Location: Ames, Iowa
Completion Date: August, 2018
Project Size: 1,000 sq. ft.
Abstract: Constructed in the 1970’s, this Ames, Iowa sorority house had changed little since. With the exception of a dining addition done by our office in the 1990’s, not much had been updated on the exterior. The chapter desired an upgrade to the front porch that would be more in keeping with the classical entry image of the national chapter.

With pressure from other Greek community houses updating their properties, Alpha Omicron Pi wanted to provide a new entry facade for the building which had become known locally as ‘the toaster’. New classically inspired elements now adorn a new concrete porch which stretches along the entire south-facing entry facade.

A grand curved flight of steps provides a graceful entry arrival and serves as a location for house event photos. In addition, a new public sidewalk and stairway from the street were installed, overgrown trees were removed and new landscaping was planted. The project was completed and ready for returning residents in August 2018.