THREE GENERATIONS OF the Blomquist family have now been involved in Blomquist Architects in Iron Mountain. The firm has relocated its headquarters and studio to a new office in downtown Iron Mountain. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place attended by members of the firm as well as ambassadors with the Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance. Shown here, from left, are ambassadors Suzanne Anderson, Joe Testolin, Teresa Schettler, Donna Rahoi and Teddy Izzo; Cheryl Gelazus, Megan and Kyle Blomquist, Mark, Jim and Bernie Blomquist; and ambassadors Robert Whitens, Jean O’Dette, Sandy Petroff, Greta Michaud, Pat and Mike Nicometo, Tamara Juul and Lynda Zanon, chamber director. Chris Tomassucci/Daily News Photo

IRON MOUNTAIN — Blomquist Architects has announced a new chapter in the firm’s development with the relocation of its headquarters and studio to the historic Stephenson Court building in downtown Iron Mountain.

The move was part of a strategic business plan to align the firm’s local presence with their commitment to helping achieve local revitalization through restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings.

Blomquist Architects and firm principal Mark Blomquist are currently listed on the State Historic Preservation Office’s list of historical architects.

“It was an easy decision to locate our new studio within the downtown district. Restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings are critical components of physical and economic revitalization. We wanted our move to contribute directly to that effort, locally,” said Megan Blomquist, firm partner and architect.

The new studio occupies a street-level storefront space originally constructed in 1917 as a showroom for the Kingsford Motor Car Co. The space has been re-designed into an open layout to maximize efficiency while providing increased space for collaborative working and client or community presentations.

In addition, much of the original architectural detailing has been restored, while traditional structural components have been uncovered and made a focal point of the interior design.

The firm’s move also comes with the announcement of expanded leadership, as Kyle Blomquist and Megan Blomquist fill roles as third-generation partners in the 57-year-old family architectural practice.

Since joining the firm in 2012, Kyle and Megan have developed a breadth of experience designing and managing custom residential, adaptive reuse, and commercial projects of all scales across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin.

“This new studio supports our future growth, provides a creative environment for our staff, and a welcoming space for our clients,” Kyle Blomquist said.

Events to mark the relocation of Blomquist Architects included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of firm and ambassadors with the Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance.

In addition, an open house was hosted at the new studio June 23 to let the community see the newly restored and reused store