I was most impressed with the patience and adaptability of the professionals at Martin Design as we "wandered through the wilderness" to find solutions to our many accessibility problems. It could not have been easy to work with so many people, each of whom had his own idea of what we should do. Dave and Sarah stuck with us, never ran out of good ideas, and turned out a finished product of a half-million dollar renovation.
The success is that none of the many "advisors" has said we did too much, and no one wishes we had done more. Our project team found Mr. Martin to be an astute listener to and student of our congregation's identity, vision, and ministry needs. He then offered realistic and creative architectural options which addressed and incorporated those factors and which satisfied our aesthetic intents.
Things like Confidence, Trust, Professionalism, all are appropriate to the Martin Design Firm. The Washington County Conservation Board had a very positive experience with the Martin Design firm in the design and construction of the Washington County Conservation Education Center.
The success is that none of the many "advisors" has said we did too much, and no one wishes we had done more. Our project team found Mr. Martin to be an astute listener to and student of our congregation's identity, vision, and ministry needs. He then offered realistic and creative architectural options which addressed and incorporated those factors and which satisfied our aesthetic intents.
Things like Confidence, Trust, Professionalism, all are appropriate to the Martin Design Firm. The Washington County Conservation Board had a very positive experience with the Martin Design firm in the design and construction of the Washington County Conservation Education Center.
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We believe in strong and VIBRANT COMMUNITIES and building places in them that are meaningful, impactful, and resilient.
As COMMUNITY ARCHITECTS it is our responsibility to listen to your needs and work toward the success of your project.
We are MIDWESTERNERS through and through and passionate about what we do.
We go beyond the surface issues to discover and address the real challenges and impacts underlying every project.
With offices in Marion and Strawberry Point, we handle a wide variety of architectural projects for individuals, businesses, local governments, and institutions in the Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Dubuque metro-regions and throughout Northeastern Iowa.
As COMMUNITY ARCHITECTS it is our responsibility to listen to your needs and work toward the success of your project.
We are MIDWESTERNERS through and through and passionate about what we do.
We go beyond the surface issues to discover and address the real challenges and impacts underlying every project.
With offices in Marion and Strawberry Point, we handle a wide variety of architectural projects for individuals, businesses, local governments, and institutions in the Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Dubuque metro-regions and throughout Northeastern Iowa.
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Martin Gardner Architecture P.C. has been providing EXCELLENCE in architecture, design, master planning, needs assessment, creative placemaking, and other consulting services in eastern Iowa for over 35 YEARS.
We have artists, architects, landscape architects, interior designers, community planners, historic preservationists, graphic designers, drafts-people, and construction industry specialists to ensure that every tool is available to meet the challenges of every project.
Together we have a dynamic Team with a wide-ranging portfolio of over 2,000 PROJECTS.
We have artists, architects, landscape architects, interior designers, community planners, historic preservationists, graphic designers, drafts-people, and construction industry specialists to ensure that every tool is available to meet the challenges of every project.
Together we have a dynamic Team with a wide-ranging portfolio of over 2,000 PROJECTS.
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We enlisted the architectural and interior design of Martin Design, P.C. in the Milestones in Marion Adult Day Services program.
We found them to be an outstanding asset to the overall project.
Dave and Sarah were easy to work with.
They paid great attention to detail, researching the newest design techniques and rules of the industry.
Milestones in Marion, was the first Adult Day Service Center constructed under new state regulations and the facility met and exceeded the regulations.
I highly recommend Martin Design, P.C.
We found them to be an outstanding asset to the overall project.
Dave and Sarah were easy to work with.
They paid great attention to detail, researching the newest design techniques and rules of the industry.
Milestones in Marion, was the first Adult Day Service Center constructed under new state regulations and the facility met and exceeded the regulations.
I highly recommend Martin Design, P.C.
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MGA is a diversified, full-service architectural firm with offices in Marion and Strawberry Point, Iowa.
Marion is a part of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area and is a part of the Creative Corridor.
The Marion office is located in historic Uptown in a 125 year old building.
The Strawberry Point office is located in Clayton County on a 15 acre farmstead in a refurbished barn.
The area is rich in canoeing, hiking, cross country skiing and other recreational opportunities.
Become a part of our dynamic and growing firm that places sustainable design, customer service, and technical proficiency at the center of our work.
Marion is a part of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area and is a part of the Creative Corridor.
The Marion office is located in historic Uptown in a 125 year old building.
The Strawberry Point office is located in Clayton County on a 15 acre farmstead in a refurbished barn.
The area is rich in canoeing, hiking, cross country skiing and other recreational opportunities.
Become a part of our dynamic and growing firm that places sustainable design, customer service, and technical proficiency at the center of our work.
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OUR URBAN OFFICE is located in Marion overlooking Marion Square Park.
The office is on the second floor of the Old First National Bank of Marion building which was erected in 1894 and is a contributing structure of Marion's Downtown Historic District.
We are happy to be able to contribute and patron the surrounding restaurants, coffee shops, and businesses.
It is rewarding to be a partner in a growing, preserving, and revitalizing downtown.
Every year on the third Thursday in July we collaborate with surrounding businesses to host a community block party to celebrate all that Marion has to offer.
The office is on the second floor of the Old First National Bank of Marion building which was erected in 1894 and is a contributing structure of Marion's Downtown Historic District.
We are happy to be able to contribute and patron the surrounding restaurants, coffee shops, and businesses.
It is rewarding to be a partner in a growing, preserving, and revitalizing downtown.
Every year on the third Thursday in July we collaborate with surrounding businesses to host a community block party to celebrate all that Marion has to offer.
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