FORT WAYNE, IN – Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private family-owned bank, welcomed customers to its newest branch in downtown Fort Wayne with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 17th.

Located at 127 W. Berry St., the building is now known as the Centier Bank Building. The 13,500 square-foot full-service branch is the largest branch renovation project in Centier’s history.

The century-old building has a long history of serving the banking needs of Fort Wayne residents and businesses.

Part of the building’s interior features an original, ornate ceiling. The renovation aimed to preserve the space’s historical architectural details while adding modern banking conveniences that customers expect.

“We’re grateful to be the design partner for this new and exciting project with Centier Bank and are thankful they placed their trust in us to preserve the rich heritage of the historic building,” said Adam James, Senior Architect on the project for Design Collaborative. “Working closely with Michael Kinder & Sons, we were able to maintain many of the ornate details of the of the past, while creating an updated and modern banking experience for the customers of Centier that will position them for future success as they grow their presence in the Fort Wayne market.”

Inside, a reconfigured layout features new teller stations, offices, hospitality bar, and a self-service coin machine. Improved sightlines provide added visibility and traffic flow for staff and customers. The exterior of the new branch includes a drive-through, drive-up ATM and night deposit box.