A kitchen with a long wooden dining table and chairs, blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, open shelving with dishes and plants, and a map mural on one wall illuminated by three wooden pendant lights.

Inspired by the 563 area code—a blend of historic character, modern design, and a thriving community.

We create thoughtful architecture that strengthens communities and enriches the lives of the people who use it.

Every project is designed with purpose, collaboration, and lasting value in mind.

Commercial Projects

  • An image of The Bradley House

    The Bradley House - Historic Restoration

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • A photo of Five Flags Theater

    Five Flags Theater - Historic Restoration

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • An image of The Dungeon

    The Dungeon - Building Renovation & Apts

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • A photo of The Magnolia

    The Magnolia - Historic Renovation

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • A Photo of Taubman Block Building

    Taubman Block Building - Historic Renovation

    Maquoketa, Iowa

  • Photo of Lacoma Golf

    Lacoma Golf - New Clubhouse

    East Dubuque, IL

  • Photo of Maquoketa Art Experience

    Maquoketa Art Experience - Upper Story Apartments

    Maquoketa, Iowa

  • An image of Carnegie-Stout Library Maker Space

    Carnegie-Stout Public Library - Maker Space

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of Volv

    Volv Fitness - Building Renovation

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of YoungUns

    Young-Uns Childcare Center - Preschool Building Classrooms

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of Multicultural Family Center

    Multicultural Family Center Renovations

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of Black Smith

    Black Smith - Building Renovation

    Maquoketa, Iowa

  • Rendering of 1701 Central Ave

    1701 Central Ave (under construction)

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of Innovate 120

    Innovate 120 - Historic Building Renovation

    Maquoketa, Iowa

  • Photo of Arbor Oaks

    Arbor Oaks Bible Church - Addition & Remodel

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of NMRMA Woodward Building Renovation

    National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium - Woodward Building Renovation

    Dubuque, Iowa

  • Photo of Arrow Homes

    Arrow Homes - Building Renovation Concepts

    Bellevue, Iowa

Residential Projects

  • An image of The Bradley House
  • A rustic kitchen with wooden beams on the ceiling, pendant lights, a white kitchen island with a vase of flowers, and a large window overlooking greenery.
  • Living room with large windows, stone walls, wooden beams, a bookshelf, black sofa with orange cushion, and a white floor lamp.
  • A modern house with large glass windows, stone exterior walls, and a sloped roof, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn.
  • Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, patterned tile backsplash, and three metal pendant lights hanging over a large island with bar stools.
  • A modern house with a second-floor enclosed porch, supported by black columns, situated on a sloped lawn with stonework and a concrete pathway.
  • Living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, hardwood flooring, multiple large windows, and French doors leading outside, with a mounted flat-screen TV on the wall.
  • Interior view of a kitchen with a wooden island and black chairs around it, a wooden cabinet, a wall-mounted TV, and a rustic lighting fixture with Edison bulbs hanging from chains.
  • Open-concept kitchen and dining area with large triangular window, white cabinets, black countertops, and a high vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and a ceiling fan.
  • Modern kitchen with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, open wooden shelves with dishes and a small plant, patterned tile backsplash, black faucet, gray countertop, wooden flooring, and brown chairs in the foreground.

About

A Victorian-style brick house with decorative trim and a porch. The porch has ornate white columns, detailed woodwork, and a railing. There are plants and flowers in pots on the porch steps and around the house. The house has multiple windows and a sign that says 'Historic Bradford House' near the stairs. The scene is outdoors with a blue sky and trees nearby.

Location

1268 Locust Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Services

  • Initial Complimentary Consultation
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  • Historic Preservation & Tax Credit Services

  • Planning, Concept Design & 3D Visualization

  • Construction Documents & Permitting

  • Interior Architecture & Design

  • Construction Administration

  • Construction Manager

Photo of Andrew McCready

Team

Andrew McCready
President/Owner

A woman with glasses and long hair, wearing a grey blazer over a black T-shirt, is smiling and standing in front of a brick wall with a large window visible in the background.

Emily McCready
Vice President/Owner

A smiling man with glasses and a beard standing with arms crossed against a beige wall and a staircase in the background.

Michael Gehl
Architectural Associate

Let’s Design Together!

From conceptualizing to constructing, we’re ready to design your architectural dream. We promise a client-centric approach that empowers ideas, eases concerns, and delivers quality craftsmanship we’ll all be proud of.