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THE EMERGENT TEAM

Dedicated & Passionate Professionals

Emergent Architecture is an Iowa-based firm specializing in architectural design, master planning, and interior design, with offices in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, and Denver. We serve a diverse range of sectors, including K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, residential, and commercial projects. At the heart of our philosophy is a client-focused approach. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to service and communication. By keeping the same dedicated team involved from start to finish, we can pivot easily and offer the flexibility and personal touch that our clients value. We believe in building genuine connections, which allows us to fully understand how each space can best serve its users and meet project goals.

Nick Hildebrandt, AIA, LEED AP

Chief Executive Officer | Principal Architect
c.319.529.3534
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Jesse Lizer,  AIA

Chief Operating Officer | Principal Architect
c.319.505.0313
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Gary Landhauser, AIA

Principal Architect
c.319.551.6798
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Patrick Leahy, AIA, ACHA, ACHE, EDAC, LEED AP

Principal Architect
c.402.682.2500
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JD Praeger, AIA, LEED AP

Principal Architect
c.720.244.4680
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Jim Novak, AIA

Principal Architect
c.319.360.7656
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Neil Sutton, AIA

Senior Architect
c.515.443.3778
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Jennifer Karls

Senior Architect
c.402.699.4463
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Jon Mason, AIA

Senior Architect
c.720.261.5626
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Nick Nugent, AIA

Licensed Architect
c.319.883.6330
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Patty Spowart, AIA

Project Architect
c.319.240.2169
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Jeremy Zehr, AIA

Project Architect
c.319.348.9482
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Marcelo Aruani

Associate Senior Designer
c.203.606.1246
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Niccolo Peterson, ASSOCIATE AIA

Senior Project Manager
c.402.621.1040
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Ted Friesner

Project Manager
c.319.883.6309
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Derek Powers, AIA

Project Architect
c.612.590.1314
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Amanda Altelino

Architectural Associate
c.515.357.1467
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Becca Haugen

Interior Design Associate
c.319.721.5419
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Jaymi Shores

Business Manager
c.515.971.5410
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Tara Ludwig

Marketing Director
c.319.431.5378
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WHY WE LOVE IT

Emergent Architecture is all about enriching the environment we live in. We have built a strong & creative culture that allows this to happen. Do you want to be apart of what we’re building?