Brian Gotwals
B.A. Art University of Chicago, M.Arch UC Berkeley

BRIAN GOTWALS

AIA | LEED AP | NCARB

I have practiced architecture for over 25 years. My current practice is focused on single-family and multi-family homes. I strongly believe in the value that hiring an architect can bring to a building project, and the process is fun. An architect can help you discover and prioritize what you like, create a vision for it and help put together a budget and drawings/documents. I like simple solutions that have some life to them; something very specific that would best come from a client through conversations (but not always). I like sustainable solutions and have a LEED credential. I live in Iowa City, IA and practice from my home studio.

FIVE THINGS ABOUT BRIAN:
1. He makes collages and posts them on Instagram.
2. He is a burning-hot oldtime banjo player.
3. He has been restoring his historic home for the last 5 years.
4. Born in Bloomington, Indiana. He comes from a line of quarriers, farmers, and barbers.
5. Loves the landscape and towns of Iowa.
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CREATING VALUE

Creating value in a building design means setting priorities, budgets, and quantities with a client to meet their desires for the project, and working within them to create a realization of a shared vision. Design is an iterative process. Design progresses in the form of sketches and models that are refined again and again, then reviewed for adherence to the original priorities, budgets and quantities before whole process begins anew. Sometimes priorities change, but the successive reviews reduce the endeavor down to an essential concept.
7 important things to consider
Brian Gotwals
Brian Gotwals
B.A. Art University of Chicago, M.Arch UC Berkeley

BRIAN GOTWALS

AIA | LEED AP | NCARB

I have practiced architecture for over 25 years. My current practice is focused on single-family and multi-family homes. I strongly believe in the value that hiring an architect can bring to a building project, and the process is fun. An architect can help you discover and prioritize what you like, create a vision for it and help put together a budget and drawings/documents. I like simple solutions that have some life to them; something very specific that would best come from a client through conversations (but not always). I like sustainable solutions and have a LEED credential. I live in Iowa City, IA and practice from my home studio.

FIVE THINGS ABOUT BRIAN:
1. He makes collages and posts them on Instagram.
2. He is a burning-hot oldtime banjo player.
3. He has been restoring his historic home for the last 5 years.
4. Born in Bloomington, Indiana. He comes from a line of quarriers, farmers, and barbers.
5. Loves the landscape and towns of Iowa.
see more
Brain Gotwals Candid

CREATING VALUE

Creating value in a building design means setting priorities, budgets, and quantities with a client to meet their desires for the project, and working within them to create a realization of a shared vision. Design is an iterative process. Design progresses in the form of sketches and models that are refined again and again, then reviewed for adherence to the original priorities, budgets and quantities before whole process begins anew. Sometimes priorities change, but the successive reviews reduce the endeavor down to an essential concept.
7 important things to consider
Brian Gotwals

SAY HELLO

CONTACT BRIAN