Commercial Archives - K/O Architects

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...

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...

December 11, 2018

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

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

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

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...

September 24, 2017

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

Big Plans at The Ranch

K/O Entertainment Designers recently finished up their component in the Master Plan document for the “The Ranch” in Loveland, Colorado. This facility has earned its reputation as one of the premiere event and entertainment complexes in the region. The Master Planning team comprised of several...

September 4, 2013

Summer of Fun and Fairs – Photo Recap!

K/O Architects has been busy as Fairground Architects and Fairground Planners attending (and designing) Fairs and Festivals all around the country, and just having a "Good Ol' Time" this summer! We thought we would include a couple of photos of what we've been up to...

Washington State Fair – Gold Gate

North Idaho State Fair Master Planning

South Carolina State Fair Master Plan

Why Is Branding Important in Architectural Design?

First Impressions – IAFE San Antonio

Our Post-Thanksgiving Plans

Way Out West

I Love NY – The New York State Fair Expo Building

Big Plans at The Ranch

Summer of Fun and Fairs – Photo Recap!

7 Reasons for Architects to Preserve Historic Buildings

Architecture Blends Sustainability and Common Sense

Artful Equine Housing! Or just a Barn!

Big Plans at The Ranch

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