K-12 Education

As education and the world around it rapidly evolves, so do the needs of students, staff and our communities. Our educational planners work hand in hand with K‑12 stakeholders to create learning spaces carefully shaped by their current and future needs. Together, we’ll work to uncover the direction and intent of the educational experience that is right for your community.

The Ankeny Community School District collaborated with the design team from the outset, envisioning the educational programming and the physical design of their new space in tandem. Planned as part of the district’s November …
In the heart of Van Meter, a unique educational model thrives, uniting K‑12 students under one roof. This close-knit culture, cherished by the community, has faced the challenge of growth. Over the years, the original 1927 …
Two new Waverly-Shell Rock elementary schools were designed to take the community’s youth into 21st century learning and beyond. The buildings integrate classroom technology to promote a modern-day, educational environment …
Hogan Preparatory Academy’s new high school accommodates up to 460 students in learning environments that support individual, small-group, and large-group instruction. Flexible, multi-use spaces respond to Hogan’s …
The Dubuque Community School District sought INVISION’s expertise to recommend a plan for consolidating three middle schools (Washington, Jefferson, and Roosevelt) into two. The goal was to address issues related to aging …
The South Tama County Community School District faced challenges with its 105-year-old middle school building, which was outdated, inaccessible, and too small for current needs. Multiple bond referendums have failed due to …
The Waterloo Career Center Expansion is a thoughtfully planned, two-phase project designed to enhance educational opportunities for the community. In the first phase, a new standalone building will be constructed, featuring …
With the goal of expanding career pathways for students in Waterloo and the surrounding communities, the school board worked with INVISION to plan an addition and renovation to Central Middle School that would support …
Citizens of the World Charter School have locations in New York, Los Angeles and Kansas City. The campus, housing grades K‑8, is located at 3435 Broadway in a mid century modern architectural gem in the heart of Midtown. Our …
INVISION worked with Waterloo Community School District and Hoover Elementary School to relocate the front entrance and redefine traffic flow, providing a safer environment with secure building access. By relocating and …