Maggie Watkins

Associate, Architect
  Studio
Tel: 319.433.3819
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A wise professor once told me that less than 1% of the population has the opportunity to interact with an architect. I think about that when meeting with clients. We have the incredible job of imagining what can be done with any given space. We have the chance to alter the human experience with the built environment. I enjoy the process and question everything — starting with why and why not.
Credentials
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
Expertise
Giving Back
  • Cedar Valley Society of Women Engineers
  • Iowa Women in Architecture
  • Hoover Middle School Girls in STEM Program
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • ISU College of Design Mentor
Interests
  • Biking
  • Golfing
  • Cooking
  • Encouraging young girls to get involved in STEM careers!
Fun Fact
  • In 6th grade, I wrote a paper about my dream to be the first architect to design houses for the moon.
Project Portfolio
UnityPoint Clinics Urgent Care Prototype
Iowa
We’ve heard time and time again that an alternative primary care delivery model that is distinct from existing primary care and emergency platforms is desperately needed in our communities that concentrates on customer service …
UnityPoint Health Marshalltown South Campus Expansion
Marshalltown, IA
The City of Marshalltown’s medical center had dutifully served Marshall County residents for over 100 years in the heart of downtown. However, by the mid-2010s, it was apparent that a change in ownership and an overhaul of the …
Wartburg Sports & Wellness Center
Waverly, IA
Following the addition of a new Health & Human Performance major — Exercise Science — Wartburg College required more space to support the program. The existing wellness center athlete weight room was bursting at its …
University of Northern Iowa Admissions Welcome Center
Cedar Falls, IA
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) wanted a building that would provide a ​“wow” factor and a lasting impression for potential students and visitors, while also being highly-functional and flexible for admissions staff. The …
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Waterloo, IA
Originally built in 1927, and added onto four separate times over the years, the historic Wonder Bread Building functioned as a bakery and vital part of the community until 2012. The building sat vacant for three years, until …
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
Dubuque, IA
The Grandview expansion of Finley Hospital created a state-of-the-art heart clinic, surgery department, sterile processing department and emergency department. INVISION worked with the owner and users to right-size the …
Insights Portfolio
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New care delivery model offers additional opportunities
Studio member selected for Cedar Valley Leadership Institute
Shannon McGee and Maggie Dougherty achieve licensure
Committed to mentoring students
Dreaming about Downtown Waterloo