Business Details
Expert Architectural Design Services in Omaha
At Avant Architects, we approach every project with a commitment to collaboration, precision, and design excellence. With over 30 years of experience, our firm specializes in creating spaces that harmonize functionality and visual appeal, tailored to each client's unique vision. Our team of architects and interior designers works closely with clients from initial concept through construction, ensuring seamless communication and attention to detail at every stage. We prioritize understanding our clients' functional needs and aesthetic goals, integrating sustainable practices and innovative solutions to meet evolving industry standards. Recognized nationally for our work across retail, healthcare, corporate, and residential sectors, we maintain a focus on design clarity that results in architecturally significant, serviceable, and economical buildings.Our principals hold leadership roles in professional organizations like the American Institute of Architects and have earned multiple design excellence awards. We believe architecture grows from the partnership between client and architect, delivering spaces that inspire through thoughtful consideration of site characteristics, budget constraints, and long-term usability. Our national practice spans 25+ U.S. states, serving diverse industries while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Planning Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in architectural design across multiple industries.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client visions drive every design decision.
- We integrate sustainable practices to meet LEED certification requirements.
- Our principals hold leadership roles in national architectural organizations.
- We've earned multiple Architectural Honor Awards for design excellence.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- American Society of Interior Designers
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, visually compelling spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in commercial, healthcare, and residential projects, integrating sustainable materials and innovative solutions. With expertise in programming, master planning, and construction documentation, we ensure projects meet code requirements while exceeding aesthetic expectations. Our collaborative process transforms client visions into architecturally significant buildings.
Interior Design
Interior design services focus on creating spaces that communicate brand identity while optimizing functionality. We develop customized finish palettes, furniture layouts, and art installations that enhance user experience. Our team provides 3D renderings and detailed documentation to ensure cohesive implementation across healthcare, corporate, and residential environments while maintaining design integrity through construction phases.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management guides clients through every phase from site development to construction completion. Our approach includes budget oversight, timeline coordination, and stakeholder collaboration to prevent surprises. With 40+ years of collective experience, we ensure seamless transitions between design phases while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and client priorities.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable design services help clients achieve environmental goals through material selection, energy-efficient systems, and LEED certification strategies. We balance ecological responsibility with functional requirements, creating spaces that minimize environmental impact while enhancing occupant well-being through natural light integration and biophilic design elements.
Planning Services
Our planning services develop comprehensive roadmaps for successful projects, considering zoning regulations, site constraints, and community engagement. We create detailed master plans for developments ranging from single offices to multi-acre campuses, ensuring optimal space utilization while maintaining aesthetic harmony with surrounding environments through collaborative stakeholder input.
People
Larry Smith
Principal, AIA
With 40+ years of experience, Larry directs project design across retail, office, and medical facilities. A registered architect in 25+ states, he focuses on creative problem-solving and has held leadership roles with the AIA Board of Directors.
Lori Krejci
Principal, AIA
Founder Lori Krejci brings 40+ years of design excellence expertise, specializing in interior architecture. She has received multiple AIA and ASID awards and served on the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects from 2011-2016.
Stephen Weber
Senior Architect, AIA
Stephen Weber, with 30+ years of experience, excels at finding creative solutions for commercial, healthcare, and residential projects. He believes collaborative design processes create successful outcomes for clients and construction teams throughout the Midwest.
Matt Kvapil
Senior Architect, AIA
Matt Kvapil has 26+ years of architectural experience designing healthcare, financial, and hospitality spaces. He leads collaborative processes between clients and contractors while holding registrations in five Midwestern states.
Hannah Osuala
Interior Designer, NCIDQ, WELL AP
Hannah Osuala specializes in healthcare and commercial interiors, bringing 9+ years of experience creating functional, inspiring spaces. She focuses on material expertise and client collaboration to achieve balanced, occupant-centered interior environments.
Questions
What architectural services does Avant Architects offer?
We provide full-service architectural design, interior design, project management, sustainable design strategies, and comprehensive planning services for commercial, healthcare, and residential projects nationwide.
Do you work on projects outside Nebraska?
Yes, we maintain a national practice with projects across 25+ U.S. states including Minnesota, North Carolina, Connecticut, and New Jersey in addition to our Omaha headquarters.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We integrate sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and LEED certification strategies while maintaining functional requirements and aesthetic goals in every project we design.
What industries do you specialize in?
Our expertise spans retail, office, multi-family housing, healthcare, education, research facilities, and private residential commissions with tailored solutions for each sector.
How does your design process work?
We begin with comprehensive programming and site analysis, followed by collaborative design development, detailed documentation, and construction administration to ensure your vision becomes reality.
Can you help with interior design projects?
Yes, our interior design team creates cohesive spaces that communicate brand identity through customized finish palettes, furniture layouts, and art installations for commercial and residential clients.
