. We’ve had birds, snakes, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, cats, and dogs. We had up to 13 pets at one time, but right now we only have four cats and two dogs. Every animal we’ve had (except for our first bird, Shadow), has been a rescue. What's your go-to productivity hack that helps you stay focused?  Music, loud and fast paced. I listen to all kinds of music. People might be surprised at my playlist. I have Elvis, the Stones, Aerosmith, Queen, The Fray, Lifehouse, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tyler Farr, Elvis Costello, One Republic, Pink, Jonny Lang, Garth Brooks, Jon Pardi, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, Pentatonix, Grace Bowers, Courtney Hadwin…you get the idea. Every time I hear a song I like, I add it to my list. I currently have 567 songs on it! What's your favorite way to unwind after a busy day?  Relaxing with my family and a glass of wine. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received, and how has it influenced you?  “Choose your battles.” This was especially helpful when raising a strong-willed, stubborn daughter! (I don’t have any idea where that came from! 😉) It also comes in handy in this business. I find myself asking if “it is really all that important” about a lot of things. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?  I’ve always wanted to go to Italy, and I married an Italian, so that’s definitely on our bucket list. I’ve wanted to see Venice since art school. Learning about Rome in architecture school made me want to see it as well. Learning about John’s heritage and where his parents were from has definitely made that area on the Aegean Sea a must.

This week, we celebrated breaking ground on the much-anticipated Community Health Network Hospital in the City of Westfield, Indiana. 🎉 The new hospital will increase access to care in one of the Hoosier state’s fastest growing regions while creating 2,000+ jobs. Now that’s something to celebrate! A special thanks to our partners: Pepper Construction Group,   CMTA, Inc., IMH Healthcare, and Cripe 👏

‘Tis the season! #Guidonnaires participated in the annual Helping Hands Tree Competition benefitting Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis 🎄 Presented by J+J Flooring, the event includes designers, architects and flooring specialists from across the country. Participants decorate holiday trees to brighten the season for a child in need. Trees are distributed to local children’s hospitals, enabling young patients to have a little holiday cheer in their hospital room. Since 2016, the effort has expanded to 13 hospitals!

We are honored to be on Building Design+Construction Media’s ranking of the nation’s largest healthcare facility architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2024! 🏆 Shoutout to our clients, partners, and employees for their dedication and support as we continue to grow.

Join us in congratulating Anika R. for successfully earning her LEED Green Associate credential! 👏   Achieving this certification reflects Anika’s dedication to sustainable design and her commitment to building a greener future. The LEED Green Associate is a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building principles, and we’re proud to have Anika represent us with this achievement!

The 2024 Federal Small Business Conference in New Orleans was a whirlwind of insightful workshops, one-on-one meetings with government agencies, innovative keynote speakers, and exceptional networking.  The annual convention is hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers and is geared toward professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) working in the federal marketplace. This year was record-breaking with more than 6,200 attendees! 🥳

We are thrilled to announce Abby Stephens’s recent promotion from Accounting Manager to Controller. 🎉 This promotion is a significant step for Abby and an important milestone for Guidon as we continue to expand and reach new markets. As Controller, Abby will take on a crucial role overseeing all our financial operations and guiding our broader financial strategy. As Guidon grows, so do the opportunities. Congrats, Abby!

Giving back to those in need is of the utmost importance at Guidon. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, team members attended the inaugural Partners In Housing Development Corporation Friendsgiving 🍁 The event, complete with an apple cider bar and s’mores, raised funds for those in our community experiencing housing instability. Partners in Housing connects individuals with permanent residence options while also providing resources to ensure they succeed.

We’re still swooning over the Marion County Public Health Lab Groundbreaking 🎉 This project directly aligns with our mission of Improving Lives + Empowering People® by increasing health access for a community in need. The lab, located in the Avondale Meadows Neighborhood, will include a public-facing clinic, state-of-the-art diagnostic labs, and records management services. Thank you to our partners: Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Marion County Public Health Department, F.A. Wilhelm Construction, and Powers & Sons Construction.