Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Senior Care, Housing & Commercial Projects
Founded in 1967, TWP Architects has evolved through strategic partnerships and a steadfast commitment to client success. Our journey began with a focus on healthcare and senior housing architecture, expanding in 2006 through the merger with Alan Plutowski and later welcoming Amy Schwabe in 2018. As a certified women-owned business since 2022, we specialize in senior care, multifamily housing, and retail/commercial sectors, blending 55+ years of experience with innovative design. Our core values emphasize responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork, ensuring personalized service from project inception to completion.We prioritize smart design solutions that align with client goals, leveraging principal involvement and industry expertise to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. Our teams construction background and dedication to community-driven projects further distinguish our approach, fostering trust and long-term partnerships with clients and industry collaborators.
Services
Senior Care Architecture
Multifamily Housing Design
Retail/Commercial Architecture
Assisted Living Design
Supportive Housing Projects
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of architectural expertise in senior care and multifamily housing.
- Our team provides principal-led, personalized service for every project.
- We prioritize smart, cost-effective design solutions aligned with client goals.
- Certified women-owned business committed to community-driven development.
- Rapid response times and construction-industry informed problem-solving.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Women-Owned Business
What people say
Exceptionally pleased
Rapid response
High-quality services
Fun to work with
Transform lives
Services
Senior Care Architecture
Designing functional, secure senior living spaces across assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. Our expertise ensures comfort, compliance, and aesthetic appeal. We collaborate closely with clients to create environments that enhance resident quality of life while meeting operational needs.
Multifamily Housing Design
Creating vibrant, sustainable residential communities including market-rate, affordable, and mixed-use developments. Our designs prioritize resident satisfaction through thoughtful layouts, communal spaces, and energy-efficient solutions. We partner with developers to balance aesthetic innovation with practical construction strategies.
Retail/Commercial Architecture
Developing customer-centric retail and hospitality environments that drive engagement and long-term profitability. Our approach integrates brand identity, spatial efficiency, and future growth considerations. Projects span national chains to local businesses, emphasizing functionality and market relevance.
People
Alan Plutowski
Partner
With 30+ years of architectural experience and a construction industry background, Alan delivers practical, innovative solutions. His expertise ensures project excellence from concept to completion.
Amy Schwabe
Partner
A dedicated listener and designer, Amy transforms client visions into purposeful spaces. Her collaborative approach prioritizes community impact and user-centered design principles.
Questions
What architectural services does TWP Architects specialize in?
We specialize in senior care facilities, multifamily housing, and retail/commercial projects with tailored design solutions.
Does TWP Architects operate outside Minnesota?
Yes, we serve clients nationally while maintaining deep roots in Minnesota’s communities.
Is TWP Architects a certified women-owned business?
Yes, we achieved certification as a women-owned business in 2022.
How does TWP Architects approach client collaboration?
We prioritize active listening, principal involvement, and transparent communication to align designs with client visions.
