Thorwald Thorson (1879 – 1962) was a Norwegian-born educator and architect whose early career laid the foundation for a multigenerational architectural legacy in Iowa. Born in Norway in 1879, he immigrated with his family to the United States around 1881 and was raised near Forest City, Iowa, where he balanced farm work with a growing ambition for education.
For more than a century, 澳门永利皇宫赌场’s story has been shaped by people with a shared belief that design can make a difference. 爱荷华州森林城市的一个年轻建筑师的愿景开始发展成为一个基于好奇心、合作和对服务的深刻承诺的实践。 从那些早期的开始，每个项目都成为了一个机会，既可以满足当下的需求，又可以想象未来的可能性。
自我们成立以来的几十年里，我们的工作范围从普通的校舍和市政建筑到先进的医疗、教育和文化设施。 虽然每个时代都带来了新的挑战和机遇，但我们对社区、工艺和创新的热情始终如一，引领着我们的过去、现在和遥远的未来。
1881
Thorwald Thorson
1903
对教育的热情
After graduating in 1900, Thorson taught in local schools, including the two-room schoolhouse in nearby Leland, Iowa. 在教学期间，他开始通过国际函授学校学习建筑。 In 1903, he sought hands-on experience by working in an architect’s office in St. Paul, Minnesota. 同年，华德福学院（Waldorf College）在森林城市（Forest City）成立，索尔森加入了学院的创始教师队伍。 He taught mathematics and science — including biology, botany, and physics. 他继续在爱荷华大学和华盛顿大学进行暑期学习，加强了他的学术基础和技术知识。
1911
地标设计：Thorson Hall
当Thorwald Thorson还在华德福学院教授数学和科学的时候，他设计了Thorson Hall，一个新的校园宿舍。 这标志着他的第一个建筑委托，融合了他的学术和新兴的设计事业。 The building would later be named in his honor, recognizing his foundational contributions to both the college and the regional architectural legacy that would become 澳门永利皇宫赌场.
1914
练习开始了
In 1914, after more than a decade balancing education and architectural study, Thorwald Thorson officially opened his own architectural firm under the name Thorwald Thorson, Architect. 在森林城市工作期间，他开始在爱荷华州中北部和东北部设计教堂、住宅和市政建筑。 His dual background in teaching and design gave his work a thoughtful, community-oriented sensibility — grounded in purpose, craftsmanship, and service.
1940
走出萧条
尽管经济大萧条，在wpa资助的学校项目的帮助下，Thorson保持了适度的增长。 这一时期标志着公司在公共教育领域工作的开始。
1945
A家庭遗产表格
Thorwald的儿子Oswald Thorson从明尼苏达大学（University of Minnesota）获得建筑学学位后加入了事务所。 Following service in 第二次世界大战, he opened a second office in Waterloo, and the firm became Thorson & Thorson, Architects.
1953
扩大到
A third partner joined in Forest City, forming Thorson Thorson & Madsen. The firm grew to 12 employees, focusing on churches, nursing homes, schools, and homes for children.
1957
滑铁卢的转变
滑铁卢办公室重组，成为Thorson and Brom建筑事务所，拥有8名员工，并涉足大学和医院项目。
1963 - 1967
增长与多元化
随着新合伙人的加入，该公司成为Thorson Brom broshasnyder建筑事务所。 Now with over 15 staff, project types included large recreation and assembly facilities.
1970年代
客户第一实践
随着回头客的激增，该公司强调持久的关系和以用户为中心的设计。 Oswald Thorson retired in 1977.
1995
滑铁卢50年
The Waterloo office celebrated 50 years in operation with a reflection on the firm’s expanding services and partnerships.
1997
战略合并
Thorson Brom broshasnyder与爱荷华州的另一家公司合并，成为InVision 体系结构，在得梅因、风暴湖和苏城增设了办事处。
2006
vision身份
The Des Moines and Waterloo offices reorganized and rebranded as 澳门永利皇宫赌场. 该公司将重点放在医疗保健、教育和城市设计上。
2024
向南发展：杰克逊维尔加入地图
澳门永利皇宫赌场 acquired RDB Design Associates, a respected Florida firm. The newly branded RDB 澳门永利皇宫赌场 opened 澳门永利皇宫赌场’s first southeastern office.
2025
全国范围：亚特兰大和达拉斯
澳门永利皇宫赌场 acquired Macgregor Associates Architects (MAA), a design leader in industrial and data-center architecture. 在亚特兰大和达拉斯开设办事处。
今天
百年合作
今天 澳门永利皇宫赌场 continues to deliver planning, architecture, and interior design from studios in Des Moines, Waterloo, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Dallas.