OPN Architects

OPN Architects is a knowledge-based design firm with award-winning work spanning multiple markets. Founded in 1979, the company has grown from a handful of designers practicing in a single studio to nearly 120 talented individuals working in four offices in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Iowa City, Iowa, and Madison, Wisconsin.

The company's approach is solution-based, informed by data and rooted in the belief that detail and rigor inform every design decision. They thrive in challenging situations by building relationships between people, decisions, and information.

OPN Architects fosters collaboration and innovation by camping out in teaming rooms during intensive periods of research and design. They emphasize that physical space can foster or inhibit collaboration and believe success lies in bringing people and perspectives together.

Responsiveness, responsibility, and commitment to open dialogue are key attributes, leading to a high percentage of repeat clients. They work to create trusting, mutually beneficial relationships on each project and are committed to an open culture that nurtures excellence and new ideas.

In addition, OPN Architects is deeply committed to the well-being of the communities in which they practice. They support the goals and operations of their clients through design and strive to make their communities better through participation in professional organizations such as chambers of commerce and rotaries in their hometowns.