Award Winning Project: Ruth Lilly Visitor’s Pavilion

We are extremely proud to be a part of another award winning project that included a team atmosphere with the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) and Marlon Blackwell Architects.  The new visions that make up 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park are truly a site.  The IMA has done a great job at bringing international attention to the city we call home…Indianapolis!

“Building the Visitors Pavilion at the IMA was a once in a lifetime experience.  The building was situated in a flood prone wooded area to the west of the museum.  Directly to the north was a canal, to the south was White River and to the east, as well as west, was a dense forest that could not be disturbed.  We had one narrow path to and from the building that was maintained throughout construction.  This includes installing the 300’deep wells for the geothermal system, domestic water well, foundation placement, structural steel, and the unique curtain wall system.  Hagerman crews also installed thousands of feet of IPE lumber that makes up the floor and roof system of the structure.  It is an amazing place to visit; and to think, the whole concept came from what an artist saw when looking at a leaf.” 

                -Chad Baker, Hagerman Inc. Superintendent for the Ruth Lilly Visitor’s Pavilion

Chad’s excitement for the success of this project is well deserved.  There were several challenges presented that the Hagerman team had to overcome in order to deliver the vision of Marlon Blackwell to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.  That vision became this wonderful award winning structure placed in the middle of nature with the idea of becoming a part of that natural setting.

For most of us, we choose to make a career of this business because it provides a team environment, opportunities to build a variety of structures, and a very satisfying sense of accomplishment when the project is completed.  The IMA is the type of owner that contractors love partnering with.  They provide the opportunities to build exciting and unique structures that make Indy a great place to live and work. The IMA understood the building process; this helps to keep the integrity of the vision, and the team goal for success, as the leading priority.

Thomas Whitaker,

Superintendent

Hagerman Inc.