We have a solid relationship with Iowa Historic Preservation and have been associated with the Iowa Main Street Program for many years.  Both public and private projects are accepted.

• Planning – We have experience in streetscape, façade improvements, multiple building design layouts, and master planning.
• Repurposing – Often times a historic building no longer fits the original purpose it was intended for.  Curtis Architecture can creatively help a building become a “productive citizen” once again.  Certainly historic significance, code compliance, function, and existing condition play a big part in repurposing.  Curtis Architecture has been successful using the alley side of a downtown building allowing a second business to operate out of the front.  This not only is efficient but provides additional income for the building owner.
• Upper Story Housing – Living in the downtown district provides the energy and sustainability to the central business district. Proper upper story housing improvements should involve a number of participants, such as; city officials, inspectors, district groups such as the Chamber or Main Street, and neighboring building owners.  Curtis Architecture can help the collaborative effort needed in ensure a successful downtown living environment.

We can package your house in one of 3 categories making the process easy and affordable.

• Basic – Minimal design needed.  Plans would include site plan, floor plans, elevations, door and window schedules, and a few structural details.  Fees are usually a fixed agreed price. Basic Samples
• Mid – Primary design needed, but aesthetic details and finishes you can handle.  Plans would include site plan, floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections, interior elevations, door and window schedules, structural details, electrical plans (power and lighting), general notations, and 3-D renderings of the exterior.   Fees are usually a fixed agreed price. Medium Samples
• Custom – Full architectural services that include all 5 architectural phases.  Schematics, Design, Construction documents, Bidding & negotiations with contractor, and Overseeing construction.  Fees are based from a percentage of construction costs.

Regardless of your denomination we can provide a church design suited to your specific needs.  We have done many additions over the years where planning long term needs have become critical.  Properly locating a new sanctuary, fellowship hall, or classroom spaces no matter the size of your congregation becomes important functionally, aesthetically, and financially.

The unique aspect to religious projects is that normally a board or council is making decisions for the entire congregation.  Curtis Architecture can help build consensus among a group with differing perspectives and opinions.  We can guide the make-up of subcommittees and establish an organized process that all can understand and work within.  Our renderings become valuable tools when communicating the project to the entire church.  When raising money for your project our renderings will certainly pay for itself.

Commercial buildings come in all sizes.  Curtis Architecture has experience in multi-million dollar projects as well as smaller projects.  We’ll customize our fees to accommodate your building size.  We have strong relations with all of the engineering fields to provide you full service with single source responsibility.

Recent projects include basic office space, banks, auto dealers, college classrooms, hospital additions, eye clinics and multiple housing units.

Project Details

• Total gut and remodel
• Partially burned down movie theater to a Mental Health Therapy Office, and Architecture Office
• Ottumwa, IA
• Year Completed – 2011
• 800 sq.ft.
• Full kitchen,  full bath, living area, waiting area, sound reduced therapy room/ office
• Back garden and deck

Project Details:

• Restoration of an historic building
• Oskaloosa, IA
• Year Completed – 2009
• Original design of 1896
• Seven pieces were reused from the original building
• Created community pride

Project Details:

• Apartment Remodel
• Oskaloosa, IA
• Year Completed – 2005
• 6,140 sq.ft.
• apartment above commercial space
• 2 bedroom 2 bath
• Historical preservation – kept original metal ceiling tiles throughout
• Televised on HGTV

Project Details:

• Commercial Remodel
• Indianola, IA
• Year Completed – 2010
• Removal of slip cover and interior remodel
• 1783 sq.ft.
• Investment Agency Office

Project Details:

• Remodeled
• Architecture firm
• Oskaloosa, IA
• Year Completed – 2003
• 1,260 sq.ft.
• Studio space for 3 draftsman 1 lead architect
• Kitchenette , full bath, studio, office, conference/ library
• Original metal ceiling and wood floors