Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Architectural Design Partner in Indianapolis
Founded in 1916, Odle McGuire Shook Architects (OMS) has established itself as a leader in innovative architectural design and engineering. Our firm was built on the vision of architects Wilbur Shook and William McGuire, who pioneered forward-thinking concepts that shaped the Midwest's built environment. Over a century of practice, we have expanded our expertise through strategic mergers, including the 1989 integration with The Odle Group, creating a multidisciplinary team capable of addressing complex design challenges. Our commitment to client-centered solutions drives every project, combining historical sensitivity with modern technological resources. We specialize in architecture, engineering, historic preservation, and landscape design, serving clients across Indiana and contiguous states.Our team's deep local knowledge and dedication to quality ensure that every design respects its cultural and environmental context. We maintain rigorous standards through continuous collaboration between principals, designers, and clients, ensuring excellence from concept to completion. Our value-based pricing model demonstrates that innovative design need not come at premium costs. With a legacy of thousands of projects, we remain dedicated to advancing architectural excellence while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Project Management
Planning
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of architectural experience shaping Midwest communities
- Our multidisciplinary team integrates architecture, engineering, and historic preservation expertise
- We maintain direct principal involvement from project inception to completion
- We combine BIM technology with traditional design excellence for modern solutions
- Our value-based pricing delivers award-winning designs without premium costs
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine innovative design with technical precision, offering full-spectrum solutions from conceptualization to construction. We prioritize client collaboration to create functional, context-sensitive spaces that balance aesthetic excellence with practical requirements. Our team employs BIM technology and sustainable design principles to deliver award-winning structures across commercial, educational, and institutional sectors.
Engineering
We provide comprehensive engineering solutions integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems tailored to each project's unique needs. Our approach emphasizes energy efficiency, code compliance, and long-term operational effectiveness while maintaining seamless integration with architectural elements. Services include HVAC design, fire protection systems, and sustainable energy solutions for new construction and facility upgrades.
Historic Preservation
Specializing in historic building restoration and adaptive reuse, our team preserves architectural heritage while implementing modern functionality. We conduct detailed condition assessments, develop preservation plans, and execute restoration work that maintains historical integrity. Our experts collaborate with preservation organizations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while extending the lifespan of culturally significant structures.
Interior Design
Our interior design services create functional, aesthetically cohesive environments that reflect client brand identity and user needs. We specialize in space optimization, material selection, and wayfinding solutions while maintaining alignment with architectural context. From concept development to final detailing, we ensure interiors enhance both usability and visual appeal across commercial and institutional settings.
Landscape Architecture
We craft outdoor environments that harmonize with architectural elements and natural surroundings. Our landscape architecture services include site planning, campus master plans, and recreational space design. We balance aesthetic considerations with practical functionality, incorporating sustainable practices to create enduring outdoor spaces that enhance community value and environmental stewardship.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architecture including conceptual design, construction documentation, BIM modeling, and LEED certification across commercial, educational, and historic projects.
Do you handle historic building restoration?
Yes, we specialize in historic preservation with expertise in adaptive reuse, restoration planning, and regulatory compliance for culturally significant structures.
What areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Indianapolis, we serve clients throughout Indiana and all contiguous U.S. states for architectural and engineering projects.
How does your design process work?
Our collaborative process begins with client needs assessment, followed by schematic design, development, and construction administration using integrated BIM technology.
Are your designs sustainable?
Sustainability is core to our practice, incorporating energy-efficient systems, LEED certification processes, and environmentally responsible materials in all project phases.
