design excellence

At Firm Ground Architects & Designers, design excellence isn’t just about drawings or blueprints - it’s about people. Every project has a story: a small business ready to grow, a community wanting a place to gather, residents and families who need communities that nurture well-being and belonging, a school shaping the future, or a clinic providing care with dignity. Those stories guide us. They remind us that design is about creating spaces that support and inspire the people who use them every day.

We bring that idea to life by working alongside you as true partners. We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and stay engaged from start to finish so your goals become our goals. Our team blends creativity with technical know-how to solve challenges, keep budgets on track, and deliver on schedule - all while making sure your project feels meaningful. From the big picture to the smallest detail, we’re committed to creating spaces that are practical, imaginative, and built to last.


our services

Firm Ground is comprised of an experienced group of architectural and interior design professionals committed to creating livable and valuable environments for our clients and their communities. Our diverse backgrounds and collective resources allow us to deliver functional, profitable, and timely solutions to meet each client’s unique situation.

We closely collaborate in all areas of architectural and technical disciplines in order to establish a comprehensive consistency throughout the project. From master plan to completion, we make sure the project scope, programming, and aesthetics are in sync with the programmatic needs and cultural sensitivities of our clients. This integrated approach enhances the potential for imaginative and successful solutions to every project, and it forms the foundation of the wide range of services we provide. Here’s a closer look at the services we offer to bring projects to life:

  • Architecture and Supporting Engineering Services

  • Interior Design

  • Rendering

  • Lender Building Inspections

  • Due Diligence Pre-Purchase Property Inspections

  • Master Planning

  • Space Planning

  • Art Consulting

  • Site Inspection

  • Preservation and Renovation Services

  • Entitlement

  • Connection to Broker Services for Land Acquisition

  • Networking with Financial Institutions

  • Construction Administration

  • Consulting

  • Graphic Design

  • Lighting Design


Process

LISTEN AND DELIVER

At Firm Ground Architects & Engineers, Inc., our promise to every client begins with listening. We believe the best designs come from truly hearing and understanding our clients’ goals and vision. By listening first, we gain the insight needed to bring those ideas to life. This approach guides every decision we make - from aligning with budget and schedule expectations to delivering quality results that meet the highest standards. Listening is how we build trust, strengthen collaboration, and ensure each project reflects the client’s vision with precision and care.

For each project Firm Ground Architects & Engineers, Inc. develops a collaborative team perfect for the needs of the client. We identify the roles needed to pursue excellence and then we fill those roles with experienced professionals we can count on to meet our standards of service. By seeking out qualified consultants for project specific needs we can ensure a robust team capable of delivering to the highest expectations. When building our project team we are attentive to the fit of the team members in order to let our relationships shine and fortify our individual strengths. 

PROJECT APPROACH

Our team is passionate about building communities, developing a sense of place, and ultimately helping people to lead more productive lives. We accomplish this by establishing trust with our clients, entering into the architectural design process as partners. Working together we capture the spirit of your organization and cast it into corporeal form as an expression of your aspirations and dreams. We accomplish this by maintaining sensitivity to the budget, aesthetic requirements, and cultural expectations of our clients.


Locations

We are NCARB certified and licensed in the following states:

  1. Minnesota

  2. Wisconsin

  3. Colorado

  4. Iowa

  5. South Dakota

  6. Indiana

  7. North Dakota

  8. Nebraska

  9. New Jersey

  10. Florida

  11. Missouri

  12. Illinois

  13. Oklahoma

  14. Ohio

  15. Washington

  16. Tennessee

  17. Texas