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Expect something different.

We challenge ourselves and our clients to strive for innovation and excellence with every stroke of the pen, every decision we make together.

Who We Are
  • "One-of-a-Kind"
  • "A work of art"
  • "Masterpiece"

People usually have one word to say about our work.

Creating moments that engage our emotions and senses is the ultimate design challenge. Smiles are all we want to see; wow is what we love to hear.

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Philosophy
Analytics
Sustainability

Philosophy

Our designs talk, even when they’re on paper.

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.

Analytics

We value data and collect it for our clients.

OPN has a research specialist on staff to monitor and track space utilization, and other relevant figures, etc., for our projects. While this research is a work-in-progress, it provides real-world benchmarking and data-driven insights to inform our design decisions. We recognize the need for balance among all aspects of operations and management, staffing, technology, community building, public support, facilities, and the rapidly changing global environment. Our process includes strategies for understanding design philosophies, prioritizing decisions, and allocating resources to those efforts most likely to yield the maximum design value.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a critical component of our practice.

Architects are confronting the fact that buildings are the largest single contributor to the production of greenhouse gases and almost half of the total annual production. In order to reach the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030, there is a crucial need for design experts, like OPN, to apply their experience, innovations, and talents to current practices that will lead to significant reductions in the use of natural resources, non-renewable energy sources, and waste production.

At OPN, relationships come first. We get to know your story, not just your budget and timeline.

Meet the OPN Team
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa City
Madison
Minneapolis

Committed to clarity, rigorous in our pursuit of excellence.

At OPN, we believe that buildings have the potential to either inhibit or inspire. We take to heart our ability to elevate the human spirit through our work. It's a pledge we intend to keep.

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