Business Details
5 Years
experience
Iowa Architects for Senior Living & Commercial Projects
Align Architecture & Planning has established itself as a trusted leader in architectural design through a commitment to innovation and client-focused solutions. Our firm specializes in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to the unique needs of senior living, commercial, and public sectors. With over fifteen years of collaborative experience alongside Plunkett Raysich Architects, we have delivered award-winning projects that reflect our dedication to quality and creativity. Our team brings deep expertise in master planning, historic renovations, and facility design, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence.We prioritize personalized service, treating every client as our most important partnership while leveraging the expanded resources of our strategic alliance. This approach has earned us recognition for groundbreaking designs like the internationally awarded 'Cottages' memory care facility. As part of the OnePRA brand, we continue to push boundaries in architectural innovation while maintaining the local market understanding that defines our success. Our Waterloo, Iowa-based team remains dedicated to transforming visions into reality through collaborative problem-solving and technical mastery.
Services
Senior Living Projects
Commercial Architecture
Historic Renovations
Public Facility Design
Master Planning
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of collaborative architectural expertise with PRA
- Our team delivers award-winning memory care facility designs
- We provide personalized service with expanded resources through OnePRA
- We specialize in master planning for full continuum of care facilities
- We maintain deep local market understanding in Iowa communities
What people say
Award-winning memory care design
Collaborative problem-solving
Deep local market understanding
Transformed school facilities
Personalized service approach
Services
Senior Living Projects
We specialize in creating comprehensive senior living solutions including independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Our designs focus on safety, accessibility, and community engagement while maintaining aesthetic appeal. With award-winning projects like the internationally recognized 'Cottages' memory care facility, we combine innovative design with practical functionality to meet evolving elder care needs.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture services create functional, efficient spaces for businesses across industries. From medical centers to manufacturing facilities, we prioritize operational efficiency while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Our portfolio includes projects for financial institutions, healthcare providers, and industrial clients throughout Iowa, demonstrating our ability to adapt designs to specific business requirements.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans for communities requiring full continuum of care facilities. Our approach integrates independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care within cohesive environments. The Western Homes Communities South Campus Master Plan exemplifies our ability to create multi-phase developments that evolve with community needs while incorporating wellness and recreational amenities.
People
David R. Hill
Former Superintendent
Led North Tama Community School District's facility planning and development. Endorsed Align and PRA's collaborative approach for educational facility design. Advocated for their vision-driven architectural solutions.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in senior living facilities, commercial buildings, and public projects with expertise in master planning and historic renovations.
How does the PRA partnership benefit clients?
The OnePRA alliance combines our creative design strengths with PRA's extensive resources while maintaining personalized service.
What Iowa communities have you worked in?
We've completed projects in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Iowa Falls, Waverly, and surrounding areas across northern Iowa.
How do you approach senior living design?
Our designs integrate safety, accessibility, and community engagement features while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency.
