Cripe Design LLC

Cripe Design LLC is an architect in Elkhart, IN. The firm is part of Cripe, a 100% employee-owned, Indiana-based, multidisciplinary design company that has operated since 1937. Founded by Paul I. Cripe as a land surveying practice, the company expanded through the 1940s to include architecture and civil engineering services. Today, the firm specializes in architecture, civil engineering, and land surveying, providing design solutions for clients across multiple states.

Cripe’s approach is guided by the principles of accountability, integrity, and community service, which form the foundation of its culture. The firm describes itself as a problem solver and client advocate, focusing on listening to understand client needs before delivering design solutions. Notable projects include the Indianapolis Airport Parking Garage Expansion, the Crew Carwash headquarters and store location, and the River Centre. In 2020, the firm partnered with Johnson Memorial Health to unveil a new health campus expansion in Franklin, Indiana. The company’s headquarters is located in Indianapolis, with an additional office in West Lafayette, while professional staff work both locally and remotely across the nation.

Cripe Design LLC operates from 430 Baldwin St #10 in Elkhart. The firm brings more than 80 years of experience to its projects, applying a focus on quality, sustainability, and strength to ensure long-term performance and resilience in the built environment. This Elkhart location serves as a local point of access for the firm’s architectural and engineering services in the region.