Indianapolis has a buzz. We hear it all the time, that this once sleepy and often overlooked Midwestern city is in the nation’s modern spotlight. And judging by the swath of blogs, articles and references to Indy’s architecture, there are plenty of other people who agree.

Skyscrapers needle the sky, The Transamerica Building

Others inspire contemplation, The Pyramid Buildings

Modern parks designed for a unique urban experience, The Congressional Medal of Honor

Outlying suburbs and metro neighborhoods feature Indianapolis’s modern homes.

Williams Creek

Meridian Hills

And Greenwood