Government + Cultural

Government + Cultural Expertise

Right-sized spaces that serve and bring people together


Community facilities that represent the needs and brand of residents are a sign of community vitality. We help create government and cultural spaces that align with your community’s individual needs and budget goals. Our architects navigate space needs, facility assessments, complex funding challenges, and planning initiatives to ensure that your government architecture design project becomes a reality.

Blending architecture and engineering, we future-proof government and municipal facility designs. This results in desirable and operable public and administrative spaces that can grow alongside your community for residents to enjoy for years to come.

One Firm. One Team. Multi-Disciplinary Solutions in Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, and Planning.

Public Service Facilities

We are dedicated to enhancing facilities and infrastructure that serve the public. From city halls and community centers to public safety facilities and transit hubs, ISG deploys an empathetic approach to uncover the nuances of your community.

Through facility assessments and space needs studies, ISG starts with gathering valuable insights to help you make informed facility planning and budgeting decisions. This knowledge is used to tailor designs that meet your specific needs while authentically reflecting the personality and dynamics of your community.

Expertise

  • Armories
  • City Halls
  • Community Centers
  • Convention Centers
  • Facility Assessments
  • Government Administration
  • Historic Preservation
  • Law Enforcement + Justice Centers
  • Library Facilities
  • Maintenance Facilities
  • Public Safety: Fire Stations + Police Stations
  • Public Works Facilities
  • Transit Hubs

Public Service Facilities Portfolio

Cultural + Community Gathering

Let us help you transform museums, cultural centers, and other community gathering places into captivating spaces. Our design team understands the art of architecture and will help you create a profound sense of place that resonates with generations, traditions, and diverse cultures.

We do this by listening to your needs, hearing the traditions that influence your community, and responding with budget friendly solutions that reflect the essence of your community’s cultural identity.

Expertise

  • Community Centers + Gathering Spaces
  • Diverse Cultural Destinations
  • Libraries
  • Museums + Cultural Centers
  • Tribal National Facilities

Cultural + Community Gathering Portfolio

The ISG

Difference

ISG’s government and cultural experts blend community, culture, and history to promote a sense of belonging and strategically connect end users with facilities that cater to their unique needs.

We work with spiritual and tribal communities, cities, counties, and state-level agencies to deliver sustainable designs. We account for upkeep and ongoing life-cycle costs while designing flexible spaces that can easily grow and adapt alongside your community and its needs.

  • Right-Sized Solutions That Position You for Growth
  • Navigating Financial Restrictions
  • Spaces That Reflect Your Community’s Values

Business Unit Experts

Tanya Pierce

Government + Cultural Business Unit Leader

Alyssa Campbell, AIA, LEED AP

Senior Architect

Jason Adams, AIA, NCARB

Senior Architect

Josh Gross, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, MPA

Architect

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3D Scanning

We harness hyper-detailed 3D imagery and incorporate it into critical design software to create 3D as-built conditions documentation that helps designers pinpoint and quickly solve clashes—ultimately saving time and money.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Using geographic information systems (GIS) integrated with Esri software, we develop valuable geospatial mapping tools that enable informed decision-making by incorporating demographic, psychographic, and socioeconomic data into visual representations.

"Your team’s problem-solving skills were nothing short of remarkable. No hurdle was too great—you approached each challenge with calm confidence, delivering thoughtful solutions that not only resolved issues but often enhanced the final outcome."

Holly Sammons
Economic Development Director
City of Luverne, Minnesota

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Employee-owned firm continues to expand its reach, capabilities, and impact with new locations and a commitment to clients

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Fayetteville, Arkansas, December 12, 2024 – The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, the University of Arkansas and ISG are excited to announce the 2025 Arkansas Mass Timber Conference.

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