Contact us about your project
History is an ongoing story. We’re passionate about continuing it.
Some projects strive for a strict interpretation. Others strike a balance with modern amenities. Whatever yours requires, we’ll guide you through the process — from tax credits and grants to historic preservation standards. We're passionate about architectural restoration, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse. We're all about restoring, preserving and rehabilitating buildings using the gentlest means possible. In the end, every project is a unique celebration that respects the past, serves the needs of current users, and creates a statement for future generations.
Video Resources
Several RDG professionals were presenters at the 2020 Preserve Iowa Summit. Check out recordings of their sessions!
Music History as a Preservation Catalyst
Revitalization of Dubuque's Central Avenue Corridor
How the Big Muddy has Shaped Today's Communities
View more videos from the Summit on the Iowa Culture YouTube site.
What Do We Do With This Big Empty Industrial Building?
In the News
Historic Hotel Maytag Once Again is an Economic Contributor in a Small Community
Featured Article in Retrofit Magazine / May 2021
Edna Griffin Building Renovation Recognizes Its History
Featured Story on KCCI news
Seven Dolors Catholic Church - Preservation Awards
What do the Terms Mean?
Preservation focuses on the maintenance and repair of existing historic materials and retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time.
Rehabilitation acknowledges the need to alter or add to a historic property to meet continuing or changing uses while retaining the property's historic character.
Restoration depicts a property at a particular period of time in its history, while removing evidence of other periods.
Reconstruction re-creates vanished or non-surviving portions of a property for interpretive purposes.
Adaptive reuse is the process of re-purposing an existing building for a purpose other than what it was originally designed for. The building may or may not be of historical significance.
Resources
Check with us for help with:
Community Development Block Grant Process
Historic Structures Reports
Feasibility Studies
Adaptive Reuse
Building Facade Revitalization
Whole Building Rehabilitation and Restoration
Historic Preservation
Historic Tax Credit Applications
Space Planning
Historic Design Guidelines
Sustainability
RDG is a proud member of:
Preservation Iowa
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Construction Specifications Institute
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Winterset Courthouse Historic District Facade Rehabilitation
Winterset, IA
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Adel Facade Rehabilitation
Adel, IA
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Bookin Innovation Center
Ottumwa, IA
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Cattermole Library Restoration & Rehabilitation
Fort Madison, IA
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Edna M. Griffin Building
Des Moines, IA
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Flynn Wright Building
Des Moines, IA
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Grinnell City Hall (former Iowa Transportation Museum)
Grinnell, IA
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Grinnell Facade Rehabilitation
Grinnell, IA
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Harbach Lofts
Des Moines, IA
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Heritage Hill Historic District Design Guidelines
Burlington, IA
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Historic Garst Farmhouse
Coon Rapids, IA
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Historic Varsity Theater Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA
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Hotel Maytag
Newton, IA
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Iowa State Capitol - Exterior Restoration
Des Moines, IA
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Iowa State Capitol Interior Rehabilitation and Restoration
Des Moines, IA
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Iowa State Capitol Windows Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA
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Lee County Bank Rehabilitation & Adaptive Reuse
Fort Madison, IA
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Montezuma Facade Rehabilitation
Montezuma, IA
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Ottumwa Theatre Facade Restoration
Ottumwa, IA
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Ritz Theatre
Centerville, IA
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Saint Ambrose University - Ambrose Hall Restoration
Davenport, IA
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Storm Lake Facade Rehabilitation
Storm Lake, IA
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Terrace Hill Mansion - Restoration & Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA
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The World Food Prize - Hall of Laureates
Des Moines, IA
