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03.07.23
Marion Fire Station 1 featured in March issue of Architectural Record
Marion Fire Station 1 is highlighted in the March issue of Architectural Record magazine. The civic issue showcases public buildings in Nova Scotia, Milan, Zurich, San Francisco, and Marion, Iowa.   The two-level 21,000-square-foot fire station reduces response ...
04.08.22
OPN Architects expands to Minneapolis

Throughout our 40 year history, OPN Architects has fostered an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently nurturing talent and embracing opportunity. OPN’s latest expansion exemplifies this legacy. We are thrilled to announce the opening our Minneapolis studio.   Led by …

01.26.22
OPN welcomes Tate Walker as Associate Principal

We are excited to announce that Tate Walker, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP,  has be promoted to Associate Principal, joining OPN’s leadership team. In his more than two-decades as an architect, Tate has established himself as a nationally …

01.26.22
Toby Olsen Joins OPN Leadership

We are happy to announce that Toby Olsen, AIA, has been promoted to our leadership team as an Associate Principal. Toby has been with OPN Architects since 2009 when he graduated from the University of Nebraska with a …

01.18.22
Joseph Feldmann joins OPN leadership as Associate Principal

OPN Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Joseph Feldmann, AIA, to a new leadership role as Associate Principal. Joe, who started at OPN in 2002 as a college intern, has established himself as a leader in …

01.16.22
2022 promotions recognize passion & purpose

We would like to congratulate the staff members who have received promotions in 2022.  Exemplifying persistent growth and passion, these individuals have driven many projects to success in their time at OPN. Their experience shows the sharpened efficiency and …

01.13.22
Hermann, Bishop elevated to Principal

Recently promoted, Principals Danielle Hermann and Justin Bishop lead OPN with insight and passion. Danielle has a lifelong passion for design and architecture. She recounts from age six, she was always drawing, and could never keep a pencil …

01.11.22
OPN Says a Grateful Goodbye to Dan Thies

                        One day, 40 years later, you look back at a body of work and think, ‘we did all that!?’ Indeed, we did. With a lot of help. …

01.04.22
Welcome Back, Isaac Bracher

Isaac, a familiar face to many at OPN, will rejoin the team in Des Moines on Tuesday. During his first tour of duty at OPN, Isaac was integral to the design of projects such as Delta Dental and …

11.04.21
Say “hello” to Zack & Nick

OPN has added a new architect in the Iowa City and Des Moines studios. Both bringing impressive experience and moving from the west, we can’t wait to see the ideas and understanding they bring to the team. It …

09.24.21
OPN Welcomes Shannon Liggett!

OPN Architects is excited to welcome Shannon Liggett to our Madison Studio! Shannon has been in the healthcare design industry for over 20 years, and brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge to the OPN team. Shannon has …