Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Services in Clear Lake, IA
Since 1923, ATURA Architecture has been a trusted leader in architectural design, evolving from WWA Architects to become a full-service firm based in Clear Lake, Iowa. Our century-long legacy is built on delivering creative, functional solutions tailored to clients' needs across education, commercial, healthcare, civic, worship, and residential sectors. By integrating contractor resources through our partnership with Dean Snyder Construction, we provide comprehensive design-build expertise, including cost estimating, scheduling, and value engineering from project inception.Our team of licensed professionals prioritizes user-focused design, ensuring clients make informed decisions aligned with their goals. With offices in Clear Lake and Ankeny, we remain committed to advancing architectural excellence while fostering community engagement through STEM programs and partnerships like Habitat for Humanity. Our accolades, including tornado-safe room designs and industrial projects like the Kraft Heinz facility, reflect our dedication to innovation and sustainability.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Rendering & Modeling
Tornado Safe Rooms
Industrial Design
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of architectural experience in North Iowa.
- Our design-build approach integrates contractor resources for cost efficiency.
- We specialize in educational, commercial, and healthcare design solutions.
- Our team includes AIA-certified architects and LEED professionals.
- We prioritize creative, user-focused design to exceed client expectations.
Services
Architectural Design
We provide end-to-end architectural design services, from schematic concepts to construction documents, tailored to educational, commercial, and healthcare sectors. Our approach emphasizes functional excellence, sustainability, and client collaboration. With expertise in code compliance and cost-effective solutions, we ensure projects meet both aesthetic and practical needs.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating user-centric environments through space planning, material selection, and furniture procurement. We balance aesthetics with functionality for residential and commercial spaces, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Our team guides clients from initial concepts to final execution.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans to guide future facility growth and phased renovations. Our process includes feasibility studies, space programming, and lifecycle analysis to align projects with long-term organizational goals. This strategic approach optimizes resources and ensures adaptable, future-ready designs.
Rendering & Modeling
We utilize advanced 3D modeling and virtual reality tools to help clients visualize spaces before construction. These tools facilitate real-time adjustments and stakeholder buy-in, enhancing decision-making. Our services include walkthroughs and immersive experiences for accurate project representation.
Tornado Safe Rooms
We design FEMA-compliant tornado safe rooms, leveraging decades of experience in disaster-resistant construction. Our team assists with funding applications and delivers cost-effective, durable solutions for schools and community facilities. These spaces ensure safety without compromising functionality.
People
Mark Kroemer
Architect
AIA and NCARB-certified architect with expertise in project design and client collaboration, contributing to ATURA's architectural excellence.
Reed Wessman
Architect
NCARB and LEED-certified architect specializing in sustainable design and construction management for diverse client projects.
Jared Beenken
Architect
AIA-certified professional with a focus on innovative design solutions and construction administration for educational and industrial facilities.
Austin Pehl
Business Development
Manages client relations and growth strategies, ensuring ATURA's services align with market demands and community needs.
Logan Bahler
Marketing & Graphics Manager
Leads branding and visual communication efforts, showcasing ATURA's projects and expertise through strategic marketing initiatives.
Questions
What architectural services does ATURA offer?
We provide architectural design, interior design, master planning, rendering/modeling, tornado-safe rooms, and industrial design services.
How long has ATURA been in business?
We have practiced architecture continuously since 1923, celebrating 100 years of excellence in 2023.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
Yes, we specialize in education, commercial, healthcare, civic, worship, residential, and industrial projects.
Are you involved in community initiatives?
We support STEM programs, Habitat for Humanity, and the Student Collaborative Design Competition in North Iowa.
Can you assist with tornado-safe room design?
Yes, we have designed FEMA-funded safe rooms and offer expertise in cost-effective, durable solutions.
