Avec Design+Build

We’ve been nominated for Best Architecture Firm in Story County again! We would love it if you would take a moment to give us your support! Visit this link (https://amestrib.gannettcontests.com/2026-Best-of-Story-County-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery/?group=554634) to vote for AVEC or find us under the Services Category. Don’t forget to come back and vote again tomorrow!

August is Wellness Month! Follow us to see a few wellness projects we have worked on that we’ll be sharing throughout the month. Comment below with what you are doing to reach your wellness goals this month!

We always find it a little tricky to answer the question “What kind of projects do you do?” because the answer is really: a little bit of everything. Nothing showcases that quite like this desk today: the palette for a fun, vibrant radio studio project sitting next to samples for a soft, quaint farmhouse remodel. From athletic facilities to custom homes to assisted living apartments to bathroom remodels and everything in between and beyond, we do it! We love the variety of exciting projects that come through our office and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

We celebrated National Ice Cream Day a couple days early in our office with some homemade ice cream made by one of our own. How do you plan to celebrate this weekend?

If you've ever wondered about this, you're not alone. Using an Architect who is part of a Design + Build firm, like Avec, offers numerous advantages. When an Architect and Builder share an office, the design process benefits significantly. This collaborative approach allows the Architect to make more thoroughly informed design decisions from the start, as construction constraints are considered upfront. Potential problems and future construction costs can be better predicted and accounted for in the initial design. You finish the design phase with a more complete and carefully considered design and the expertise of an Architect who knows how to collaborate with the construction team to execute your project well.

Sometimes construction starts with destruction!
Demo day has happened at our farmhouse kitchen and bath remodel. We can't wait to see how beautiful this will be once it’s rebuilt! Good things take time though, so follow us to see the progress.

Before the parade from 9:30-11am we will be handing out ice pops!! We'll be on the sidewalk on Douglas Ave outside our building (131 Main Street). Stop by, say hi, and grab a cool treat!

We are thrilled to announce that Iowa State University President David Cook and Dr. Katie Cook will be our Downtown Ames Fourth of July Parade Marshals on Saturday!

We cannot wait to see you all there!
https://downtownames.org/events/upcoming-events/

It’s that time again! Learn more about how Avec Design+Build can help you pursue the Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant. We help business owners pursue and successfully secure grants! To learn more contact us at [email protected] or call at 515-233-4641.
July 1st is the Deadline to Apply!

Thank you to everyone who stopped in during Downtown Ames Art Walk last night and a huge thank you to Mike Gilger (of Gilger Designs Custom Jewelry) for allowing us to showcase your beautiful paintings! We enjoyed getting to do some mind-bending color activities and sharing beautiful art with you all. We're already starting some exciting plans for next year!