On Center with Diana Brenner - Overcoming Bias and Built Indiana’s Largest Woman-Owned Architecture Firm

Trailblazing architect Diana Brenner joins the On Center Podcast to share her journey as the founder of Brenner Design and her impact on Indiana's architectural landscape. In this conversation, she discusses breaking barriers, design philosophy, and the realities of leading a woman-owned architecture firm.The inspiration and risks behind founding Brenner Design in Indianapolis.Overcoming biases and challenges as one of the first women to design major campus buildings.Leading projects like Purdue’s Mackey Arena and IU’s football locker room, and their impact on morale and recruiting.Key principles in her client-focused, process-driven approach to architecture.Transitioning out of firm ownership and her new focus on revitalizing small towns.Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”