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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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Municipal

Our Municipal designs create efficient, community spaces that enhance public services and enrich civic engagement.


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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.


MASTER
PLANNING 

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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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Contact Us

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

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SERVICES / ARCHITECTURE

Venturing beyond conventional aesthetics & functionality

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Ready to see your architecture project come to life? We’d love to hear about it!

We push boundaries to create architectural designs that captivate the eye and meet users' practical demands. This balance of aesthetics and practicality propels us to explore new design frontiers, constantly elevating the standards of what architecture can achieve in form and function.

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People-Centric

People-Centric

Our People-Centric design philosophy enhances the well-being and comfort of users.
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Purpose-Driven

Purpose-Driven

The spaces we create support the core values and mission of those who use them.
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Future-Ready

Future-Ready

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OUR TEAM

Our creative team of architects

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CREATIVE UNITY

Together we design more than just buildings

Our approach to architecture hinges on collaboration, integrating insights from clients, communities and our multidisciplinary team to craft environments that go beyond aesthetic appeal to enhance how people live, work and interact. 

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

See what clients are saying about our work

Each project at CMBA is a manifestation of the client's vision, embodying an approach to design that is client-focused and functionality-tailored. Our portfolio speaks volumes of this commitment—explore our work and see the difference.

UPWARD THINKING

Creating timeless spaces that elevate everyday life

Our Architecture services are at the heart of our mission to create spaces that inspire, function, and stand the test of time. Our 'Upward Thinking' philosophy has us continually push the boundaries of conventional architecture, crafting environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enhance the quality of life for the people who use them.
Our team collaborates closely with clients, listening deeply to understand their vision and needs, resulting in solutions that perfectly align with their objectives. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities for innovation. We leverage the latest technology and design methodologies to bring our clients' visions to life, ensuring that every detail is meticulously planned and executed.
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Your vision meets our expertise for unmatched design outcomes

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