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Our Approach

Our team blends this client-centric approach with cutting-edge design practices, delivering spaces that are both functional and inspiring.


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K12

Our K-12 designs enhance the educational experience with dynamic, student-centered environments.


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Higher Ed

Our Higher Education designs enhance student and faculty experiences and support your institution’s objectives.


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Healthcare

Our Healthcare designs provide a nurturing and impactful experience for patients, visitors and staff.


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Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services to transform your architectural aspirations into reality. Our expertise covers every facet of creating exceptional spaces.


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Architecture & Design

Our Architecture services are for delivering innovative design with precise functionality; creating buildings that are visually stunning and exactly suited to their purpose.


ARCHITECTURE
 

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Interior Design

Our Interior Design services are for transforming spaces into bespoke environments that reflect your style and needs.




INTERIOR DESIGN
 

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Master Planning

Our Master Planning services are for envisioning and developing layouts that harmonize with their surroundings and serve community needs.


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Bond Promotion

Our Bond Promotion services are for strategically guiding your projects through funding processes, ensuring community support and financial viability for your vision.


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About Us

At CMBA Architects, we blend a deep-rooted passion for architecture and design with a strong commitment to our clients. Our journey is shaped by a uniquely collaborative approach that defines every project we undertake.


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Our People

At CMBA Architects, our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are a diverse group of passionate architects, designers and thinkers, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to the table.






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Our Thoughts

Get quick architectural and design inspiration and cutting-edge industry knowledge to help make your project everything it should be and more!







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Our offices across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota have specialists ready to work on projects throughout the country.

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OUR EXPERTISE

An Upward Thinking
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It's about pushing the boundaries to create spaces that exceed expectations.

AT CMBA

Our 'Upward Thinking' approach combines innovative design with practical solutions

'Upward Thinking' is the core of our design philosophy and approach at CMBA Architects. This concept encapsulates our commitment to elevating every project we undertake, both in terms of design innovation and functional excellence. It's about understanding and transcending the ordinary, pushing the boundaries to create spaces that exceed expectations.
In our journey of 'Upward Thinking,' we blend our deep respect for architectural tradition with a forward-looking vision, ensuring every structure we design is not just a building but a landmark of tomorrow. Here, every line drawn and every plan conceived starts with a clear vision and the ambition to reach new heights in architectural design.
1. Discover

First, we listen.® We believe that understanding your vision begins with an open, in-depth dialogue. By asking insightful questions and actively listening to your responses, we explore your immediate needs and aspirations for long-term goals.

 
2. Inspire

This is when our Upward Thinking philosophy truly comes to life; our architects now embark on the exhilarating journey of design conceptualization! Our team engages in a dynamic, collaborative process, where ideas are shared, refined and merged to form the best possible design solutions.

 
3. Create

This stage marks the exciting transition from concept to reality! Following the approval of the initial design, our collaborative spirit takes center stage. We engage deeply with all stakeholders involved, from board members to key personnel, ensuring that every aspect of the project resonates with its intended purpose and functionality.

 
puzzle-sharp-light 4. Integrate

In the 'Integrate' stage, the collective insights, expertise and creativity gathered during the design process converge. This phase is the crucible where all the gathered input — from innovative ideas to essential regulations and rules — is meticulously woven into the final design and detailed construction documents.

 
5. Implement

The 'Implement' phase is where our commitment to 'Upward Thinking' proves its worth, extending far beyond the drawing board and into the actual construction process. Our role doesn’t conclude with the final design; instead, we actively engage in every step of construction.

 
IT STARTS WITH YOU

Your ideas are heard & included fundamentally in the creative process

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K-12

Our K-12 process begins with a thorough understanding of your educational approach, ensuring that each design supports the learning experience. By collaborating closely with educators, we provide designs that are dynamic structures and environments where students and teachers can thrive.

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K-12

Our K-12 process begins with a thorough understanding of your educational approach, ensuring that each design supports the learning experience. By collaborating closely with educators, we provide designs that are dynamic structures and environments where students and teachers can thrive.

Explore k12
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Higher Ed

At CMBA Architects, we embrace the evolving landscape of higher education, seeing it as an opportunity to enhance student and faculty experiences while positively impacting your institution's efficiency. Through a collaborative process, we engage with staff, administration and students, drawing directly from their insights.

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Higher Ed

At CMBA Architects, we embrace the evolving landscape of higher education, seeing it as an opportunity to enhance student and faculty experiences while positively impacting your institution's efficiency. Through a collaborative process, we engage with staff, administration and students, drawing directly from their insights.

Explore higher ed
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Healthcare

In our approach to healthcare architecture at CMBA Architects, we focus on creating environments that offer a refreshing and impactful experience for patients, visitors and staff. Our designs are centered around the care, well-being and experience of those who use the facility, with their health as our utmost priority.

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Healthcare

In our approach to healthcare architecture at CMBA Architects, we focus on creating environments that offer a refreshing and impactful experience for patients, visitors and staff. Our designs are centered around the care, well-being and experience of those who use the facility, with their health as our utmost priority.

Explore healthcare