Universal Design Associates, Inc.

Beyond Design. Creating a Better Experience.

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About the firm

Universal Design Associates, Inc. is an integrated, multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction delivery practice headquartered in Ferdinand, Indiana. Established in 1966, it provides comprehensive architectural planning, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, interior design, and construction management. The practice serves commercial, industrial, public, and residential clients throughout Indiana and multiple surrounding states, managing projects from initial concept through final punch list with a strong focus on responsiveness, detail-oriented design, and close collaboration.

Established
1966
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering

People

Brett SchippPresident

Jonathan PundVice President

Capabilities

Architecture

Full-service architectural design and master planning for public, commercial, and residential developments.

  • 3D Renderings

    Advanced visualization and rendering services to bring concepts to life during the planning stages.

Engineering

In-house multidisciplinary engineering spanning civil, structural, and building systems design.

  • Civil Engineering

    Site development, grading, utilities, and infrastructure design.

  • Structural Engineering

    Structural design and analysis for commercial, industrial, and public structures.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems engineering.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Electrical system design, lighting, and power distribution systems.

Interior Design

Provides interior space planning with decoration and material selection for functional environments.

Construction Management

Manages construction delivery through scheduling, budget oversight and on-site representation from groundbreaking to final delivery.

Industries

Commercial · Industrial · Government · Residential · Healthcare · Education · Religious · Hospitality

Projects

German American Operations Center

Jasper, Indiana · Commercial · Client: German American Bank

Project details

An integrated design with extensive detail that facilitated highly efficient construction progress and minimized RFIs and change orders.

Dubois County Contractual Public Library - Ferdinand Branch

Ferdinand, Indiana · Government · Client: Dubois County Contractual Public Library

Project details

An award-winning library design featuring an innovative outdoor library concept and advanced masonry detailing.

Precious Blood Catholic Church

Jasper, Indiana · Religious · Client: Precious Blood Church/School

Project details

A beautiful and highly functional house of worship and school facility that received awards for outstanding concrete and clay design.

Alvin C. Ruxer Student Center

Jasper, Indiana · Education · Client: Vincennes University Jasper Center

Project details

A dedicated campus center building at Vincennes University designed to maximize educational and recreational spaces for student generations.