Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Architecture Services in Monticello, MN
Truman Howell Architects has been delivering high-quality architectural design services since 1977, serving clients across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, Minnesota, and nationwide. Our nearly four decades of experience have established us as one of the most prolific and reliable hotel architects in the United States. We specialize in light commercial, retail, hospitality, and industrial projects, offering comprehensive design solutions for single or multi-unit developments. Our team prioritizes accuracy in cost, time, and performance, ensuring clients receive complete building documents that minimize revisions and avoid costly change orders. We operate with integrity, refusing to low-ball bids and instead providing transparent pricing based on actual project needs. As NCARB-certified professionals active in most U.S. states, we combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs, leveraging our own experience as hospitality industry owners to deliver practical, innovative designs.Our commitment to efficiency is enhanced by advanced technology and real-time data integration, enabling precise bidding and seamless communication. We educate clients throughout the process, ensuring informed decision-making that supports long-term satisfaction. Our nationwide network of trusted partners further enhances our ability to deliver seamless project execution. With a focus on exacting standards and client-centric service, we remain dedicated to transforming architectural concepts into reality.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Hotel Design
Medical Facilities
Restaurant Spaces
Corporate Offices
Shopping Centers
Senior Housing
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 40 years of experience in commercial architectural design.
- Our team provides exact bidding through comprehensive construction documentation.
- We prioritize client education to ensure informed decision-making.
- Our efficiency minimizes project delays through detailed planning.
- We maintain integrity by avoiding hidden costs and change orders.
Associations and certifications
- NCARB
Services
Commercial Architecture
Truman Howell Architects specializes in commercial architectural design, creating functional, code-compliant spaces for retail, industrial, and corporate clients. Our team delivers detailed construction documents that minimize revisions, ensuring accurate bidding and efficient project execution. With nationwide NCARB certification, we combine technical expertise with industry-specific insights to meet client needs.
Hotel Design
As recognized leaders in hotel architecture, we design properties for major brands like AmericInn and Hyatt. Our approach integrates operational efficiency with guest experience, producing adaptable prototypes that maintain brand standards while accommodating site-specific requirements. Our experience spans 40 years of delivering cost-effective, scalable solutions.
Medical Facilities
We create functional medical facilities that balance regulatory compliance with patient comfort. Our designs prioritize workflow efficiency for healthcare providers while incorporating flexible layouts that accommodate evolving medical technologies. Each project benefits from our commitment to accuracy in documentation and cost estimation.
Restaurant Spaces
Our restaurant design services focus on optimizing kitchen layouts and customer flow while meeting health and safety regulations. We collaborate with operators to create spaces that enhance brand identity and dining experiences, ensuring practicality without compromising aesthetic appeal.
Corporate Offices
We design corporate office spaces that improve productivity and reflect brand values. Our solutions incorporate modern workspace trends while addressing functional requirements like IT infrastructure and meeting space allocation. Each project emphasizes cost control through precise documentation and material selection.
Questions
What commercial architecture services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural design for commercial projects including hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, corporate offices, and retail spaces.
How long has your firm been in business?
Truman Howell Architects has delivered architectural solutions since 1977, with over 40 years of experience in commercial design.
Do you work outside Minnesota?
Yes, we're NCARB-certified and actively serve clients nationwide, including California, Washington, Florida, Texas, and Midwest states.
How do you ensure project accuracy?
We incorporate real-time data into detailed construction documents, enabling precise bidding and minimizing costly change orders through comprehensive planning.
What makes your firm different?
Our unique perspective combines architectural expertise with firsthand hospitality industry experience, ensuring practical designs that address real-world operational needs.
