Public sector growth OPN Architects has recent and ongoing collaborative projects with school districts (Columbus Community School District) for facilities audits and structural evaluations, indicating strong opportunities in K-12 facilities planning, modernization, and renovation projects.

Awards credibility Award recognition from the American Institute of Architects and a national architecture honor for Marion Fire Station design position OPN as an award-winning firm, which can help accelerate conversations with potential clients seeking proven design excellence.

Regional expansion With offices in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Madison, Wisconsin, and past expansion to Minneapolis, OPN demonstrates a growth footprint in the Midwest and Upper Midwest, suggesting readiness to take on multi-site projects and campus-wide programs.

Full-service offering OPN operates as a comprehensive architectural, landscape, and interior design firm, enabling cross-disciplinary proposals for complex projects and opportunities to upsell integrated design services to current and prospective clients.

Community alignment A strong commitment to community engagement and open dialogue, along with relationships with chambers of commerce and Rotary clubs, positions OPN well for opportunities in municipal, educational, and nonprofit sectors that value socially responsible design partners.