M&J Wilkow with DRA Advisors acquired the 350,000 sf, 40 acre former Navient headquarters in 2022, repositioning the complex as the Link at Fishers District, a Class-A, multitenant office/mixed-use center. The existing ground floor entrance and elevator lobbies were renovated with modern finishes, lighting, branding and furniture. The heavily-partitioned second floor cafe and conference rooms were entirely opened with an inviting cafe and dining, operated by the Cunningham Restaurant Group. A new entertainment and gaming lounge was created at the center of the renovated tenant amenity area.
In removing many walls of the former second floor cafe - care was taken to create multiple zones of entertainment, dining and work, while taking advantage of glass and natural daylighting throughout the newly opened space. Details are carried throughout the conversion of a single-tenant headquarters to multitenant, with a strong brand presence, signage and graphics.
PROJECT DATA
CLIENT: M&J WILKOW | DRA ADVISORS
COMPLETION: 2024
PROJECT AREA: 16,000 SF
LOCATION: FISHERS, INDIANA
The Pyramids, a prominent landmark in Indianapolis since 1972, comprise three 11-story buildings spanning a total of 366,704 square feet. Acquired in 2022 by KennMar, a real estate investment firm headquartered in Indianapolis, the aim of the acquisition was to rejuvenate and contemporize this famous destination. KennMar’s renovation effort includes completely remodeling the buildings’ fitness center, tenant lounge, conference center, elevator lobbies and other public areas.
The new design brings new life to the complex while enhancing the qualities that make it iconic. The renovation project was driven by a vision to infuse a modern essence into the existing office space while preserving the original design ethos crafted by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. Central to this design was a restoration of the building's exterior, paying homage to its architectural heritage. Efforts were concentrated on revitalizing the concrete surfaces, with repairs and a rejuvenating recoating in a lighter hue to impart a contemporary aesthetic, new entrances and exterior lighting.
Through homage to the original design, thoughtful enhancements to accessibility, and a reinvention of communal spaces, the Pyramids now offer a dynamic environment that fosters connectivity and well-being.
PROJECT DATA
CLIENT: M&J WILKOW
COMPLETION: 2022
PROJECT AREA: 5,000 SF
LOCATION: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
