Brett Van Zee

Principal, Architect
  Studio
Tel: 515.724.3772
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Architecture is more than creating a great looking building. It’s about making a space that exceeds the clients expectations providing them with a project that achieves all or their goals. Understanding how the client works and where they are going in the future is key to achieving a great project for the client.
Credentials
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Experience
Interests
  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Golf
  • Water sports
  • Home projects and learning how things go together
  • Training our dog
Fun Fact
  • If I hadn't chosen architecture for a career I would have pursued music.
Project Portfolio
Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Ames, IA
Opened in 1976, the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) has been housed within the College of Veterinary Medicine buildings. As their caseloads have grown – currently processing over 100,000 diagnostic …
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ames, IA
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, …
University of Iowa Dental Science Building
Iowa City, IA
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 …
Cedar Valley SportsPlex
Waterloo, IA
The Cedar Valley SportsPlex was planned as an inclusive recreational facility where families could spend time together. Because the project was sited on two highly-visible city blocks, the INVISION team used differing scales …
UnityPoint Health Des Moines Blank Children’s STAR & Developmental Center
West Des Moines, IA
The first of its kind in Iowa, Blank Children’s STAR & Developmental Center offers help and support to local and regional children and youth. INVISION worked closely with UnityPoint Health Des Moines to provide space for …
Dallas County Training Center for Excellence
Adel, IA
INVISION was commissioned by MidAmerican Energy Company to design a new 143,000sf facility for company-wide training, to accommodate a wide range of electrical and gas delivery programs. Located in rural Iowa, the facility …
Insights Portfolio
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Designing the Modern Corporate Industrial Space
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