Big News! We're expanding to Minneapolis. 📍 Throughout our 40 year history, OPN Architects has fostered an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently nurturing talent and embracing opportunity. OPN’s latest expansion exemplifies this legacy.

Today is bittersweet as we celebrate the retirement of Jim Koch. For 43 years, literally since day one, Jim has guided projects with a practical and direct knack for problem solving. We will miss his wit and wisdom around our Cedar Rapids studio!

A wine shop, public library, & fire station – all honored with an International Interior Design Association Award. Each project exemplifies excellence in interior design from concept to finishes. Congratulations to all! opnarchitects.com/2022/05/3-proj…

We are excited to introduce our newest hires, some of which may look familiar. Welcome back Bethanie Zeller and Andru Meiners, and welcome to the OPN family Nick Woods! opnarchitects.com/2022/05/new-hi…

uwayjwc is pleased to announce our new board member, Justin Bishop, AIA Principal OPN Architects Justin's UW Why? I support United Way because the need is enormous & we have a responsibility to care for each other & invest in our community. #LiveUnited #welcome #boardofdirectors

OPN is celebrating our 8th year pledged to the AIA 2030 Commitment. This pledge is truly celebrated with our 35 LEED certified buildings and 39 LEED, WELL, and Fitwel accredited professionals. #sustainability #greenbuildings #architecture #2030commitment #opnarchitects

Thank you Foundation partners! We appreciate you!! Thank you for supporting public education. Cedar Rapids Toyota Central States Concrete E&F Paving Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC Marco Technology OPN Architects SkogmanHomes

This has been a big portion of my professional world for the last few years! Ground breaking for the Applied Engineering Building at the University of Northern Iowa! OPN Architects, great job to a great team!

We strive to be a place of empathy and inclusivity because diversity in both people and perspectives is fundamental to creating extraordinary designs that delight and inspire optimism. #designwithpride #pridemonth #opnarchitects opnarchitects.com/2022/06/opn-is…

Designers at OPN Architects transformed the Lawrence County Public Library in Louisa, Kentucky, into an #accessible & #inclusive space that promotes digital literacy. Watch transformation in action. → bit.ly/3PeI1Di #AIAFilmChallenge

We are thrilled to share that both Springs Window Fashions and @Waunalib were honored in this year's AIA Wisconsin Design Awards for excellence in architectural design. #designexcellence #aiawisconsin #meritawards #corporate #civic #library #community #madison #opnarchitects

The transformation of Springs Window Fashions' Middleton (Wisc.) headquarters has been recognized with a Merit Award from AIA Wisconsin for "demonstrating the power of design in repositioning our corporate workplace." Congratulations to the entire team! Vierbicher

In the face of adversity, the once dark and dated Flint Public Library is now a flexible, community-focused, and light-filled space. Watch and vote for "Flint Forward" every day through October 14 in the AIA Film Challenge! aiafilmchallenge.org/2022-aia-film-…

Congratulations to Zack Writer and Isaac Bracher for being accepted into their local Iowa leadership programs. Members of the class of 2022-2023, Zack is in the @icareabusiness Community Leadership Program, and Isaac is a part of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Program.

OPN’s Healthcare Planner, Shannon Liggett, has received his American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) certification! Congratulations Shannon Liggett, AIA, ACHA, NCARB on your notable and well deserved achievement. opnarchitects.com/2022/12/shanno…

Thank you to OPN Architects and United Way of East Central Iowa for donating to our Waypoint Wonderland event. They gave a large donation of items such as towels, pots and pans, and other household items for parents. 🤗🎄

Recognized for his leadership, business accomplishments, and philanthropic efforts, OPN Principal, David Sorg, has been named in the Corridor Business Top 25 Most Influential list! Congratulations, David, on this outstanding achievement.

Meet Isaac Bracher of OPN Architects, a member of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2023, a program of Lead DSM! Welcome, Isaac! #leaddsm

The Field of the Week belongs to the Marion High School in Iowa! Marion ISD Marion Wolves Football 🏈 REDNation Featuring: 🏈Traverse Landscape Architects ⚽SPRINTURF 🏈#BrockFILL ⚽BrockUSA SP Series SP20XL shock pads #thebrockway #saferfields #safersports #artificialturf #sportshistory

The Old Capitol building is one of the most notable landmarks in Iowa. When its dome began showing wear and tear, restoration was critical. Watch here: blog.spongejet.com/restoration-ol… Thanks to ABC, EverGreene_Arch_Arts, and OPN Architects for a great collaboration on this project!