Great Spaces, Great Places
by Spencer Sommers, CO-OP Architecture The third largest city in South Dakota is Aberdeen, located near the north state border. Incorporated in 1881, Aberdeen was known as the “Hub City of the Dakotas” due to the four railroads that crossed there. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe line still runs through the city. Aberdeen is home …
Liz Almlie, Historic Preservation Specialist, SD State Historical Society Federal historic preservation work has had a 100+ year evolution with key pieces of legislation being the Antiquities Act in 1906 that created National Monuments, and the Historic Sites Act of 1935 that formalized the Historic American Buildings Survey and created National Historic Landmarks. The legislation …
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(Sponsored content by Fiegen Construction) When it’s done well, historic preservation on college campuses is a perfect balance between where a university has been and where it’s going. Historic buildings are keepers of culture. They bring alumni back and future students coming in. That’s the challenge of historic preservation, then. Combining what’s classic and what’s …
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Many people, maybe even most people, think Frank Lloyd Wright is the greatest American architect. Certainly, he was recognized in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects as “the greatest American architect of all time.” He is the best known and people come from all over the world to see his work. Just two years ago, eight of his buildings were …
TSP, Inc. Please provide an overview of your firm. TSP is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, planning, and interior design firm that exists to make our communities better, by design. Through teamwork, service, and passion, we listen and develop a deep understanding of each client’s “why.” We collaborate with them to build trust-based relationships and discover …
ISG Please provide an overview of your firm. ISG is a team of 320+ motivated, energetic, and authentic architects, engineers, and design professionals who are driven to improve the communities in which we live. Relationships are at the core of our design philosophy, and we owe a lot to the relationships we have developed with …
EAPC Architects Engineers Please provide an overview of your firm. We are a multi-disciplinary, design consulting firm of 54 years specializing in architecture, engineering, construction management, industrial, commissioning, and entitlement services. EAPC focuses on creating functional, efficient, and beautiful structures and spaces that stimulate the senses and enrich the experience of the user. Located in …
(Sponsored content by Pella Windows) The Easy-Slide Operator – Pella Corporation’s innovative new hardware solution – has been named winner of the Best Window & Door Product category at the 2021 International Builders’ Show. The recently launched hardware solution allows homeowners to open and close casement and awning windows by easily sliding the operator up to open …
Puetz Design + Build Please provide an overview of your firm. Puetz Design + Build is a 69 year old family owned business. Our Full-Circle Team Approach allows our architectural team and our construction team to work together to create beautiful new buildings and renovate existing structures. Our design department is made up of 2 …
LEO A DALY Please provide an overview of your firm: LEO A DALY’s diverse and creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering and interiors expertise to offer a holistic response to our clients’ challenges. For more than 100 years, we’ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities, and enable great things. Our design approach is energized …