There are three questions worth asking for every project, every team, every decision. Every building we design is built to serve someone. The question most of us forget to ask is whether that person will ever feel it. Not whether the program was met. Not whether the...
Stone Group Architects is proud to announce that the historic preservation and adaptive reuse project completed for the Warnock–Benson Building in downtown Sioux City, Iowa has been honored with the 2026 William J. Wagner Award. Presented by the State Historical...
See how well-designed recreation centers strengthen communities through wellness, connection, and smart, multi-use spaces that deliver long-term value.
There's a certain kind of commercial building you notice the moment you walk in. The space feels intentional. Movement through it is easy. It serves its purpose without calling attention to itself, and yet it's clearly well-designed. Years later, it still holds up....
In our recent blog, Multifamily Housing Design Strategies That Build Community, we explored how thoughtful planning and shared spaces can elevate the resident experience. Graystone Apartments in Sioux Falls is a real-world example of those multifamily design...
Understanding when to bring in an architect can significantly influence the success, cost, and efficiency of a project. For anyone embarking on a new project, whether it’s a municipal building or multi-family housing, timing is an important and strategic decision....
Architectural projects are complex undertakings that require coordination, planning, and strategic decision making long before construction begins. From early concepts to the final built environment, successful projects are guided through a structured design and...
What a great Conference, and what an incredible week of Netgiving!!! As we move toward our 100th as an association, and I hit my 40th year as a member of CMAA, it’s hard not to feel the weight and the wonder of that milestone. I joined CMAA in 1987. The fact that we...
The design phase establishes the trajectory of a project. Long before ground is broken, the most important decisions are made. Budgets are aligned, timelines and shaped and discussions surrounding long-term performance take place. Yet too often, solutions are made...