American Structurepoint Architectural Designer Named “Top 20 Under 40” By Engineering-News Record

Brandon Hoopingarner always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in architecture. Since he was young, Brandon would visit construction sites with his father and even tag along with him to work on the weekends.

“I’ve been exposed to the world of design my entire life,” said Brandon. “Of all the famous architects and designers in the world, I looked up most to my father.”

My ultimate passion comes down to making Indiana and the Indianapolis community a better place to live, work, and play by incorporating design that is focused on and functions for the people who use the spaces.

Twenty-nine years later, Brandon serves as the design director at American Structurepoint, right alongside his father. His life-long passion to shape communities through design is landing him on a prestigious list of young professionals across the Midwest. Brandon was named ENR Midwest’s “Top 20 Under 40,” a regional award that recognizes young design and construction professionals who are reshaping their communities with their unique talent. He will be featured in ENR Midwest’s February edition.

“I’m very humbled to receive this honor,” said Brandon. “I’m also very thankful for leadership that puts faith in its younger staff and provides a framework for success.”

In a short amount of time, Brandon was taking on some of the group’s largest projects, including some international work. He represented American Structurepoint in an international design competition and presented the winning re-development concept to the board in the United Arab Emirates. He is also leading design efforts for large-scale projects across the Midwest, including the Lawrenceburg Event Center and the Michigan City Police Headquarters. Besides his professional accomplishments, Brandon is also actively involved in the community.

“My ultimate passion comes down to making Indiana and the Indianapolis community a better place to live, work, and play by incorporating design that is focused on and functions for the people who use the spaces,” said Brandon.

Brandon spearheads an effort with DREAM Alive to host a design competition involving Legos for 40 DREAM Alive scholars each year. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, which aims to positively impact the development of the City of Indianapolis. He was an ACE mentor for two years, helping to engage and inspire high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. And he volunteers for the Morning Light real estate committee.

In May, Brandon accepted the “Emerging Talent” award for the 2014 Legends in Design award in Indianapolis. Every year, the award is presented to a young professional whose contributions to their discipline have consistently been directed toward the future. They also look at the candidate’s professional organizations and community outreach efforts.