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2023 AIA Healthcare Design Award Winner: Family Tree Clinic | Perkins&Will Minneapolis studio | Photo credit: Nathan Anderson, Gaffer Photography

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Rapson Recipient Announced

Congratulations to Isaiah McDaniel, AIA, the recipient of the 2026 Ralph Rapson Traveling Study Award.

Angela Wolf Scott, FAIA, Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

Angela Wolf Scott, FAIA

One Minnesota architect was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2026, the association's highest membership honor.

Minneapolis Preservation Awards

Minneapolis Preservation Awards

AIA Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, and Preserve Minneapolis are pleased to announce the nine recipients of 2026 Minneapolis Preservation Awards.

Saint Paul Prize Design Competition

AIA Saint Paul Prize

Congratulations to Alap Sunilkumar Parikh, Assoc. AIA, recipient of the 2025 AIA Saint Paul Prize. Read more about the prize and see all finalists' boards.

Homes by Architects Tour

Save the date! The 2026 Homes by Architects Tour is coming September 19–20.

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Upcoming Events

2025 Home of the Month event | Photo credit: Ashley Beckman
All Events
Minnesota Design Team Retreat focused on Housing

03/14

Minnesota Design Team Retreat focused on Housing

Time: 8:30am — 1:15pm

Location: Alliiance, Minneapolis

Fire Resistive Construction: An Overview of IBC Chapter 7

03/16

Fire Resistive Construction: An Overview of IBC Chapter 7

Time: 11:30am — 1:00pm

Location: Virtual

The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier?

03/24

The Great Debate: Do I Really Need a Roof Air Barrier?

Time: 11:30am — 1:00pm

Location: Virtual

MAF Beverly Hauschild-Baron Campaign Kickoff Event

03/26

MAF Beverly Hauschild-Baron Campaign Kickoff Event

Time: 4:30pm — 7:00pm

Location: International Market Square, Minneapolis

Young Architect Award + Next Gen Award Open House

04/02

Young Architect Award + Next Gen Award Open House

Time: 4:00pm — 5:00pm

Work with an Architect

Firm Directory
2023 AIA MN Firm Award Winner: LSE Architects | Photo credit: Andrea Rugg Photography

Find a partner

Architecture Firm Directory

The AIA Minnesota Firm Directory is your best resource in finding a great partner to work with on your project. Learn about firms of various sizes and geographies, the project types they work on, and how to connect with them to learn more.

More tips for choosing and working with an architect
Tiny Tudor | Kell Architects | Photo credit: Round Three Photography

What to expect

Common phases in the design process

AIA national has developed an overview of what to expect in working with an architect or architecture firm, including the design process and suggested questions to think about and to ask in interviewing architects to find a good fit for your needs.

Design Excellence by Minnesota Architects

View the built projects designed by our members that were selected for AIA Minnesota and AIA national awards in 2025.

Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Research Building in Rochester, Minnesota
2025 Honor Award | Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Research Building | HDR | Photo credit: Dan Schwalm
Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri
2025 Honor Award | Energizer Park | HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects | Photo credit: Michael Robinson Photography
North Island Retreat in Northern Minnesota
2025 Honor Award | North Island Retreat | VJAA | Photo credit: VJAA
Jackson Hole History Museum in Jackson, Wyoming
2025 Honor Award | Jackson Hole History Museum | HGA and Prospect Studio | Photo credit: Albert Vecerka
Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum in Minneapolis, Minnesota
2025 Honor Award | Lakewood Garden Mausoleum | Snow Kreilich Architects and Miller Dunwiddie | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Metal Lark retreat in rural Wisconsin
2025 Honor Award | Metal Lark | SALA Architects | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2025 Honor Award | Pennsylvania State Archives | HGA and Vitetta | Photo credit: Albert Vecerka
River Hub at Graco Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota
2025 Honor Award | River Hub at Graco Park | Snow Kreilich Architects | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Aerial view of the Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo
2025 Honor Award | Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo | Snow Kreilich Architects | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Interior view of Windgate Studio and Design Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville
2025 Honor Award | Windgate Studio and Design Center | HGA and MAHG Architecture | Photo credit: Kendall McCaugherty, Hall + Merrick + McCaugherty
Aerial view of Belfry Apartments and Mixed Use
2025 Affordable Housing Design Award | Belfry Apartments and Mixed Use | UrbanWorks Architecture | Photo credit: Farm Kid Studios
2025 AIA Architecture Award winner RIDC Mill 19 in Pittsburgh, PA
2025 AIA Architecture Award | RIDC Mill 19 | MSR Design | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Exterior view of U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, India
2025 AIA Architecture Award | U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad | Richärd Kennedy Architects and HGA | Photo credit: Gabe Border
2025 AIA Interior Architecture Award winner Blake School Early Learning Center in Hopkins, Minnesota
2025 AIA Interior Architecture Award | Blake School Early Learning Center | HGA | Photo credit: Kendall McCaugherty
Living space interior in renovated home
2025–26 Home of the Month | Hip Joint | SALA Architects | Photo credit: Troy Thies
Front exterior of modern home
2025–26 Home of the Month | Humblebi House | SALA Architects | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Exterior view of modern cabin
2025–26 Home of the Month | Ironranger | Kell Architects | Photo credit: Troy Thies
Kitchen view
2025–26 Home of the Month | Lake Pepin Country House | Albertsson Hansen Architecture | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Exterior night view of modern cabin
2025–26 Home of the Month | Little Cabin in the Woods | Imprint Architecture + Design | Photo credit: Jasper Lazor Photography
Airy main living space in architect-designed retreat
2025–26 Home of the Month | Modern Scandinavian Retreat | TEA2 Architects | Photo credit: TEA2 Architects
View of backyard patio with pool
2025–26 Home of the Month | Orono Residence | North Arrow Architecture | Photo credit: Spacecrafting
2025–26 Home of the Month | Prärie Hus | PKA Architecture | Photo credit: Spacecrafting
Kitchen view
2025–26 Home of the Month | Rochester Revival | Albertsson Hansen Architecture | Photo credit: Gaffer Photography
Exterior view of modern home in a prairie
2025–26 Home of the Month | Sandhill Residence | PKA Architecture | Photo credit: Spacecrafting
Renovated kitchen in Spanish Craftsman
2025–26 Home of the Month | A Spanish Craftsman Reinvented | Mitlyng Design | Photo credit: Cook & Kin
View of main living space
2025–26 Home of the Month | Two Doors Down | Christopher Strom Architects | Photo credit: Scott Amundson
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Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Research Building in Rochester, Minnesota Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri North Island Retreat in Northern Minnesota Jackson Hole History Museum in Jackson, Wyoming Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum in Minneapolis, Minnesota Metal Lark retreat in rural Wisconsin Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania River Hub at Graco Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota Aerial view of the Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo Interior view of Windgate Studio and Design Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Aerial view of Belfry Apartments and Mixed Use 2025 AIA Architecture Award winner RIDC Mill 19 in Pittsburgh, PA Exterior view of U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, India 2025 AIA Interior Architecture Award winner Blake School Early Learning Center in Hopkins, Minnesota Living space interior in renovated home Front exterior of modern home Exterior view of modern cabin Kitchen view Exterior night view of modern cabin Airy main living space in architect-designed retreat View of backyard patio with pool Kitchen view Exterior view of modern home in a prairie Renovated kitchen in Spanish Craftsman View of main living space
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Local Chapters

AIA Minneapolis

Minneapolis + Southwest MN

AIA Minneapolis

Connect with members in Minneapolis, the west metro, and southwest Minnesota. Focus on community issues of this region, special projects related to the profession, and apply to the Merit Awards Program.
AIA Northern Minnesota

Duluth + Northern MN

AIA Northern Minnesota

Connect with members in Duluth and the entire northern half of the state. Tour projects, support students, and explore issues of concern to the design community and built environment of the Northland.
AIA St. Paul

St. Paul + Southeast MN

AIA St. Paul

Connect with members in the historic capital city of St. Paul, the east metro, and the Rochester area. Participate in the Saint Paul Prize competition, Food for Thought events, activities focused on the future of downtown St. Paul, and more.

For Emerging Professionals

Real-world advice on ARE and AXP

Licensure

Real-world advice on AXP and ARE

Learn about the study supports and mindsets that helped Nathan Anderson, AIA (above), Dantés Ha, AIA, NOMA, and Patricia Mutebi, AIA achieve licensure.

EP Hub & NextGen
Constance Chen, AIA, Nathan Davies, Assoc. AIA, DJ Heinle, AIA | Photo credit: Chad Holder

EP Hub & NextGen Initiative

EP Hub is One-Stop Resource for Emerging Professionals

Find info, tools, and programs to advance your design career and connect with the architecture community. Your future is here!

Scholarships & Grants from MAF

The architecture community supports excellence, leadership, discovery, and equity in the profession of architecture through the Minnesota Architectural Foundation. Apply for financial support for your studies, your ideas, and your leadership development.

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Isaiah McDaniel, AIA 2026 Rapson Recipient

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AIA Minnesota is an active, close-knit community focused on connection, learning, career development, advocacy, and promoting the value of architects and architecture. Join us today!
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