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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA MUSEUM OF ART

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MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION AND H&H DEVELOPMENT

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C E L E B R A T E L I G H T A N D A R T

C O M M U N I T Y C O N N E C T O R

R E I N F O R C E U N I V E R S I T Y C U LT U R E

ENCOURAGE LEARNING AND INQUIRY

I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y E X P L O R AT I O N

E X P E R I E N T I A L A N D E N G A G I N G

O P E N A N D W E L C O M I N G

G A T E W A Y F O R T H E A R T S

S TAT E - O F -T H E -A RT G A L L E RY S PA C E

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Letter of Interest ....................................................................................... Page 1

OUR TEAM

Organizational Structure .................................................................. Page 6

Team Resumes .................................................................................. Page 7

EXPERIENCE

CRST Center ...................................................................................Page 13

John Deere Financial Worldwide ....................................................Page 15

Bioventures .....................................................................................Page 17

United States Courthouse..............................................................Page 19

Hancher Auditorium ........................................................................Page 21

State Hygienic Laboratory .............................................................Page 23

Cedar Rapids Public Library ...........................................................Page 25

John Deere Harvester Works ..........................................................Page 27

Additional Projects ..........................................................................Page 29

PROCESS

Project Approach ............................................................................Page 37

FEE STRUCTURE

Professional Services .....................................................................Page 46

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Firm Profile ......................................................................................Page 49

Design Awards ................................................................................Page 50

Design-Build ....................................................................................Page 51

Environmental Responsibility .........................................................Page 52

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Dear Randy and Members of the Selection Committee:

OPN Architects is pleased to submit our team qualifications for the architectural design of the new University of Iowa Museum of Art. This is an exciting project at an extraordinary time in Iowa City. The University’s flood recovery is well underway, downtown private development is robust, and plans for the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan have been officially adopted. The University’s selection of your site in the heart of downtown, across from the new School of Music, defines a new threshold for art and cultural exploration in Iowa City. The new museum will be the nexus of campus and community, a visible and dynamic home for art and education, and a bridge between the University and the larger community.

Our firm has enjoyed the opportunities to collaborate with the Mortenson team while working together on a series of projects ,including the new Hancher Auditorium, Cornell College residence halls, and the Graduate Plaza at Grinnell College. We’re excited by the prospect of establishing a strong design-build partnership on this project and the opportunity to leverage our shared experience to benefit the University of Iowa.

As dedicated supporters of the arts and a frequent design partner of the University of Iowa, we were deeply saddened by the impact of the flood on the Museum of Art. We’ve followed the evolution of this project since that time and have been impressed by the open, creative approach the University has taken to establish a new vision for the museum. Shortly after the flood waters receded, President Sally Mason challenged a group of experts to re-envision the museum of the future and set forth the following guiding principles:

• The UIMA is an integral part of the academic mission of the University of Iowa.

• The UIMA is the steward of its permanent collection and cultivates the strategic enhancement of that collection for the benefit of its constituents.

• The UIMA’s constituents are University of Iowa students, faculty and staff; K-12 students in the region; museum supporters; and the general public.

• The UIMA works collaboratively with other units on campus as well as with museums in the region and throughout the world.

We believe that these principles and the resulting committee recommendations establish a solid foundation for our team to build upon. Guided by these principles, we see the opportunity to create a dynamic and active museum that will foster teaching and learning while opening the collections and program to the wider campus and regional community.

We believe a Mortenson / OPN design-build team will bring exceptional value to this important project. There are specific areas we would like to highlight which, when combined, provide significant advantages for you to consider:

DESIGN-BUILD EXPERIENCEAs we consider the unique potential of this project, we are truly excited by the developer-driven, design-build delivery approach. We are committed supporters of the potential of a true design-build approach and have built a 25-year record of successful design-build partnerships. In spite of the state of Iowa taking decades to embrace design-build delivery, OPN has completed hundreds of design-build projects both large and small, simple and complex. In our experience, an integrated design-build team has significant opportunities to generate value, produce creative design, and conceive innovative solutions. Our 25-year successful track record of contracting directly with builders and builder-developers is unrivaled in the state of Iowa.

LETTER OF INTEREST

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UNIQUE AND COMPLEX PROJECTSA museum is a unique building type. While not exceptionally complex programmatically, the environmental systems, lighting, daylighting, and key operational elements are all critical to receiving, displaying, preserving, and storing valuable art. As a University museum, there are the additional requirements of providing functional and flexible teaching and research space. Working with Mortenson and the University, we look forward to finding the right museum design consultant to augment our team. While we have not yet designed a museum, we have designed numerous unique and complex buildings. Our team believes we need to dive deep into program requirements and work very closely with our subject-matter experts and consultants to develop the most innovative, cost-responsible solutions. Our response includes case studies of several of our most complex projects that required close attention to the imperatives of environmental controls, including the State Hygienic Laboratory, Hancher Auditorium, the United States Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, and the restoration of the Paramount Theatre.

ACADEMIC SPACES The collection is a critical part of the academic mission for those studying, teaching and researching within visual arts programs. In relocating the museum to a new site on campus, the University has underscored the importance of access and adjacency to the collection for University of Iowa students. We understand the need to create an inviting space that welcomes students from all disciplines to interact with the art, and are excited by the challenge that presents. A significant portion of OPN’s portfolio is in higher education and the creation of flexible and innovative teaching and laboratory spaces. The recently completed Biorenewables Complex at ISU includes 220,000 gross square feet of laboratories, classrooms, offices, and a central atrium. The design created state-of-the-art flexible, technology-ready classrooms, and educational and research laboratories. While the materials being studied at Biorenewables obviously differ from the museum’s collection, the design parallels the museum’s desire to encourage active learning and interdisciplinary connections. This project also demonstrates the importance of creating unique circulation zones and the ways in which transparency can be used to encourage engagement within a building, while maintaining distinct secure spaces for controlled research and material storage.

STRONG TEAMWe discussed at great length who the right players were for this project, and we are confident that the leadership team we have proposed will provide Mortenson and the UIMA with the absolute best talent and management skills available. Each team member was selected for his or her specific experience and skills. Our leadership team is backed by a deep roster of talented designers who will ensure that we have the capacity to hit our milestones. From our perspective, this opportunity couldn’t come at a better time for our studio. We have a window in our schedule that dovetails with the projected project schedule. We only pursue work that we know we can perform to the highest standards of excellence. In offering our proposal, we guarantee to you that we are 100-percent committed to project success.

In the sections that follow, we have answered your questions and provided examples of our work. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss our submittal in detail with you. Thank you, once again, for considering OPN on this important project.

Regards,

Daniel J. Thies, AIA, LEED APPresident, OPN Architects

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MUSEUM DESIGNSPECIALIST

LEASE

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

CIVIL ENGINEER

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

MEP ENGINEER

LIGHTING DESIGNER

ACOUSTICAL ENGINEER

ENVELOPE CONSULTANT

CONSULTANT TEAM:

DEVELOPER:H&H DEVELOPMENT

DANIEL THIES PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

JUSTIN BISHOP PROJECT MANAGER

HEATHER LYNXWILER PROJECT ARCHITECT

TATE WALKER SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

DESIGN TEAM:

DESIGN-BUILDER:

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As the President of OPN Architects, Daniel Thies has been responsible for charting the path forward on OPN’s largest and most

complex projects. Dan has extensive experience working in the Higher Education market, and this experience will guide the

programming and design of this important project. Over the past decade, Dan has served as the principal-in-charge on a series

of complex projects with multifaceted programs, ranging in project size from $500,000 to $132 million and spanning markets as

diverse as Higher Education, Performing Arts, Corporate and Civic work. For the University of Iowa Museum of Art, Dan will serve

as the Principal-in-Charge, guiding the project from inception to completion.

EDUCATION

Des Moines Area Community College, 1978

REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION

Licensure: Minnesota

American Institute of Architects

LEED Accredited Professional

EXPERIENCE

Brown, Healey, Bock, 1978-1979

OPN Architects, 1979-Present

AFFILIATIONS

C.R.I.C.A.C.

Cedar Rapids Airport Commission

Chair, 2009

Science Stations, Board of Directors

Board Chair, 2007, 2010

Young Parents Network, Board of Directors

Board Chair, 2008

United Way of East Central Iowa

Trustee, Campaign Chair, 2000

Junior Achievement, Trustee

CRST Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

Deere & Company

John Deere Financial Worldwide Headquarters, Johnston, Iowa*

Main Headquarters*

Main Headquarters Expansion*

John Deere Corporate Aviation Hangar, Moline, Illinois*

John Deere Collectors Center, Moline, Illinois*

John Deere Healthcare Headquarters, Moline, Illinois*

John Deere Commons, Moline, IL*

Distribution Centers:

Central Distribution, Wisconsin*

Southern Distribution, Tennessee*

Attachment Distribution, Iowa*

US Courthouse, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Mississippi Plaza, Davenport, Iowa*

NCMIC Group, Inc., Clive, Iowa*

Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

Building 130*

Bass Street Landing, Moline, Illinois*

Sentry Insurance, Davenport, Iowa*

Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hospice House of Mercy*

Cedar Crossings Casino, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

Great America Building, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Hancher Auditorium

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

DoubleTree by Hilton

US Cellular Center

McLeod / Busse IMAX Theatre, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

Radisson Hotel / TGI Fridays*

*Denotes Design-Build project

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EDUCATION

Iowa State University,

Bachelor of Architecture, 2004

University of Iowa,

MBA, 2015 (expected)

REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION

Licensure: Iowa

American Institute of Architects

LEED Accredited Professional

EXPERIENCE

OPN Architects, 2004-Present

AFFILIATIONS

C.R.I.C.A.C.

United Way of East Central Iowa

Leadership for Five Seasons

JUSTIN BISHOP, AIA, LEED AP PROJECT MANAGER

Justin Bishop has been an Architect with OPN Architects for more than 10 years since graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture

degree from Iowa State University. Justin has a great passion for learning and continuing education and is nearing completion of

a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa, Tippie School of Business. Justin was recently a project

architect on Hancher Auditorium for the University of Iowa, where his experience with building envelopes and technically challenging

design was utilized to deliver custom enclosure systems for stainless steel shingles and high performance curtainwall.

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa Memorial Union

State Hygienic Laboratory

Bioventures Center*

Hancher Auditorium

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Neurosurgery Clinic Expansion

Cardiac CT Scanner Suite

Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

University Center

Sisters of Mercy Plaza

Graduate Center

Deere & Company

John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois

John Deere Corporate Aviation Hangar, Moline, Illinois

John Deere Des Moines Works, Ankeny, Iowa*

Jane Boyd Community House, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

BioLife Plasma Center, Coralville, Iowa*

Moline Public Library, Moline, Illinois

Marengo Public Library, Marengo, Iowa

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

US Cellular Center

*Denotes Design-Build project

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EDUCATION

Iowa State University,

Bachelor of Architecture, 1998

REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION

Licensure: Iowa

American Institute of Architects

LEED Accredited Professional

N.C.A.R.B. Certified

EXPERIENCE

OPN Architects, 1998-Present

AFFILIATIONS

C.R.I.C.A.C.

American Library Association,

Member

Leadership for Five Seasons,

Class of 2009

United Way of East Central Iowa

HEATHER LYNXWILER, AIA, LEED AP PROJECT ARCHITECT

Heather Lynxwiler’s portfolio reflects a diverse range of project and client types including many cultural centers. Heather’s

research-intensive approach and commitment to collaboration with the client team makes her especially suited for working with

the University of Iowa. As project architect, Heather will ensure that the project’s objectives are realized through design. Heather’s

notable projects featured throughout this proposal are: the John Deere Worldwide Financial Headquarters, John Deere Harvester

Works, Alexander Girard Folk Art Display, Cedar Rapids Public Library and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Heather’s design

excellence is matched by her strategic planning abilities.

Museum of Art Renovation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Hotel at Kirkwood

Center for Continuing Education

Deere & Company

John Deere Worldwide Financial Headquarters, Johnston, Iowa*

Expansion*

John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois

Alexander Girard Folk Art Display, Moline, Illinois

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Main Branch

Ladd Library Branch

Williamsburg Public Library, Williamsburg, Iowa

Moline Public Library, Moline, Illinois

Washington Public Library, Washington, Iowa

Intermec, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Rod Library

Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa

Burling Library

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Dey House Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

Aegon Corporate Daycare, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Council Street

Collabrance, GreatAmerica Financial, Cedar Rapids, Iowa*

HNI Gunlocke Corporate Headquarters, Muscatine, Iowa

OPN Architects, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

*Denotes Design-Build project

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EDUCATION

University of Washington,

Bachelor of Architecture, 1997

REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION

Licensure: Wisconsin, California

American Institute of Architects

LEED Accredited Professional

EXPERIENCE

OPN Architects, 2014-Present

Energy Center of Wisconsin, 2004-2014

Robert Walker Architects, 1999-2004

Curtis Beattie & Associates, 1997-1999

AFFILIATIONS

USGBC, Energy & Atmosphere Technical

Advisory Group

Advanced Buildings New Construction

Guide, Technical Advisory Group

Department of Energy, Commercial

Lighting Initiative

LEED v4, Technical Expert Exam

Development

TATE WALKER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

Tate Walker is an architect with a special emphasis in energy and sustainability. Prior to joining OPN, Tate served as a high-

performance / sustainability consultant for commercial and industrial projects focusing on energy research, technology evaluation,

and promoting environmental awareness through design. His consulting experience includes integrating energy systems and

sustainability initiatives on capitol projects with many major university, civic, and corporate clients throughout the Midwest including

Manpower (Milwaukee, WI), Rush University (Chicago, IL), and Milwaukee Department of Public Works (Milwaukee, WI). Tate will act

as an internal sustainability consultant on this project.

Speaking Engagements

Deep Energy Retrofits

Design Tools to Quantify High Performance, Lighting and Daylighting

Daylighting Fundamentals

High Performance: Envelope Design

Tools to Make Green Building Faster

A Market Approach to Green Building

Experience

Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, Milwaukee, WI

G&W Electric, Bolingbrook, IL

Manpower Headquarters Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

SC Johnson Global Distribution Center, Racine, WI

SC Johnson, Johnson Diversey, Sturdevant, WI

West Bend Mutual Insurance, West Bend, WI

Adler School of Professional Psychology Chicago Campus, Chicago, IL

DePaul University Art Center, Chicago, IL

Milwaukee Department of Public Works Headquarters, Milwaukee, WI

Northwestern University

Outpatient Tower, Chicago, IL

University East Parking Ramp, Evanston, IL

School of Music, Evanston, IL

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnals, IL

Student Life and Recreation Center

Roosevelt University, Academic Center, Chicago, IL

Rush University East Tower, Chicago, IL

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI

Whitewater School of Business

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CRST International tasked OPN with creating a “statement building”

that would dramatically change the Cedar Rapids skyline. This 11-story

tower will be a welcome addition to the City, with CRST occupying two

floors and Bankers Trust serving as the anchor tenant for the building.

The facility will include eight floors of office space and three floors of

parking. On the main level, retail spaces will be provided.

Sustainability was an important charge when designing this 120,000

square foot multi-tenant office tower. The building features the City of

Cedar Rapids’ first living green wall, a substantial solar control screen

and high performance glass. The building also incorporates a flood

wall and flood pump station into the lower-level parking area to ensure

stability in the event of a flood. Perhaps one of the most visible design

features is the cantilevered balcony that runs up to the edge of the

Cedar River. The balcony contains a rooftop plaza with expansive views

to the Cedar River and the downtown urban fabric.

The building is estimated to be completed in 2016.

CRST CENTER

CONTACT

Dylan Smith

Owner

CRST Center

[email protected]

(319) 396-4400

TEAM

Daniel Thies

DELIVERY

Design-Build

LOCATION

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

YEAR

2016 (estimated)

SIZE

120,000 sf

COST

$40,150,000

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Design-Build

Statement Building

Art and Light

LEED Target

Retail Design Strategies

Urban Site

RELEVANCE:

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In 2000, John Deere Credit selected a rolling hillside to develop its

three-story 240,000 square foot worldwide headquarters in Johnston,

Iowa. The site’s natural constructs and the Jeffersonian Grid provided

the foundation for a layering and grid system which organized both the

site and building design. The facility is split into two separate wings

connected by a three-story atrium.

Ten years later, a three-story addition was constructed to the west of

the existing John Deere Financial Worldwide Headquarters campus.

This addition encompasses a total of 145,000 square feet of office and

training space and is connected to the existing facility wings via an on-

grade hallway and a second floor skywalk.

An internal courtyard provides a secure green space for private

meetings and informal gatherings. The first floor of the new facility

houses mechanical spaces, a fitness center, open cubicle areas, and a

conference center. The second and third floors are primarily open office

work environments. In total, the facility can house between 700–800

employees in open seating, depending on cubicle density. Additional

parking requirements are being met with a combination of expanded

on-grade parking and a single level parking deck accommodating 183

spaces.

The new building reflects the original design in terms of materials,

building aesthetics, and landscaping features. Although basic building

systems will be similar to the 2000 complex, upgrades have been

incorporated to allow the expansion to meet LEED Gold standards.

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS

CONTACT

Dan McConaghy

Corporate Facilities Manager

Deere & Company

[email protected]

(309) 765-5484

TEAM

Daniel Thies

Heather Lynxwiler

DELIVERY

Design-Build

LOCATION

Johnston, Iowa

YEAR

Phase 1: 2000

Phase 2: 2010

SIZE

Phase 1: 240,000 sf

Phase 2: 145,000 sf

COST

Phase 1: $28,000,000

Phase 2: $28,916,000

LEED

Gold

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Design-Build

Statement Building

LEED Gold

Exhibit Space

Campus Environment

Flexible / Adaptable Design

RELEVANCE:

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BioVentures creates a collaborative environment for nascent

biotechnology companies looking to grow. The facility functions as a

business incubator for biotech start-ups, and includes wet lab and dry

lab modules that can be leased as individual spaces or combined into

larger units. Half of the 80,000 square foot building was designed as

speculative lab space and is potentially available to those businesses

that start out in the incubator.

The goal for the building was to create a dynamic, highly collaborative

environment that would serve as a catalyst for innovation. With this in

mind, lab modules are organized along a central corridor on two levels

that terminate in a transparent glass stairwell. This simple arrangement

of lab modules is a logical response to the ideal depth for maximizing

efficiency and daylighting.

Several common spaces are located at the center of the building and

are designed to support the incubator modules. In addition to shared

resources, amenities such as the lobby and the board and conference

rooms allow small companies to accommodate meetings with investors

and offer credibility. The lobby also adjoins a large multi-purpose room

with a series of large pivot doors forming the division between the two.

These doors, when open, provide the appearance of a continuous space.

The architectural aesthetic responds to a larger master plan concept for

the research park which seeks to reinterpret the Midwestern vernacular

through materials, rhythms and scale. This building embodies the region’s

agricultural heritage in a progressive application that also expresses the

high-tech nature of the activities within. The use of limestone for the

building’s base is a direct interpretation of the limestone foundations

used at farmsteads across the Midwest.

BIOVENTURES

CONTACT

Diane Gallagher

Director of Office Corporate Partnerships

University of Iowa

[email protected]

(319) 335-3941

DELIVERY

Design-Build

LOCATION

Coralville, Iowa

YEAR

2010

SIZE

80,000 sf

COST

$13,191,371

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Design-Build

University of Iowa Tenant

Collaborative Research Environment

Flexible / Adaptable Design

RELEVANCE:

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As the Architect of Record, OPN was responsible for managing all

aspects of this large, complex, technologically-advanced project,

including coordinating a team of 15 consultants from across the country.

Approximately 50% of the 305,999 sf building is high-performance

multi-tenant office space housing 19 governmental agencies. The

building is designed with access floor, high-performance, blast-resistant

glazing, solar panels, a rain-water collection system, and a green roof.

Situated on the Cedar River and overlooking Cedar Rapids, Iowa — the

design of the building was guided by critical ideas that root the building

in its context and develop a strong civic character for the building, both

inside and out. Prominent among these ideas are:

• The relationship of the building to downtown Cedar Rapids to the

north and 8th Avenue to the south and to the Red Cedar River at

the west edge of the site.

• The development of the building and its surrounding landscape as a

civic place analogous to other civic areas in Cedar Rapids such as

Mays Island and Greene Square Park.

• The creation of a building that expresses the public nature of the

judicial process by being both visually and physically inviting as well

as clear and easy to understand in its internal organization.

• The creation of a building that expresses the seriousness and

importance of the judicial process.

The Courthouse opened its doors to the public on-time, on-budget and

free of any litigation — a rarity for GSA projects of this scale.

UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE

CONTACT

Renea Solmonson

Project Manager

United States District Court

[email protected]

(319) 286-2236

TEAM

Daniel Thies

Justin Bishop

DELIVERY

Construction Manager as Constructor

LOCATION

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

YEAR

2012

SIZE

305,999 sf

COST

$120,000,000

LEED

Gold

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CM as Constructor

Statement Building

Exhibit Space

Complex, Multi-Tenant Building

Advanced Environmental Controls

Specialized Blast-Resistant Glass

LEED Gold

RELEVANCE:

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For more than 30 years, Hancher Auditorium has presented the finest

in world culture to students and the public alike. In 1999, The New York

Times called Hancher a “forward-looking arts sponsor.” In June 2008, the

University of Iowa incurred significant damage to campus buildings due

to the flooding of the Iowa River. Of those buildings flooded, the Voxman

Music Building, Hancher and Clapp Recital Hall were all damaged and

determined by FEMA eligible for replacement.

In February 2010, OPN Architects was selected as the Architect of

Record for the design of a new Hancher replacement building. Shortly

thereafter, the University of Iowa and OPN selected internationally

acclaimed Pelli Clarke Pelli as the design architect.

The original building was designed by Max Abramovitz (1972), and stood

as an icon, symbolizing the arts for the University, the community and

the State of Iowa. It is the desire of the University for the replacement

facility to carry that same distinction.

The replacement of the existing Hancher facility will have a large multi-

purpose proscenium theater, as well as a smaller performance space for

rehearsals, performance and teaching. The building program requires

front-of-house and back-of-house support spaces and administrative

offices. The larger theater space will accommodate commercial

productions including music, dance, opera and theatrical works.

Designed in collaboration with Pelli Clarke Pelli.

HANCHER AUDITORIUM

CONTACT

Rod Lehnertz

Director of Campus & Facilities

University of Iowa

[email protected]

(319) 353-2235

TEAM

Justin Bishop

Daniel Thies

DELIVERY

Construction Manager as Agent

LOCATION

Iowa City, Iowa

YEAR

2015 (estimated)

SIZE

189,000 sf

COST

$161,000,000

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CM as Agent

University of Iowa

Statement Building

Advanced Environmental Controls

Public Building

Complex Program

Distinct Public / Private Spaces

LEED Target

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Located at the University of Iowa’s Research Park, this new laboratory

and office facility provides modern and flexible testing and administration

space while projecting an image of visibility and transparency to the

public. The building’s form and layout was driven by a singular, open lab

space that runs the length of the building.

The exterior finishes include a variety of materials, giving the building

a layered composition that articulates the activities within. Light-toned

brick and limestone clad the second floor lab “bar,” giving it a secure,

but appealing aesthetic. Full height glass is used extensively on the

first and lower levels to fulfill daylighting needs in office space and

provide transparency and views. Gray metal wraps vertical circulation

and service cores, as well as a third story mechanical penthouse that

gives the building a distinctive profile and additional height. The two

announced entry features are accentuated by a contemporary, white

aluminum composite panel.

Announced public and employee entrances on the north and south

facades organize a perpendicular cross-axis through the building and

create signature focal points on those elevations. The public entrance

along the North features a two-story high atrium with a large structural

glass window wall that creates a dramatic first impression for visitors

and provides staging for public tours. Opposite the window wall is

another glass wall with views directly into the open lab area on the

second floor. The employee entrance to the south extends beyond the

main building form and is capped by a narrower structural glass window

wall, with similar vertical proportions to the public entrance on the north.

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY

CONTACT

Steve Otto

Manager, Planning, Design & Construction

University of Iowa

[email protected]

(319) 384-2091

TEAM

Justin Bishop

DELIVERY

Design-Bid-Build

LOCATION

Coralville, Iowa

YEAR

2010

SIZE

113,900 sf

COST

$37,750,000

LEED

Gold

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University of Iowa Tenant

Collaborative Research Environment

Flexible / Adaptable Design

Advanced Environmental Controls

LEED Gold

RELEVANCE:

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The new 95,000-square foot library is designed to be a vibrant,

multipurpose destination and a space for the community to mix and

collaborate. The design of the new library was driven by the desire to

embrace openness, transparency and foster public engagement with

and within the space. With those principles in mind, the team looked for

innovative ways to present vistas and views throughout the structure

while visually connecting the streetscape with the functions occurring

within the building.

In keeping with the themes of openness and transparency, large

expanses of glass occur at the first and second floors of the collection

spaces. Views into the building frame the rhythmic placement of library

stacks juxtaposed with a lively and active Children’s Collection. The

views in and out of the collection spaces are seen from nearly every

vantage point around the new library. A 200-seat auditorium situated

on the second and third levels looks outward toward Greene Square. The

auditorium stage is set against a curtain wall of glass allowing for the

changing seasons and cityscape to serve as a living backdrop.

The new library represents a tremendous investment of resources. It was

essential that the design be flexible to accommodate the future needs of

the community. One method of “future proofing” was the integration of

raised access floors as part of the design. These raised floors will allow

for the distribution of power, data, and low velocity supply air permitting

the collection spaces to evolve over time. The collection spaces were

intentionally designed to be very open; they incorporate few walls and

a clear span between the columns to allow for the full utilization of the

available square footage. The southern portion of the site is surface

parking, which could be utilized as space for future expansion.

CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

CONTACT

Bob Pasicznyuk

Former Library Director

Douglas County Libraries

[email protected]

(319) 432-4551

TEAM

Heather Lynxwiler

DELIVERY

Construction Manager as Agent

LOCATION

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

YEAR

2013

SIZE

94,000 sf

COST

$24,128,634

LEED

Platinum

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Statement Building

Exhibit Space

Community Hub

Flexible / Adaptable Design

Retail Design Strategies

Advanced Environmental Controls

Urban Site

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Deere and Company had plans to convert a small outside corner of one

of their existing high bay factory areas into a two story space to house

a new visitor’s center and office space. Rather than remove the existing

exterior skin to complete this conversion, the architects recommended

a more sustainable approach by creating a new envelope that wraps

portions of the existing exterior to define and differentiate space on

the interior and unify perforations and projections in the shell. Because

the building was also meant to feature the history of the company,

materials were chosen that would represent the rich heritage of the

farming industry; weathered steel thus became the choice for this new

exterior cladding. This utilitarian material provides a familiar connection

to visitors and farmers while being utilized in a non-traditional format.

Furthering the connection between interior and exterior, a nearly forty

foot high structural glass wall forms a giant picture window into the

lobby space where the latest technology is featured. This essentially

becomes the signage for the building as this life-sized billboard is viewed

from the entrance drive. Upon closer approach to the building, field and

crop striping is recalled in the paving and transitions to a deeply toned

interior floor surface that is reminiscent of rich agricultural earth.

Sustainability continues to be a high priority at all interior space with

many material choices based on both renewable and agriculturally

based products. The palette of a clean, white background was used to

reference an art gallery that features the tractor as a sculptural object.

JOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKS, VISITORS’ CENTER

CONTACT

Steve Eppel

Architect

John Deere

[email protected]

(309) 765-4046

TEAM

Justin Bishop

Heather Lynxwiler

DELIVERY

Design-Bid-Build

LOCATION

East Moline, Illinois

YEAR

2007

SIZE

30,000 sf

COST

$4,500,000

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Exhibit Space

Flexible / Adaptable Design

Distinct Public / Private Spaces

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In 1928, the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa celebrated the opening of the

Paramount Theatre. In June 2008, a devastating flood swept through

Cedar Rapids. The Paramount Theatre lay directly in its path and the

theater was flooded to an elevation of approximately eight feet above

the main street level. The theater was severely damaged by water and

debris.

In the fall of 2008, the City of Cedar Rapids contracted OPN Architects

to plan and oversee the renovation of the Paramount Theatre. Among

the City’s most important goals was to insure that the theater would be

restored in a manner that honored the building’s rich history and cultural

significance. This large, complex project required extensive preliminary

research and analysis to identify the materials and techniques used to

create the original elements. A team of experts was brought in to examine

and restore the building’s historic features. Among these features were:

• Elaborate and highly articulated plaster forms and details on nearly

every interior surface

• Marezzo scagliola plaster designed to simulate elegant stone

• Aluminum leaf, paints and glazes in sophisticated color

combinations and patterns

• Grand crystal chandeliers and delicate stained-glass light fixtures,

all hand crafted and assembled by highly-skilled artisans

• An iconic “one-of-a-kind” Wulitzer organ featuring a finely detailed

and extravagantly decorated console which historians have

referred to as a “singular work of art”

The restored theater opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony

on October 26, 2012.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE

CONTACT

Jason Anderson

General Manager

Paramount Theatre

[email protected]

(319) 398-5226

DELIVERY

Construction Manager as Agent

LOCATION

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

YEAR

2012

SIZE

75,578 sf

COST

$34,700,000

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Statement Building

Art and Light

Advanced Environmental Controls

Urban Site

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In November 2001, a devastating fire destroyed the dome, cupola, bell

tower, and caused extensive damage to the interior. The restoration

work included reconstructing and repairing the fire damaged items. The

restoration of Old Capitol was approached as a preservation project

of the highest order. The project began in January 2002, with a two-

day site visit by the architects to begin the communication process of

meetings with primary stakeholders, interviews with key personnel,

condition surveys and archival research, and to begin the discussion

on the logistics of the procurement and erection of the replacement

structure.

Guided by the building’s historic identity, the team resolved that

wherever appropriate and possible, historic fabric was conserved and

new, replacement components matched the originals in kind. Upgrades

to the building are invisible wherever possible and were executed in the

most sensitive fashion where they must be evident.

The restoration addressed all fire damaged items as well as life safety

/ code enhancements to the building, including a new sprinkler system,

fire alarm system, and code compliant restrooms. New programmatic

space included an improved gift shop, and two new interactive museum

spaces.

With the moving of the gift store to the main level of the museum, sales

have doubled allowing the staff to expand the quality and quantity of

items available in the store. The attendance at the museum has been up

significantly since the re-opening in May 2006.

OLD CAPITOL RESTORATION

CONTACT

Rod Lehnertz

Director of Campus & Facilities

University of Iowa

[email protected]

(319) 353-2235

DELIVERY

Design-Bid-Build

LOCATION

Iowa City, Iowa

YEAR

2006

SIZE

7,200 sf

COST

$4,275,000

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Advanced Environmental Controls

Exhibit Space

Public Space

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The Alexander Girard installation at the Deere & Company Headquarters is an integral part of the identity of the Saarinen-

designed building. Nearing 50 years old, the installation runs the length of the space, and tells a sweeping story of

the Company, its customers and in a sense, American agriculture. The design is seemingly simple – but that belies the

integration of the installation into the powerful architectural space and the equipment that guests and employees see

upon entering. In a sense, this is the story that that is the foundation of the John Deere Company, the customers they

have served over a storied history, and connects the past with the present.

Unfortunately, environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, light exposure) and accessibility into the case

were jeopardizing the artifacts in the display. Deere & Company asked OPN to study the display to understand the

contributing causes to the current situation, set criteria for conditions to be achieved, and propose options for mitigation

with supporting cost information that enable John Deere to continue the display as a feature in their Headquarters for

years to come. OPN worked with museum consultant, Water Crimm to complete the study.

ALEXANDER GIRARD FOLK ART DISPLAY STUDY

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has always been a cultural center for the city of Cedar Rapids. After the flood of 2008,

a lot of downtown businesses took the opportunity to start over fresh. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art sits parallel

to the brand new Cedar Rapids Public Library, divided by Greene Square. With both public sites seeing a redesign, the

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art decided to update their external facade.

The original facade included a 12 foot wall hiding the steps to the entrance of the museum, as well as a long ramp

that did not meet ADA requirements. OPN was tasked with opening up the entrance, creating a welcoming space that

complements the surrounding neighborhood. The interior vestibules were remodeled as well to create consistency in the

updated design.

CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART

Art and Light

Advanced Environmental Controls

Exhibit Space

RELEVANCE:

Art and Light

Advanced Environmental Controls

Exhibit Space

Urban Site

RELEVANCE:

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In 2011, OPN started working with The Principal to redesign the corporate headquarters in downtown Des Moines. Our

work began as a straight-forward study of the campus environment with the goal of modernizing existing facilities and

consolidating open space. The result was a comprehensive plan to modernize The Principal’s campus to meet the needs

of the future. The Principal has since retained OPN Architects as the firm to implement the plan. The work addresses

more than 2.3 million square feet of spaces, with the final phase set to be completed in 2018. While not the primary

driver of the project, The Principal had amassed a significant collection of art. Many pieces were displayed across

campus and a significant collection was located in the company’s dedicated gallery space. The Principal wanted open

the gallery space up to more frequent use. The new gallery space offers flexible opportunities for rotating the permanent

collection and spaces for people to engage and enjoy the collection.

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP ART GALLERY

In 2009 Polk County hired OPN Architects to renovate and expand Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the Iowa Events

Center and to provide an additional 60,000 sf of meeting, ballroom and exhibit space. The renovation of the 55 year-old

auditorium allows the center to host larger events including state, regional and national conventions and exhibitions. The

dramatic renovation included the removal of 7,200 auditorium seats and creation of a second floor, which provided an

additional 63,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space inside the auditorium.

The original Veterans Memorial Auditorium was dedicated in 1954 to honor the World War II veterans of Polk County,

Iowa. The renovation honored the building’s legacy with museum quality exhibits in the refreshed Memorial Hall honoring

Iowans who served their country in times of war and peace. Artwork by Des Moines Register’s Pulitzer Prize winning

artist, Ding Darling, highlights the building’s east lobby. In the west lobby, seven new glass panels display events from

the original building including high school graduations, sporting events and a historic visit from Elvis Presley.

COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER

Art and Light

Advanced Environmental Controls

Exhibit Space

Urban Site

RELEVANCE:

Art and Light

Exhibit Space

Public Space

Urban Site

RELEVANCE:

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Designed to be digitally state-of-the-art, The Iowa Hall of Pride uses high-definition video, music, computer technology and

well-researched history to tell Iowa’s story. Visitors are drawn to experience the history of Iowa through video projected

on a three screen auditorium, the Hall of Fame, and the Hall of Pride, which memorializes the accomplishments of 30

notable Iowans. A 37-exhibit interactive hall invites visitors to learn about each of the athletic and scholarly activities

high school students pursue. Other features include a full-surround mini-theater entitled “The Spirit of Competition”,

multiple digital learning games, and educational kiosks with information about each of the Iowa high schools. Original

artwork in the facility includes life-sized bronze statues, a clay wall-sculpture depicting a recess scene at a country

school, and two 12-by-24-foot stained glass works by Bogenrief Studios of Cherokee.

The design team provided oversight for website content, written graphics, and film content. The final exhibit is a

commissioned sculpture entitled “Everyday Hero”, depicting the role each of us plays in making Iowa a great place to live.

IOWA HALL OF PRIDE

Throughout the restoration of Theatre Cedar Rapids, the architects and interior designers worked to honor the original

artistry of the building’s initial design. Unique, historic details were discovered during flood demolition, such as plaster

molded ceiling within the vestibule that had been covered by a gypsum ceiling, and original painted wall details in the

lobby. These stunningly designed elements informed the paint scheme for the interior, and the details were restored

to their original state. Large chandeliers original to the Iowa Theater Building were relocated, restored and installed

bringing elements of the theater’s historic glamour to light.

One of the most dramatic additions to the space was an expansion of the lobby to include a sophisticated lounge and

event space. Taking advantage of an empty storefront on First Avenue, the designers maximized the space adding a

modern element to the historic theater. Using an urbane mix of materials, textures and finishes the dramatic lounge

offers patrons a comfortable and stylish spot to enjoy a drink and conversation.

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Art and Light

Exhibit Space

Public Space

RELEVANCE:

Design-Build

Statement Building

Art and Light

Advanced Environmental Controls

Urban Site

RELEVANCE:

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PROCESS

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We understand the scope of the project includes comprehensive design services, beginning with programming and

schematic design through construction for an innovative and technologically advanced University Museum of Art.

The new museum will be located on a downtown Iowa City site at the intersection of Burlington and Clinton Streets,

straddling the edge of downtown and the emerging Riverfront Crossings area. The L-shaped lot wraps around the

Court Street parking structure on the north and west, and is bordered on the south by a new 12-story Hilton Garden

Suites hotel. The new museum will be multi-level and approximately 60,000 gross square feet. The University’s new

School of Music sits across the street to the east. The potential to create a dialogue between the new museum and

the School of Music holds great promise for creating a dynamic urban gateway for the Riverfront Crossings District.

As Architect of Record, we will be responsible for the successful documentation of the project vision while managing

the efforts of the design team.

Our team practices a holistic blend of architecture, planning and design. We have an intentionally diverse list of

clients and we work to provide each of them with exemplary service and innovative design solutions. While our market

types are varied, our approach is clear and consistent. We believe in a collaborative, research-driven approach to

every project. We believe that the success of a project is predicated on our understanding of our client—who they

are, where they are today, and where they want to go tomorrow. We’ve been repeatedly described as excellent

listeners—a comment we take pride in because it means our clients know we care, we pay attention, and the end

result is work that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

WORKING WITH CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS

We work extensively with academic and cultural institutions, including colleges and universities, libraries, schools,

and government entities. We firmly believe good design is important to every aspect of our lives. It shapes the

places in which we learn, work, live, and gather. Our collaborative design process is particularly well-suited to clients

who specialize in the arts as we understand the importance of engaging all stakeholders in the design process. As

our portfolio reflects, our team has designed a wide-array of cultural, performance, and academic spaces. In our

experience, the best institutions present a seamless visitor experience. From the first click on a website to departure

from the site, the entire experience should be carefully considered and developed as an expression of the museum’s

brand. When the entire team responsible for design — graphic, exhibit, and architecture — communicates and

coordinates efforts on a regular basis through design great things happen. Without this coordination, teams may

miss crucial opportunities to create a more memorable and meaningful learning experience. Our proposed leadership

team has experience coordinating and collaborating with exhibit designers and subject-matter experts to ensure a

well-planned, holistic design.

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PROJECT APPROACH

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INSPIRATIONAL

First and foremost, the new museum should inspire. The space should express the fundamental principles of innovation, partnership and collaboration between the

creators, participants, and visitors that give rise to art. The technical demands of housing a world-class art collection must be recognized, but the quality of the space — its

materiality and design — must inspire creative work and engage the public’s imagination.

ICONIC / DEMOCRATIC

The new museum will be a flagship for the broader University and Iowa City community. As such, it needs to be a good neighbor and “play well’” with the surrounding

buildings and landscape, while also reflecting the identity of the town and the creative mission of the museum. As a cultural resource for the surrounding area, the building

has the opportunity to form a dialogue with the School of Music to the east and establish a gateway for the Riverfront Crossings District. The new UIMA should be a

welcoming building, engaging a diverse audience from year-round local residents to returning alumni, visiting artists, students, faculty, and staff. The building should be

fundamentally democratic, inviting the outside in and creating a sense of community. Light, transparency, and openness will be balanced with the visual and environmental

controls required to maintain and protect the collection.

FLEXIBLE / ADAPTABLE

Museum buildings are constantly evolving, serving a variety of audiences and shifting expectations. The design of the new museum must be flexible to accommodate

future changes. Temporary exhibitions and the rotation of the permanent collection demands that museums be flexible and adaptable. As technology changes with great

speed , the building must be adaptable to work with the unknown technologies of tomorrow. The desire to host dynamic multimedia and technology-rich installations will

continue to rise and the UIMA will need to adapt programmatically. We will explore designs that maximize the flexibility and adaptability of spaces and strategically locate

infrastructure to allow for system upgrades with minimal disruption to interior activities.

MAGNETIC

In order to function as both a vital part of the University’s academic program and a space for the community, the building must be visibly vibrant and active. Beyond being

a world-class learning laboratory to experience and appreciate art, the UIMA should embrace interstitial, informal spaces that encourage casual creative and intellectual

exchange. The strategic placement of the site offers incredible opportunities to create visible public spaces and lively indoor destinations where people can linger, lounge,

eat, play, collaborate, and dream.

BALANCED / RESPONSIBLE

As a developer-driven project, we must find the balance between design, cost, budget, efficiency, and flexibility. Ultimately, a pro-forma must produce a fair return on

investment for the developer and a tenable lease rate for the tenant. The unique nature of a museum building will require creative problem solving to maintain financial

equilibrium and a design solution that meets or exceeds everyone’s expectations.

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INITIAL THOUGHTS ON DESIGN

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R E F I N E

I N T E G R A T E D O C U M E N T

THE ‘AH HA’ MOMENT CONCEPTUAL STUDIES

DEVELOP THE “BIG IDEA”

COST ANALYSIS

E X P L O R E

COMMUNICATE MULTI / SOCIAL MEDIAFUNDRAISING MATERIALSMODELS RENDERINGS

12.22.10EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Cedar Rapids Public Library

NORTH ELEVATIONSCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

EAST ELEVATIONSCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

SOUTH ELEVATIONSCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

WEST ELEVATIONSCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

PLANS / ELEVATIONS

CHARRETTES + SKETCHES + IDEA BOXES

ENERGYANALYSIS3D MODELING

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FURNISHINGS

MATERIALSELECTION SPECS PLANS

D E L I V E R A B L E S

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EXPLORATION

The first step of the design process is the highly collaborative exploration and conceptualizing phase where we study and evaluate numerous concepts utilizing hand drawn

“napkin sketches” that depict the “big idea” for a design. All great designs can be traced back to a simple sketch; often with a half dozen pen strokes that say it all. These

sketches lead to more defined conceptual studies that are generally a combination of sketches and early 3D computer graphics. Studying and manipulating these images

ultimately leads to the “ah ha” moment where the design begins to take shape.

REFINEMENT

This is a critical period of advancing the design, second-guessing, challenging, and distilling to ensure that the final design is pure and purposeful, and that it can be

delivered on budget. The design concept iterates rapidly during refinement. A preliminary cost analysis is conducted at the close of this stage.

COMMUNICATION

The design of this project must be shared and communicated effectively. It is important that we tell the story in a clear and easily understood manner. For the UIMA, we will

provide colored renderings, built models, and bound reports that include narratives of the proposed materials and engineering systems. We utilize sophisticated building

models that contain every detail of the building and are available for viewing at the touch of an app. Walk-throughs and design review will be available at every stage of the

design, and can be reviewed in a conference room setting, or even by an interested community member on their iPad with 3D glasses. This powerful tool allows the design

to be understood quickly and thoroughly by all parties.

INTEGRATION

The difference between a good design and a great design is that the great designs are able to seamlessly integrate the technical, engineering, sustainable, and furnishing

requirements into a cohesive design that remains pure and true to the vision. The design team will utilize BIM modeling to integrate all of these components into an

integrated 3D computer model. This tool is used from day one and allows us to be highly collaborative with the client as we begin to make detailed decisions on materials,

light fixtures, power / data needs, and more.

DOCUMENTATION

The last step of the design process, prior to bidding and construction, is the creation of accurate and complete construction drawings and specifications. Our goal on

every project is to form or reinforce a strong and trusting relationship with our client. We recognize that the projects we work on represent a significant investment of

time, energy and finances. We are committed to being good stewards of our client’s resources and we believe that authoring clear, detailed documents can help ensure

successful results.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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Quality control is a process, not an event. We tailor our procedures to the needs of each individual project in order to address specific project requirements, its location, the client and community.

DEDICATED TEAM

Quality assurance begins with the selection of a core team of dedicated and experienced professionals who will remain with the project from start to finish. This continuity

of staff reduces redundancy and the potential for miscommunication and delay. In addition to the core design team, we typically include our consultant array in design

conversations from day one. We believe this helps set the tone for quality control and consistency moving forward.

TRANSPARENT PROCESS

Once the project scope has been outlined, we will work with Mortenson to develop a specific Quality Control plan that defines the schedule and budget parameters. Our

design process, from concept to issuance of bid documents, is a highly collaborative and integrated effort. The Mortenson / OPN team work closely together in order to

resolve differing perspectives before they escalate to the level of “conflict” or “problems”. Optimal solutions are achieved by actively maintaining a healthy balance between

the perspectives and interests of all parties. If a discrepancy arises we revisit the design choices in an attempt to isolate a cause or identify a potential cost savings.

Detailed cost estimates completed at each stage of a project are invaluable to making sure that all parties are on the same page when it comes to cost.

CHANGE ORDERS

Change order control is essential to maintaining a project’s overall budget. Although some changes in the contract are almost unavoidable, we strive to minimize change

orders during the construction period. We know that a complete and accurate set of construction documents will reduce the need for change orders significantly. In

addition, the design-build approach to this project will reduce the impact of change orders. On a typical project, we maintain a log for Requests for Information, Instructions

to Contractors, and Change Authorization Requests. This has proven to be an effective way to monitor the flow of information, decisions reached, and financial impact of

each. The design team participates actively in RFI’s and ITC’s.

INTERNAL REVIEW

For every project, regardless of delivery method, we assign an experienced construction administrator to serve as a “second set of eyes” on our document and drawings.

For this project, Jim Koch would provide in-house review services. Jim has more than 25 years of experience in Iowa. He serves as an important layer of our Quality

Assurance process by looking at a set of plans through contractor’s eyes, making sure that such things as phasing and erecting are being fully considered. If he has a

concern, he gives feedback to the team to ensure that the right decisions are being made. The result is a professional and predictable design process which substantially

reduces the risk of cost or schedule overruns. Importantly, our design partners and consultants share our commitment to this process. OPN’s track record on cost control

is impressive, averaging 7% under bid over the last five years of public projects.

QUALITY CONTROL

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FEE STRUCTURE

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Our proposal is based on our understanding of the selected site, the site constraints, a preliminary museum space

program of 60,000 gsf on multiple levels, and an estimated budget range of $25-$35 million. In considering our fee

proposal, we looked at other design-build pursuits of similar scope where a definitive program and budget had not

been fully developed. Based on those models, we offer the following for your consideration:

1. SITE MASTER PLANNING - 7 WEEKS Lump Sum Fee: $40,500

Anticipates assistance of Civil Engineer and Landscape Architect (OPN Only)

2. PROGRAMMING - 4 WEEKS Lump Sum Fee: $23,750

Anticipates museum specialist will lead this effort (OPN Only)

3. SCHEMATIC DESIGN THROUGH COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION Fee Range: 3.25%-4.0%

The fees listed above include all reimbursable expenses for OPN Architects. Printing plans and specifications are not

included.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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STUDIOS

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa

Madison, Wisconsin

SERVICES

Architecture

Interior Design

Landscape Design

FIRM AWARDS

2014 Architectural Record ‘Top 100 Architectrual Firms’

2014 Des Moines Register Iowa ‘Top Workplace Achiever’

2013 ZweigWhite National ‘Best Firms to Work For’

OUR TEAM

As a 110-person firm with a 35-year track record of success, OPN is one of the largest architectural firms in the

country. We’ve won wide recognition for our design work and are listed by Architectural Record in the top 100 Design

Firms nationally. We believe that our success is the result of a deliberate, sustained commitment to an open culture

that nurtures excellence and new ideas. We collaborate closely during planning and design phases in our office. We

camp out in teaming rooms during intensive periods of research and design. We document our ideas with layers

of trace paper, sticky notes, photos and boards. We workshop ideas together during weekly design critiques. We

understand that physical space can foster or inhibit collaboration and innovation and we believe passionately that

success lies in bringing people and perspectives together. We encourage open dialogue and as a team, we find the

optimal design solution for our clients.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

At the center of our core values is our shared commitment to community involvement. OPN is deeply invested in the

well-being of the community and often donates time, talent and money to community organizations in need. Since

the company’s inception, OPN’s leadership has been instrumental in supporting community initiatives. From serving

with the United Way as Campaign Chairs and Board Members, to helping start charitable organizations such as

100-Plus Men and 100-Plus Women Who Care and the I Have a Dream Foundation, OPN’s team members set the

tone for the company’s commitment to philanthropy. As a firm, we regularly undertake pro-bono projects that benefit

our community. Office-wide we annually support Habitat for Humanity, Canstruction and United Way. Our designers

serve on boards and committees for national and state-level professional organizations and have been recognized for

their advocacy in architectural and civic life.

COMMITMENT TO THE REGION

As residents of the area, we care deeply about what happens in our region. Our work with the University of Iowa,

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and many corporate clients in Iowa City gives us a unique perspective on what

it means to live and work in Iowa City. We believe strongly that supporting the growth and cultivation of Iowa City’s

downtown urban core is essential for the economic and cultural vitality of the region.

FIRM PROFILEHabitat for Humanity

Salvation Army

Firm Retreat | Chicago

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We are honored to have been recognized both nationally and internationally for excellence in aesthetics, design,

creativity, function, and satisfaction of the client’s objectives in architecture, interior design and landscape

architecture design. Projects completed by members of the proposed design team are noted with an asterisk.

CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY *

2014 Merit Award, AIA Central States Region

2014 Honorable Mention, ALA IIDA

2014 Design is...Award, Shaw Contract Group

2014 Best Curb Appeal, GALE

2014 Merit Award, Illuminating Engineering Society

2014 First Place, ASHRAE Technology Award

PARAMOUNT THEATRE *

2014 Merit Award, AIA Central States Region

2014 Architizer A+ Awards

2013 Honor Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

2013 Silver Award, 30th Annual Recon. Awards

DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA *

2013 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

BRIGHT GRANDVIEW CLUBHOUSE *

2012 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY,

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA *

2012 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

RAND PARK PAVILION

2012 Design Award, ASLA Iowa Chapter

CARNEGIE STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY *

2011 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

2011 Silver Award, IIDA Great Plains Chapter

OPN ARCHITECTS, DES MOINES *

2011 Merit Award, AIA Central States

2010 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

OPN ARCHITECTS, CEDAR RAPIDS *

2009 Merit Award, AIA Central States

2008 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

2008 Best of Show, AIA Great Plains Chapter

JOHN DEERE HARVESTER WORKS *

2009 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

HOTEL AT KIRKWOOD *

2009 Gold Award, IIDA Great Plains Chapter

2011 Best of Show, International Interior

Design Association, Great Plains Chapter

OLD CAPITOL RESTORATION,

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

2006 Merit Award, AIA Iowa Chapter

2004 Excellence Award, Society for College

and University Planning

HNI / GUNLOCKE HEADQUARTERS *

2009 Gold Award, IIDA Great Plains Chapter

DESIGN AWARDS

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DESIGN BUILD

The Design-Build delivery method begins by selecting an integrated project design and construction team to

collaboratively discover and document your facility programming needs, and then design and construct your facility to

meet hose needs. All of the key team members are brought to the planning table and work together to develop the best

solutions to meet your needs, in the most cost effective and highest value manner. In addition to inclusion of key University

personnel and appropriate stakeholders, our project team includes the project designers, and specialty consultants, and

specialty industry experts. All project team members will understand the University’s objectives and expectations from

the onset of project planning, and are then held accountable to deliver the project design and construction in accordance

with those established performance and prescriptive expectations.

We have more than 25-years of experience working with the Design-Build delivery method. While design-build can

take many forms, our project team approaches every design-build project with the goal of maximizing the value to the

customer within a fixed budget. We accomplish this goal through an interactive process with our customer intimately

involved in the decision-making. We have an obligation to provide value-based alternatives throughout the design

development. We openly share cost opinions and recommendations while empowering our customer to participate in the

entire procurement process and assist in subcontractor selection. It is not our role to solely determine how the project

budget is applied.

A highlighted list of some of our design-build work is below:

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John Deere Worldwide Financial Headquarters

Intermec Technologies

Mercy Hall Perrine Cancer Center

Collabrance, GreatAmerica Financial

CRST Center

John Deere Corporate Aviation Hangar

John Deere Collectors Center

John Deere Healthcare Headquarters

John Deere Commons

John Deere Distribution Centers

Mississippi Plaza

NCMIC Group, Inc.

Rockwell Collins, Building 130

Bass Street Landing

Sentry Insurance

Mercy Hospice House of Mercy

Cedar Crossings Casino

GreatAmerica Building

McLeod / Busse IMAX Theatre

Radisson Hotel / TGI Fridays

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

Delta Dental of Iowa

HNI / Gunlocke Corporate Headquarters

Pioneer Hi-Bred Crescent Phase I

Pioneer Hi-Bred Crescent Phase II

Theatre Cedar Rapids

Bioventures Center

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OPN Architects embraces the idea of broad and balanced sustainability. We design to increase value and reduce impact

to the environment — never settling for one or the other. Our experience includes dozens of high performance buildings

certified by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. We’ve

also adopted the American Institute of Architecture’s “2030 Commitment” to achieve carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

Our focus on sustainability has led to the design of user-friendly facilities that perform very well.

We believe sustainability is as much about people as it is about buildings. Forty-five members of our architectural staff

are LEED certified and deeply experienced in sustainable design. They apply their collective knowledge to optimize

the building from the very first steps in the design process. Sustainable design strategies are transforming the way we

design and detail facilities and are having a dramatic effect on the success of facilities as measured by operational cost,

user experience and environmental impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

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PLATINUM

Cedar Rapids Public Library

GOLD

Biorenewables Research Laboratory

Corporate Daycare

Design Engineers Office Building

Hach Hall Chemistry Building

HNI / Gunlocke Corporate Headquarters

John Deere Financial Worldwide Headquarters

Pioneer-Hi Bred Crescent Phase II

Prairiewoods Spirituality Retreat Center

Rockwell Collins Building 130

Rockwell Collins Building 131

STAMATS Headquarters

State Hygienic Laboratory

United States Courthouse, Cedar Rapids

Williamsburg Public Library

SILVER

Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Delta Dental of Iowa Corporate Headquarters

Des Moines Fire Training & Logistics

KJWW Expansion

Linn County Options Building

Washington Free Public Library

CERTIFIED

Bright Grandview Clubhouse

Mercy Hall-Perrine Cancer Center

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