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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...

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...

April 10, 2018

In Fairgrounds & Fair, Des Moines Architect, 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

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 Entertainment Designer, 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

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

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 14, 2017

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

Great Architecture is everywhere! And so are great breakfasts…

The end of August brought a short trip to Pueblo, Colorado to visit the Colorado State Fair. K/O Architects will be providing master planning services to guide future growth of this fairground. Of particular beauty on this fairground were the iconic horse stalling structures, which...

August 28, 2017

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

In a New York “Fairground” State of Mind…

K/O Architects traveled to Syracuse, New York to attend the annual Great New York State Fair! K/O is part of the planning and programming team creating a premiere Fairground Expo and Arena building, working with the New York State Fair since early 2016. The Master...

Why Is Branding Important in Architectural Design?

7 Reasons for Architects to Preserve Historic Buildings

Pros and Cons of Dirt Flooring in Arena Architecture

Winners!!!

First Impressions – IAFE San Antonio

Way Out West

I Love NY – The New York State Fair Expo Building

Big Plans at The Ranch

Great Architecture is everywhere! And so are great breakfasts…

In a New York “Fairground” State of Mind…

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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