Our Design Offices

Siouxland Design Office

Our eldest office, FEH Sioux City has been designing in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota since the late 1950s. We renovated a downtown nightclub into our office and our project experience is as eclectic as our music choices.

Capital View Design Office

In 1979, FEH continued to establish our Iowa roots by adding a Des Moines location. We dig our East Village location, a former fish market, and love to host office shindigs on our front patio.   

tri-state Design Office

In 2011, FEH opened its first Eastern Iowa design office. Our Dubuque office location was also a former bar (see a pattern?). Our staff is as serious about brat choices as they are about sports teams! 

WISCO Design Office

FEH Milwaukee is the newest design location. Our Wisconsin office is expanding its architectural muscle and has designed unique corporate, educational… and even zoo projects. 

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1 day ago

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📚 We love designing libraries.There’s just something special about creating spaces where people can gather, learn, and explore—whether it’s a vibrant children’s area, a quiet reading nook, or flexible meeting rooms for the whole community.Every library tells a story, and it’s an honor to help bring those stories to life. 📖✨ fehdesign.com/portfolio#LibraryDesign #CommunitySpaces #IAArchMonth25 #DesignersWhoLoveLibraries ... See MoreSee Less
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As a recent college graduate and intern architect, Lexie is already making waves with her creativity and insight. Reflecting on her studio days, she’s sharing a few lessons from the design school trenches. If you’re a student preparing for your first critique, Lexie’s got tips worth bookmarking.Lessons From Studio: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Crit✍️ Lexie Snyder, Intern Architect1️⃣ Know Your Audience: Remember that the critics and reviewers have not seen your project before and don’t know your design process. They may have only been briefed on the project overview, so make sure to explain your design and process thoroughly. Your critics may also not be familiar with all the architectural terms and jargon so make sure to speak in a language they can understand!2️⃣ Have a Plan and Practice: Going into a presentation blind is never a great idea. Make sure you have a script, or a few major talking points, or at least an idea of what you’re going to say before you say it. Having a plan and practicing also ensures that you stay thorough and concise so you’re not forgetting anything but you’re not rambling on forever either! Try practicing your presentation with someone who’s not in your studio to see if someone from an outside perspective can understand what you’re saying. 3️⃣ You are the Expert! Remember that this is YOUR project! You worked hard on it and you deserve for it to be recognized for all of the effort you put into it! You know your project best— you were the one who made all the design decisions for it after all! When they ask you questions about it, don’t panic. You’re the expert!4️⃣ Handle Criticism and Hold on to the Positives: Critiques can be difficult and discouraging sometimes, but don’t let the criticism outweigh the positives. The critics are there to give you constructive criticism—you wouldn’t learn anything if they only said positive things. Take the criticism and apply it to your next project! Sometimes you can also take the criticism with a grain of salt. People just have different preferences and opinions sometimes, and that’s okay. You are in a design field, so some things are subjective. Take the criticism and be respectful but always hold on to the positives!5️⃣ Have Fun! Remember that final critique means you’ve finished your project! Hooray! All your hard work has paid off and you get to show it all off! Enjoy the camaraderie and breathe a huge sigh of relief that it’s over. Critiques are a fun time to hang out with classmates and see all their hard work as well. Remember it’s all a part of the learning experience! #iaarchmonth25 ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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Buildings that Inspired Me to Become an Architect✍️ Chris Wand, Principal Architect"Growing up in Dubuque, I was inspired by many of the historic buildings that surrounded me. The Five Flags Theater, the Historic Federal Building, and the MidWestOne Bank Building were just a few. Even more “modern” buildings like my schools (Fulton Elementary and Wahlert High School) were also inspirational as examples of buildings of their time. Once I got into the architecture program at Iowa State University, my semester in Europe really provided some of the inspiration that has shaped my career. In fact, one building that we studied in architecture history class that, prior to that semester, I basically despised was the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. I have to admit, I just didn’t get Gaudi’s work until I was standing across the pond in the Placa de Gaudi, staring at the original edifice that was completed during his lifetime reflected in that water. While that was awe-inspiring in and of itself, it was the way people were experiencing the building and occupying the space around it. In front of me were people playing Bocce ball while others played checkers and children ran all around the park. It was surreal, and I suddenly realized the power of architecture and how it must be experienced to be appreciated." #IAArchMonth25 ... See MoreSee Less
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