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May 3, 2025

Expo Buildings & Fairground Architecture

Over the past several years, if you have paid attention to Fairground Architecture there has been a growing trend to construct Fair and Expo Center Multipurpose Buildings that can accommodate a range of different activities and events. These are often called Expo Buildings, Exposition Buildings,...

April 1, 2025

Washington State Fair – Gold Gate

K/O Architects and Fairground Planners were commissioned to design a unique and identifiable entry structure. The overhead canopy is a tensile fabric stretched over a custom designed framing system. This will allow ticket taking and security measures to occur under cover protecting workers and volunteers...

February 8, 2025

North Idaho State Fair Master Planning

K/O Fairground Planners, completed a Master Plan for the North Idaho State Fair. The North Idaho State Fair annually takes place at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The Fairgrounds offers approximately 81-acres and includes buildings such as the Jacklin Event Building, Stampede...

November 22, 2024

Clark County Event Center (Fair) Master Plan

K/O Fairground Planners recently conducted a Master Plan for the Clark County Events Center. The Fairgrounds site encompasses 164 acres and is home to the Clark County Fair which is typically held in August. Our project team developed a Master Plan that optimally positions the...

March 7, 2023

South Carolina State Fair Master Plan

K/O Fairground Planners started an operational review and Fairgrounds master plan study for the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. After pausing several times and halting for Covid – fast forward and the project continues. The final project budget has landed at $68 Million for the 90-acre...

Why Is Branding Important in Architectural Design?

January 31, 2023

Why Is Branding Important in Architectural Design?

When you think of branding, you might think of hiring a marketing professional. However, if you’re building a facility or remodeling it, you want to engage your architect to help define the look and feel of the space. Your brand needs to translate throughout the...

November 10, 2022

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Must Have Elements for a Successful Fairground Master Plan RFP or RFQ

As Fairground Facility Architects and Fairground Planners and Designers, we at K/O (KO or Keffer/Overton) know firsthand that master plans are a crucial part of the success of any organization. They provide direction and vision, and they help keep everyone on track with their goals...

August 10, 2022

7 Reasons for Architects to Preserve Historic Buildings

K/O Architects has a rich history, one that stretches back hundreds of years. Even though we're in Des Moines - through that time, we have had a hand in creating many great structures throughout Iowa and around the Country. This accomplished past has made us...

June 23, 2022

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Pros and Cons of Dirt Flooring in Arena Architecture

There’s nothing better than attending a great concert. You can hang out with your friends and sing along to your favorite songs. However, there’s one element lurking below you that you might not be thinking of – the flooring. Depending on the venue you might...

December 20, 2018

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Winners!!!

Thanks again to all 2018 IAFE attendees for stopping by the K/O Fairground Planners & Designers booth! It is always great to meet new people and re-connect with old friends. It is fun to have a conversation about your master plan and architecture projects....