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Kaas Wilson Architects has established itself in the Twin Cities as a leading design firm specializing in senior housing and innovative solutions for commercial projects. Our reputation for high quality work and cost-effectiveness keeps clients coming back for more while word-of-mouth referrals draw in new business. While we keep our regular expenses low, we invest in cutting-edge design software and the fastest computers to increase our productivity. To add value and streamline project marketing for our clients, we have expanded to offer additional services such as web and graphic design.

An architect’s role is more than drawings plans and elevations; it is to take a client’s ideas and deliver their message to a variety of audiences. These audiences include finance agencies and builders who are an integral part of making a client’s dream a reality. We also proactively establish good communication and working relationships with neighborhoods, planners, and city board members. This preparation helps us avoid subsequent delay and makes it possible to find a solution that works for everyone.

We look for opportunities to share our years of experience designing senior housing. We have sponsored booths at community remodeling fairs and lead workshops and lectures for baby-boomers and seniors to give them simple remodeling ideas to help them age in place. These opportunities for direct discussions with seniors about their needs, help fuel innovation in our work.

We know green design is more than putting photovoltaic panels on a roof or specifying recycled products. Our LEED experience allows us to offer sustainable design solutions that create healthy environments, inside and out. Our Inver Glen Senior Living project was the first LEED-certified senior housing project in Minnesota.

Architecture is a collaborative profession so our casual studio-like office environment is designed to facilitate better teamwork and a stronger focus on the projects. We work together in a shared studio space with minimal separation to maximize team communication and productivity. The office is dog-friendly, and we find that having our pets around helps boost morale.