posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cool Design, General, Reuse, Renovation & Historic Preservation
Join us by celebrating Earth Day (officially April 22, 2013) today and throughout next week! Each current and new friend, like, follow, etc. on any of our social media sites will be entered for a chance to win a copy of the new book “The Upcycle” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. From Amazon – [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cool Design, Equine or Livestock Barn, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Horse Arena, Planning & Master Plan
Just finishing construction, this barn was originally conceptualized as an eight stall addition to an existing equine facility housing several Champion and Grand Champion animals. The program grew to expand the existing Trophy room, with a loft overlook overhead, and include enough space for the inclusion of an equine treadmill for winter exercise and therapy. [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Equine or Livestock Barn, General, Horse Arena, Planning & Master Plan
K/O is currently watching the construction of an equine arena and stalling barn recently designed for a private client. The Arena will be 100 feet x 72 feet, with an attached warm-up or storage area of 72 feet x 45 feet. An adjoining 36 feet x 48 feet stalling facility will house 4 horses and [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cool Design, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Planning & Master Plan
If you happen to be in Las Vegas next week for… whatever it is you do, or like us, at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions conference held in the Paris Ballroom on November 26th through the 28th. Stop by our booth #1001 and say Hi! Or at least stop by to sign up for [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cool Design, Cultural, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Planning & Master Plan
On a recent trip to Utah, while wrapping up a project we happened into a nice little café located on the unpretentious side of Park City. Called the Clockwork Café its proprietor Ben Farquharson was quick to offer up conversation and the daily specials. He did not get more than halfway through his description of [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cool Design, Cultural, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Planning & Master Plan, Service, Testimonial
Thank You Cards recently sent to K/O Architects! Recently we hosted a couple of college students in our office for an informal interview of sorts. We were not the student’s only stop, they got a chance to visit with several other architectural firms in the Des Moines, Iowa area. The expectations at the outset were pretty simple [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cool Design, Cultural, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Planning & Master Plan
The steel framework under construction for the new free entertainment stage on Expo Hill at the Iowa State Fair! A stretch fabric cover will be installed over the skeleton like structure! As fairground architects (fairground designers or master planners) we like to pay attention to what is new and interesting or what is happening around [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Commercial, Cool Design, General, Planning & Master Plan, Service
Whoa, This is a Car Lovers Dream Come True! Our latest post features a few snapshots taken from a recent photo shoot at one of our recently completed projects in the Des Moines, Iowa area. This is a bit more than your third car garage addition we typically design at K/O Architects. Conceptually, this project started out [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Commercial, General
Wow! What a difference Carpet, and Paint, and Glass, and Plywood, and Plastic, and… make! We’re finally complete with our overhaul! Whew! Now it’s time to celebrate! We love our new digs and think you will too. Stop by if you’re ever in the neighborhood get your photo taken with the great colorful K/O mural, [...]
posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, General, Planning & Master Plan
We had such a sucessful time with this campaign last year we’re going to do it again this year! Join us by celebrating Earth Day (officially April 22, 2012) today and throughout next week! For every new friend, like, follow, etc. we get over the next week on any of our social media sites, we [...]
