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Aase Haugen Senior Living Facility

We are excited to partner with Aase Haugen Senior Living out of Decorah, Iowa to create their new 55,000 square foot Senior Living Facility which will include 60 Nursing,18 Dementia,12 Assisted Living Residents, a large chapel and an out patient therapy.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Facility Study

A facility study is currently being executed for Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School located in Reinbeck, Iowa.  Existing conditions are being reviewed while potential options for the buildings are explored.

North Tama Facility Study

A facility study is being completed North Tama Community School in Traer, Iowa. The current campus has been evolving with multiple additions since 1917. The existing premises are being analyzed as potential options for the future are considered.

Centennial- Volmer Hall

Historic renovation and an addition will breathe new life in to Centennial-Vollmer Hall located on the Wartburg College campus in Waverly, Iowa.  Among the improvements, the facility will be made more accessible, building systems will be improved, and amenities will be modernized.

Cedar River Recreation

The Cedar River Recreation project will be an exciting addition for a college town already known for a great parks and trails system. Located near downtown Cedar Falls, this recreation area will be handicap accessible and will also tie in to the well-used Cedar Valley Bike Trail system.  Providing a kayak play feature for the more adventurous as well as stone seating for onlookers and a river art plaza for quiet contemplation, this park will offer something for everyone.

Panther Travel Center

This is a 3D rendered video produced by Align Architecture & Planning of the new Panther Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  The 14,800 square foot convenience store/vehicular service center with gas pumps is under construction.  Peters Construction of Waterloo is the General Contractor.  The scheduled grand opening is set for late summer, weather pending.  Directly west of the Panther Travel Center on the same development is a Dairy Queen Restaurant opening this spring.

Frederick Apartments

Something old becoming something new.  Frederick Furniture was a fixture of the downtown since 1936 until it closed in 2017.  A new building owner hopes to breathe new life into the double storefront while the upper story of the building is being developed into four apartments using a pilot program through Iowa Economic Development Authority.  Lofts are planned to take advantage of the double height second floor.  Demolition is underway including cutting windows into the front facade.

Cedar Falls Historical Society

We are proud to be working with the Cedar Falls Historical Society (CFHS) in the development of an addition to their Clay Street annex building along with renovating the existing structure. The final building will be a new learning center and gallery, along with increased storage for artifacts.  
 
Currently the project is in the development phase while CFHS raises funds.

Grundy Upper Elementary

Intensive renovation of a historic school building to serve as a daycare, preschool, YMCA youth center, and Head Start office. There are several challenges to overcome including inserting additional floors within large-volume spaces while navigating the Historic Tax Credit process.

Waverly South Riverside Masterplan

This redevelopment plan builds upon the comments generated by an engaged public committee to transform an underutilized city park on a former rail yard into a riverfront destination.  

Phasing recommendations aim to grow the park in stages as the community sees the site's potential.  ​The first step is to host local events and possibly relocating the Waverly Farmers Market to the park. 

Bremer Avenue Streetscapes - Waverly

Streetscapes involve many practical and functional elements such as conduits, lights, benches and TREES. The objective is to make your street unique and programmed to attract people traffic and calm automobile traffic. With many communities opting for elaborate brick or stylized concrete patterns, the use of painted crosswalks by local artists depicting local themes offers a colorful alternative. This type of project naturally wears out so it can be updated and made fresh with changing times.

​These renderings for Bremer Streetscapes in Waverly propose such an option.

Waterloo Kayak Waterpark

​​Align Architecture & Planning teams up with Recreation Engineering and Planning (REP) out of Boulder, Colorado as a consultant for a new White Water Kayak and river play park on the Cedar River.  The park will be our third collaboration with REP and is anticipated to be the largest white water feature in the State of Iowa.  Align Architecture & Planning will provide shoreline design services.  Shoreline services will include: Modification of existing flood walls to create a cascading staircase and waterfall for spectator viewing, handicap fishing ramps, directional signage and lighting, and riverside walkway for water users to connect upstream and downstream drops.