Bergland + Cram

05/27/2026

As the school year comes to an end and we sail into summer... we remember some past and recent education spaces we've done. 🏫🍎
Check out our website to see more! www.berglandandcram.com

05/23/2026

If you walk by our office right now you'll see a skyline in lights of some of our projects. (Not shown below, we don't want to spoil it!) Check it out while you're in downtown Mason City this weekend for Band Festival!
Fun fact: we use LED strip lights and have used them for many window displays the past several years, it takes a lot of planning and a lot of tape. 🤔

05/15/2026

Today's site visit was an immersion into bold finishes and splashes of color. This custom lake home includes details of fresh cedar, unique tile, colorful statements in every room, and charming woodworking details. 🏡
Curating this coastal retreat that provides the perfect spaces for this family to enjoy together.

05/11/2026

Our twist on passing along a message in the office.

05/08/2026

Extremely proud to see the River City Riverwalk recognized at the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards! Bringing Mason City the award for Placemaking: Comprehensive Effort on the 40th anniversary of Main Street Iowa – truly a comprehensive effort. 🏆✨
This gateway into Mason City project turned an underutilized space into a vibrant destination place that boosts tourism and fuels local business growth in downtown Mason City. Cheers to 40 years of revitalizing Iowa and congratulations to all the winners who are working to make Iowa’s downtowns the heart of our state! 👏
Main Street Mason City City of Mason City - Government Confluence - Landscape Architecture

05/07/2026

Take a tour this summer through the Riverwalk and explore the scenery! You can also get a BINGO card from Main Street Mason City to find and learn about the native plantings.
Thank you to our Principal, Kristy King for helping get this started for Mason City! 🌾🪻🌳

More than 30 varieties of native plantings line the corridor, from prairie grasses to trees.

05/01/2026

Celebrating the perfect blend of vision, collaboration, and craftsmanship in restoring the historic Markley Youngblood façade, home of Splash Printing Co. We are proud to share the Main Street Mason City Neapolitan Award with Henkel Construction and Splash Printing Co.
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04/24/2026

We are proud to support this great program! Congratulations graduates!

04/23/2026

As we continue to celebrate Iowa Architecture Month, we’re spotlighting some major North Iowa glow-ups. Giving these recognizable spaces the functional and cosmetic upgrades to help them continue to serve their purpose - proving that great design is also about how a space is used. Check out these transformations!
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AIA Iowa

04/16/2026

Adaptive restorations of historic buildings are impactful to the communities they live in, displaying the dedication of centuries of architectural design and preserving that history. Mason City is home to our office in the historic Lapiner Building, and the Historic Park Inn Hotel. Here are some before and after photos!
AIA Iowa