CLIENT

Republic Airways Aviation Campus

6,000+ employees and students across campus (600 at HQ)

# of EMPLOYEES

2026

COMPLETION DATE

Corporate / Aviation / Training

VERTICAL MARKET

Carmel, Indiana

LOCATION

CLIENT

Republic Airways Aviation Campus

6,000+ employees and students across campus (600 at HQ)

# of EMPLOYEES

2026

COMPLETION DATE

Corporate / Aviation / Training

VERTICAL MARKET

Carmel, Indiana

LOCATION

THE PROJECT

The result is a sophisticated environment where advanced simulation technology, training, and corporate functions seamlessly connect—creating a true “center of gravity” for the organization.

Spanning more than 220,000 square feet,the campus includes a state-of-the-art Training Center, hotel, and headquarters designed to attract top aviation and technology talent while reinforcing Republic’s identity as both an airline and an Indiana-based tech innovator. With multiple stakeholders and a multi-year timeline beginning in 2022, the project required careful coordination to balance scope, budget, and evolving priorities while maintaining alignment between design vision and operational needs.

Republic Airways set out to create a forward-thinking Aviation Campus that would bring its corporate headquarters, systems operations control, and training programs together for the first time in the company’s nearly 50-year history.

My favorite detail in the space is the intentional use of color throughout. Each floor features a progressively deeper shade of blue, transitioning from the lightest hue on the first floor to the darkest on the fifth—subtly emulating the horizon and ascent into the sky. It’s a refined way to connect the built environment to Republic’s aviation identity.

VP Business Development, Business Furniture

– Sammie Rosen –

VP of Business Development,
Business Furniture

Throughout the campus, subtle design details reference flight through geometric patterns, materials, and furniture forms. These understated elements reinforce Republic’s mission and aviation heritage while creating a cohesive environment that feels modern, purposeful, and distinctly tied to the brand.

Key Product Solutions

Steelcase Answer • Steelcase Currency • Halcon Private Offices • Steelcase Series 2 • Steelcase Silq • Keilhauer Talk • Steelcase Campfire Big Lounge • Steelcase Verlay • West Elm Sterling