Award-winning projects OPN Architects has recent recognition including the 2026 AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Award for Marion Fire Station No. 1, plus 2024 Architecture Honor Award. This demonstrates strong design capability and credibility that can be leveraged to pursue larger, public-sector, and sustainability-driven opportunities.

Public sector momentum Recent contract activity with school districts such as Columbus Community School District for facilities audits and structural evaluations signals readiness to engage in K-12 and community facility planning. This suggests targeted outreach to education and municipal clients could yield repeat opportunities and broader project scopes.

Geographic expansion OPN operates across four offices in Iowa and Wisconsin with ongoing growth potential in regional markets. There is potential to upsell integrated architectural, landscape, and interior design services to clients expanding their facilities in these regions, particularly in educational and civic sectors.

Integrated design The firm emphasizes a solution-based, cross-disciplinary approach and collaborative culture, which aligns well with clients seeking turnkey design-build and scope-integrated projects. This can be positioned to win larger, multi-discipline commissions and long-term facility planning engagements.

Stable financials With revenue in the range of $50M-$100M and a history of repeat clients, OPN presents a dependable partner for clients prioritizing design quality and relationship continuity. This can be highlighted to target long-cycle, high-value opportunities in education, civic, and community projects.