WE HELP BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THOUGHTFUL DESIGN

BUILDING SUCCESS TOGETHER

OUR MARKETS

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

From retail and mixed-use to tenant build-outs and office buildings we understand the unique design needs of the commercial and corporate market.

EDUCATION DESIGN

We design sustainable and scalable educational facilities that meet today’s modern learning environments.

HEALTHCARE DESIGN

We have a long history of designing healthcare facilities that positively impact the staff and patient experience.

HISTORIC DESIGN

Our portfolio includes renovations, remodels, adaptive reuse and restoration of historic buildings.

MUNICIPAL DESIGN

Our designs for municipal buildings provide for inviting, flexible, and safe public spaces and buildings.

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

From live-work spaces to single family homes we design for clients who won’t settle for ordinary.

TRANSPORTATION DESIGN

Recent work includes Metro’s bus transit facility along with multiple projects at the Quad City International Airport.

WORSHIP DESIGN

We have successfully designed additions to historic structures as well as repurposed modern spaces for houses of worship.

ABOUT US

  • Joining Forces
  • Two Locations
  • Collab & Serve
  • Design & Build

Studio 483 was established in 2015, when Gere Dismer Architects joined forces with Scholtz Gowey Gere Marolf (SGGM) Architects bringing together nearly 40 years of architectural expertise, and an architectural lineage which dates back to 1871.

With offices in downtown Rock Island and downtown Davenport, our professional staff are flexible and work passionately in pursuit of the best solutions for our clients and stakeholders in a project.

At Studio 483 we focus on providing the best service to our clients by tailoring each project to meet their specific program needs. The collaboration with our consultants and clients is a direct reflection of the rich heritage gained from combining the experience of the architectural firms over the years.

We provide direct principal involvement, seek to obtain and maintain the best professional staff, implement advanced digital technology, promote adaptive reuse and sustainability, and incorporate creative solutions through the team approach to design in each project.

OUR TEAM

GREG GOWEY

PRINCIPAL

Greg has over 35 years of architectural experience. Through the years he has enjoyed a diverse design experience. His success is attributed to strong communication throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction which is key to understanding a client’s needs and expectations.

JEFFREY S. DISMER

PRINCIPAL

Jeff has established a strong reputation for building design. Inspired by his father, a self-taught architect, Jeff has deep Midwestern roots and 40 years of experience in the region, specializing in healthcare, behavioral health, civic, historic restoration, renovation, and adaptive re-use.

ROBERT BRAUN

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Robert’s expertise in historic preservation and construction administration have established him as a leader in the architectural community. He also has a wealth of experience in the education sector, where his clients benefit from his design skill, strong work ethic and ability to consistently meet deadlines.

RICHARD GALLENS

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Rich has more than 15 years of experience since receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Southern Illinois University. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and has his NCARB certification.

MARK MANCHA

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Mark has cultivated an excellent sense of design and visualization for nearly 20 years. His years of experience have fostered an attention to detail and a convention of providing services above and beyond his clients’ expectations.

DANIEL SCHMELTZER

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Dan is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and is well known for his expertise in architectural design and construction drawings. He has more than 15 years of experience designing numerous projects in many different markets

KRISTINE WHYLE

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Kristine’s ability to visualize a project and her attention to detail have established her as a leader in interior design. She has 26 years of experience and is a graduate in Interior Design from Iowa State University.

STACY REED

BIM / CAD TECHNICIAN

Stacy has completed over 20 years of experience after receiving her associate’s degree from Morrison Institute of Technology. She is proficient in AutoCad and Revit. Her work includes many healthcare, residential and commercial projects.

RHONDA OSBORNE

STUDIO ADMINSTRATOR

KRIS ANDERSON

STUDIO ADMINISTRATOR

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CONTACT US

    Studio Locations

    124 Arts Alley, Rock Island, IL
    201 West 2nd St #608, Davenport, IA
    Phone: Rock Island: 309.786.9910
                         Davenport: 563.326.2555
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