The new Clear Lake Gym Vestibule is part of a successful $18 Million bond vote along with other projects, like the joint-use Wellness Center. This unique 7,167 S.F. vestibule addition will serve as the new entrance to the high school’s gymnasium. The design features a large open lobby with tabled seating, a concessions area, and
Algona Schools needed to make some improvements to their athletic fields at the high school. To help them accomplish this task they turned to ATURA architecture. This exciting project involves a new gateway building that includes a ticket office, concessions, and restrooms. The gateway building overlooks a new plaza area and incorporates new handicapped accessible
Our firm has successfully completed many projects for Northwood-Kensett CSD starting in 2007, with the renovation of their student commons. Since then, nearly every year we have completed a project including renovations to their high school classrooms, science classrooms, family and consumer science classroom and kitchen, art classroom, food service kitchen, industrial technology addition, HVAC
The U.S. Department of the Interior has designated the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, as a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its enduring role in the history of American music. The ballroom is best known for hosting the last concert of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson before their fatal plane
Hormel Foods Corporation – a global-branded food company – recently opened a state-of-the-art employee medical clinic near to its flagship manufacturing facility and global headquarters in Austin, MN. Their goal was to be able to provide employees with convenient and affordable access to a full spectrum of world-class healthcare services, including primary care, physical therapy,
ATURA architecture is very excited to announce that our annual Student Collaborative Design Competition (SCDC) is returning for its fifth year in 2021. “Like so many things, the event was unfortunately canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are very happy that it will resume this year,” said Austin Pehl, Business Development
The Clear Lake Community School District and the City of Clear Lake (IA) officially broke ground on the new joint-use, 85,000 SF Wellness Center with a ceremony on Sept. 15. This historic project is the culmination of much coordination between the school district and city officials and is a shining example of the spirit of
The new $2.4 million Clear Lake Community School District’s Lions Field is now open. The project scope included all new turf field, track, bleachers & press box, ticket booths, and fencing. The scope of the full complex includes a new softball/baseball concessions, a softball team room, & a softball press box. Dean Snyder Construction started
Habitat for Humanity – North Central Iowa’s annual Hammers and Heels fundraising event has unfortunately been canceled this year due to the pandemic, but they aren’t letting that stop them from working to provide homes for people in need. Now the need for safe housing is greater than ever so they have created a new,
We are excited to introduce the three newest members of the ATURA team! Join us in welcoming Jake, Amy, and Emma. Jake joined us in March of this year as a new Design Technology Specialist. Learn more about Jake here. Amy joined us in May as our new Office Manager. Learn more about Amy here.