Last week, we were excited to be part of the groundbreaking at the Hyatt Place in West Des Moines. This one was particularly significant, as it marked the beginning of one of the last projects of the master plan. Ten years ago, INVISION created a master plan for the initial development …

Thanks to Warren Cultural Center for the opportunity to partner with you on a design that not only had a big community impact, but is again recognized with the 2015 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Central States Region Historic Preservation Merit Award.   Warren Cultural Center, in Greenfield, Iowa, is …

Last week, we took a moment to celebrate our 101 Anniversary and the party couldn’t have been better. Thank you to all who stopped by to share the great evening with our staff and past partners. As we stood in a room buzzing with great conversation…

Virtual reality isn’t a new thing. But now that its at our fingertips the ideas are endless and so is the impact VR will have on our process and the experience we can offer clients.

It’s no surprise that our staff is invested in the future of downtown Waterloo area and has some big ideas. When Main Street Waterloo invited others to record their dream for downtown, we grabbed the board and bring it back to the office for our weekly Design Talk session with staff.

Nothing quite connects you to an old building like being six stories high on a lift reviewing individual masonry joints during a masonry survey. That was my experience this morning at the Clemens Building in downtown Des Moines.

I recently met with several great leaders at the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Conference. In particular, Terry O’Banion, author and former president of the League for Innovation in the Community College, shared what really works to help students succeed at America’s Community Colleges.

INVISION looks forward to the many events throughout the year where we can support our clients who go above and beyond for causes that change lives. Recently, several staff participated in one of the most unique fundraising events we’ve been lucky to be involved in. In support of …

Our team was recently showcased in an article in the Cedar Valley Inclusion that highlighted the international diversity within our offices. Whether our team members come from down the street or across the ocean, they bring unique perspectives that give shape to the communities in which we serve. “Building designers often borrow …

One of the best things our past partner, Oz Thorson, did was hire Hovey Brom. Hovey has not only contributed to our early impact on the Cedar Valley, but he’s been an inspiration to all staff since he was hired in 1952 after studying at Iowa State University. …