THE SPLEX
First renovated and dedicated in 1988, the George Roche Sports Complex was originally the university fieldhouse which was built in 1927. In 2013, Weigand renovated the sports facility once again as a part of Hillsdale’s effort to increase capacity, improve student access, and update the environment.
RENOVATION FEATURES
This restoration, spanning 61,000 square feet, made several additions such as:
- Student Fitness Center
- Full Range of Cardio Machines
- Open Exercise Areas
- Smoothie and Snack Bar
- Golf-Simulator Room
- Rock Climbing Wall
- More Office Space for Men’s and Women’s Sports
- Extra Locker Rooms for Men’s and Women’s Sports
- Sports Hall of Fame
- Basketball Arena
- Basketball and Volleyball Courts
BENEFITTING THE STUDENT BODY
Up until renovations were completed, the college was limited in its space offerings, especially when it came to intramural and fitness activity. By creating more room for both groups to have a place to participate, active students outside of the athletics program are now able to connect and build community in a building that facilitates spaces for their special interests.
The renovation project also brought a full basketball arena to the complex, with generous seating for spectators on multiple levels along all four walls. This has greatly improved the gameday experience for fans and allows more people to attend sporting events.
Weigand is proud to have served Hillsdale College and its students through this restoration project and hopes the George Roche Sports Complex continues to deliver wonderful experiences for fans, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and more for years to come.
A redevelopment and adaptive re-use of the former General Electric campus in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Electric Works is a mixed-use district of innovation, energy, and culture. Housing local vendors, restaurants, shops, and corporate headquarters for multiple companies, Electric Works includes:
- 39 Acres
- 18 Historic Buildings
- Flex and Corporate Office Space
- STEAM School
- Local Vendors
- Parkview Medical Office Building
- Two-Story Street Market with Bar, Seating, and Restaurants
- 24-Hour Prayer Room
- Conference Hall
- And More
Despite the size and scale of this massive redevelopment project, WCI was careful to preserve legacy and history of the original building. Thanks to this important effort, Electric Works was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 2023. We are thankful for the chance to give this campus a new purpose to serve generations of families, patrons, and professionals in the Fort Wayne community well into the future.
The Ball State University Music Instruction Building is a massive facility dedicated to all things sonic, being one of two buildings housing the university’s School of Music. Weigand Construction was responsible for taking on the vision of this huge project and bringing it into the real world. The facility features:
- Two Performance Halls
- Teaching Studios
- Recording Studios
- Music Production Lab
- Rehearsal Spaces
- Choral, Orchestral, and Band Offices
- Libraries
- And More
We are proud to have had the opportunity to come alongside Ball State as a partner and see this amazing music building continue to support and enrich students’ learning experience to this very day.
Posted on February 1, 2024
Conceptualized to replace an existing, leased building, the 3Rivers Stellhorn Crossing site is a full-service branch and mortgage center located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Serving as the construction manager for this project, Weigand Construction completed the new facility in 2019. The Stellhorn Crossing location features:
- Open Concept Layout
- Three-Lane Drive-Thru
- In-Wall ATM
- Four Meeting Rooms
- Private Video Conference Spaces
- Community Room with Space for up to 70 Guests
- Mortgage Center Housing 50 Employees
- Art and Decor Created by Local Artists
We are thankful to have a chance to work with 3Rivers Federal Credit Union on this dream and convert it into real bricks and mortar.
Orthopedics technology company, SITES Medical, and orthopedic medical device supply chain company, Mach Medical, took a giant leap forward in their business history, opening their very own joint headquarters in Columbia City, Indiana. Being amongst the top exporters of product in their fields of expertise, both of these companies called on Weigand to handle the construction of their new base of operations. Built with major expansions in the mind, 36,000sf the 100,000sf facility is currently occupied, featuring:
- Office Spaces
- Manufacturing Areas
- Production Floor
- Connected Industrial/Administrative Layout
- Modern Design
These amenities allow the sister companies to scale and grow well into the future, making a huge, positive impact in the medical technology industry and Whitley County’s economy. We are glad to have been the contractor of choice for SITES and Mach Medical’s revolutionary new facility.
Adjacent to the popular Harrison Square development and Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, the CityScape Flats provide a premium city living experience unlike any other. With a contemporary building design combined with natural lighting, the residents at the flats enjoy amenities such as:
- Courtyard with Aqua Bench
- Pool
- Underground Parking
- Outdoor Lounge
- Penthouse Level Club Room
- Pet Wash Station
- Fitness Center
- Public Transportation Access
Sporting 163 residential units and two townhomes with 14 additional units, CityScape offers a host of living options for those looking to make a home in Fort Wayne’s famous downtown district.
First opening in 1928, the Embassy Theatre in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana has operated for 96 years, bringing music, shows, and other forms of entertainment for families and residents of the city. Over the extended lifetime of the Embassy building, it has undergone many various renovations, one of those being The Historic Embassy Theatre Vision Project. With Weigand Construction leading this job, more than 40,000 square feet of space was redeveloped, repurposed, and restored to ensure the upkeep of the facility. Some additional features that came with this project included:
- A 2-Story Ballroom
- Rooftop Garden Seating
- Extra Space for More Guests
- Improved Floor Plan
- Structural Improvements
These changes and upgrades allowed the Embassy Theatre to better handle increasing demand for larger event spaces, enhance support areas, increase administrative capacity, and offer a wonderful guest experience for patrons of all ages. With every restoration project Weigand has overseen throughout the years, the landmark has maintained its place on the National Registry of Historic Places. We are a proud partner of the Embassy Theatre and look forward to seeing them continue enriching the community in the years ahead.
Tucked at the intersection of Illinois Road and West Jefferson Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, The Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center is a walkable outdoor mall with vendors, storefronts, restaurants, and a theatre sitting on a sprawling, 659,000 square foot campus. With local businesses, chains, and worldwide brands representing more than 70 shops throughout the entire site, the shopping center reflects a Mediterranean inspired aesthetic, lined with landscaping, gardens, and a fountain. Hosting an average of 3 million visits annually, Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center is a central gathering place for the people throughout the Fort Wayne community. Since its opening, Weigand Construction has continued to offer support through updates, new buildings, renovations, and general facility upkeep.
A much-needed asset to the Marshall County community, the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center houses a 10-lane competition pool with multi-level seating. It’s shared by the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Community School Corporation, and Ancilla College for swim teams, events, and more. It also has a few other features including:
- Two Diving Boards
- Three Family Changing Rooms
- Concession Stand
- Education Center
We are grateful to have had a part to play in the development of this beautiful aquatic center for the swimming community in Marshall County.
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum was looking to create an addition to its existing Exposition Center as well as redeveloping the original space. Joining with the Coliseum’s longtime architectural partner, MSKTD & Associates, Weigand Construction oversaw the expansion and enhancements to the facility. This included a new Conference Center with 27,155 square feet of multipurpose space equipped to host wide variety of gathering and event types, 20,000 square feet of pre-function space, along with other features such as:
- Tasting Kitchen
- Bar
- Support Space
- Improved Facility Access
- Connections to Main Corridor
- Upgraded Food Service Amenities
- And More
This project also made some new records for the Coliseum, putting the entire building at over 1 million square feet. This places it within the top three largest indoor public spaces in the state. We are proud to have the opportunity to worth with the Coliseum and MSKTD & Associates to take this amazing project off of the drawing board and into the real world.