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Solution

The project team managed public relations and conducted meetings related to the construction. When planning The Proscenium’s architectural details, Woolpert architects aimed to reinforce existing traditional and neoclassical aesthetics in the Carmel City Center while blending classically proportioned contemporary façades with historic ones. Woolpert engineers provided electrical design for all the buildings and site utilities, including a large exhaust system for the underground garage.

Outcome

The Proscenium occupies a gateway position at the south entrance of the city’s new downtown district near the corner of Carmel Drive and Rangeline Road. The development will attract people to the growing cultural center, allowing them to live life “at center stage.”

The development includes 225 luxury one- and two-bedroom residential units and high-end amenities designed to appeal to the walkability and social needs of the millennial generation, including a fitness club; bike centers; pedestrian plazas; a coffee bar; and a tavern and nightlife activities. The Proscenium also includes 20,000 square feet of retail space and 60,000 square feet for office use, centered around a 1.8-acre public green space. A podium-style parking garage beneath the development maximizes amenities and avoids an above-ground parking structure while retaining utility and accessibility.

The heart of the neighborhood is the Green, anchored by a tavern and flanked by restaurants, boutique retail, and front-stoop condos and apartments. With two-level outdoor seating, the tavern attracts residents and greater community, keeping the streets full of life well into the evening.