Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Sustainable Design Solutions
Founded in 2011, we are an award-winning architecture, interior design, and sustainable design firm dedicated to creating innovative, timeless, and beautiful design solutions. Our work seeks a balance between natural and built environments through considered design, and our culture is built on creative thinking, collaboration, and deeply personal client relationships. We believe meaningful architecture sustains the human spirit and that our success depends on the relationships we cultivate, the quality of our work, and the long-term satisfaction of our clients. Our mission is to create meaningful design solutions that are innovative, beautiful, and harmoniously balanced between natural and built environments. With expertise in residential, retail, restaurant, and workplace design, we have completed projects across 42 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and two Canadian provinces.Our multidisciplinary approach includes strategic cost management, customer service excellence, and competitive advantages tailored to fast-paced industries. We prioritize sustainable materials, local or fair-trade artwork, and innovative repurposed elements to deliver spaces that support productivity and success. Our process begins with listening to clients' spoken and unspoken needs, ensuring customization that elevates every project. We have developed proven protocols for jurisdictional approvals, code compliance, and practical implementation, bridging owners' visions to reality. Our team engages with business leaders and brand stakeholders to fully understand projects before design begins, ensuring fewer change orders and seamless execution.
Services
Residential Architecture
Retail Design
Restaurant Design
Workplace Design
Sustainable Design
Interior Design
Code Compliance
Building Reuse
Project Management
Client Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are an award-winning architecture firm with 12 years of experience in sustainable design.
- Our multidisciplinary team excels in navigating complex code compliance and approval processes.
- We prioritize deeply personal client relationships and customized design solutions.
- Our projects incorporate sustainable materials and innovative repurposed elements.
- We have completed over 100 retail and restaurant projects across 42 U.S. states.
What people say
Award-winning creativity
Personalized approach
Sustainable expertise
Lifelong client relationships
Functional spaces
Services
Residential Architecture
We create personalized residential spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles and needs. Our process begins with in-depth consultations to understand daily routines, aspirations, and unspoken desires. We integrate modern living requirements with custom details, using quality materials and artwork to elevate each project. Our designs foster lifelong client relationships through thoughtful, functional spaces.
Retail Design
Our retail design solutions combine strategic cost management with creative execution for shopping destinations. With expertise in building reuse and code compliance, we streamline jurisdictional approvals and collaborate with in-house teams to deliver inviting, brand-aligned spaces. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless implementation from concept to completion.
Restaurant Design
We specialize in creating distinctive restaurant environments that enhance customer experiences. Our designs incorporate sustainable materials, local artwork, and functional layouts tailored to hospitality needs. Proven protocols ensure compliance with zoning, historic review, and building permit requirements while maintaining brand identity and operational efficiency.
Workplace Design
Our workplace designs merge functionality with sustainability to boost productivity and employee satisfaction. Features include natural lighting, accessible breakout spaces, and repurposed materials that reflect corporate values. We collaborate with staff at all levels to create environments that support business success and environmental responsibility.
Sustainable Design
We integrate eco-friendly principles into all projects through material selection, energy-efficient systems, and adaptive reuse strategies. Our approach prioritizes self-renewal over consumption, creating spaces that minimize environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence. Sustainability is central to our mission and client value proposition.
Questions
What architectural services does NewStudio offer?
We provide residential, retail, restaurant, and workplace design services with expertise in sustainable solutions and code compliance.
How does NewStudio approach client collaboration?
We begin with detailed consultations to understand clients' spoken and unspoken needs, ensuring customized designs that reflect their unique requirements.
Are your designs environmentally sustainable?
Yes, sustainability is core to our practice. We use eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and adaptive reuse strategies in every project.
Do you work outside Minnesota?
We've completed projects in 42 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and two Canadian provinces with remote collaboration capabilities.
How do you handle complex approvals?
Our proven protocols manage jurisdictional reviews, zoning requirements, and building permits to minimize change orders and delays.
What makes NewStudio unique?
Our combination of award-winning design, client-centric philosophy, and multidisciplinary expertise in fast-paced industries sets us apart.
Reviews (6)
Joseph Bergman
Nov 13, 2019
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We decided to use NewStudio for the design of our new offices after being impressed with the vision and creativity they displayed in designing their own space. They were able to take our feedback and come up with a very attractive and efficient plan for our space that satisfied the several stakeholders in our company, which is no mean feat! It was also helpful to be able to lean on their interior design expertise when it came time to selecting and sourcing finishes. Their ability to identify and present various options really distinguished them from other architectural firms we've used in the past
Andrea Loppnow
Aug 20, 2019
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Hallberg Engineering, in White Bear Lake, MN has worked with NewStudio Architecture on many retail/hospitality projects since 2012. The staff at NewStudio is great at what they do! They have a creative team with great leadership (Sean Wagner and Melissa Martyr). NewStudio has a passion for historical buildings and have transformed many buildings into stunning new spaces for retail and restaurant use.
Lindsey Kate
Aug 10, 2018
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New Studio went above and beyond when designing our house remodel. Sean and staff got to know us, our story, and how we use our house. They took our needs and integrated them in to the design throughout the house to make it the perfect place for us!
Mark Swoverland
May 23, 2018
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I called NewStudio seeking a referral for a contractor because I didn't think my project was "architect-worthy". However, after talking to Melissa Martyr, the operations manager, I hired the team for a kitchen remodel. The architects and interior designers at NewStudio are creative problem solvers with the expertise to work around the quirks of a 1930s home. I was able to provide input when and where I wanted so the process ended up very collaborative. I also appreciate how NewStudio worked within my budget. I look forward to working with them again!
Sara Markoe Hanson
Apr 17, 2018
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NewStudio did a tremendous job with the structural stabilization project on the National Register listed Charles P. Noyes Cottage (aka the Fillebrown House) owned and operated by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. They made a fairly stressful project much easier with their experience, knowledge and creative approach. It was a pleasure to work with the NewStudio team from beginning to end!
Mark LeGare Swoverland
Apr 04, 2018
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I hired NewStudio for a kitchen remodel. Having never worked with an architect or an interior designer before, I wasn't sure what to expect. The NewStudio team had creative ideas that solved the types of unusual problems you find in a home built in 1931. What I most appreciated was how easy it was to collaborate with the team. I highly recommend NewStudio!
