Firm Overview
| Firm Name | Straka Johnson
Architects, P.C.
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| Firm Founded | April 1, 1980
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| Business Address | 3555 Digital Drive
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| Staff | Principal | Martin H. Johnson, AIA, NCARB |
| Architect/Project Director | Kenneth W. Johnson, AIA | |
| Architect/Designers | Jean Evangelista Richard Wolbers, AIA Jon Hamm, AIA Benjamin Beard, AIA |
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| Intern Architect | Justin McCarthy, Assoc. AIA | |
| Technicians | Kevin Barber Lori Behrens Ronald Jacobsmeier Dan Streif |
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| Office Manager/ Receptionist | Deb Rolwes |
In 1980, Jim Straka formed the firm of Straka Architects
to help clients
develop their particular needs
into completed projects with an
emphasis on personal service and quality
yet functional designs.
In 1982, Marty Johnson joined the firm as a project architect/designer.
Mr. Straka
passed away in 1992. Shortly after,
Marty Johnson purchased
the firm and incorporated it as Straka Johnson Architects, P.C.
Straka Johnson Architects, P.C. has a professional staff of 10-12 persons consisting of registered architects, designers and technicians.
The firm goal has always been "to develop successful projects and
satisfied clients by providing quality
buildings that meet each client's specific needs, on time, and within
the budget." This commitment has resulted
in work with clients for all sorts of religious, educational, public safety,
health care, industrial, recreational,
financial, business, restaurant, and residential projects.
Publications and Awards
Cottingham and Butler’s Corporate Office – Security Building
- Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration “Best of 2009” Midwest Construction
University of Dubuque – Chalapty Recreation and Wellness Center
- Award of Merit Sports/Recreation “Best of 2009” Midwest Construction
Dubuque Community Schools – Prescott Elementary School
- "Learning By Design" Issue 16/2007 Page 63
- DMASWA Deconstruction and Construction Waste Recycling Commendation
- Alliant Energy Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (3 phases 2005, 2006, 2008)
University of Dubuque – Myers Building
- Outstanding Designs - Administrative Areas/Offices
- "American School & University" August 2007 Education Interiors Showcase Page 62
University of Dubuque – Charles C. Myers Library
- "American School & University" August 2004
North Residence
- Renaissance Conservatories 2006 Award of Architectural Excellence
School Sisters of Notre Dame - Chapel

- Ministry and Liturgy Magazine Visual Arts Awards (July 2006) Lighting Design Award
Sisters of Charity, BVM
- Salt Magazine Winter 2008
Dubuque Community Schools – Carver Elementary School
- DMASWA Deconstruction and Construction Waste Recycling Commendation
Straka Johnson Office Building Featured at:
- 2009 & 2010 NAHB International Builders Show - Las Vegas
- 2011 NAHB International Builders Show - Orlando
Links
Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque
Sisters of the Presentation, BVM
Tri-State Blueprint - Technigraphics
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