Meet the Architects

With the Downtown Facade Project under way, the City of Storm Lake has some key players on our side making sure the project will be successful!  The Architects!  RDG Planning & Design out of Des Moines is helping with the design portion of the project.

After having two meetings with the architects, the building owners have started to become acquainted with them on the work for the project, but here is a little more information on them and their architectural background:

Scotney Fenton

Scotney has many years of experience when dealing with historic preservation and restoration.  In fact, he received his Bachelor's degree in Architecture in 1992 from Iowa State University and then went to get his Master's degree in Architecture from Ball State University with an emphasis in Historic Preservation!  He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Iowa, and Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Des Moines. 

Scotney has been involved in many restoration and rehabilitation projects while he has been at RDG including: Iowa State Capitol, Iowa State University - Morrill Hall, Iowa Transportation Museum, St. Ambrose University - Ambrose Hall & LeClaire Hall, Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion, Woodbury County Courthouse, and many other projects.



Michelle Sacco

 

Michelle has years of experience with historic preservation and restoration as well.  She received her Bachelor's degree in Architecture with a Minor in American History in 2005 from Iowa State University.  In 2009,  Michelle received LEED Accredited Professional.  She is also a member of the American Institute of Architects - Associate Member and Iowa Chapter, Architecture in Schools Committee - Co-Chair, NCARB Intern Development Program, Salisbury House and Gardens - Properties and Collections Committee Member, and National Trust for Historic Preservation Member!

 

Michelle has been involved in many restoration and rehabilitation projects while she has been at RDG including: City of West Des Moines - Historic City Hall, Spaulding Center for Transportation, Clay County Courthouse Renovation, Des Moines Brewery, Iowa State Capitol, St. Ambrose University - Ambrose Hall & LeClaire Hall, and many other projects.

 

 

It is great to have them here in Storm Lake working on the Downtown Facade Project!