Kurt Gough provided us an in home visit and initial design drawing for our home redesign. He…read morelistened carefully to our ideas, provided innovative recommendations and gave us clear instructions for our next steps. Due to zoning restrictions, we are unable to do our project. Definitely would have used Shelter and Kurt had we been able to go forward.

From the owner: Shelter | Architecture+Interior Design is an award winning architecture and interior design firm…read more We design homes and creative commercial and hospitality spaces. We work with passionate folks to develop cutting-edge building solutions and sustainable systems. Shelter projects are approachable, livable, responsible, and of course beautiful environments in which to live and work better.

I worked with Wynne at Locus architecture on the deck for my modern home. After no reply from the…read moreoriginal architects of my somewhat unusual home, Wynne provided me with lots of insight that I hadn't considered and all the time remained cognizant of cost and impact on my neighbors. The plans, drawings, and imaging, for my home were developed quickly and were of high quality. I suppose I would give them five stars if I had more insight and experience with other firms. (So it's hard for me to say if they are truly five-star) That being said, my experience with locus and the savvy design they came up with for my home, was entirely satisfactory. another cool thing about this place is that the architects at Locus have a strong community presence in the Twin Cities.

From the owner: LOCUS Architecture is a Twin Cities leader in combining green architecture with modern design for…read moreclients throughout the US. Collaborating with homeowners, religious communities, and business owners, we apply sustainable principles at every level of design, from master planning to the most intricate constructed detail.

Ispiri did our house remodel 7 years ago. At the time Jamie was our project manager and now he is a…read moredesign consultant. Jamie and others at Ispiri were always willing to answer my questions and concerns I had during the remodel. We were very happy with the work they did. I would recommend Ispiri for work. I look forward to working with them again on my next project! Cheers~

Stay away. We hired one of there architects, he didn't listen to our needs, drew up plans with…read moreitems we didn't want. We ended up paying 3,000 for plans we don't like.

From the owner: We began as a residential firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 30 years later our practice has grown to…read moreinclude categories from commercial building to cultural centers, reaching a clientele across the region and the country. Uniting our work is a devotion to the individual needs of the people we serve. It's a philosophy that makes the process enjoyable--and, as our clients tell us, makes the final product delightfully personal in ways they never expected.

After searching Chicagoland for a creative and outstanding design/architect studio I found David…read moreHeide in Minneapolis. We were and are so impressed with his work that we commuted to Minneapolis, and they commuted to us in Lake Forest, IL. Our older home project (Kitchen, small addition, new bathroom, and family room) is nearing completion. From the builder, to the cabinet maker to the other major subs...they have all commented on what an "incredible" project this is. I am so proud of what we (my husband and I) with David, and Brad have created. It exceeds what I hoped for. So much design where we live is predictable, not very creative, and frankly...oversized...for an older home. David Heide, and Brad Belka are masters of restoration, updating, and renovation of older homes and also building from scratch. They understand human scale, materials, practical details, and fine craftspersonship. And, they know that all these elements count in the big picture. While not "cheap", we feel their services are a bargain when I think of what we might have ended up with without their guidance. Check out their portfolio...pictures are worth 1000 words. Also, they have won so many awards. Thank you David, Michael (superb, tasteful interior design), and the always patient Brad.

David Heide Design is a top tier design firm. We had them design an addition to our Stillwater…read morehome. Their attention to detail and creativity is amazing. They always had our interests in mind. They walk you through the process and match you with a builder they trust. They pointed us to Next Level Renovation. It was a perfect recommendation. We highly recommend David Heide for your next project! Friends and family continue to marvel as to their great work!