In the heart of Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood, this luxurious multifamily development provides residents with top-tier rooftop experiences, showcasing sweeping vistas from the outdoor lounge and pool terrace. The design vision for these spaces was masterfully crafted by Context Design in close collaboration with the architect and owner. In addition to these stunning rooftop amenities, residents can also enjoy a clubhouse, a cozy fire pit lounge, and a dog park equipped with convenient wash stations.

Context Design Role: Lead Site Designer, Courtyard Design, Amenity Space Design, and Pool Deck Design

Collaborators: Torti Gallas, Gensler, and Littlejohn Engineering

The Mill at Ironworks Plaza consists of 232 luxury market-rate apartment homes and 13,213 square feet of retail with a pedestrian-friendly streetscape. The development boasts the finest amenities in the Mishawaka market with nearly 11,000 square feet of amenities. A large courtyard features a bar, lounge areas, grilling station, activity lawn, putting green, art and movie wall, saltwater pool with a large aqua lounge, and bark park. A second-floor amenity deck overlooks the St. Joseph River and Ironwork Plaza at Robert C. Beutter Park.

“This project will be transformational to our historic downtown,” said Mayor of Mishawaka David Wood at the project’s groundbreaking. “In our planning to redevelop the former Uniroyal properties, the City has remained committed to building a mixed-use, architecturally significant, and pedestrian-friendly environment. This project which will cover two city blocks includes all of these elements.”

Context Design Role: Lead Site Designer, Courtyard Design, Amenity Space Design, Pool Deck Design, and Construction Documents

Collaborators: Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. and CEC

This new 30.5 acre development transformed the west side of Carmel’s Downtown. As the landscape architect, Context created a vision of diverse public/private and active/passive spatial experiences for the residents of this 300-unit luxury community. The courtyards and plazas provide for small and large gatherings, active recreation, quiet reflective spaces, pool and sun deck, fire pits, grilling stations, and event lawns to host yoga sessions among other events. The main courtyard interacts and flows through the building’s architecture and the interior amenity spaces, blurring the lines of the architecture and landscape architecture. A 5-acre civic space and plaza adjacent to the multi-family development provides additional recreational opportunities for the multi-family residents and the citizens of Carmel.

Context Design Role: Lead Site Designer, Courtyard Design, Amenity Space Design, Pool Deck Design, and Construction Documents

Collaborators: Architect: Housing Studio (phase 01), StudioM (phase 02), Civil Engineering: American Structurepoint

Located in downtown Indianapolis, Artistry has kick-started the redevelopment and revitalization of the Market Street corridor in the newly established Market East District. The vacant two-story concrete building has been transformed into a mixed-use urban community with 258 apartment units and over 68,000 s.f. of commercial space.

As the landscape architect, Context was charged with creating vibrant spaces for the people of this new community in the streetscape design and interior rooftop courtyards. The streetscape sets a precedent for the four other active projects on Market Street in the district. The rooftop courtyards and pool deck provide highly sought-after amenities, including courtyard fountains, a bocce court, putting green, and community vegetable gardens.

Context Design Role: Lead Site Designer, Courtyard Design, Amenity Space Design, Pool Deck Design, and Construction Documents

Collaborators: CSO

Quarry at River North, a 250-unit multi-family development, the project draws inspiration from the site’s industrial past as a stone pit. Stone, gravel, and industrial elements, including a unique pool reflecting quarry textures, embody the site details. The Interior Garden Courtyard mimics a reclaimed has “piles” of gravel, the pergola is inspired by quarry machinery and will be covered with native vines over time. Context collaborated with the owner and architect, successfully blending the site’s industrial history with modern amenities for a unique housing destination.

Context Design Role: Lead Site Designer, Pedestrian Hardscapes, Courtyard Design, Amenity Space Design, Pool Deck Design, and Construction Documents

Collaborators: CSO, Cripe, and Circle Design Group

Mixed-use and Housing developments are pivotal in addressing the dynamic requirements of modern cities. Our experienced team has a deep portfolio of a variety of diversity of diverse development types within a broad range of locations, ensuring each development is distinctive and reflects its unique brand identity. From streetscapes to courtyards, amenity spaces to pool decks, and dog parks to rooftop areas, every facet presents an opportunity to shape a strong sense of belonging and community pride among residents and the larger community. Explore our expertise in creating a unique sense of home.

Past Developer Collaborations: 

• Barrett & Stokely / Carmel, Indiana
• Buckingham Companies / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Cityscape / Indianapolis, Indiana
• CRG / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Edward Rose and Son / Carmel, Indiana
• Glick Company / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Kite Realty Group / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Flaherty and Collins / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Keystone Development Group / Indianapolis, IN
• Milhaus / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Old Town Development Company / Carmel, Indiana
• PK Partners / Indianapolis, IN
• Rebar Development / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Scannell Company / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Thompson Thrift Company / Carmel, Indiana

Selected Mixed-Use and Housing Experience: 

• Barrett & Stokely / Carmel, Indiana
• Buckingham Companies / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Cityscape / Indianapolis, Indiana
• CRG / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Edward Rose and Son / Carmel, Indiana
• Glick Company / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Kite Realty Group / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Flaherty and Collins / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Keystone Development Group / Indianapolis, IN
• Milhaus / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Old Town Development Company / Carmel, Indiana
• PK Partners / Indianapolis, IN
• Rebar Development / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Scannell Company / Indianapolis, Indiana
• Thompson Thrift Company / Carmel, Indiana

Selected Roof Deck Experience:

• Sophia Square, Carmel, IN
• Hall Place, Indianapolis, IN
• Union Square, Westfield, In
• Barnes and Thornburg, Indianapolis, IN
• Midtown Carmel, Carmel, IN
• Monon Court, Indianapolis, IN
• Eskenazi Sky Farm Renovation, Indianapolis, IN
• 5th & Main Apartments, Evansville, IN
• 421 Penn / Industry, Indianapolis, IN
• 220 Meridian, Indianapolis, IN
• CityWay 2.0, Indianapolis, IN
• Atmosphere, Lincoln, NE
• Woodburn Exchange, Cincinnati, OH
• RiverHaus, Covington, KY
• Foundry Phase 2, South Bend, IN
• Alpha, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Atmosphere, Tempe, AZ
• Wesley Place, Indianapolis, IN
• USI Welcome Center, Evansville, IN