Recreation Projects
Kalona Vista Park Shelter
Allamakee County Driftless Center
Clearcreek Trailhead Shelter
Clinton County EcoTourism Center
Coralville Youth Sports Complex
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Manchester Riverfront Park Pavillion
Kalona Community Center
Nashua-Plainfield Wellness Center
West Fork Wellness Center
The Values Behind Our Designs
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Funding
Funding
We have the tools in place to help you navigate any fundraising hurdles.
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Pride
Pride
Your space should reflect your values and what makes you proud to do what you do.
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Efficiency
Efficiency
Designing new spaces that operate efficiently are key and we take great care in ensuring your space lasts.
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Educate/Outreach
Educate/Outreach
We design central gathering places for your community to grow
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Sustainability
Sustainability
We design spaces with sustainability in mind to ensure your space is easily maintained for years.
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Safety
Safety
Creating safe public spaces is key to our designs.
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Growth
Growth
We anticipate change with our designs and prepare you for your communities’ growth.
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Community
Community
Your space is vital to your community’s growth and MGA is here to help you embrace your community.
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Key Employee Contacts
Kyle Martin - President & Principal Architect
Zach Michael - Business Development Manager
Sarah Coleman - Senior Project Manager
Mike Tucker - Senior Project Manager & BIM Manager
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Funding

MGA is here to help you in navigating the process of fundraising for your new project. Whether it is passing a bond issue, targeting and applying for grants, or assisting with local fundraising campaigns, we have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience here to assist you.

Pride

When it comes to designing any public space, one of our main goals is to provide a design where the final result is something that not only you can be proud of, but your community as well. Implementing your branding and your community’s voice is key to our designs.

Efficiency

Whether it be a recreation center, gym, library, park, plaza, or conservation center, we make sure that our customers’ best interest is behind every decision we make. We are an experience resource for energy efficient upgrades, renovations, planning for future expansion, and pursuing new facilities.

Educate/Outreach

Places where members can play, serve, and learn become central gathering spaces in your community. We are experts in designing spaces that are flexible, engaging, and dynamic for whatever your community may need. 

Sustainability

Buildings and spaces should sustain themselves if designed with care and consideration. Our goal is to make great places that people want to be in and share with others. We recognize that it is our responsibility and privilege to conserve and steward the spaces we are given. MGA will work diligently to ensure that your community can enjoy and protect its local buildings and public spaces for generations.

Safety

Our first priority in designing for your community is to create safe, stable, and healthy places for humans to gather and learn in. By removing the anxieties of basic needs not being met, people have every opportunity to thrive.

Growth

We know and understand that your community is a continually changing and dynamic place to live, learn, and work in. While healthy growth is to be praised, we recognize expansion and changes can create unique problems. We are experts in learning how your area is growing and how to accommodate for every new normal in your community.

Community

The needs and values of your community are the central launching points for our designs. MGA’s main goal as community architects is to create places and spaces for your community members to thrive and grow.

Kyle Martin, AIA, LEED AP

President & Principal Architect

Kyle is President of our firm. Kyle has been the lead designer on many of our more involved building design projects. He specializes in three-dimensional modeling and uses these models to develop the exterior design. This system makes your understanding of the project easier from the first ideas through the last interior details of a project. He worked summers in construction during college and learned a lot about working in the field. He enjoys public speaking and is also a Leader in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) for accreditation in sustainable design and construction practices.

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Direct Line: (319) 200-8493

Zach Michael

Business Development Manager

Zach leads business development at MGA with a people-first mindset and a strong focus on building lasting relationships. A graduate of Mount Mercy University with a degree in Marketing and Finance, he’s spent years working across a wide variety of project types, bringing energy and insight to every phase—from first introductions to final walkthroughs. Zach has a natural talent for connecting people and ideas, and he’s passionate about helping clients find the right fit through collaboration and trust. He’s also deeply involved in the community and values the role architecture plays in shaping spaces that bring people together. Whether he’s networking at local events or helping spark new partnerships, Zach is always looking for ways to support meaningful, community-driven work. Outside of the office, you’ll find him with his family, on the golf course, or making the most of his time outdoors—especially if there’s a lake or a quiet trail involved.

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Direct #: 319-200-8497

Sarah Coleman, AIA

Senior Project Architect

Sarah has great attention to detail and the ability to put herself in your shoes, which makes her a great asset to any project. Her superpower is empathy! She has been project manager on a variety of projects, including larger projects, and specializes in working with many of our social service agencies.

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DIRECT #: 319-200-8486