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The Peterson Architecture team is proud to have completed this project, featuring a striking EIFS exterior façade. These panels not only look great but also help to create a more sustainable and comfortable building for guests. Thanks to Thomas English Real Estate for the amazing flythrough!

Peterson Architecture has announced the promotion of Claire Sloderbeck to Graduate Architect.

Sloderbeck brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role. Over the past three years, she has served as an Intern Architect at Peterson Architecture, where she has shown talent and a strong work ethic.

“We are thrilled to have Claire join our team. Claire is talented and will be a great asset to our clients,” said Principal Architect and owner, Darren Peterson.

In her role as Graduate Architect, Sloderbeck will be responsible for leading and managing projects through all phases, coordinating with other disciplines, maintaining close communication with clients to manage expectations, and liaising with general contractors during the bidding and construction phases.

Sloderbeck has received multiple awards and recognition for her achievements in architecture. In 2023, she was honored as a TEG Awards Finalist for her Diploma Project, "Resilience"; which focused on advocating for and enhancing the quality of services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Additionally, Sloderbeck’s project titled "The Loop" was published in AISC’s Modern Steel Construction magazine.

Outside of work, Sloderbeck volunteers for Prevail, Inc and is involved in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Peterson Architecture continues to grow, announcing Thursday they are welcoming James Harris, a Graduate Architect, to their team. 

Harris received both his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Architecture from Ball State University, the Harvard of Muncie. He brings nearly 10 years of architectural experience to the team.

Harris has been an active member of various community engagement efforts in the city of Marion and other Indiana communities, which includes serving Main Street Marion, the Marion Downtown Roundtable discussion group, Muncie Habitat for Humanity, and the Save Our Stories historic preservation board.

"Harris' previous architectural experience and past activism in downtown preservation make him a fantastic fit for our team," says Darren Peterson, Peterson Architecture principal architect and founder. "As the firm continues to grow, I look toward the next 25 years of Peterson Architecture with excitement."

"I was drawn to the firm's wide array of projects and focus on community engagement," says Harris. "I am proud and grateful to be part of a highly talented team that aims to lift and elevate the communities they serve."

“Any fin” is possible with teamwork. Last Friday, volunteers from Duke Energy, Hamilton Heights and Keep Noblesville Beautiful worked together to paint two aquatic-themed crosswalk murals in downtown Arcadia.

With a weekly evening farmers market, new splash pad and an incoming brewery, downtown Arcadia’s vibrancy continues to grow. Arcadia Clerk Treasurer Jennifer Pickett wants to continue that trend.

“I had seen the crosswalk art done by Nickel Plate Arts at the Forest Park aquatic center,” Pickett said. “I thought something like that would really add to our Main Street environment.”

Pickett made a grant request to Duke Energy’s community relations liaison Dagny Zupin and the cross-community project began to take shape.

“Darren Peterson and Nickel Plate Arts are behind all of the highly visible crosswalk art in Noblesville,” Zupin said. “I approached Nickel Plate Arts Director Aili McGill and Nickel Plate Arts President Darren Peterson to see if they could design and facilitate two more murals with a grant and volunteer power from Duke Energy.”

“I was excited about the prospect of expanding our crosswalk art to northern Hamilton County,” Peterson said. “Crosswalk art not only promotes safety by making it clear where pedestrians should cross, but also activates an area with color. Art is an important part of driving development and activity to a town’s Main Street.”

With the art installation date approaching, Duke Energy and Nickel Plate Arts decided to expand their volunteer pool and call in a team of experts: the Hamilton Heights Art Club. Led by art teachers Erin Goodman and Taylor Myers, the art club has completed multiple community murals including pieces in Arcadia and Cicero. Sixteen Hamilton Heights students contributed to the crosswalk mural, taking a half day to volunteer. Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood was more than happy to bus students to the project.

“At Heights, we believe volunteering and community service is an important part of educating our students,” Dr. Arrowood said. “I appreciate our amazing educators and community partners like Duke Energy who help make these hands-on experiences possible for students.”

The crosswalk murals are visible at the intersection of West and Main streets in Arcadia. The Arcadia murals represent the tenth crosswalk project that Peterson and Nickel Plate Arts have facilitated.

“This is a great example of what can be achieved when community comes together, Zupin said.

“Duke Energy was proud to sponsor this collaborative and colorful addition to downtown Arcadia.”

- Courtesy of the Hamilton Co Reporter

- Photo by Daniel Grose