Business Details
50 Years
experience
Historic Preservation & Architectural Restoration Services
Founded in 1976, we are a Minneapolis-based architectural firm specializing in historic preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse. Our team of licensed architects, preservationists, and researchers combines decades of experience with cutting-edge forensic investigation methods to address complex challenges in existing buildings. We prioritize stewardship of both structures and relationships, emphasizing respect, collaboration, and clear communication. Our expertise spans from early American building technology to modern-era preservation, with a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.Certified as a woman-owned business, we actively support diversity in architecture and have received numerous accolades, including the AIA Minnesota Firm Award. Our work includes National Historic Landmarks and projects recognized for design excellence, reflecting our mission to make buildings functional for future generations.
Services
Historic Restoration
Building Forensics
Adaptive Reuse
Preservation Planning
Archival Research
Historic Tax Credits
Worship Space Preservation
Modern-Era Conservation
Legacy Grant Consulting
New Construction Additions
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in historic preservation and restoration.
- Our team includes NCARB-certified architects meeting federal preservation standards.
- We utilize advanced forensic technology for accurate building diagnostics.
- Certified woman-owned business committed to diversity in architecture.
- Award-winning expertise recognized by AIA Minnesota and preservation organizations.
Associations and certifications
- WBE
- DBE
- NCARB
Services
Historic Restoration
Specialized restoration returns buildings to historic appearance through archival research and material analysis. Our team identifies original features and employs traditional techniques while integrating modern standards. Projects include National Historic Landmarks like the Purcell-Cutts House and Christ Church Lutheran.
Building Forensics
Advanced diagnostic assessments using thermal imaging, drones, and moisture analysis identify hidden issues. We combine technology with decades of experience to solve complex problems in aging structures, providing actionable solutions for preservation and functionality.
Adaptive Reuse
Transform historic structures for modern use while maintaining architectural integrity. Successfully converted churches to condos, courthouses to museums, and farmhouses to commercial spaces. Expertise in balancing contemporary needs with heritage conservation requirements.
Preservation Planning
Develop comprehensive plans for long-term building stewardship. Services include Historic Structure Reports, condition assessments, and phased implementation strategies. Our planning ensures sustainable preservation aligned with client goals and regulatory requirements.
Historic Tax Credits
Expert guidance through federal and state tax credit programs. We navigate complex compliance requirements for qualified rehabilitation projects, maximizing financial benefits while maintaining historic integrity through rigorous documentation and approval processes.
People
Angela Wolf Scott
CEO/President and Principal Architect
Licensed architect with NCARB certification and AIA Young Architect Award recipient. Specializes in historic preservation and sustainability intersections. Leads firm operations and project design.
Todd Grover
CFO/Vice President and Principal Architect
Licensed in four states with expertise in modern-era buildings. Adjunct professor at University of Minnesota and Docomomo board member. Manages financial operations and project execution.
Stuart MacDonald
Principal Emeritus
Co-founder with 40+ years experience in American building technology. Former National Park Service architect. Provides technical expertise on complex preservation challenges and hand-drafting mastery.
Robert Mack
Principal Emeritus
Co-founder and AIA College of Fellows member. Developed preservation standards and taught graduate-level courses. Oversees project quality assurance and heritage education initiatives.
Madelyn Bures
Architect and Preservation Consultant
Licensed architect with dual master's degrees in heritage conservation. Serves on Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission. Focuses on community-driven preservation and sustainable adaptive reuse solutions.
Questions
What historic preservation services do you offer?
We provide restoration, adaptive reuse, forensic investigation, tax credit consulting, and preservation planning for buildings of all eras.
How do you handle complex building diagnostics?
We use thermal imaging, drones, and moisture meters combined with traditional methods to identify structural issues in historic buildings.
Can you assist with tax credit applications?
Yes, we guide clients through federal and state historic tax credit programs with documentation and compliance expertise.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine 40+ years experience with NCARB-certified architects meeting federal preservation standards and a certified woman-owned business status.
Do you work outside Minnesota?
While based in Minneapolis, we handle projects nationwide with expertise recognized by AIA and preservation organizations.
