Residential home designer

Base on Results

With more than three decades of residential design and construction experience, I provide custom home design and residential drafting services for homeowners and builders throughout Rochester and Southeast Minnesota. I offer clients something many designers cannot—a deep understanding of both design and construction. Having spent years wearing the tool belt before moving into full-time residential design, I know how homes are actually built, not just how they look on paper.

Every home begins with understanding the client's vision, lifestyle, and the character of the property. Drawing on decades of hands-on construction experience, I create homes that are not only architecturally refined but also practical to build and enjoyable to live in. Careful attention to proportion, natural light, craftsmanship, and detail defines every project.

My wife, Jen, and I are proud to call Rochester home. We value family, community, and an active lifestyle, and those values influence the way I approach every project. I believe exceptional design is built on collaboration, trust, and clear communication, resulting in homes that are beautifully crafted, enduring, and uniquely tailored to each client.

Architectural Home Designer

A spacious suburban house with a curved driveway and attached garage.

A Personalized Home Design Process

Over the years, I’ve learned that exquisite homes aren’t the result of unlimited budgets — they’re the result of informed, thoughtful decisions made during the home design process, and construction plans that accurately reflect your vision.

My mission is to listen carefully, respond thoughtfully, and inspire you along the way. I translate your ideas and aspirations into refined, build-ready plans that become a beautifully crafted home.

Custom Residential Designs

I specialize in creating innovative, functional, and beautiful designs that reflect each client’s unique style and vision. Whether your home is simple or luxurious, I deliver thoughtful designs that exceed expectations — backed by the experience to handle even the most complex projects.

Transforming Visions into Beautiful Residential Home Designs

Trust

I personally design and draft your home plans — nothing is outsourced. With decades of experience as a design-build contractor, I understand how things are actually built. That hands-on background eliminates miscommunication and ensures your plans work in the real world — because I’ve worn the tool belt. I get it.

Drawn with Precision

I design your home virtually the same way it will be built — not just lines on paper. This ensures everything works together before construction starts. The result is less guesswork in the field, more accurate pricing, and faster construction timelines.

No Guesswork

Here’s the big difference: by designing in 3D, I can clearly communicate ideas, design details, and critical construction information — while giving you detailed visuals that help you truly see and feel your project before it’s built.

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