Studio MELEE

Architectural Design

06/11/2026

On Tuesday, our project team for Weeks Middle School Classroom Addition attended the groundbreaking event! This project is part of the first construction phase connected to the Reimagining Education initiative of Des Moines Public Schools. The addition will provide 6 new classrooms and double as a storm shelter. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this a reality!

06/02/2026

It’s intern season, and we’re excited to welcome our summer crew from Iowa State University’s Architecture Program!

From left to right: Grace Griffin just finished her third year, Grace Morhardt just finished her fourth year and is returning for her second summer with us, and Jake Tassin who also just completed his fourth year.

Even after just a few weeks, they’ve already jumped into projects and have become valuable members of our team. We have a packed house, the energy is high, and we’re looking forward to a great summer!

Iowa State University - Department of Architecture

06/01/2026

Curtis has been on the Editorial Board for Iowa Architect Magazine, AIA Iowa’s publication, since 2013 and has served as a Contributor, Associate Editor and now Editor. Curtis stepped into the Editor role and has taken ownership of all the responsibilities that are required to bring each issue to completion. His commitment to quality, both in the big picture and the finest details, is evident in everything he does.

Cheers to you, Curtis, for always caring deeply about the quality of your work!

Also, Happy Birthday! 🎉

05/28/2026

Shoutout to Pedro, the Corona-serving donkey, at KCL Engineering's Open House last night. Thanks for having us!

05/21/2026

“Architecture is not defined by simply designing a structure. It is defined by how the quality of a building’s design fulfills the needs of the end user for each client’s unique project.” - Studio MELEE

05/18/2026

MELEE recently attended a project team open house at QCI last week to celebrate the completion of their renovated office space. We hope everyone is getting moved in and feeling right at home!

05/13/2026

Roosters Coffee is brewing in Cu***ng! ☕️

Construction is progressing and we can’t wait to see doors open in the months ahead!

05/01/2026

Our latest project in Altoona, Be Well Collective, had their Grand Opening Celebration this morning. Congratulations on your new space!

04/24/2026

The warm weather has us looking ahead to summer activities, especially at Norwalk Fieldhouse! Completed two years ago this month, the facility serves as the home for City of Norwalk Parks and Recreation and is now featured on our website. Check it out here! https://www.studiomelee.com/norwalk-fieldhouse

Denovo Construction Solutions
Photography by Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio.

04/21/2026

We were proud to be featured in the windows of the AIA Iowa office during the month of March!

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