K/O Architects / Architecture, Architect & Design|General|Planning & Master Plan
November 22, 2024
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Clark County Event Center (Fair) Master Plan

This is one of the projects we are profiling at this year's IAFE tradeshow. K/O Fairground Planners recently conducted a Master Plan for the Clark County Events Center. The Fairgrounds site encompasses 164 acres and is home to the Clark County Fair which is typically held...

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Why Is Branding Important in Architectural Design?
January 31, 2023
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Why Is Branding Important in Architectural Design?

When you think of branding, you might think of hiring a marketing professional. However, if you’re building a facility or remodeling it, you want to engage your architect to help define the look and feel of the space. Your brand needs to translate throughout the...

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August 10, 2022
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7 Reasons for Architects to Preserve Historic Buildings

K/O Architects has a rich history, one that stretches back hundreds of years. Even though we're in Des Moines - through that time, we have had a hand in creating many great structures throughout Iowa and around the Country. This accomplished past has made us...

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August 28, 2017
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In a New York “Fairground” State of Mind…

K/O Architects traveled to Syracuse, New York to attend the annual Great New York State Fair! K/O is part of the planning and programming team creating a premiere Fairground Expo and Arena building, working with the New York State Fair since early 2016. The Master...

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August 21, 2017
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The Difference is Night and Day!

A key piece to the Iowa State Fair Master Plan was completed in time for the State Fair in 2017 and what an impact! K/O Architects designed the dynamic entrance canopy and ticket gate and provided fairgoers a highly visible and streamlined welcome point to...

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June 25, 2012
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Hot Rods and K/O Architects

[caption id="attachment_1646" align="alignnone" width="600"] Whoa, This is a Car Lovers Dream Come True![/caption] Our latest post features a few snapshots taken from a recent photo shoot at one of our recently completed projects in the Des Moines, Iowa area. This is a bit more than your...

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May 22, 2012
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Dig Our New Digs! K/O Architects Office!

[caption id="attachment_1622" align="alignnone" width="600"] Wow! What a difference Carpet, and Paint, and Glass, and Plywood, and Plastic, and...

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October 6, 2010
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Great Design is not without Great Effort!

Our office utilizes a studio design team approach where our architects and designers follow the project through all stages. At each stage of the project new layers of consulting services are added. Our objective in the development of design and delivery of technical expertise is...

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Keffer/Overton Architects
650 South Prairie View Drive, Studio 103
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

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Keffer/Overton Associates Inc. Architects-Interiors-Planners

Commercial, Cultural, Fairground, and Entertainment Planning & Design

Year Established: 1876 12th oldest Architectural Firm in the U.S.

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