Venture Architects was established in 1983 to plan and design public projects at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. We are an award winning firm that has a national understanding of government related challenges; with a focus on the specific needs of our Midwest clients. This is our "core business". We have an oriented philosophy that stresses collaboration and consensus building. The key to our success is “listening” well to what are Clients’ want (not telling them what we think they need), which has resulted in long lasting and cherished relationships. Our $1.1 billion portfolio includes planning and design for County Jails, Law Enforcement Centers, Court Facilities, Juvenile Detention Facilities, 911 Community Centers, Sheriff’s Departments, General Government Offices, Tribal Justice Facilities, and State Correctional Institutions/Prisons/Penitentiaries. Services we provide include: Needs Assessment, Pre-Architectural Planning, Facility Master Planning, Budget Development, Security Design, Design and Construction Administration and Facility Activation.