124: A Brick, a Beam, a Ballard

Inside one of North Liberty's oldest buildings, architect Andrew Ballard is designing what's next. With Studio Combine, he turns complex projects into purposeful, enduring spaces. His approach favors curiosity, clarity, and collaboration, with a style shaped as much by experience as it is by intent. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.