The King Pavilion required a combined effort of private and university support. Of the $6.6 million total cost of the new addition, $3.6 million came from private gifts. This amount reflects 2,022 individual contributors, of whom 1,673 were Iowa State University alumni. Of those, 1,432 were College of Design alumni.

 

Alumni Steven and Barbara King provided the lead commitment of $1.5 million for the recently completed facility. The Kings graduated from Iowa State in 1968. Steve received a bachelor of landscape architecture degree, and Barb received a bachelor's degree in food science. In 1971 they founded Landscape Structures, Inc., a children's play equipment company that has continuously pioneered innovative products, processes and safety features. Steve King serves as chairman of the company, and Barb King served as president until her death in March 2008.

 

"Sustainable design has been a part of our work for many years -- our company's mission statement talks about honoring our environment," Steve King said. "When Barb and I discussed our commitment to the new addition, we agreed that if we became involved, we wanted it to be as green as possible.

 

"We want this facility to stand as an example of good stewardship, not only for Iowa State, but also for other public universities. If Iowa State can do it, why can't everyone?" he said.

 

"Iowa State was very good to us. Barb and I saw our commitment to this project as a way to give back to the college and university."

In addition to the Kings, the following people and organizations were major contributors to the capital campaign:

 

For more information on the King Pavilion and its green features, please see "About the Pavilion."

For more information about supporting the College of Design, its people, programs and facilities, please contact:

 

Director of Development

134 College of Design

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 50011-3091

 

(515) 294-7272