[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="center" padding_bottom="40" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] ...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="center" padding_bottom="40" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The design for this new stalling barn on a local fairgrounds expresses materiality and elegance of structure and detailing. The subtle curve of the steel main truss, the exposed wood decking, and tapered cast-in-place concrete columns are examples...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Covered Riding Arena on the grounds of the Iowa State Fair was relocated from a site just west of the existing horse barn. The building was originally included in an overall facility master plan as were several other...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="center" padding_bottom="40" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="center" padding_bottom="40" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located at the intersection of two historic highways – the Lincoln Highway and the Jefferson Highway – the Historic Register listed property – Reed/Niland Corner “One-Stop” presents an extraordinary opportunity for a vivid demonstration of important...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keffer/Overton (K/O) was hired to restore the Horse Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The project included replacement of and repointing of the masonry exterior. It also included the repair of windows and the entire replacement of the roof system...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="center" padding_bottom="40" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_separator type="transparent" up="0" up_style="px" down="21" down_style="px"][vc_column_text]Conceptually the design for the new Karl Chevrolet dealership arose from the desire to create a building as a billboard facing the busy North/South Interstate 35 just off of exit 90...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="center" padding_bottom="40" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many Iowans are reminded of the ornate Dallas County Courthouse when they visit old castles or palaces in Europe – where royalty once dwelt – and there is good reason for it. The Azay-le-Rideau Chateau at Indre-et-Loire, west of...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" padding_top="6" padding_bottom="21" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no" oblique_section="no" triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The retail outlet Siren hired K/O to complete their image and interiors for their new retail store to be located in a West Des Moines strip mall. Siren is known for its high end chic...
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