Keffer/Overton Architects

read moreKeffer/Overton (K/O) is a full service design firm specializing in architecture, planning, and construction coordination. K/O has the distinction of being the oldest active architectural firm in Central Iowa. We trace our lineage back to 1876 when Bell & Hackney opened the doors of their architectural practice to design and complete construction of the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines. Throughout the years the mantel of practice has passed on to successive generations. With each new generation, the name of the firm has changed accordingly.

read moreDo you have a project lead, a design idea, a crazy business concept, or maybe you just want to bend the ear of "your architect"? Give us a call, we'll hear you out, and have our very own K/O barista prepare you a latte macchiato, or any other coffee drink of your choosing. Not from our area - let's set-up a Video Conference and we'll send you a gift card to your local coffee shop so you can enjoy a cup of your favorite joe while we chat! Keffer/Overton (K/O) is a full service, design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, planning, and construction coordination.

read moreEnough with the turkey, bring on the chips and salsa! K/O Fairground Planners will be exhibiting at the 2018 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Conference (IAFE) which will be held in San Antonio, Texas this year right after Thanksgiving. We hope to see you at Booth #537 and discuss fairground master planning, growth, or even new facilities as your fairground planner and architect! Do you have a project lead, a design idea, a crazy business concept, or maybe you just want to bend the ear of "your architect"?

read moreThanks again to all 2018 IAFE attendees for stopping by the K/O Fairground Planners & Designers booth! It is always great to meet new people and re-connect with old friends. It is fun to have a conversation about your master plan and architecture projects. Congratulations to the following winners of our daily give-away: Stephanie. What a great trip to San Antonio for K/O Fairground Planners at the 2018 IAFE Conference! It was an excellent few days of visiting with current, former and future fairground visionaries and discussing their fairground's future plans.

read moreK/O has worked on over 200 Fairground Projects within North America - State/County Fairs, Festivals, Events, and Expos. K/O provides Specialized Services to Fairgrounds: Master Planning, New Fairground Layout, Facility Design, Business Planning, Program Analysis, Circulation Analysis, Parking Studies, Existing Facility Studies, Accessibility Studies, Renovation, Image Enhancement, Amusement Recommendations, Carnival Layout, Livestock Facility Design, and Year-Round Conversions. Our Recent Fairground Work Touches on: Multi-Purpose Facilities, Arenas, Exposition Buildings, Conference Centers, Entertainment Venues, Livestock Barns, Grandstands, Equine Facilities, Rodeos, Museums, and Concert Facilities to name a few.