Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Services in Minneapolis, MN
Founded in 1959 by Gene Hickey, HTG Architects has evolved from a financial institution design specialist into a nationally recognized leader in architectural solutions for financial institutions, recreational facilities, and commercial buildings. Our expertise spans new construction, remodeling, and tenant improvement projects, with a focus on innovative co-branding spaces that enhance client visibility and efficiency. Through our proprietary inVision process, we collaborate closely with clients to uncover their unique needs, prioritize project components, and deliver tailored designs that maximize functionality and return on investment. With over 3,800 successful projects, including ice arenas, banks, and retail spaces, we combine decades of industry knowledge with cutting-edge design methodologies to transform visions into reality.Our commitment to client-centric service is evidenced by long-term partnerships with institutions like HomeTown Bank and SouthPoint Federal Credit Union, where our designs have driven operational efficiency and customer engagement. As a full-service architecture firm, we guide clients through every phasefrom site selection and feasibility studies to construction documentation and post-occupancy evaluationensuring seamless execution and lasting value.
Services
Architectural Design
Remodeling
Tenant Improvement
Co-Branding
inVision Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialized expertise in financial and recreational architecture.
- Our inVision process ensures comprehensive project planning and client collaboration.
- We deliver co-branding solutions proven to increase foot traffic and revenue.
- Our team has completed 3,800+ projects nationwide, including ice arenas and banks.
- We provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction documentation.
What people say
Wonderful experience
Performing well
Valuable partner
Exceeded expectations
Stress-free process
Services
Architectural Design
HTG Architects provides comprehensive architectural design for new financial institutions, recreational facilities, and commercial buildings. Our services include site selection, feasibility studies, and full construction documentation. With expertise in banks, ice arenas, and retail spaces, we create functional, code-compliant designs that align with client goals and budget constraints.
Remodeling
Our remodeling services transform existing spaces to improve efficiency, modernize aesthetics, and meet updated codes. We focus on optimizing layouts, reducing maintenance costs, and integrating technology while preserving structural integrity. Projects range from bank lobbies to multi-use recreational facilities.
Co-Branding
We design co-branded spaces that combine financial institutions with complementary businesses like coffee shops. This approach increases foot traffic, enhances customer experience, and maximizes space utilization. Our solutions maintain brand identity while fostering community engagement through shared amenities.
inVision Consulting
inVision is our proprietary consulting process that uncovers client needs, prioritizes project components, and establishes clear deliverables. Through workshops and analysis, we align stakeholders on goals, budgets, and timelines to ensure informed decision-making before construction begins.
Tenant Improvement
We design tenant improvements that align leased spaces with business needs while adhering to landlord requirements. Our focus is on branding integration, workflow optimization, and cost-effective modifications to create functional environments for retail, office, and service-oriented tenants.
People
Tara Graff
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
Led Woodbury and Roseville branch projects with HTG Architects, achieving strong performance and design awards through collaborative problem-solving and staff engagement.
Lou Geistfeld
President, Citizens Bank Minnesota
Completed remodeling and new construction projects with HTG, praising their industry knowledge and staff-inclusive planning approach that delivered functional banking spaces.
Dan Stanley
President, Stanley & Wencl Construction
Highlighted HTG Architects' construction expertise and cost-control capabilities as a key Design-Build partner for General Contracting projects.
Michael L. Orth
Vice President, HomeTown Bank
Implemented co-branding with Mocha Monkey through HTG's guidance, resulting in increased foot traffic and revenue at HomeTown Bank locations.
Dick Nesvold
CEO, SouthPoint Federal Credit Union
Utilized HTG's inVision process to plan administrative space expansion, securing board approval through detailed space requirements and cost estimates.
Questions
What architectural services does HTG Architects offer?
We provide architectural design, remodeling, tenant improvement, co-branding solutions, and inVision consulting for financial institutions, recreational facilities, and commercial buildings.
What is HTG's inVision process?
inVision is our proprietary consulting method that uncovers client needs, prioritizes project components, and establishes clear deliverables through collaborative workshops and analysis.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
We specialize in financial institutions (banks, credit unions), recreational facilities (ice arenas, sports domes), and commercial buildings like retail and office spaces.
Can you help with co-branding designs?
Yes, we design co-branded spaces that integrate banks with businesses like coffee shops to increase foot traffic and community engagement.
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Bismarck, ND, serving clients from initial design through construction documentation.
How do you handle remodeling projects?
We focus on optimizing layouts, reducing costs, and modernizing spaces while maintaining structural integrity and meeting updated code requirements.
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