AP Lofts in Business Record
May 6, 2011 – Mike Nelson, of Nelson Construction, was featured in the Business Record publication today, regarding the success of the AP Lofts’ “Live/Work Contest” and the move-in of the first commercial tenant to the space. AP Lofts was built by Nelson Construction and is a shining example of historic re-use in the City of Des...
read moreHyatt Place Grand Opening
April 7, 2011 - Nelson Construction was excited to unveil Des Moines’ first Hyatt Place last night. The gala, with a 1920′s theme, was well attended by Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, and other local business and community leaders. Guests enjoyed entertainment throughout the night with food and refreshments. We are excited to see this hotel grow in downtown Des...
read moreAP Lofts in Des Moines Homestyle
March 30, 2011 - The April 2011 issue of Des Moines Homestyle magazine features a great article titled “Big Ideas“ and features AP Lofts, a Nelson Construction project. Kelly Roberson writes that it is best to focus on maximizing the space you have in your kitchen and she features the design elements from AP Lofts as an example of great style and function. Roberson goes on to talk about how storage, colors, textures, and lighting were integral in the architect’s design of the spaces and should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind when designing their kitchen. Be on the lookout...
read moreCity of Des Moines Development Award
December 6, 2010 - Nelson Development is pleased to have recently received an “excellence in historic preservation award” from the City of Des Moines. This award was given for the outstanding job in “adaptive reuse” for the former Hawkeye Transfer Building. We are very grateful to the City of Des Moines for their recognition and are delighted to be a part of the urban renaissance in downtown Des...
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