Heidi Willis

Sr. Associate, Architect
  Studio
Tel: 515.657.4714
Contact Heidi
I grew up making.  Making, drawing, painting, folding — creating the next piece of artwork worthy of the refrigerator. The joy of the making process combined with rich client collaboration fosters a built environment that reveals a client’s hidden interests and passions. I enjoy developing a deeper connection with clients and am always inspired by our clients who deserve a well-designed environment that reflects their values. Driven by data, I approach every project with human health and wellbeing in mind as architecture is the armature for progress, collaboration, and growth. 
Credentials
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
Experience
Interests
  • Drawing
  • Reading
  • Hiking
  • Photography
  • Making memories with family and friends
  • Always up for some friendly competition, no matter the sport
Fun Fact
  • I’m a certified open-water scuba diver with an excuse to take a trip south every year.
Project Portfolio
Des Moines University Clinics & Academic Center
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines University needed a fast turn-around to update office and clinic space. An efficient Discovery process revealed that a renovation of several spaces on campus was needed to better align with the patient care and …
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Hawkeye Hotels sought INVISION’s expertise to renovate the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines into a full-service Curio Collection by Hilton boutique hotel. The original hotel, which opened to the public in 1919 as the largest …
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls, IA
After evaluating a potential high school renovation, the Cedar Falls Community School District determined a new 1,400 student replacement high school adjacent to the University of Northern Iowa would best suit the community’s …
Dallas County Training Center for Excellence
Adel, IA
INVISION was commissioned by MidAmerican Energy Company to design a new 143,000sf facility for company-wide training, to accommodate a wide range of electrical and gas delivery programs. Located in rural Iowa, the facility …
Jackson Crossing
Des Moines, IA
The client’s goals for this project in the Two Rivers district were to create connections to the adjacent bike trails and downtown Des Moines and to offer a wide range of unit types — from studios to three-bedroom units. To …
Insights Portfolio
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Developing unique ways to collaborate with local utilities to offer sustainable options
Thinking ​“green”
Transformative elements offer DMU a new space for community events
Heidi Willis and McKaylee Palmer become a WELL Accredited Professional™
Heidi Willis achieves licensure
New Associates announced at INVISION
Dedicated INVISION mentoring takes students to Nationals