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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

In Entertainment Designer, Fairground Architect, Fairground Planning, Fairground Architecture, Des Moines Architect, Fairground Design, Fairground Designer, Fairground Master Plan, Fairground Planner, Horse Arena, Uncategorized, Horse Barn, Equestrian Barn, Livestock Barn, Equine or Livestock Barn, Planning & Master Plan, Exhibition Building

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

In Fairground Design, Fairground Designer, Fairground Master Plan, Horse Arena, Horse Barn, Livestock Barn, Equestrian Barn, Planning & Master Plan, Equine or Livestock Barn, Fairground Planning, Exhibition Building, KO Architects, Fairground Architect, Des Moines Architect, Fairground Architecture

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

In Fairground Architect, Planning & Master Plan, Fairground Architecture, Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairground Design, Entertainment Designer, Fairground Designer, Fairground Planning, Fairground Master Plan, Testimonial, Fairground Planner, KO Architects, Cool Design, Fairgrounds & Fair, Cultural, General, Equestrian Barn, Horse Arena, Equine or Livestock Barn, Horse Barn, Exhibition Building, Livestock Barn

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....

December 11, 2018

In Fairground Architecture, Commercial, Fairground Design, Entertainment Designer, Fairground Designer, Fairground Planning, Fairground Master Plan, KO Architects, Architecture, Architect & Design|Commercial|Cool Design|General|Planning & Master Plan|Service, Fairground Planner, Des Moines Architect, Architecture, Architect & Design|Cool Design|Cultural|Fairgrounds & Fair|General|Planning & Master Plan|Service|Testimonial, Fairgrounds & Fair, Cool Design, Horse Arena, Equestrian Barn, Horse Barn, Equine or Livestock Barn, Livestock Barn, Exhibition Building, Planning & Master Plan, Fairground Architect, Architecture, Architect & Design

First Impressions – IAFE San Antonio

Wow! What a great trip to San Antonio for K/O Fairground Planners at the 2018 IAFE Conference! It was an excellent few days of visiting with current, former and future fairground visionaries and discussing their fairground’s future plans. Master planning seems to be on the...

November 24, 2018

In Commercial, Fairground Designer, Reuse, Renovation & Historic Preservation, Fairground Master Plan, Entertainment Designer, Fairground Planner, Fairground Planning, Cool Design, Fairgrounds & Fair, Cultural, General, Equestrian Barn, Horse Arena, Equine or Livestock Barn, Horse Barn, Exhibition Building, Livestock Barn, Fairground Architect, Planning & Master Plan, Fairground Architecture, Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairground Design

Our Post-Thanksgiving Plans

Enough with the turkey, bring on the chips and salsa! K/O Fairground Planners will be exhibiting at the 2018 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Conference (IAFE) which will be held in San Antonio, Texas this year right after Thanksgiving. We hope to see you...

April 10, 2018

In Cool Design, General, Cultural, Horse Arena, Equestrian Barn, Horse Barn, Equine or Livestock Barn, Livestock Barn, Fairground Architect, Planning & Master Plan, Fairground Architecture, Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairground Design, Commercial, Fairground Designer, Reuse, Renovation & Historic Preservation, Fairground Master Plan, Fairground Planning, Fairground Planner, KO Architects, Fairgrounds & Fair, Des Moines Architect

Way Out West

K/O Fairground Planners recently completed a Master Plan for the Bonneville County Fairgrounds in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This fairgrounds is located south of town,next to the Sandy Downs horse racing facility, home of the War Bonnet Rodeo. It will replace the existing Bonneville County Fairgrounds...

February 13, 2018

In Fairground Designer, Fairground Planning, Architecture, Architect & Design|Commercial|Cool Design|General|Planning & Master Plan|Service, Fairground Master Plan, KO Architects, Architecture, Architect & Design|Cool Design|Cultural|Fairgrounds & Fair|General|Planning & Master Plan|Service|Testimonial, Fairground Planner, Des Moines Architect, Cool Design, Fairgrounds & Fair, Cultural, General, Equestrian Barn, Horse Arena, Equine or Livestock Barn, Horse Barn, Exhibition Building, Planning & Master Plan, Fairground Architect, Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairground Architecture, Commercial, Fairground Design, Entertainment Designer

I Love NY – The New York State Fair Expo Building

K/O Fairground Planners was part of the design team that helped the New York State Fair undergo a major fast-tracked, phased renovation effort that included fairground infrastructure improvements and new event services at the complex over several years. These entertainment design program elements were all...

October 25, 2017

In Fairgrounds & Fair, Cool Design, General, Equestrian Barn, Horse Arena, Equine or Livestock Barn, Horse Barn, Exhibition Building, Livestock Barn, Fairground Architect, Planning & Master Plan, Fairground Architecture, Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairground Design, Reuse, Renovation & Historic Preservation, Fairground Designer, Entertainment Designer, Fairground Master Plan, Fairground Planning, Fairground Planner

Vegas, baby at the IAFE!

K/O Fairground Planners will be a featured exhibitor at the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Conference in Las Vegas on November 27-29. We would love to visit with you, so please stop by Booth #919 for a chat! Or if you would prefer...