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Public Facilities
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MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE
Marion OfficeStrawberry Point Office
Public Works/Maintenance Building 2Emergency Service 4City Hall 6Parks and Recreation 8Conservation Education Center12Wellness Center14Library16Community/Visitor Center18Social Service 20Historic Building 22Experience 24Contact Info. 28
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City of Marion Parks and Recreation Thomas Park Maintenance Building and FEMA Tornado Safe Room
New park facility which includes the main parks vehicle and equipment maintenance garage, park maintenance staff offices, and park pavilion and year round community room that is also a FEMA 361Tornado Safe Room. The project is anticipated to achieve silver or gold LEED rating.
Harlan Municipal Utilities
This new 23,100 square foot facility houses the offices and operations center for this community utility. The project includes a storm protected computer server, file room, and head end equipment for the cable television and other city systems.
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Waverly Fire Station
A new 19,000 square foot fire station for the Waverly Fire Department. Project includes fire house, dispatch center, training, meeting, and office areas.
Epworth Fire Station and City Hall A new fire station and city offices. The project was structured with multiple construction packages to allow more participation by local contractors.
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Denver City Center
This new 18,300 square foot building houses the city hall, library, community center and police department office under one roof.
Atkins Public Library and City Hall
This building makes good use of space as the city council chamber doubles as a programming space for the library. The 8,100 square foot building utilized local fundraising and grant programs for financing.
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Coralville Youth Sports Complex
Part of a new socceer, baseball, softball, and general sports complex for youth, this concession stand and picnic shelter allows participants a rest area. A new park maintenance building was also designed as part of the complex.
Clear Creek Trailhead
A new walking trail through the community begins at this interpretive center and restroom facilty.
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City of Marion - Lowe Park Concession Stand
Part of a four field baseball and softball complex within a major city park, the building provides a concession stand, restroom, and picnic shelter.
Sac and Fox Scenic Overlook
Wood and limestone highlights this open shelter structure that frames the view of the scenic Iowa River Valley.
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Clinton County Eco-Tourism Center
This new 8,600 square foot recreation facility provides support services to the campers and fishermen in the park, nature education to area school children and tourists, and meeting opportunities for the surrounding communities. The facility includes a large meeting room, a cafe, theatre/meeting room, large observation deck, indoor 8,000 gallon aquarium, ranger office, and storm shelter for campers.
Hurstville Interpretive Center
This nature center allows visitors to overlook the adjacent wetland and visit the museum areas and then exit out to the wetland area. The new 9,500 square foot structure is enterred via a dramatic bridge structure.
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Nashua Plainfield School District Husky Wellness Center
The new 40,000 square foot wellness center is designed for school and community use. It includes basketball, vollyball, a wrestling room, weight training, and various other exercise and sports opportunities. It was built at the same time as a science and technology addition to the adjecent middle school building.
Chickasaw Wellness Complex
A new 35,750 square foot fitness facility housing indoor basketball / volleyball courts, aerobics / multipurpose space, racquetball, wrestling, walking track, weight room, locker rooms, offices, storage / mechanical spaces.
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Sumner Public Library
New 11,600 square foot library replacing the old library which had out grown its limited size located inside a storefront on main street.
Independence Public Library
This 15,000 square foot library reflects the historic home next door and the horse racing tradition of the community while providing the technology, meeting space, and program areas needed in today’s library.
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Shueyville Community Center
This former community school and long time community center faced demolition before our feasibilty study and complete renovation made it a fully functioning, accessible, and modern city hall and community center.
Gateway to Northeast Iowa Welcome Center, Nashua
The State Welcome Center on the Avenue of the Saints highway provides a rest stop and retail shop featuring local arts, crafts, and refreshments. The lower level provides 3,500 square foot FEMA tornado safe room which doubles as a community room.
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Advancement Services
New 5,600 square foot facility that provides sheltered workshops and other assistance to their clientele in Jones County.
TASC
Additions and renovations to an existing developmental work force center consisting of additional offices, meeting, classroom, lunch and storage spaces.”
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Elkader Downtown Revitalization Facade Improvements - Gifford Insurance
One of 20 buildings included in the Elkader Downtown Revitalization Facade Improvements Project, this building was renovated to bring it back to its original detail and character. As a contributing structure to the downtown Elkader Historic District, it was important that the work done to this building was done so in a sensitive and historically appropriate manner. The historic preservation practices were completed in accordance with the Secretary of Interiors Guidelines for Historic Preservation.
Marion Heritage Center
Built as a Methodist church in 1854, this building subsequently housed a Baptist church, YMCA, and auto parts store. The renovation created a museum of local history. The upper level features traveling exhibits and the lower level houses permanent exhibits and support spaces.
Before AfterAfter
Project Experience
Project Experience:
Public Works/Maintenance: 20 Projects
Emergency Service: 23 Projects
City Hall: 20 Projects
Parks and Recreation: 24 Projects
Conservation Education Center:18 Projects
Wellness Center:10 Projects
Library: 26 Projects
Community/Visitor Center:12 Projects
Social Service: 75 Projects
Historic Structure: 30 Projects24
25Grant Agency Familiarity
We have worked for 68 city and 18 county governments many of which have utilized grants, loans and local fundraisers. The following outlines our experience in working with financing sources for public buildings.
• USDA-RD• I-JOBS • FEMA Safe Room Grants • Vision Iowa• CAT• IDOT T-21
We tailor our services in this process according to the needs of our client and the grants or loans sought. In most cases we provide the building needs assessment, the building and site design, the presentation renderings of the project, the technical information needed for the application and we review the application before submittal. After the grant or loan is approved we work with the administrators to assure that the program requirements are met in our final design and construction documents. We are always happy to help in more ways when you need our further assistance.
• IDOT Scenic Byway• Casino Funding Programs• Main Street• State and Federal Historic Building Tax Credits• State Historical CLG and HRDP grants• Local Fundraisers
Tailored Architectural ServicesGetting it right is a tradition of ours, no matter whether the project is large or small, a new structure, addition or renovation. We provide services for clients with needs as diverse as:
VISIONINGNeeds AssessmentFeasibility StudiesEnergy StudiesMaster PlanningSpace ProgrammingSchematic DesignBudget Development
PLANNINGDesign DevelopmentConstruction DocumentsBudget Review and ControlBidding and NegotiatingConstruction Contract Preparation
BUILDINGConstruction AdministrationPayment ReviewContractor Submittals and CoordinationProject MeetingsProject Close Out
Services for Most Building Types and ProjectsNew BuildingsAdditionsRenovationsSecurity ImprovementsNeeds StudiesDaycares and PreschoolsWellness CentersCode ComplianceFamiliar with Government and Private Grant and Loan Programs Handicapped AccessibilityProject Feasibility ReportsEnergy Efficiency Including Rebate Programs and GeothermalParking and ZoningFEMA Tornado Safe RoomsLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Cost of ServiceOur method of charging for services is very flexible and can be divided into phases. Hourly, fixed fee, and percentage based fee structures are available as you desire. Locally AvailableEither office is prepared to discuss your project needs with you. We welcome your calls or your written inquiries either via conventional mail or email. Contact us at either address shown on our staff page.
About UsMartin Gardner Architecture, P.C. has been providing excellence in design and building consulting services in eastern Iowa for nearly 30 years. Our offices are located in Marion and Strawberry Point, Iowa. We work out of two different locations but work as one firm and together have a wide ranging portfolio of over 2,000 projects.
Our firm consists of 10 professionals. We rely on each other to share ideas and offer alternative perspectives. Each MGA team member brings a set of talents and skills which significantly contribute to the success of the projects we work on.
Our HistoryMartin Gardner Architecture, P.C. was founded in 1985 as a predecessor partnership by David F. Martin, who is president of the firm. In 2010, Martin Design joined with Gardner Architecture, a firm founded by Tom Gardner in 1983. We completed the merger process by changing our name to Martin Gardner Architecture January 1st 2013.
Project Development ExpertsWe become the client’s consultant, guide, and advocate in charting the building process and emphasizing the following:
• Clearly communicating project needs, scope, and expectations
• Documenting project requirements
• Adhering to project budgets by prioritizing building features
• Remaining flexible to meet changing project and client needs
• Experience and interest in using alternative energy sources
• Concern for natural resources and the use of environmentally friendly building materials
• Technically superior construction drawings and specifications
• Very low number and cost of change orders during construction
• Planning for future expansions
• Fostering a spirit of teamwork within the design and construction teams
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Martin Gardner Architecture Staff
David F. Martin, AIA , President
Sarah Coleman, AIA, Project Architect
Kyle Martin, AIA, LEED AP, Project Architect
Gabe Julich, Draftsperson
Eric Wirth, LEED Green Assoc., Intern Architect
Justin Hoff, SDA, Office Manager
Josh Demmer, AIA, LEED AP, Project Architect
Mark Moine, LEED AP, Project Manager
Mike Tucker, Project Manager
Brian Stark, Project Manager
700 11th Street, Suite 200
Marion, IA 52302
Telephone Number: 319-377-7604
Fax Number: 319-377-1175
Website: www.MartinGardnerArch.com
Email: [email protected]
11502 390th Street
Strawberry Point, IA 52076
Telephone Number: 563-933-4712
Fax Number: 563-933-2052
Website: www.MartinGardnerArch.com
Email: [email protected]
700 11th Street, Suite 200Marion, IA 52302