MD Architects

MD Architects (MDA) is a full-service relationship-based architecture firm providing design solutions to the veterinary and human healthcare industries.

Rick Renschen founded the Indianapolis-based firm in 2000 to design and develop human medical facilities, specifically oncology and outpatient surgery centers. In 2006, a national animal hospital client approached us to construct a local facility that would expand our design niche into animal-centric spaces. Fast-forward decades later, our cross-industry experience has enabled us to bridge the standard of care gap by integrating human healthcare advancements into veterinary spaces to create environments where elevated care happens. In 2023, we joined forces with the renowned Seattle-based design firm Architectural Werks, Inc. (AWI). Together, we’re one of the most experienced architecture firms of its kind. MDA has studio locations in Seattle, Indianapolis, and Boston – allowing us to bring an unrivaled depth of expertise and personalized service from coast to coast and beyond.

For the past 25 years, our combined team of specialized architects, designers, and project managers have walked clients through every step of the process – from conceptual designs to final inspections in construction administration. Most recently, we were honored by the renowned veterinary publication, dvm360, with a Merit Award (Pure Paws Veterinary Care) and winning the Hospital Design of the Year Award (Habitat Veterinary Hospital) in the 2024 Veterinary Hospital Design Competition. We’ve been recognized for our animal care design expertise in numerous national publications like Construction in Focus Magazine, PetVet Magazine, and Today’s Veterinary Business Magazine.