Business Details
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Minneapolis
Domain Architecture & Design is an award-winning architecture and design firm based in Uptown Minneapolis. Our practice combines timeless design principles with sustainable strategies to create custom-crafted environments that reflect our clients' visions. We specialize in residential and commercial projects ranging from new homes and cabins to historic renovations and modern lofts. Our team holds LEED AP certification and has completed both LEED Platinum and Gold projects, demonstrating our commitment to environmentally responsible design. With professional licenses in multiple states including Florida, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and Wisconsin, we serve clients across the Twin Cities, throughout Minnesota, and nationally from New Mexico to New York.As members of the American Institute of Architects, US Green Building Council, and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, we maintain the highest professional standards. Our collaborative process begins with careful listening to understand each client's unique needs and context. We integrate sustainable strategies throughout the design process, from conceptual development to construction supervision, ensuring environmental responsibility aligns with aesthetic and functional goals. Our work demonstrates that sustainable architecture can coexist with diverse design styles while maintaining cost-effectiveness through early integration of green building principles.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Sustainable Consulting
Historic Renovations
LEED Certification
Custom Lofts
Multi-family Dwellings
Highlights and features
- We are LEED AP certified with completed LEED Platinum and Gold projects
- Our team holds professional licenses in five states including Minnesota and New York
- We integrate sustainable strategies throughout the entire design process
- We maintain memberships in major architectural organizations like AIA and NCARB
- Our approach combines historic detailing with modern green building technologies
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
- Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA)
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential spaces that combine aesthetic appeal with functional design. Our expertise includes new home construction, cabin design, and multi-family dwellings. Each project integrates sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems while maintaining attention to historic detailing and client preferences. Our approach ensures homes reflect the unique lifestyle and vision of each homeowner.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design services focus on creating productive and inspiring workspaces. We specialize in restaurant layouts, office spaces, and mixed-use developments. The process incorporates brand identity with sustainable design principles, ensuring spaces meet both functional requirements and environmental standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal and operational efficiency.
Sustainable Consulting
We provide expert guidance on sustainable building practices throughout the design process. Services include LEED certification assistance, energy performance analysis, and material selection. Our consultants help achieve green building standards while maintaining budget constraints. We integrate water management systems, indoor air quality improvements, and energy-efficient technologies from project inception.
Historic Renovations
Our team specializes in preserving architectural heritage while modernizing functionality. We handle historic building renovations with careful attention to original detailing and materials. The process maintains historical integrity while incorporating contemporary systems and sustainable upgrades. Our experience includes adaptive reuse projects that extend building lifespans while meeting modern code requirements.
LEED Certification
We guide projects through LEED certification processes for both residential and commercial buildings. Our LEED AP-certified professionals ensure compliance with sustainability standards while optimizing design efficiency. Services include documentation preparation, credit strategy development, and coordination with rating systems like Energy Star and MN GreenStar to achieve desired certification levels.
Questions
What types of architectural projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential and commercial projects including new homes, cabins, historic renovations, modern lofts, restaurants, offices, and multi-family dwellings.
Are you certified in sustainable building practices?
Yes, we are LEED AP certified with completed LEED Platinum and Gold projects, and we integrate sustainable strategies throughout our design process.
Do you work outside the Minneapolis area?
While based in Minneapolis, we work throughout Minnesota and nationally in states including New Mexico and New York.
How do you incorporate sustainability into your designs?
We integrate sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and green building technologies from the initial design phase through construction supervision.
What professional organizations are you affiliated with?
We are members of the American Institute of Architects, US Green Building Council, and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
