Opn Architects

read moreWe challenge ourselves and our clients to strive for innovation and excellence with every stroke of the pen, every decision we make together. Rigorous measurement, clarity of design, and a commitment to excellence form the foundation of our process before the actual building begins. Sketches, graphic renderings, and augmented reality will bring your project to life. OPN has a research specialist on staff to monitor and track space utilization, and other relevant figures, etc., for our projects.

read moreAt OPN, we approach each project with a passion to provide a beautiful design that fits within its context and is responsive to our client's goals and objectives. We are dedicated to the critical role played by architecture and design in our culture and community. OPN Architects believes every great vision must embody the aspirations of the local community. Our team is committed to a collaborative process of design and planning. The best resolution of planning and design is achieved through the collaboration of professionals, owners, and users.

read moreOur team brings experience to the table, but we know every great vision must embody your aspirations. One of the best ways to do this is through dialogue. We discuss beauty, spirit, inspiration, education, humane and healthy spaces, and community connections because our goal is to get a 360-degree perspective of what our client's wants and needs are and who our client is. When working with clients we ask them a lot of questions and a lot of aspirational questions to find out what they truly want out of a project.

read moreOPN practices a holistic blend of architecture, planning and design. We have an intentionally diverse list of clients and we work to provide each of them with exemplary service and innovative design solutions. By providing all disciplines relating to the aesthetics of the design in-house, we are able to ensure the design statement is unified from site selection to building envelope to interior design and furnishings. While our market types are varied, our approach is clear and consistent. We believe in a collaborative, research-driven approach to every project.

read moreOur team of historic property specialists are well versed in the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historical buildings. Our experience includes numerous projects on the National Registry and two with National Historic Landmark Status. Use of the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation is a standard practice.

read moreOPN's Cedar Rapids studio is a collaborative environment that promotes interaction and exchanges of ideas, reinforcing a connection between the partnership and studio, studio and clients, and the new with the old. It makes for a studio culture that recognizes the power of teamwork and putting yourself in someone else's shoes. What I have experienced at the Cedar Rapids studio is a sense of acceptance and belonging. We take the time to celebrate each other's professional and personal successes.

read moreWhen OPN Architects decided to open their fourth office in Iowa City, they leased the second floor of a 100-year-old building on Clinton Street, a street that opens up into the heart of downtown. This studio is made up of a friendly and quirky bunch. They regularly participate in downtown happenings and are big proponents of supporting the creative endeavors of Iowa City. They each are intensely passionate for design and pushing the boundaries of standards. Our front door is in the heart of downtown Iowa City and directly opens up to the party during special events and festivals.

read moreThe Madison studio opened its doors in 2013. They sit proudly in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin wedged somewhere between University of Wisconsin's campus, the capitol, and the isthmus. This studio is a tight-knit group and can be found making local coffee shop runs together, getting competitive in their annual summer volleyball league, or camping out in conference rooms for large projects. They have a heart for the city and a heart for design impacting the future of Wisconsin. We definitely have each other's back, and truly enjoy spending time with each other outside the office.