Ames Board Selects 6 Architects for Interviews

The narrowed the list of architects who were interested in designing new elementary schools in Ames to six.

The Board plans to interview BCDM, of Omaha/, of Ames; DLR Group, of Des Moines; OPN Architects, of Des Moines; , of Ames; StruXture Architects, of West Des Moines; and SVPA Architects, Inc. of West Des Moines; at the May 29 meeting, said Kathy Hanson, Ames schools director of community and media relations.

Those selected were among several architects that offered or were asked to submit a proposal for services. StruXture Architects worked with the board as a consultant to help develop the district's long-range facility plan.

Board President Dan Woodin has said that the board hopes to select an architect at its June 4 meeting.

The community approved in referendum to fun construction and renovations for five elementary schools in the district.

 will be replaced with a new three-section building on Miller Avenue and it's expected that it will be built first.  and  elementary schools will be replaced on site and  and  elementary schools will be renovated.