Meet Rodney
Rodney “Rod” Curtis is our owner, Architect, and lead designer. He oversees every project from start to finish to ensure each customer has an exceptional experience. Rod’s advantage lies within living and practicing architecture in communities under 25,000. This experience has strengthened his downtown restoration and revitalization portfolio, giving him an edge that most architects don’t have. Individually renovated building facades and interior remodels of Rod’s can be found throughout South Central Iowa. Time spent in Oskaloosa and Ottumwa’s Main Street and Chamber programs has given him a broad knowledge base as it relates to the inner workings of a downtown.
Travel throughout Europe has provided Rod with a unique perspective on how rural downtown districts should be developed. Public spaces for fellowship should be incorporated and enhanced to positively reinforce community relationships that are so important to every day life. Rod enjoys the creativity of architecture and building relationships with clients, contractors, and sub contractors.
Education
Iowa State University; 1991, Bachelor of Architecture (5 year professional degree)
4 Months at University of Bath, England / 2 months touring Europe 1989
Registration
State of Iowa
Experience
Curtis Architecture & Design P.C. 2000 – present
Oskaloosa, Iowa – President / Owner / Architect
The Built Environment 1996-2000
Grinnell, Iowa – Vice President / Architect
DCM Group Design Build Company 1995-1996
Des Moines, Iowa – Designer/ Construction Manager
VOV Architecture + Design PC 1990-1995
Des Moines, Iowa – Intern Architect
Awards
IMAGE Award- Awarded by the Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce Image and Beautification Committee – 2013
Main Street Iowa – Over $15,000 Façade Improvement Project – 2010
State of Iowa Governor’s Award – Nominated by State Main Street – 2009
Main Street Iowa – Best Adaptive Re-Use of a Building – 2003
Oskaloosa Main Street Iowa – Volunteer of the Year – 2002
Oskaloosa Acorn Award for new up & coming Business – 2001
Community Involvement
Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce – 2010 to 2014
Ottumwa Main Street – 2010 to 2011
Oskaloosa Main Street – 2000 to 2010 (past president)
Oskaloosa National Historic Preservation Board – 2001 to 2010
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce Board 2001 to 2004, 2007 to 2010