The Ames CSD 24th Street Development is a 26-acre parcel that included a new administration building, baseball and softball complex, tennis courts, a practice cross country course, supporting buildings, infrastructure and amenities. It was the desire of the administrative team and the school board to design...
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,...
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...
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...
Proliant required an additional facility to meet the needs of their growing company. A building shell was designed that could accommodate intricate equipment and production processes, including production, packaging and storage of sensitive material. Careful attention was required to handle hierarchies of interior building pressures,...
The vacated lower level of the Human Services Building presented an opportunity for the growing Story County Community Services Department to capture additional office space as well as re-envision daily operations of staff and visitors. One of the primary challenges of the project was to provide...
This coffee house and restaurant is part of Ames’ up and coming Campustown district. With an aggressive timeline and vision to create a European-style cafe, the renovation included the phased redevelopment of two-thirds of an existing building containing multiple tenant spaces into a singular business...
The addition of six kindergarten classrooms and a shared collaboration zone provided an opportunity to position the Ballard West Elementary School in Slater, Iowa, for future growth. Clearly visible from the main highway through town, the new addition creates an iconic statement that reflects the progressive...