As education and the world around it rapidly evolves, so do the needs of students, staff and our communities. Our educational planners work hand in hand with K‑12 and higher-education stakeholders to create learning spaces carefully shaped by their current and future needs. Together, we’ll work to uncover the direction and intent of the educational experience that is right for your community.
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) wanted a building that would provide a “wow” factor and a lasting impression for potential students and visitors, while also being highly-functional and flexible for admissions staff. The …
This multi-phase project at the University of Iowa’s Dental Science Building transformed it into a cutting-edge facility for dental education. INVISION worked to find solutions that adapted and expanded the existing facility …
Des Moines University needed a fast turn-around to update office and clinic space. An efficient Discovery process revealed that a renovation of several spaces on campus was needed to better align with the patient care and …
To enhance the identity of their student services on campus and provide an improved experience for recruiting and registering students, the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) project included 26,400sf of interior …
ISU collaborated with INVISION on master planning for ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine to focus on critical new additions and renovations. The planning efforts resulted in a major re-visioning for the veterinary campus, …
INVISION worked with Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) on their new Industrial Technologies building to meet the needs of an increasing student population interested in industrial trades. As the result of master planning …
This project will allow us to continue meeting these needs by providing timely, cutting edge, and comprehensive veterinary diagnostic services, educating the next generation of veterinary diagnosticians and scientists, and conducting applied research to advance diagnostic medicine.”
— Dr. Daniel Grooms
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE DEAN, Iowa State University
To put it very simply, the ultimate goal was to create a space where teaching and learning can occur in the most appropriate way. Every school is different — the design has to meet our culture — and I think it did. When we look at the design, it’s not just about brick and mortar, it’s about how we enable people to live the best life they can in teaching, learning and working.”
— Dr. Liang Wee
FORMER PRESIDENT, Northeast Iowa Community College
Several years ago, the national rankings of the college of veterinary medicine at Iowa State were near the bottom due to many factors, including facilities that were below acceptable standards. With the help of INVISION, the college’s facilities are once again thriving and receiving national recognition. They have helped bring back the standing and prestige of this proud college.”
— Steven Prater
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROJECT MANAGER, Iowa State University
Many of their ideas have raised eyebrows and prompted statements such as, ‘That is a very good option we had not even thought of.’”
— David Johnsen
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY DEAN, The University of Iowa