Spirit Lake Studio

Spirit Lake Studio Spirit Lake Studio is the office of Edward J. Shannon, Architect PLC, serving the Iowa Great Lakes and beyond. Do it right with an Architect!

Our 25 years of designing Vacation Homes, Addtions & Renovations, Historic and Light Commercial will help you realize your dreams. I am a Licensed Architect with over 20 years of experience in commercial, institutional, and residential sectors. While I reside in Iowa, I still maintain a strong Chicago presence and am also available for projects in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. I am a US Gree

n Buildings Council, Certified LEED Green Associate and strive to provide sustainable design strategies in all of my projects

Custom Residential Practice includes:

+ Custom Homes
+ Residential Additions
+ Whole House Remodels
+ Additions/Remodel-lings
+ Vacation Homes

Light Commercial Practice includes:

+ Restaurants
+ Retail
+ Multi-Family (Apartments/Condominiums)
+ Small Offices
+ Office Interiors

I also provide speculative home design services for builders. My thorough plans ensure accurate pricing and seamless construction. Remember...It costs a lot of money to build a flawed project.

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, ...
08/27/2026

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, and other parts of the world.

The "Piece of Mind" comes from dealing with a company with an 80 year history. Lindal has developed a system for Post & Beam design that has been perfected over the years. Knowing you are dealing with expertise when designing a modern home is comforting!

Lindal Homes have been supplying kit packages since 1945. Their designs are known for their unique Post & Beam system - allowing for open spaces and vast expanses of glass. To learn more, contact: www.tallgrassmodern.com dealer representative for The Iowa Great Lakes.

Where architecture meets nature. The Sitka is designed to blur the boundaries between your living space and the great outdoors.

Learn more: https://lindal.com/home-designs/sitka/

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, ...
08/09/2026

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, and other parts of the world.

Lindal Homes have been supplying kit packages since 1945. Their designs are known for their unique Post & Beam system - allowing for open spaces and vast expanses of glass. To learn more, contact: www.tallgrassmodern.com dealer representative for The Iowa Great Lakes

What does structural elegance look like to you?

The Dune Falls design beautifully showcases the flexibility of the Lindal building system. Designed by OMstudio Design, this luxury concept anchors itself perfectly into its environment using clean lines, textured stone facades, and vast windows that invite the outside in.

Learn more: https://lindal.com/home-designs/dune-falls/

08/08/2026

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, and other parts of the world.

Lindal Homes have been supplying kit packages since 1945. Their designs are known for their unique Post & Beam system - allowing for open spaces and vast expanses of glass. To learn more, contact: www.tallgrassmodern.com dealer representative for The Iowa Great Lakes

Spirit Lake Studio Design Thoughts, the latest news from Edward J. shannon, Architect PLC
07/11/2026

Spirit Lake Studio Design Thoughts, the latest news from Edward J. shannon, Architect PLC

Email from Spirit Lake Studio The latest news for you       Design Thoughts - July 2026 Coming to you from the Iowa Great Lakes. Today I reflect on the 250th Anniversary of United States of America. T

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, ...
06/17/2026

Another example of one of Lindal’s innovative kit home designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, and other parts of the world.

Lindal Homes have been supplying kit packages since 1945. Their designs are known for their unique Post & Beam system - allowing for open spaces and vast expanses of glass. To learn more, contact: www.tallgrassmodern.com dealer representative for The Iowa Great Lakes.

What does your dream home look like?

The Crystal Springs design—part of our Imagine Series—was created in partnership with OMstudio Design and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation . It honors the timeless principles of organic architecture, bringing natural light and landscape views into every room.

Learn more: https://lindal.com/home-designs/crystal-springs/

Old and New. The adaptive reuse of the this old carriage house into the headquarters for the 6th Avenue Corridor. A sh...
05/06/2026

Old and New. The adaptive reuse of the this old carriage house into the headquarters for the 6th Avenue Corridor. A shoutout to Breann Bye, who was the 6th Avenue director who hired me as Architect for the project. I do not have interiors yet, so stay tuned!

Old and New . More photes of the old North Des Moines City Hall historic preservation project with photos of how we foun...
05/06/2026

Old and New . More photes of the old North Des Moines City Hall historic preservation project with photos of how we found the building in 2018. A shout out to the team at Silent Rivers Design+Build who hired me as Architect of Record; also Mark Hildreth and his awesome construction crew, and Structural Engineer Kari Svennes

Good to visit two of my 6th Avenue projects, the old North Des Moines City Hall, adaptive reusie of an 1890's commercial...
05/01/2026

Good to visit two of my 6th Avenue projects, the old North Des Moines City Hall, adaptive reusie of an 1890's commercial block, and 6th Avenue Corridor office and adaptive reuse of a historic carriage house.

Lindal's diverse portfolio of Post & Beam designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, and other par...
04/29/2026

Lindal's diverse portfolio of Post & Beam designs. Lindal’s kit packages are shipped anywhere in the USA, and other parts of the world.

Lindal Homes have been supplying kit packages since 1945. Their designs are known for their unique Post & Beam system - allowing for open spaces and vast expanses of glass. To learn more, contact: www.tallgrassmodern.com dealer representative for The Iowa Great Lakes

04/23/2026

Address

1710 Lincoln Avenue, Suite D
Spirit Lake, IA
51360

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15157799050

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