The Faust Student Union has become a beloved hub of activity at all hours of the day at Marshalltown Community College. A generous gift left by William “Bill” Faust funded a renovation that provides student gathering space, dining areas, presentation and performance zones, study areas,...
This simple yet thoughtfully designed facility provided the Ames CSD with a new building to service its fleet of buses and accommodate maintenance, inspection, fleet management, and storage needs. The layout provided for an efficient, seamless flow of vehicles and equipment, all consolidated into one...
Renovations to Pleasantville Elementary added 10 classrooms and updated the gymnasium, cafeteria and media center areas. A new front office addition improved security and safety at the school by providing better visitor access control. This project was funded by a general obligation bond that was...
This learning studio addition addresses IVCCD’s need for additional classrooms with an emphasis on flexibility and collaboration in the learning environment. It was an extension of a decade-long conversion of a former grocery store into classroom space. Each learning studio within the building has the ability...
FarmHouse Fraternity at Iowa State University sought to increase the size of the chapter house to handle growth and demand. Each aspect of the expansion and renovation project was carefully crafted to enhance the four-fold development of the young men in the chapter. The four...
This tenant improvement project is located within the mixed-use development, Soll Apartment Complex, in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Paige’s goal for her new business venture was to create an environment that is both welcoming and uplifting so that she can share her passion for chiropractic...
The Anamosa State Prison and the Iowa DAS were in need of creative solutions to replace three antiquated boilers that served the correctional facility. The solution involved a multi-phased approach to keep building systems operational. The existing boilers and related equipment, steel and concrete structural...
The Ames High School Tennis Court Complex was the last piece of the master plan for the Ames Community School District 24th Street Administration and Athletic Complex project. The tennis courts complement previously constructed softball and baseball practice and competition fields, a practice cross country...
The Woodward-Granger High School addition is the result of a growing school district’s vision to provide modern educational and extracurricular amenities to students as well as the community. The multi-level design fits seamlessly within the existing building and dynamic site, providing intuitive circulation flow for...
As pre-kindergarten education gained momentum in the State of Iowa, Roland-Story Community School District recognized the opportunity to enhance their top-notch educational efforts to this age demographic. Emphasis was placed on large and small motor learning, break-out space for small groups and individualized attention. The...
