Business Details
34 Years
experience
Client-Centered Architectural Design Solutions
At AMDG Architects, we anchor our practice in a commitment to serve, guided by principles of collaboration, integrity, and creativity. Founded in 1992, our firm has grown to a team of 26 professionals who prioritize understanding client aspirations before designing spaces that reflect their unique needs. Our approach combines technical expertise with a dedication to listening, ensuring every projectfrom residential homes to commercial buildingsdelivers functional excellence and aesthetic value. We emphasize open communication, tailored project delivery, and full-spectrum collaboration with trusted partners to achieve outcomes that exceed expectations.With 81% of our projects involving repeat clients, our reputation for reliability, innovation, and client-centric service has solidified our position as a leader in architectural design. Our work spans diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and faith-based institutions, reflecting our ability to adapt to varied challenges while maintaining a focus on quality and purpose. We are driven by core values of excellence, service, and continuous improvement, ensuring every space we create uplifts both clients and communities.
Services
Residential architecture
Commercial design
PK-12 education spaces
Higher education facilities
Healthcare environments
Faith-based projects
Interior design
Master planning
Landscape architecture
Construction administration
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We deliver tailored project teams to meet specific client needs
- Our collaborative approach ensures deep understanding of client goals
- We maintain a 81% repeat client project rate
- We combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving
- Our design process emphasizes open, intentional communication
What people say
Client-focused
Excellent design quality
Deep understanding of needs
Highly professional team
Delivers on promises
Services
Residential architecture
Our residential architecture services create custom homes that reflect client lifestyles and site-specific challenges. We prioritize understanding client goals through detailed consultations, ensuring spaces balance aesthetics with functionality. From modern Michigan homes to lakeside retreats, our designs integrate natural elements and innovative solutions for unique living experiences.
Commercial design
We design commercial spaces that align with organizational missions while optimizing functionality and aesthetics. Our process begins with understanding client operations and future growth needs. Projects range from urban workspaces to educational facilities, emphasizing flexible layouts, technology integration, and environments that foster productivity and collaboration across industries.
PK-12 education spaces
Our PK-12 education architecture focuses on creating inspiring learning environments that support pedagogical goals. We collaborate with school communities to design spaces that enhance student engagement, accommodate evolving teaching methods, and reflect institutional values. Projects include high schools, elementary additions, and specialized facilities that promote 21st-century learning.
Higher education facilities
We develop higher education spaces that foster innovation and community engagement. Our approach considers enrollment goals, campus culture, and long-term institutional vision. Services include student housing, athletic centers, and academic buildings designed to create cohesive, inspiring environments that support both learning and institutional identity.
Faith-based projects
Our faith-based design services create spaces that align with spiritual missions while addressing practical needs. We work closely with congregations to develop worship spaces, community centers, and administrative offices that balance tradition with modern functionality, ensuring environments that inspire and serve diverse congregational activities.
People
Peter Baldwin
President + Principal | AIA, NCARB
Peter Baldwin leads AMDG Architects with over 30 years of experience in architectural design. He emphasizes client collaboration and innovative solutions, guiding projects from concept to completion while maintaining a focus on technical excellence and service-oriented design principles.
Brent Dykstra
Principal + Residential Studio Leader
Brent Dykstra specializes in residential architecture, bringing creativity and technical expertise to custom home projects. He leads AMDG's residential studio, ensuring designs reflect client lifestyles while addressing site-specific challenges through thoughtful, personalized solutions.
Gina Paul
Commercial Studio Leader + Senior Architect
Gina Paul oversees commercial projects at AMDG, combining strategic vision with architectural expertise. Her leadership ensures commercial spaces meet client operational needs while achieving aesthetic excellence, with a focus on creating environments that enhance organizational effectiveness and user experience.
Todd Palmer
Commercial Studio Leader + Senior Architect | AIA, NCARB
Todd Palmer co-leads AMDG's commercial studio, bringing extensive experience in complex architectural projects. He emphasizes collaborative design processes and technical precision, ensuring commercial spaces deliver functionality, sustainability, and alignment with client brand identities across diverse industries.
Jeff Van Laar
President + Engineering Department Manager | Exxel Engineering
Jeff Van Laar collaborates with AMDG on engineering projects, praising their client dedication and design quality. As an engineering leader, he values AMDG's collaborative spirit and attention to detail, which contribute to successful interdisciplinary project outcomes.
Questions
What architectural services does AMDG offer?
AMDG provides residential and commercial design, PK-12 and higher education facilities, healthcare environments, faith-based projects, interior design, and master planning services.
How does AMDG approach client collaboration?
We begin by understanding client goals through detailed consultations, then form tailored project teams to ensure designs reflect specific needs while maintaining technical excellence and budget alignment.
In which states is AMDG licensed?
AMDG is licensed in 12 states including Michigan, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and New York, with projects in 7 states and NCARB certification capabilities elsewhere.
What makes AMDG's design process unique?
Our process combines client-centered design, intentional communication, and full-spectrum collaboration with trusted partners to create spaces that exceed expectations while maintaining technical feasibility.
How experienced is AMDG's team?
With 26 professionals and 30+ years of experience since 1992, our team includes AIA and NCARB-certified architects who prioritize continuous learning and industry innovation in every project.
