The Stanley Museum of Art opened on the University of Iowa campus in August 2022, fourteen years after rising waters from the Iowa River flooded the original museum building. The new building designed by BNIM is marked by its dark brick exterior and a lightwell bringing natural light inside the building. The architects answered a few questions about the project.

The Washington Post highlighted the University of Iowa and its biomass program in a recent article about climate-friendly colleges. The University of Iowa became a green-energy champion in harvesting biomass energy by using resources in its backyard — the oats facility is just 25 miles away.

Envisioned as a library and laboratory for the Arts, the Stanley Museum of Art by BNIM provides a series of gallery spaces where curators, students, and visitors can learn about, discuss, and explore the collections.

The Americans with Disabilities Act and accessibility changed over recent years, and facilities at Pappajohn Business Building have been re-evaluated to improve ADA accommodations.

The Nonfiction Writing Program House is the latest addition to the “writers’ neighborhood” on the corner of North Clinton and Church Street and will host classes for both undergraduate and graduate students.