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Design Achievement - Appropriate use of local materials is one of the memorable goals for the new Anamosa Middle School. DLR Group's design uses Anamosa stone highlighted by common building materials on the exterior and interior of the new building. The local stone can be found on many prominent buildings in the city. ...
Design Narrative DLR Group’s design for renovation and addition to Chariton High School enhances instructional delivery, and creates a distinctive new architectural character that both preserves the positive historic character of the original 1923 building while elevating that of the 1956 addition. The team’s design s...
Design Achievement Underwood High School was originally built by DLR Group in 1976. This long-term client relationship has led to several projects for the district including DLR Group’s design of the new athletic facility addition and fine arts addition to the original high school building.   Usin...
Design Achievement - Centennial High School is the result of fast-paced enrollment growth in the Ankeny Community School District and the expansion to a two high school system. At the center of DLR Group's design is an enclosed courtyard providing indoor/outdoor connections, pathways, and social spaces. The intent is...
Design Achievement - The new Fort Madison 4 - 8 building has a prominent location in the community as it sits on top of a bluff above the Mississippi River. DLR Group's design reflects the community's connection with the river and the striated plateau. The high-volume double entry creates a focal point and in...
Design Achievement Kehl Management along with the help of Baxter Construction Company has set in motion a plan to build new facilities in Davenport, Iowa with a budget of up to $100,000,000. DLR Group’s design for building at this site will replace the floating Rhythm City Casino which currently resides there now. A...
Design Achievement - The University of Northern Iowa wanted to update its 40+ year old education building into an environment that educates future teachers to inspire and prepare learners to live in an ever-changing, globalized world. DLR Group’s design fosters and promotes creativity, collaboration and communication...
Investigative services performed under this contract include evaluation for structural integrity and feasibility of installing the Siemens PET-CT unit in the medical center. Following determination of a suitable site, construction drawings developed including, demolition, architectural, structural, electrical, mechan...
Design Achievement The building owner was interested in pursuing IEQ certification and required assistance generating required documentation. DLR Group's energy team was hired to to assess and document energy usage with HVAC systems, lighting and envelope infrastructure and provided recommendations for sustainable b...
Mingo Middle School Analysis of improvements to assist the District in determining the direction and capacity to conduct a bond referendum.  The analysis included the following items: Exterior envelope HVAC Systems Interior Finishes Fire Safety Equipment ADA Study
The Ankeny Community School District has experienced steady growth and investment of its academic facilities over the years.  However, as their student enrollments exploded, they lacked adequate maintenance facilities to accommodate District service vehicles.  The deficiency in dry, heated vehicle bays made winter ti...
DLR Group’s design of this addition and renovation focuses on the District’s priority of outstanding instructional delivery. In addition to fulfilling program needs, the solution places key additions at the prominent entry location to convey to the community a renewed identity of a flexible, secure, accessible and sust...
Design Narrative: Athletes and spectators who enter Carlisle High School’s new softball field will find themselves in an impressive, state-of-the art facility. Carlisle Community School District wanted the renovated field to match the quality of other facilities in the area. DLR Group’s design affords several much ne...
Design Achievement: Dallas-Center Grimes Community School District enrollment projections revealed the need for a new Dallas-Grimes Middle School to be built on the same site as the existing high school. With industrial-modern concepts in mind, DLR Group's design provides a rich contrast in materiality and aesthetics...
The 600 Seat JosephineTope Community Auditorium is located just south of the existing Gymnasium and New Multi-Purpose Safe-Room at the Nevada High School. In an effort to create a sense of entry, the auditorium is flanked by a meandering glass façade that interacts with the south plaza creating a smooth transition and ...
Design Achievement - Following the consolidation of school districts from the towns of Carson, Macedonia and Oakland, IA, Riverside CSD sought to create a new facility that would enrich the unity of the three communities. To reflect this goal, DLR Group’s concept for the new Riverside Junior/Senior High School incorp...
Design Achievement - Carlisle Community School District’s new fitness center is the product of a 10-year master plan that began with a parking lot project. The addition provides superb athletic facilities for students and has the versatility to allow future academic additions to the south side of the current high sch...
Design Achievement - The new Gilbert High School creates a gateway to the community with its north wall serving as a billboard with the city name "Gilbert" cast into the face of the wall. DLR Group's design expresses the pride and commitment the community has towards education and the success of the students. The ...
Design Achievement The Cross, Resurrection, and Light is the design inspiration for the new Bishop Heelan Catholic High School. DLR Group’s design reflects the school’s mission and meets programmatic needs with 21st century learning environments. The chapel has a 30’ glass and metal panel cross incorporated into the...
Design Achievement – The new Hilton full service convention hotel is located at the edge of downtown Des Moines’ Iowa Events Center (IEC). Additionally, the ground up hotel will connect to the Des Moines skywalk system, and feature a surface parking lot on the east along with 120 parking spaces below the building. DL...
Design Narrative The Gilbert Community School District's new high school campus includes the addition of a multi-purpose stadium complex to replace its current aging facilities.  The new stadium will stand as a proud marquee to Tiger Athletics with enhancements to spectator amenities to provide a u...
Design Description: Daum Hall is the home to honors students at the University of Iowa. The aged facility needed a facelift to match students’ expectations of a desirable living environment. Starting with color and materials, DLR Group’s design transforms the space into light and modern public environments that encou...
Design Achievement - Since Storm Lake High School’s original construction in 1962, the building has undergone several additions; however, the District had not made any significant enhancements or improvements to the high school’s infrastructure or learning environments in nearly two decades. As a steadily growing dis...
Storm Lake High School   The Storm Lake Community School District is planning a multi-faceted renovation plan for their high school students. Upgrades to their 1960 high school have a focus upon academic excellence and an emphasis on collaboration. Additions include a 750 seat auditorium, a 9th grade academ...
Storm Lake High School   The Storm Lake Community School District is planning a multi-faceted renovation plan for their high school students. Upgrades to their 1960 high school have a focus upon academic excellence and an emphasis on collaboration. Additions include a 750 seat auditorium, a 9th grade academ...
 
 
Design Achievement: The University of Northern Iowa Micro-Master Plan creates a 10+ year Vision of how the physical environment will evolve to better support the University’s Strategic Goals. Creating a cohesive campus vision that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, profiles strategic programs and establishes...
DLR Group has been hired to provide a Master Planning update for the Linn-Mar community School District.  The purpose of this planning endeavor is to confirm the Districts vision to guide facility decisions that are supportive of creative opportunities for learning and teaching.
Design Narrative - Des Moines Area Community College wanted to update and grow their existing automotive labs, add a new 10-vehicle lab for additional training and establish  a “showroom like space” to appeal to students and industry leaders. DLR Group’s design provides a space that allows for current and future worl...
DLR Group has been hired to provide a Master Planning update for the Linn-Mar community School District.  The purpose of this planning endeavor is to confirm the Districts vision to guide facility decisions that are supportive of creative opportunities for learning and teaching.
Design Narrative - Des Moines Area Community College wanted to update and grow their existing automotive labs, add a new 10-vehicle lab for additional training and establish  a “showroom like space” to appeal to students and industry leaders. DLR Group’s design provides a space that allows for current and future worl...
Design Achievement – Throughout its 56-year history, Linn-Mar High School has undergone several rounds of renovations and additions, but the school’s science classrooms have never been updated. Through close collaboration between designers and the District, DLR Group’s design creates a bright and safe learning enviro...
Design Narrative - Des Moines Area Community College wanted to update and grow their existing automotive labs, add a new 10-vehicle lab for additional training and establish  a “showroom like space” to appeal to students and industry leaders. DLR Group’s design provides a space that allows for current and future worl...
Design Achievement – Built in 1959, Linn-Mar High School has undergone eight periods of construction and renovation, resulting in a confusing layout and fragmented design. In a school district anticipating the addition of a second high school within the next 15 years, district leaders realized the need to invest in t...
Design Narrative - Des Moines Area Community College wanted to update and grow their existing automotive labs, add a new 10-vehicle lab for additional training and establish  a “showroom like space” to appeal to students and industry leaders. DLR Group’s design provides a space that allows for current and future worl...
DLR Group was commissioned by the University of Iowa to provide a Feasibility Study for a Field House that would be a conversion of an existing pool space. This 36,000 s.f. space is a three-story volume with arched windows, a built-in grandstand, and a pool with associated diving platforms. The final design concept...
Design Achievement: Originally designed by DLR Group in the mid-2000s, the Riverside Casino was due for an entire interior refresh. While an update was necessary, designers didn’t want to completely change the space that had become familiar to so many visitors over the past fifteen years. DLR Group’s design salvages ...
DLR Group has been hired to provide a focused Elementary Facility Plan that supports educational achievement and the unique needs of the Urbandale Community School District.  An assessment will also be provided of the use of the track and football field by all students in the District.
DLR Group has been hired to provide a focused Elementary Facility Plan that supports educational achievement and the unique needs of the Urbandale Community School District.  An assessment will also be provided of the use of the track and football field by all students in the District.
Design Achievement - Cultivating a relationship with the Merle Hay Mall landlord was equally as important as listening to the vision of the new tenants including MC Sports, Maurices and Massage Heights. DLR Group's design for MC Sports makes them a new Junior Anchor store for the mall. Six tenant spaces were revitalize...
Design Achievement - Flix Brewhouse is a micro-brewery restaurant paired with a movie theater, and a unique addition to the transformation of Merle Hay Mall. DLR Group's design expands, renovates and improves the entire center bridge court area of the mall creating space for the new combination tenant. The renovation...
Design Achievement: For many years, Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus envisioned a modern, student-centered athletic facility that would provide the necessary amenities to give current and future student-athletes an edge in their athletic development. To help attain this goal, DMACC selected DLR Group to...
Flix Brewhouse is a micro-brewery restaurant paired with a movie theater, and a unique addition to the transformation of Merle Hay Mall. DLR Group's design expands, renovates and improves the entire center bridge court area of the mall creating space for the new combination tenant. The renovation challenges includ...
DLR Group’s relationship continues with the Merle Hay Mall landlord in providing new tenant space for Deb, a national brand for women’s clothing. DLR Group’s design revitalized a vacant storefront on the Mall’s prominent East Façade. The store interior is part of a new national brand to elevate its place in the women’...
Design Achievement - Cultivating a relationship with the Merle Hay Mall landlord was equally as important as listening to the vision of the new tenants including MC Sports, Maurices and Massage Heights. DLR Group's design for MC Sports makes them a new Junior Anchor store for the mall. Six tenant spaces were revitalize...
Design Achievement - Des Moines Area Community College wanted to update and grow  their existing automotive laboratories, add a new 10-vehicle laboratory for additional training and establish  a “showroom like space” to appeal to students and industry leaders. DLR Group’s design provides a space that allows for curre...
Design Narrative - Des Moines Area Community College wanted to update and grow their existing automotive labs, add a new 10-vehicle lab for additional training and establish  a “showroom like space” to appeal to students and industry leaders. DLR Group’s design provides a space that allows for current and future worl...
Marketing Narrative:   Wahlert Catholic High School was originally built in 1958.  Various remodeling and additions have occurred throughout the life of the facility and the current gross area is approximately 214,800 sf.  The current High School site is approximately 29 acres and is shared with Mazzuc...
Marketing Narrative:   Wahlert Catholic High School was originally built in 1958.  Various remodeling and additions have occurred throughout the life of the facility and the current gross area is approximately 214,800 sf.  The current High School site is approximately 29 acres and is shared with Mazzuc...
Design Achievement - Pivotal design solutions and creative use of the four-acre site establishes the new Woodward-Granger Elementary School as the gateway marker to the rural town of Granger, Iowa. DLR Group's design bonds with the immediate housing neighbors while maneuvering an unconventionally small site. The slop...
Design Narrative - Ft. Madison Community School District makes it a priority to ensure that all students have the tools needed to excel in every opportunity they are provided. The district used the same approach to the new addition and renovations project at the high school. DLR Group’s design for the facility offers...
Design Narrative - To accommodate steady growth in enrollment, Ft. Madison Community School District sought to expand and improve its existing PreK-6 school. DLR Group’s design for the new single-story early childhood wing, located southeast of the existing middle school, features its own unique architectural identit...
Design Achievement - On March 6th, 2017, an EF-2 tornado devastated the Seymour community and its school facility, causing significant and varied damage of buildings and infrastructure. As an integral component to its small, rural, farming community, Seymour CSD has enjoyed a long history of providing a multitude of ...
Through an existing IDIQ contract focused around Laboratory & research projects, DLR Group was approached about renovating an existing ISO 7 cleanroom into an ISO 6 cleanroom environment for research specifically focused around space physics. The project encompasses renovation of 3 existing rooms on the 4th floor o...
Design Achievement: Like many aging research facilities, the historically significant Carver College of Medicine at The University of Iowa needed significant renovations. Built in the 1970’s, the building lacked the necessary infrastructure and open collaborative lab layouts desired for modern interdisciplinary medic...
Design Achievement - DLR Group’s design for the new  Surety Hotel offers a juxtaposition of historic American opulence and contemporary artistry. It reflects a new kind of luxury that is comfortably rooted in quality and authenticity. Originally designed in 1913, the Southern Surety Building's adaptive reuse from a w...
DESIGN NARRATIVE The Mormon Trail Community School District made great strides throughout its history in fulfilling its mission to “provide excellent educational opportunities, in a safe and caring environment, to prepare all students to function successfully in a diverse and changing world.” It is the purp...
Design Narrative - For over 80 years, the Broadway Elementary School building served Denison Community School District. Throughout those years, its facility and campus has undergone changes in function in addition to several renovation projects. As the community grew and evolved, district leadership developed a maste...
Design Achievement Built in 1958 to address on-campus housing shortage, Burge Hall has remained the most popular dorm on the University of Iowa’s campus. To help the dorm maintain that status, University officials looked to DLR Group to refresh the building and improve student retention and academic success. DLR Gro...
Design Narrative - The University of Northern Iowa Industrial Technology Center (ITC) is the home of the Department of Technology, an umbrella of programs that educate students for technology, manufacturing and construction, management and teaching fields. The ITC also houses the nationally recognized Metal Casting C...
Design Achievement - Urbandale Community School District makes it a priority to bring learning to life for everyone. Over the course of the past fifteen years, the community embarked on a mission to implement strategic facility improvements across the District’s eight campuses. This mission recently included a ye...
Design Narrative East High School was constructed 1911 and lays claim to the oldest high school in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Standing proud along the I-235 corridor, its history and impact on education in the Des Moines area has stood the test of time. The Des Moines Independent Community School District has...
Design Achievement - Following a thorough master planning process and successful bond referendum, the Lenox Community School District community recognized a growing need for new and improved facilities to ease capacity and scheduling conflicts at their existing PreK-12 school building. DLR Group’s design for the ...
Design Narrative - Posing functional and safety challenges, Urbandale Community School District’s fitness area was outdated and too small to support the district’s needs. DLR Group worked closely with the district to identify the right location and inspiration for the addition, which resulted in extensive site studie...
The University of Iowa engaged DLR Group to perform a study of possible ways to renovate/update an auditorium in the Boyd Law Building. The goal of the study is to create a flexible space that supports collaborative learning and  variety of events in the College of Law.  A final direction yet to be determ...
An 8,400 SF cafeteria remodel in an existing 20 year old office building with new furniture, casework, and revolving door. Design to be more collaboration focused and adaptive.
Design Narrative The new Urbandale Elementary School No 2 is located in a suburban community immersed in nature. Nearby city trails, parks, and the locally renowned demonstration garden provided inspiration for DLR Group’s design, inviting visitors to engage all of their senses. The planning team worked closely with...
Design Achievement - Located on the southern edge of the State of Iowa capitol complex, this classically derived five-story building provides space for the State of Iowa Judicial Services previously located at five separate sites around Des Moines. DLR Group's design, in association with Kaplan/McLaughlin/Diaz, adds a ...
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DLR Group worked with the Gardner-Edgerton Unified School District #231 to site-adapt their existing elementary school design to meet current educational standards and improve constructability. Designers identified a variety of design elements in need of upgrading, such as maximization of spaces and improving the overa...
An 8,400 SF cafeteria remodel in an existing 20 year old office building with new furniture, casework, and revolving door. Design to be more collaboration focused and adaptive.
Design Achievement – Moselle at the Edge is part of a large revitalization effort, River’s Edge, which is uniquely positioned along the Missouri River between the cities of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska.  The design features two distinct towers and thoughtfully leverages the river running between the citie...
The Great Western Bank is a new two-story banking and office structure with approximately 18,000 SF. Located in Shawnee, Kansas, the bank operations occupy at least fifty percent of the facility to meet the requirements set forth by the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance. The main level houses these banking ope...
Existing metal shed building, we are adding a welding room, a restroom, and some new exterior doors. Engineering is doing some site work, upgraded electrical service, and new mechanical systems.
Existing metal shed building, we are adding a welding room, a restroom, and some new exterior doors. Engineering is doing some site work, upgraded electrical service, and new mechanical systems.
As Muscatine Community School District continued to evolve to meet the needs of the community, it became increasingly clear that a key educational component was missing to serve a defined demographic segment of the city. While it is acknowledged that multiple factors affect overall enrollment fluctuations over time –...
Design Achievement - The new single-story building complements an existing 28,000 SF structure utilizing a structural steel frame with precast concrete exterior cladding. The building is oriented east to west to minimize heat gain in the early morning and late afternoon while at the same time maximizing daylighting. ...
Design Achievement - Black Hills Corporation is an energy company with a natural gas and electric focus serving over a million customers in the western United States. The Operations & Training Center serves as a hub for Black Hills employees across the mid-west including Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, an...
Design Achievement - Overland Park's Sheraton Hotel tower illuminates the city's horizon and is an immediate focal point to its adjacent convention center.  DLR Group's design creates individual identities for both the headquarters hotel and the convention center, but creatively fuses them into an integrated, destina...
The design for the new Eudora High School is centered around a circular courtyard that creates a dynamic student gathering space and brings natural light into the facility. The courtyard is a focal point for public activities in the school, providing direct access to the media center, administration area and commons,...
Design Summary Sitting just outside the Des Moines Metro area, Madrid is a small town anticipating growth. In efforts to relieve growth pressures at the elementary school, the district relocated sixth graders from the elementary school to the high school site. With minimal space available to house this new grade level,...
Design Achievement – The Brunnier Museum is one of a handful of accredited museums on U.S. college campuses and the only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection in the state of Iowa. The Museum serves the community as an educational and cultural resource for all ages, offering lectures, receptions,...
Project Overview: This project will consist of a new 256-Bed dormitory style housing unit, expansion of the existing Medical and Kitchen areas, modification to existing Kitchen area to create a new dishwashing and food cart assembly area, a new Pre-Engineered Building for warehouse storage (to include pre-fabricated...
Located north of the existing high school, the addition will become the new hub of Colfax-Mingo athletics. Exterior materials will include brick, metal panel, curtain wall glazing and aluminum storefront systems, while the main entrance will utilize Colfax-Mingo High School graphics and colors to create a unique athlet...
Design Summary Sitting just outside the Des Moines Metro area, Madrid is a small town anticipating growth. In efforts to relieve growth pressures at the elementary school, the district relocated sixth graders from the elementary school to the high school site. With the alleviated space at the elementary from this grade...
Design Achievements At SMH's new headquarters, warehouse, distribution and office functions unite in a single facility to accelerate business success through streamlined, collaborative work processes. DLR Group's workplace design creates a positive, effective work environment, informs and trains clients about the comp...
Design Achievement: As historic downtown Ottumwa, IA underwent a major revitalization project, Ottumwa Community School District saw it as a learning opportunity for students and a way to reinvigorate their bond to the community. To navigate the need to increase learning opportunities in high-demand career fields, th...
Designers led a team from the school district and community through a charrette to help design the new Spring Hill High School. During two intense days, the group brainstormed about everything from site placement to the image the facility should project. The charrette allowed Spring Hill representatives to become an ...
Design Achievement - The growing community of Storm Lake Community School District recognized the need to resolve capacity issues at its existing early childhood and elementary facilities. DLR Group’s design for the new Early Elementary School addresses capacity issues and reflects the district’s educationa...
Design Achievement – The new Pioneer Ridge Middle School is allowing the Gardner Edgerton School District to continue to provide a growing student population with small class sizes and modern, collaborative schools. DLR Group's design features a clerestory that connects the public and student entry plazas to a centra...
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Design Achievement - When Old Station Craft Meats was in its infancy, ownership needed to find a location that complimented its goal of restoring a lost craft while rebuilding the trade of butchery to a 21st century standard, all with a sustainable business model. Previously home to a Plymouth dealership, a mechanic,...
Design Achievement – The District at Coralville is a new 30-acre mixed-use development in Coralville, Iowa. Located in a fast-growing community that makes up a large portion of the greater metropolitan area of Iowa City, the property is an opportunity zone to create a mixed-use magnet for tenants, businesses, and...
Design Narrative A child’s formal educational journey blossoms in a space that inspires excitement, wonder, fear, curiosity, and joy. DLR Group’s design for the new Boone Early Childhood Center encompasses these traits and the criteria established by key stakeholder groups and the facility planning team. After a ser...
When Tonganoxie School District officials decided to re-organize the district’s grade configuration, they also saw a need for more space. To answer that need, the community passed a bond referendum for district-wide improvements that included a new middle school, an addition to the high school and elementary school u...
DLR Group’s Wheatridge Middle School project team set out to selectively renovate the approximately 77,400 GSF existing school and design a new approximately 38,000 GSF 5th & 6th grade and administrative office addition for students and staff.  The building is organized to address a variety of issues and conce...