Martin Gardner Architecture, P.C.

08/28/2026

Class is back in session and as the communities around us return to school for the upcoming year, we want to highlight some school projects that the MGA team has worked on over the years. From historic renovations to modern athletic facilities, we are proud to help local communities and school districts around us thrive!

Emerson Elementary School Renovation – Marion, Iowa
Renovation of the Emerson Elementary School, built in 1929, to bring the building up to modern standards and transform the building into a useable, energy-efficient, school for the Marion Home School Assistance Program.

Grand Meadow ISD Gymnasium and Classrooms – Grand Meadow, MN
After extensive study and identification of priorities, this $7 million bond project was the result of various parts of the school community. The resulting project included a new 46,000 square foot competition gym and additional classrooms for the school district to enjoy.

Nashua-Plainfield CSD Middle School Addition – Nashua, Iowa
This middle school technology classroom addition was the result of a yearlong study performed by a citizen’s committee led by the superintendent and MGA. Consideration of building usage in both Nashua and Plainfield was made and the positioning of the district in relation to surrounding districts, both challenges and advantages, was considered in depth.

Which is your favorite? Let us know!

08/26/2026

Something great is happening over in Riverside!

For the last couple of years, the MGA team has been working with the City of Riverside, Iowa to re-imagine and restore some of their downtown buildings! Through the utilization of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, seven downtown buildings have been evaluated and revitalized.

Check out the amazing transformations below - and live long and prosper!

08/24/2026

On Friday our president and principal architect, Kyle, sat down with the Memories of Marion podcast to discuss his growing up in Marion as well as some of the work the firm has done in the city over the years!

Check it out!

Hosted by Matt Kenney and Robby Marvin to capture and preserve stories and important events in Marion Iowa’s history before they are lost to time. They hope to help community members reconnect with one another and connect them to emotions of the past.

08/21/2026

Protecting your building’s assets is vitally important in a world with constantly moving expectations and where guessing is a massive liability. At MGA, we provide high-definition 3D scanning services that can save you from the trouble of lengthy insurance disputes and potentially millions in claims in case of disaster.

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08/19/2026

Started from the bottom, now we're here!

The progress over at Hoth Flats here in Marion has been fantastic to see over the last couple of months. Check it out!

Hoth Properties City of Marion, Iowa Iowa Economic Development Authority Compass Commercial Services, Inc. Select Structural

08/18/2026

Eliminate guesswork, cut down on wasted time, and save potentially thousands in change orders with our high-definition 3D Scanning services.

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08/14/2026

Today the MGA team wishes one of our interns, Kylie, farewell as she returns to school at Iowa State in the coming weeks. Kylie has been a great addition to the team this past summer and we hope that her time spent with us has been a valuable one as she moves forward to peruse her degree! 🎓

Please join us in celebrating Kylie's time spent with our team! 👏

College of Design at Iowa State University

08/13/2026

The MGA team was happy to attend tonight’s State of the City by City of Hiawatha, Iowa! It’s always exciting to see the communities around us growing!

We also would like to congratulate Hassan Ingram, a client and vendor of ours from Cedar Graphics, on being awarded with the Fay Clark Hall of Fame Award!

Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation - HEDCO Can Shed

08/13/2026

Welcome back to our Meet the Team series! Today we sat down and chatted with one of our newest design staff members, Thomas, where he discussed his favorite parts of the design process and his experience in the field as a new graduate!

08/07/2026

Securing a permanent digital record for your historic building or public facility is necessary and 2D photographs simply don’t carry the same weight as 3D scans.

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