Spirit Lake Studio

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!

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

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.

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

04/23/2026

Discover Timeless Vacation Home Architecture!

Where Elegance Meets Enduring Comfort...

Imagine a retreat that stands the test of time. Our vacation homes blend classic design with modern luxury, ensuring your getaway is both stylish and enduring. With thoughtfully crafted spaces and attention to detail, each residence offers a sanctuary for relaxation and treasured memories.

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btw, this home is now 30 years old, and was Edward's first design.

04/15/2026

Are you interested in living in a Frank Lloyd Wright design?

Tomorrow night! Learn all about Lindal Homes amazing collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Select Wright designs have been updated and integrated with Lindal's systems with oversight by a Taliesin alumni.

Join us Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. PDT (today!) for the rescheduled Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Usonian Home Designs: the Lindal Imagine Series webinar.

Learn how we adhere to Wright’s original principles of Usonian home design while respecting and incorporating our clients’ lifestyle needs in a presentation by designers Aris Georges and Trina Lindal, presented by Lindal President Christina Lindal.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2080959248413554266

04/13/2026

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.

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By evolving Sir Walter Lindal’s original vision of interchangeable parts, we’ve created a system that offers infinite flexibility without the usual custom-build stress.

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04/13/2026

This month's Design Thoughts - Do you need an Architect for your project? Does an Architect's license really matter? My builder has a designer who knows CAD and doesn't charge for it. The Lumberyard says they can draw free blueprints for me,,,,

I hear this quite often. I decided to ask the AI app Co-Pilot to give an unbiased comparison between Architects, Builder's in-house Designers, and Lumberyard designers. Here is what it came up with. I compiled the results into an easy to read chart . (The footnotes were added by me) Feel free to get your own copy here:

https://spiritlakestudio.com/design-thoughts

04/12/2026

Here at Spirit Lake Studio, we believe Too Big can be a bad thing. Vast, empty spaces, meant to impress, but rarely comfortable!

We design Not-So-Big Houses. Designing a quaint house that feels spacious can be a challenge. But, we strive to give our clients bang for the buck, meaningful designs.

Learn more about Not-So-Big here: https://share.google/6Pz4VX4iTMGuyf1mJ