Business Details
48 Years
experience
Innovative Architecture & Design Solutions
Founded in 1978, RSP Architects has established itself as a trusted leader in architecture, consulting, and design. With a client base spanning Fortune 100 companies, startups, nonprofits, and public entities, the firm prioritizes future-focused solutions that align with client goals while fostering well-being. Their comprehensive services cover building lifecycles, emphasizing sustainability and leaving a positive legacy. RSP serves industries including hospitality, healthcare, education, and technology, with a commitment to client-centric design and innovation.The firms history of award-winning projects, such as the renovation of Minneapolis historic Grain Belt Brew House, underscores its dedication to excellence. RSPs culture values collaboration, diversity, and community engagement, reflected in its global presence across eight offices. Their approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, ensuring spaces inspire and deliver measurable value.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Engineering
Sustainable Design
National Accounts
Workplace Strategy
Facility Solutions
Experience Design
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1978 with a legacy of award-winning, future-focused design.
- Offers integrated services across architecture, engineering, and sustainability.
- Serves diverse industries with a client-centric, data-driven approach.
- Maintains a national footprint with eight strategically located offices.
- Prioritizes sustainability and community impact in every project.
Services
Architecture
RSPs architecture practice creates inspiring spaces through collaborative, client-driven design. Their approach combines technical expertise with cultural insights to deliver functional, aesthetically impactful structures. Projects span corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
Interior Design
The interior design team focuses on environments that enhance productivity and well-being. They prioritize emotional drivers behind spaces, from offices to retail locations, ensuring alignment with client brand and user needs.
Sustainable Design
RSP integrates sustainability into every project phase, aiming for energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact. Their strategies include material optimization, renewable energy systems, and climate-resilient design.
Workplace Strategy
RSP develops human-centric workplace solutions that adapt to evolving work trends. Services include space optimization, hybrid work models, and designs that foster collaboration and employee satisfaction.
Engineering
RSPs engineering services focus on resilient, high-performance systems for complex facilities. Expertise includes data centers, industrial spaces, and mission-critical infrastructure, emphasizing reliability and technological integration.
People
Dave C Norback
President
Dave Norback leads RSP Architects with a focus on client service and innovation. He has driven the firms growth since the 1980s, emphasizing collaborative design and technical excellence.
Linnea Brudenell
Director of Sustainability
Linnea Brudenell spearheads RSPs sustainability initiatives, developing climate-positive strategies and ensuring projects meet rigorous environmental standards while delivering client value.
Questions
What services does RSP Architects offer?
RSP provides architecture, interior design, engineering, master planning, sustainable design, and workplace strategy services across industries.
How long has RSP Architects been in business?
RSP has operated since its 1978 founding in Minneapolis, MN.
Where are RSP Architects' offices located?
RSP has offices in eight locations, including Minneapolis, Phoenix, Bangalore, and Seattle.
What industries does RSP Architects specialize in?
RSP serves healthcare, education, corporate, retail, hospitality, and government sectors.
Does RSP Architects focus on sustainable design?
Yes, RSP integrates sustainability into projects, aiming for resilient, low-impact solutions.
