Welcome to Curtis Architecture & Design P.C.
Curtis Architecture has a long history of working with clients whom have never used an architect before. In fact, most of our clients have never done a construction project before. We take pride in listening to your needs, while delivering as stress free as possible experience. Our approach is hands on and we address construction costs, design ideas and function early and often. More than one design scheme are often explored and 3D color renderings make communicating your design easy and understandable.
The best time to contact us is during the initial stages of your project so that we can best assist you in the overall decision process. Typically, initial one hour meetings are free and will allow us to better recommend direction and solutions. Whether it is a house addition or a large commercial project, the process is the same. Most project fees are established as a fixed amount, based on the complexity of the project and required set of documents.
Rod Curtis has been practicing architecture for over 20 years and is registered with the American Institute of Architects. During his years at Iowa State University Rod spent time in Europe. His travels provided him a unique perspective of historical significance and its importance in society.
Main Street Iowa, Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce, and Historic Preservation are organizations that Rod volunteers his time to. He has previous experience sitting on planning and zoning commissions as well as city council.
Rod and his wife Michelle have remodeled existing buildings in Oskaloosa and Ottumwa which they both operate business out of giving him firsthand knowledge of downtown development and building ownership.
Education:
Corning High School; 1985, Diploma – College Preparatory
Iowa State University; 1991, Bachelor of Architecture (5 year professional degree)
4 Months at University of Bath, England / 2 months touring Europe 1989
Experience:
Curtis Architecture & Design P.C. 2000 – present
Oskaloosa, Iowa - President / Owner / Architect
The Built Environment 1996-2000
Grinnell, Iowa - Vice President / Architect
DCM Group Design Build Company 1995-1996
Des Moines, Iowa - Designer, Construction Manager
VOV Architecture + Design PC 1990-1995
Des Moines, Iowa - Intern Architect
Registration:
State of Iowa
Awards:
Main Street Iowa – Over $15,000 Façade Improvement Project – 2010
State of Iowa Governor’s Award – Nominated by State Main Street 2009
Main Street Iowa – Best Adaptive Re-Use of a Building – 2003
Oskaloosa Main Street Iowa – Volunteer of the Year 2002
Oskaloosa Acorn Award for new up & coming Business -2001
Community Involvement:
Ottumwa Main Street – 2010 to present
Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce – 2010 to present
Oskaloosa Main Street – 2000 to 2010 (past president)
Oskaloosa National Historic Preservation Board – 2001 to present
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce Board 2001 to 2004, 2007 to present
Associates :
Scott Moses – Drawings Manager
Education:
Oskaloosa High School; 2005, Diploma
Vatterott College; 2008, Associate Degree in Drafting
Currently pursuing an B.A. in Psychology and Sociology at William Penn University
Time with Curtis Architecture
3 years
Tyler Baumgarten – Intern Architect
Education:
Knoxville High School; 2005, Honors Diploma
Iowa State University; December 2010, B. Architecture and Environmental Studies
Iowa State University Rome Program; Spring 2010
Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin; Summer 2010
Consultation :
Jerry L. Vande Krol
Education:
Lynville Sully High School; 1967, Diploma – College Prep.
Iowa State University; 1972, Bachelor of Architecture
Experience:
Curtis Architecture & Design P.C. 2003 – present
Oskaloosa, Iowa - Designer/ Technical Consulting/ Market Development
Vande Krol Design 2001 – 2003
Pella Iowa – Sole Practitioner/ Building Design/ Construction Manager
Ayers & Ayers inc. / ML2 Construction Company 2000-2001
Des Moines, Iowa – Director of Design/ Architect/ Market Development
VOV Architecture & Design PC 1990 – 2000
Des Moines, Iowa – Principal/ Director of Business/ Architect
Brooks Borg Skiles Architects and Engineers 1976-1990
Des Moines, Iowa – Architect / Project Manager
City of Akron, Ohio 1972-1976
Design Staff/ Department of planning & Urban Renewal/ Architectural Designer
Awards:
Ohio Society Of Landscape Architects – Merit Award 1978
Iowa Chapter AIA – 1983, 1991, 1996
Central States Region AIA – 1984, 1991, 1994, 1996
Kelsey A. Legvold, LEED AP – Intern Architect
Education: 
Bachelor of Architecture Professional Degree Program
College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa (Graduation 2007)
Study Abroad Program in Rome, Italy, spring semester 2006
Experience:
Curtis Architecture & Design P.C. May 2006 – Present (part-time)
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Intern Architect – Interior Design & Construction Documents – Code Review
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC May 2007 – present (full-time)
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Intern Architect – Lead Designer and Construction Documents