Bottleworks District is a $200 million, 12-acre mixed-use development that has masterfully integrated past and present by reimagining Indianapolis iconic Coca-Cola bottling property. Image Credit: Google Maps & RATIO Design

This high-profile urban development incorporates much of the former factory’s stunning Art Deco façades to create a human-scaled, highly contextual neighborhood fabric across more than one million SF of hospitality, retail, residential, and office space. Image Credit: Google Maps

Instead of adopting a static masterplan, Bottleworks District implements a phased approach that allows for flexibility and adaptability to the shifting needs of the downtown economy. This forward-thinking strategy enables the district to evolve and grow organically over time, responding to changing market demands and emerging trends. Image Credit: Hendricks Commercial Properties

The Bottleworks District demonstrates its relevance to the contemporary and future needs of the community through its adaptive reuse of an industrial Coca-Cola bottling plant, revitalizing it into a boutique hotel and multifunctional space. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

By carefully selecting tenants that offer a blend of retail, dining, entertainment, and other services, the Bottleworks District creates a dynamic and vibrant environment that attracts a wide range of patrons. Image Credit: Aaron Creates

The exterior features stylized (abstracted) ornament in common Art Deco designs, including sunbursts, “frozen fountains,” chevrons, and waves. Panels with birds and plants may have been intended to represent two of Coca-Cola’s tropical ingredients: kola nuts that provided caffeine (and the name “cola”) and the coca leaf. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

The architectural restoration, particularly of the Art Deco white glazed terra cotta facades, reflects a commitment to preserving the neighborhood's heritage while meeting contemporary standards. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

Through the reconstructed bronze storefront, what was the former bottle filler room (now the hotel lobby) fronting Mass Avenue, featured a sumptuous but sanitary surrounding to show the operation of the plant’s automated bottle-filling machinery and a public tasting room. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

The hotel lobby design reflects the convergence of new and old by embracing the strong Art Deco style and introducing a modern, mid-century aesthetic that comes together as one, undeniably differentiated hospitality experience. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

Interior features that were preserved include ornate bronze doors, terrazzo floors, wood paneling, decorative plaster ceilings, re-lamped original lighting, and intricate hand-laid tile floors. Image Credit: Catalyst Design & Photography

A circular stair hall with travertine marble walls and ornate bronze railing connects the hotel lobby to the second-floor hotel meeting rooms. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

The unique qualities that make the building an authentic piece of the neighborhood and Indianapolis is what people seek out as an experience. Satisfying that sense of adventure while providing a comfortable room and top-class amenities was the hospitality goal. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

Initial selective demo uncovered what was formerly the ‘lab’ for testing quality control and developing new flavors. All surfaces were designed to easily be kept sanitary and metal bins along one wall were used for collecting discarded bottlecaps. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

The Massachusetts Avenue Commercial Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The nomination stressed that the complex is “a unified architectural work” and “probably the finest Art Deco building in the city.” Image Credit: Susan Fleck

Public space is an essential component of the development’s design. The historic street grid, much of which has been closed to the public for decades, has been reopened, reconnecting neighborhoods. Image Credit: Catalyst Design & Photography

District streets are resurfaced with high-quality brick pavers and granite curbs, and a variety of interstitial spaces have been created, from pedestrianized alleyways to welcoming plazas. Image Credit: House Photography

Two adjacent historic buildings formerly housing the fleet of delivery vehicles are linked with a glass enclosed breezeway in an architecturally sensitive way. Image Credit: Catalyst Design & Photography

By repurposing an existing structure rather than constructing a new one, the project minimizes environmental impact and preserves the historical character of the site. This approach not only demonstrates a commitment to sustainability but also creates a unique and authentic experience for visitors. Image Credit: Kendall McQuay

The district diligently curates a mix of tenants to ensure that each tenant complements the overall vision of the district while meeting the diverse needs and preferences of its visitors. In this case the coffee shop’s adjacency to the hotel creates a synergy where locals and travelers meet. Image Credit: Susan Fleck

By carefully selecting tenants that offer a blend of retail, dining, entertainment, and other services, the Bottleworks District creates a dynamic and vibrant environment that attracts a wide range of patrons. Pins mechanical provides a destination retail tenant. Image Credit: Catalyst Design & Photography

Living Room Theaters was founded by filmmakers who wanted to elevate the cinema experience for moviegoers with a specific focus on our local communities. One of the new buildings in the district, the design is intended to complement the industrial historic buildings while contributing to the district’s character. Image Credit: Courtesy of Hendricks Commercial Properties

The adaptive reuse of the food hall building, originally designed for Coca-Cola delivery trucks, demonstrates foresight in repurposing industrial spaces to meet evolving community needs, with plenty of space for diverse activities and gatherings. Image Credit: Courtesy of Hendricks Commercial Properties