Happenings
December 2009
David Roth contributing author in Shaping the American Landscape
"Shaping the American Landscape explores the lives and work of 151 professionals who quite literally shaped both the land itself and our ideas of what the American landscape means. The authors seek not only to bring their subjects' design legacies to light, but also to instill a sense of stewardship for historically meaningful examples of their art."
Roth's contribution focused on the career of Lawrence V. Sheridan, a landscape architect, city planner, engineer and educator who worked extensively with the City of Indianapolis and hundreds of communities around the state.
Congratulations to David for his authorship!
Click here to learn more about the book. 
Synthesis' 2009 United Way Campaign
Synthesis kicked off its annual United Way Campaign in November with a visit to a United Way Agency, The Horizon House, and launched this year's theme fundraising theme, "Reach for the Gold." Along with personal donations, the staff competed in Olympic games and a coin jar competition between three teams. "Team Kenya" took home the Gold and would like to thank their sponsors who helped them to victory.
November 2009
Synthesis Wins Two Monumental Affair Awards
Synthesis was honored to receive two Monumental Affair awards on November 18, during the 32nd Annual Monumental Affair Banquet. Synthesis took home the Honor Award for Landscape Architecture for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and an an achievement award for Community Development.
Click here to learn more about Monumental Affair.
Click here to view our two award winning projects.
May 2009
Synthesis Incorporated Selected to Help 'Green' the City-County Building
Synthesis, along with the Office of Sustainability, the Rocky Mountain Institute and 35 other local green building and sustainability experts will work to increase the City-County Building's energy, water and resource efficiencies. Click here to learn more about the Development Team and the Office of Sustainability.
March 2009
Synthesis Featured in Indiana University School of Dentistry Magazine
“And it’s a beauty, the creation of Synthesis Incorporated, the Indianapolis-based architecture design firm that took on the task of remodeling, from ceiling to floor and wall to wall, the Graduate Periodontics Clinical Facility in the Department of Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs on the dental schools’ fourth floor…” Click here to read the entire article.
Windsor Village Featured in IPRA's The Profile
To the cheers of several hundred neighborhood residents and civic leaders, Indy Parks & Recreation proudly opened the doors of its newest family center – Windsor Village Park. What initially began as a feasibility study quickly evolved into a centerpiece of revitalization. The family center was developed from an inspired, collaborative creation from Synthesis Incorporated, area community organizations, the Indianapolis Parks Foundation and the City of Indianapolis.
Click here to read the entire story.
December 2008
Jenelle L. Smagala, AIA, Appointed to WFYI Board of Directors
Jenelle L. Smagala was appointed to the Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting Inc Board. Made up of a diverse group of community leaders, the Board provides expert guidance and helps promote a better understanding of the mission of WFYI.
November 2008
Synthesis wins Monumental Affair Achievement Award
On November 13, Synthesis was presented with the Landscape Architecture Achievement Award for the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Corporate Headquarters during the 31st Annual Monumental Affair Awards Dinner.
Click here to review our work with the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Corporate Headquarters.
Synthesis United Way Campaign
Synthesis Incorporated kicked off its annual United Way Campaign on November 3. Along with personal staff donations, a two week "Jar Wars" competition was held between three staff teams who were challenged to fill their jar with coins, which was then donated to the campaign. Team Trauner beat out the other teams by collecting $515 in their jar. All together, Synthesis exceeded their goal by 16.5%.
A special thanks to the Team Trauner sponsors. Click here to view Team Trauner Sponsors.
September 2008
David A. Roth joins Synthesis as Director of Business Development
Focused on fostering strong, lasting relationships, David will employ his organizational, development and leadership skills to spearhead the corporate development strategy for the company as it continues to grow within its markets of health care, life sciences, higher education, civic and parks and recreation.
June 2008
Kate Horton joins Synthesis, leads Interior Design Department
Horton joins Synthesis with more than 20 years of interior design experience and will work with Synthesis’ health care, life science, civic, higher education and parks and recreation clients, to provide innovative space planning, and interior design services, all of which influence environment by increasing productivity, improving focus and creating more engaging surroundings.
