PHILOSOPHY

We are committed to our corporate mission of providing the highest quality service to our clients. Ever conscious that we exist because of them, it is our responsibility to serve their interests. By listening to our clients and responding appropriately, our work reflects the unique personality of those we serve.

Each project begins as your vision - it is our responsibility to facilitate the realization of that vision. To achieve this, Keffer/Overton brings to each project a time-tested methodology. Our methodology is based on the concept that each design must respond to our clients' ever changing needs. This involves a blend of experience, knowledge, and awareness - combined with organized planning and research.

Keffer/Overton believes the design process is best when it involves the active participation of our clients. We team with our clients to form a partnership. As partners - in the design process - the team gains a collective understanding and works together to guide the vision.

Design involves form, function, and economics. Extraordinary design seeks the best of all these. The end result is one which each participant can pride themselves in the fact that the vision has been realized.

 

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Educational Building and Grandstand, Iowa State Fairgrounds - 1909, addition 1926, structural restoration 1947, complete historic renovation 1995-99

 

 

VITAL STATISTICS

OFFICE LOCATION 

317 Sixth Avenue, Studio 201
Des Moines, Iowa 50309 

PHONE 

515-288-4821

FAX 

515-288-0859

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS  

Charles T. Overton, AIA, Principal & CEO 
John B. Overton, AIA, Principal & President 

KEY PERSONNEL 

David L. Thies, Construction Project Manager

YEAR ESTABLISHED 

1876