Universal Designers in Clive

“Edward and I were neighbors in Palatine, Illinois and taught architecture together at Judson College. I have the highest respect for Edward's abilities both as a practicing architect and as an architecture professor. This combination of practicing architect/professor is respected in the profession as achieved by some of the most industrious and design savvy members of our field. Edward's photos speak volumes of his design sensitivity. His drawings are likewise works of art in a profession that has lost much of its hand drawn talent in 25 years of CAD prevalence. He clearly has the design maturity to know the disciplines of restraint, light and balance, harmony, forms and textures and can apply this maturity of design to multiple venues. Working directly with Edward I learned his quality of sincere responsible work ethic and constant self improvement motivation. He has excellent people skills and is a collaborative proactive problem solver. His continued professional advancement with LEED accreditation, professorship in Iowa, and his ever expanding portfolio are testaments of his commitment to a profession which demands lifelong learning to maintain excellence. Very glad to find Edward's page here and heartily recommend him to clients seeking a conscientious architect for their next project. Best Regards, Douglas Clark, NCARB Architect San Mateo, CA”

“Jaclyn the principal has always been extremely professional and easy to work with. She has built a wonderful resume prior to establishing her firm, Studio Swann and the experience is evident in the end result. Projects are sophisticated and clean... timeless and beautiful. Always respectful within the trade and efficient with their time, Studio Swann and Jaclyn come highly recommended.”

“Mark Clipsham listens carefully to my ideas and then spends the time creatively and intuitively creating what I was trying to envision. He is very involved in my goals to make sure my projects turn out successfully. Mark provides great value. I am very pleased with all of his work.”

“Oakwood has worked with and followed Peggy Triggs for over 15+ years and value her creative, thoughtful and passionate work style. Peggy is an outside the box designer of some of the most beautiful kitchens and bathrooms in central Iowa. We regard Peggy as an integral part of our team.”

“Vince Lombardi once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Knudson Interiors chases perfection with every project, and the result is pure excellence. On time, on budget, and with a passion and focus that is rarely found. One would be challenged to find a more professional and dedicated team to work alongside. I could not more highly recommend this firm.”

“We have had the pleasure of working with Pam Davidson on three occasions. The first was the construction of our house in 2014 in which Pam offered design consulting on all interior aspects of the house. The second was on the conversion of our attached deck into an enclosed porch in 2018. The current project we are working with Pam on is new furniture and layout for our main family area and a change in interior paint colors for the house. Pam is very easy to work with, very thorough in her design planning, takes time to listen to the ideas you have at the outset of a project, and leverages her design skills to bring everything together. We very much appreciate Pam's ideas in many areas we would not have considered. We will continue to work with Pam on all of our projects and highly recommend her.”

“Jillian’s personal and professional approach to design services made it easy to work with her. Her extensive knowledge of fabrics and materials, along with her keen eye for color and construction design expertise, were invaluable resources to redecorate and remodel my home. She transformed spaces and created a beautiful and practical living environment for me to enjoy.”

“Kaufman built a large covered outdoor patio and bar and grill station. The quality of work was excellent! The people working on the project were professional, available and always on time to do the work. The design team did an excellent job of putting the idea to work. The construction crew did an amazing job with the follow through. Since the project was completed, we have spent practically everyday enjoying the outdoors in our new patio. Photos of our project are on this site under Kaufman Const.”

“I would highly recommend Red House Remodeling to my friends and family. Ben and his crew did a wonderful job of our kitchen remodel. We felt very comfortable talking to Ben of what we wanted our kitchen to look like and asking him questions through out the whole process. The schedule of who was coming and on what day was very helpful and comforting. Every person who worked in our house was very respectful and clean. I didn't have to worry about my children overhearing adult conversations. If something was delivered damaged they took care of it. We love our new kitchen and can't believe it is the same house.”

“Dessie from Slick Designs provided the design and assisted in picking out the floor and wall tile for my 2nd bathroom. We replaced a shower stall, toilet and sink with a jetted tub, separate shower, toilet and sink. The room was enlarged by knocking out a wall and utilizing a closet on the other side. The total cost of the remodel was aprx $15,000.00. Dessie provided excellent design knowledge and gave me confidence to believe in my own choices as well. Even though we were in separate towns, she was able to come to my home and grasp my "style" She created the most beautiful room in my house. She was on schedule, on budget and a joy to work with. I do not hesitate to recommend Slick Designs for any project and hope I can work with her again.”