Community Enhancement Architecture Award nominations being acceptedCommunity Enhancement Architecture Award nominations being accepted Friday, May 28, 2021 10:23 AM The Iowa Architectural Foundation is accepting nominations for 2021 Community Enhancement through Architecture & Design Awards. The award recognizes individuals, organizations, agencies and others outside the architectural profession who have had a significant and positive impact on the quality of life in Iowa through their support of architecture and/or urban design. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. June 30. For more information about the award or to download the nomination form, click here.
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Iowa Architectural Foundation is proud to announce that its walking tours are back for the 2021 season of Architecture on the Move with only a few modifications for health safety. These public tours provide an opportunity for people to appreciate and understand the architectural treasures of the city. Guides will wear microphones to enable social distancing.
The first tour of the season will be Friday, May 14.
Tours cover both contemporary and historic architecture. Guides will teach about architectural detail, style and elements, with intriguing stories and the historical significance of the buildings that shape the downtown skyline. Sign-in starts at 5 p.m., inside the atrium at Capital Square, 400 Locust St. Tours take off at 5:30 p.m. Masks are to be worn indoors and comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. The cost is $20 and tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite, where you will also find more details.
The unique homes can be found across central Iowa Author: Laurel Feakes Updated: 10:10 AM CST January 11, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa Beaverdale Brick is used to describe the many beautiful brick homes throughout Beaverdale. However, there is another type of home in that area that might not get as much recognition but certainly deserves the attention.
Lustron homes are unique in appearance and in how they are built. Beginning in the late 1940s, these homes were pre-fabricated kits that would be built on a foundation provided by a distributor or homeowner. The exterior and interior walls are made of porcelain-clad steel, which has helped them stay preserved over time, says Steve Stimmel, a volunteer at the Iowa Architectural Foundation.