Introducing the IAF Indiana Architecture Database!

Jan
09

Indiana Architectural Foundation announces 50 significant buildings and sites as part of new database celebrating design Most people know about architecturally rich Columbus, however few know there’s a church in New Harmony designed without a roof, that you can take a boat ride on an authentic aqueduct in Metamora, the only one of its kind in the US, or that Indiana is home to some rare architectural gems. Indiana has a rich architectural history, and the Indiana Architectural Foundation wants people to know about it and experience it. The Foundation today is announcing a statewide database that features some of the state’s most significant architecture. It’s the first database of its kind in the state, where visitors can learn more about architecture of buildings old and new and learn how Indiana’s economy and culture has been shaped through design. “Our goal is to showcase Indiana’s architectural history,” said Dan Brueggert, president of Indiana Architectural Foundation. “We hope people will not only want to learn about it, but also visit the public buildings to see just what makes them so special.” The list was compiled by a team of Indiana architects and input from historic preservationists. The committee wanted to make […]