The new Howard Park was prominently featured in the January/February 2020 Issue of Midwest Living. In a piece entitled “5 Things We’re Crushing On Now”, the magazine highlighted the recently completed urban amenity, which was designed by Alliance Architects.
We Congratulate Rick On Being Chosen Winner Of The 2018 Art Beat Poster Design Contest.
Rick has been a valued member of the Alliance family for over 5 years, with more than 20 years of experience in architectural design.
He primarily focuses on the design development, construction document and construction administration phases of the work.
He has acted as project architect for many corporate and government agencies, both national and international in scope and has recently completed projects for the University of Notre Dame and St. Pius X Parish.
Artist Statement from Rick Podrasky
My name is Rick Podrasky, and I have lived and worked in the South Bend area since relocating here from Washington, DC in 2004, ultimately returning to Indiana after having graduated with a degree in architecture from Notre Dame in 1991. I have been an architect for the past twenty years; however, I have been an artist and graphic designer for decades prior to that! I enjoy painting and sketching using a variety of media, but working in a digital format has been the primary means of expression these days…
My inspiration for this year’s Art Beat poster has been our City’s new flag, which is now starting to happily fly in our neighborhoods as well as our civic buildings. All the elements that make up Art Beat – music, art, food and dance – are celebrated emblematically against a big blue midwestern sky over the skyline of South Bend and the river that gave her its name.
PRESS RELEASE – Partner Anthony Paiano honored as one of Michiana’s “Forty Under Forty” by the South Bend Chamber of Commerce
Anthony was recognized as one of Michiana “Forty Under 40” a select group of the region’s most talented and dedicated young executives, professionals and leaders who demonstrate career success and community engagement.
Anthony joined Alliance Architects in 2009 after serving as a project architect specializing in mixed use residential development for clients in South Carolina. With his recent promotion, Anthony is leading the design and client development efforts within Alliance’s multi family housing studio. His team is currently responsible for the design of a $4.5 million senior housing renovation in Racine, Wisconsin and a similar $3.5 million, 80 unit project in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, along with a new $10 million market rate apartment project in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Anthony has also worked locally and regionally with affordable and low income housing groups in an effort to promote and design quality housing for people in need. Now, as a part of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Advisory Council, Anthony has a hand in how funds are distributed to those in need of affordable quality housing.
With a professional staff of sixteen architects and engineers, Alliance is recognized as an innovator in the design of institutional facilities, multi-family apartments and senior living developments for both regional and national clients. The firm is currently practicing in eight states throughout the Great Lakes, east coast and southwest. Recent local commissions include the new St. Pius X Church, Notre Dame Boathouse, Belltower Health and Rehabilitation Center, and the Oliver Apartments. The firm is currently designing the Howard Park Reconstruction for the City of South Bend, and assisting Shepley Bulfinch with the ongoing Hesburgh Library Renovation at the University of Notre Dame.
Martin Murphy, Jed Eide, Mark Leblang, William Lamie and Christopher Hartz are the other principals in Alliance Architects. The firm recently redesigned its website: https://alliarch.com/
PRESS RELEASE – Architect Christopher Hartz Named Partner
Alliance Architects has announced that Christopher Hartz has been promoted to principal in the firm.
Hartz is a graduate of the Notre Dame School of Architecture and holds a masters degree from the University of Michigan. He is a registered architect, an NCARB certificate holder and a LEED accredited professional. Hartz joined Alliance in 2003, after working with a large, multi-disciplined design firm in Minneapolis. In his new position, Hartz will lead the design and client development efforts within Alliance’s educational studio. He lives in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, along with his wife and four children.
With a professional staff of sixteen architects and engineers, Alliance is recognized as an innovator in the design of institutional facilities, multi-family apartments and senior living developments for both regional and national clients. The firm is currently practicing in eight states throughout the Great Lakes, east coast and southwest. Recent local commissions include the new St. Pius X Church, Notre Dame Boathouse, Belltower Health and Rehabilitation Center, and the Oliver Apartments. The firm is currently designing the Howard Park Reconstruction for the City of South Bend, and assisting Shepley Bulfinch with the ongoing Hesburgh Library Renovation at the University of Notre Dame.
Martin Murphy, Jed Eide, Mark Leblang, William Lamie and Anthony Paiano are the other principals in Alliance Architects. The firm recently redesigned its website: www.alliarch.com.
PRESS RELEASE – Century Center/Island Park Named As One Of USA Today’s “25 Must See Buildings In Indiana”
USA Today online recently featured “25 Must See Buildings In Indiana” and included our own Century Center Island Park.
The article read as follows:
Century Center/Island Pavilion, South Bend (Alliance Architects/Philip Johnson): Once a city eyesore, now transformed into a vibrant urban riverfront development that draws visitors for community festivals, concerts, weddings and more. Located along the St. Joseph River, the 11-acre Island Pavilion was completed in 2012 to complement the adjacent Century Center that was completed in 1977. This new community space has spurred additional development along the riverfront, which is just minutes from museums and University of Notre Dame. Here is a link to the article. https://bit.ly/Indianaarchitecture
Alliance Architects has announced that Christopher Hartz has been promoted to principal in the firm.