Blackbird is proud to be featured among other award-winning architecture for the Phase I development of Fort Des Moines. Make sure to check out the Winter 2020 issue of Iowa Architect Magazine to see all the amazing projects around Iowa! Fort Des Moines was the company’s...
Fort Des Moines Living has just received two national awards regarding its community impact and architectural work. The first award is the AIA Central Regions Award for Historic Preservation. This award is presented to one project throughout the entire Midwest exemplifying the highest standard of...
DES MOINES REGISTER — Restoration of the iconic gold dome of the Iowa State Capitol, a Woodland Heights home built in 1913 and the Younkers Tea Room are among the Des Moines projects that won the state's highest awards for historic preservation. The State Historical Society of...
In celebration of the Business Record's 35th anniversary, they didn’t just want to look to the past, but to look to the future, too. They used this opportunity to launch “Greater,” a new magazine that will allow the Business Record to share more voices and the diverse...
DES MOINES REGISTER — A historic military base that played key roles in the advancement of black and female soldiers has been renovated into apartments, bringing much-needed affordable housing to the metro. The $40 million Fort Des Moines Living is the outcome of years of behind-the-scenes work to...
KCCI — A $40 million renovation has transformed a historic southside landmark. The 100-year-old Fort Des Moines military complex is now home to 142 low-income apartments. The Fort Des Moines is next to the Blank Park Zoo on the south side. For decades, it was an abandoned...