Project Status: Completed Projects

To us, architecture should enhance and enrich a community; not override it. The best buildings reflect the character of a region, whether it’s critical access care in the rural midwest, welcoming ospitality spaces or urban dwellings. Great architecture instills a sense of pride into those who live and work there.

St. Croix Falls Fitness Center and Fine Arts Center

A modern school building with large windows and geometric beige and brown walls, surrounded by green grass and small plants, under a pink and blue sunset sky.

Focusing on the needs of the students, the St. Croix Falls School District expanded the athletics department with a new fitness center and added a fine arts center that includes a state of the art auditorium at the high school. The landscaped plaza guides visitors to the entrance of the fine arts center. The welcoming […]

White Earth Childcare

A group of children and adults walk toward the entrance of a modern building with brown and beige siding, colorful banners, and a circular emblem above the door. Cars are parked nearby, and trees are in the background.

The White Earth Childcare Center will assist with the growing need of the White Earth Community in providing a cultural, safe, and comfortable learning environment for children from infant to pre-k. The exterior will be constructed of structural insulated panels (SIPs) with a stone wainscot so the porcupines that caused trouble in the past will […]

Dunseith Emergency Response Center

A modern fire station with red accents and large garage doors, three flagpoles with flags, and an old-fashioned fire hose cart on the lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

The new Dunseith Emergency Response Center not only serves the people of Dunseith, but also extends beyond the borders to the neighboring district, bridging the gap in providing emergency services while decreasing response time. Constructed using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), construction was able to get underway and completed quickly. The exterior features corrugated metal panels […]

Grantsburg Schools

A modern school building with large windows, a gray facade, and a U.S. flag at half-staff in front, set against a partly cloudy sky and surrounded by greenery.

The Grantsburg community and school district were determined to improve the educational environments for their students. With the first referendum not passing, they persevered and were successful the second time around. Both the elementary and high school were expanded and received renovations to update for code compliance, provide accessibility, and bring a revitalization of the […]

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Care Center

A modern building with a brick facade and large covered entrance, featuring wooden beams and colorful columns, is set against a vibrant sunset sky.

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center isn’t just a place for recovery and healing, it’s a cultural sanctuary. The exterior design echoes the Tribe’s rich heritage, from the sacred catlinite stone facade to the canopy resembling red-tailed hawk feathers. The Veterans of Flandreau are a vital part of the community, and design of the […]

St. Croix Ceremony Building

A modern wooden building with a sloped roof stands surrounded by green trees and grass under a blue sky with clouds; a paved path leads to the entrance.

The St. Croix Ceremony Building provides Tribal community members with a designated space to practice traditional medicine, perform cultural ceremonies, nurture individual wellness and mental health and support community healing and resilience. The ceremonial drum is placed in the center of the space where there is direct access to the earth’s floor. The traditional drum […]

St. Luke’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

A modern waiting area with light blue armchairs, a round beige ottoman, and built-in circular seating alcoves on a tan wall. Two abstract art pieces hang above the alcoves. The flooring is gray carpet.

The new home for the St. Luke’s OB-GYN Clinic provides more space and increased efficiency for the staff, and a comforting atmosphere for patients. Located on the third floor of the Lakeview Building in Duluth, their new space includes 2 procedure rooms, 30 exam rooms, 24 offices and breathtaking views of Lake Superior. Every inch […]

Naytahwaush Health Center

A modern building with a colorful blue geometric facade and large wooden entrance canopy, Naytahwaush Health Center stands at dusk with parking lot and flagpoles in front; the softly lit sky glows in pastel tones.

The new much needed Naytahwaush Health Center increases access to health care for Tribal members while fostering efficient and highly utilized services. Prior to this facility, Tribal members would have to travel in order to receive access to healthcare. The unique nature of this project as an I.H.S. Joint Venture required the blending of DSGW’s […]

Tokata Youth Center

A modern building labeled "Topeka Youth Center" stands in a snowy landscape, with geometric windows, colorful trim, and snow falling heavily, partially covering the ground and the structure.

The Tokata Youth Center stands as a beacon of hope and transformation for Native American youth. At the heart of its mission is a commitment to nurturing the potential of these young individuals, guiding them towards a brighter future. The newly constructed facility offers a safe and engaging environment designed to meet the diverse needs […]

Grand Rapids Fire Hall

A modern fire station building with "Grand Rapids Fire Department" written above the entrance, American and fire department flags, red doors, and accessible parking under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

The Grand Rapids Fire Department had outgrown their old space, which was being taken over by the jail and courthouse – this provided an opportunity for a new facility better suited to the volunteer department’s needs. The City of Grand Rapids initiated a fast track project to design and construct a new fire hall within […]