
Barton Coe Vilamaa
Spaces to Inspire
About the firm
Barton Coe Vilamaa is an architecture and engineering firm founded in 1969 and based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializing in K-12 educational facilities for school districts across Central and Northern Indiana. The firm provides a full range of architectural design, MEP and structural engineering, civil site design, and extended advisory services including facility assessments, pre-referendum planning, and long-term maintenance support for public and private school districts of all sizes.
- Established
- 1969
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Architecture & Engineering · MEP · Structural Engineering
People
Brian BohlenderPresident
Ryan BowlandVice President
Karen FisherPrincipal
Adam WeesnerPrincipal
Capabilities
Architecture
Service websiteBarton Coe Vilamaa delivers architectural design for K-12 educational facilities, integrating energy-conscious planning, community input, and interior design to create functional and inspiring learning environments.
- Architecture & Interior Design
- Environmentally Conscious Planning & Design
- Budget Analysis & Cost Estimating
- Interior Design & Color / Material Selection
- Space Planning & Furniture Selection Advisement
- Staff Input Collection & Integration of Ideas
Engineering
Service websiteBCV's engineering team evaluates and designs the full suite of building systems and site infrastructure for educational facilities, covering mechanical, plumbing, electrical, technology, security, structural, and civil site systems.
- Engineering System Evaluation
- Mechanical & Plumbing Systems Design
- Electrical & Technology Systems Design
- Security Systems Design
- Structural Systems Design
- Civil Site Design
Facility Research & Planning
Service websitePre-design research, facility evaluations, and master planning services to support informed decision-making for school districts planning new construction, renovations, or expansions.
- Facility Evaluations and Needs Assessments
- Project Feasibility Studies and Advisement
- Building Planning and Space Programming
- Building Master Planning and Phasing Analysis
- Site Master Planning and Phasing Analysis
- Code Reviews
- Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Planning
- Delivery Method Advisement
Extended Services
Service websiteAdvisory and administrative support throughout the project lifecycle and beyond, from pre-referendum planning and capital fund advising through construction oversight, commissioning, and long-term maintenance planning.
- Capital Projects Fund Advising and Planning
- Pre-Referendum Planning
- Short- and Long-Term Facility Maintenance Planning
- Construction Observation and Administration
- System Commissioning Services
- Post-Occupancy Evaluation
- Warranty Follow-up
- Issue Resolution Management
- Future Project Planning
Community & Delivery Services
Service website- Referendum Campaign Planning and Implementation
- Community Engagement and Public Relations Assistance
- Sports Field, Site Lighting, and Landscape Design
- 3D Modeling and Visualization
- Traditional Design-Bid-Build with Enhanced Construction Oversight
- D-B-B Integrated with 3rd Party Construction Management
- Hybrid Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects
- Design-Build Criteria Development (Front End)
- Design-Build via Teaming with Contractor(s)
- CMA - Construction Manager at Risk
Industries
Education · Government · Sports & Recreation
Projects
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