CMBA Architects

Welcome to CMBA Architects

It’s not what we do, it’s who we do it for! Our Upward Thinking approach to architecture and design sets our clients’ projects apart.

Our People

Our staff is as diverse as the buildings we design – one of our greatest benefits!

Our team brings a range of ages, interests, backgrounds and creative skills to each project. When we collaborate and work together, amazing things happen!

Our People

Our Process

At CMBA, we have a unique design philosophy called “Upward Thinking.” We begin by providing you with a solid foundation of knowledge and build up from there with innovative ideas and forward-thinking solutions.

Upward Thinking takes every project to the next level…and the next…and the next. Our goal is to reach a level of excellence far beyond your expectations.

Our Process

  • Buhler Rohlfs Hall and Krone Advising Center
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    Sioux City, IA
  • Sunnybrook Medical Plaza
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    Sioux City, IA
  • Library Learning Commons
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    Iowa City, IA
  • Dakota Valley High School
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    North Sioux City, SD
  • Reiman Gardens
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    Ames, IA
  • Educational Technology Center, Lindquist Center
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    Iowa City, IA
  • LaunchPAD Children's Museum
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    Sioux City, IA
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    Crary Huff Law Firm
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    Sioux City, IA
  • Orange City Area Health System
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    Orange City, IA
  • Preschool Learning Center
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    Sioux Center, IA
  • Fine Arts Center
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    Spencer, IA

Our Clients

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Building Collaborative Office Spaces Like Google
November 11, 2019

What do free meals, slides in place of stairs, on-site fitness centers, and Lego stations all have in common? They all come with being a Google employee.

The Pivotal Role of Architecture in the Future of K12
November 5, 2019

Many schools today are decades old and haven’t undergone a major redesign since they were originally built. A lot has changed since then.

Designing to Recruit Top Talent
October 25, 2019

Did you know that the current national unemployment rate is 3.6 percent, with our region averaging only 2.5 percent? The last time it was this low was1969!

Are Community Colleges the Next Frontier for Bold Architecture?
October 15, 2019

A core aspect of advancing our country’s higher education system is improving the community college experience for students.

One of the aspects of CMBA that I greatly appreciate is that they clearly understand the significance of having their name associated with a project. Of course that means quality professional design, but it also means service delivery throughout the construction cycle and, most significantly, afterwards.
Martin W. GuthmillerChief Executive OfficerOrange City Area Health System
Sioux City
Sioux City

302 Jones Street, Suite 200
Sioux City, IA 51101
712.274.2933
Des Moines
Des Moines

319 SW 5th Street, Suite 102
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.244.2111
Spencer
Spencer

505 Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA 51301
712.262.3426
Grand Island
Grand Island

208 N Pine Street, Suite 301
Grand Island, NE 68801
308.384.4444