Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Services in Stillwater, MN
Ron Brenner Architects is a boutique architecture and interior design firm dedicated to creating inspirational spaces rooted in our clients' unique stories and experiences. Founded in 2009 by principals Ron and Kelley Brenner, we combine over 30 years of industry expertise with a personalized approach to deliver bespoke residential and commercial projects across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and beyond. Our client-centered process prioritizes discovery, ensuring every design reflects individual tastes, visions, and functional needs while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and craftsmanship.As a team-oriented practice, we blend creativity with practicality, offering the capabilities of a large firm with the attentive service of a small studio. Our commitment to community extends to crafting spaces that strengthen the social fabric of the neighborhoods we serve, all while fostering a collaborative and joyful work environment.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
Custom Furniture Design
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We center every project on your unique story, vision, and functional needs.
- Our principals bring 30+ years of combined experience in residential and commercial design.
- Bespoke solutions merge traditional and contemporary elements for timeless results.
- We maintain transparency and integrity throughout the design and construction process.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client input shapes every stage of project development.
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service crafts custom structures that reflect clients' personal narratives and functional requirements. We integrate innovative spatial planning with material selection and environmental considerations to create enduring, contextually responsive buildings. The process emphasizes collaboration, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision while meeting technical and regulatory standards.
Interior Design
Interior design solutions combine aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, balancing traditional and contemporary elements. We develop tailored environments through material palettes, lighting strategies, and furniture selection that enhance livability and reflect occupants' lifestyles while maintaining strict adherence to safety and accessibility codes.
Residential Projects
Specializing in single-family homes and renovations, we create living spaces that evolve with families' changing needs. Our approach prioritizes natural light integration, sustainable materials, and flexible layouts that accommodate both daily life and special gatherings within aesthetically cohesive environments.
Commercial Projects
Commercial design services focus on creating productive, inviting environments that support business operations while reinforcing brand identity. We address workflow optimization, customer experience, and regulatory compliance through spatial configurations that balance functionality with architectural expression.
Custom Furniture Design
Complementing architectural projects, our custom furniture design develops unique pieces that enhance spatial functionality and aesthetic coherence. Each creation addresses specific ergonomic requirements while incorporating artisanal craftsmanship and material innovation to produce enduring, purpose-built elements.
People
Ron Brenner
Principal Architect
Licensed architect with 30+ years of experience in residential and commercial projects. Co-founder of Ron Brenner Architects, specializing in client collaboration and technical execution while maintaining industry leadership through hands-on project involvement.
Kelley Brenner
Principal Designer
25-year corporate veteran directing firm operations and interior design. Co-founder responsible for budgeting, client relations, and photography-driven spatial vision that informs innovative problem-solving approaches across all project phases.
Katie Mallory
Project Designer
Interior design specialist with experience in residential and boutique commercial projects. University of Minnesota graduate who joined the firm in 2019, focusing on client consultation to create functional spaces that balance traditional and contemporary aesthetics.
Daniel Klug
Project Architect
Licensed Minnesota architect specializing in senior living communities and custom residential work. Master of Architecture graduate from Arizona State University who joined the firm in 2025, bringing expertise in merging creative concepts with technical construction requirements.
Sloane Schuettpelz
Studio Dog
Office morale ambassador and client greeter with a background in retail and cancer survivorship advocacy. Known for paper-shredding expertise and maintaining a positive presence that enhances workplace atmosphere through companionship and playful interactions.
Questions
How does your design process incorporate client stories?
Our process begins with discovery conversations to understand your history, preferences, and lifestyle needs. These narratives directly inform spatial configurations, material selections, and functional elements to create personalized environments.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Stillwater, MN, we work on projects throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and other locations across the United States through coordinated remote collaboration and site visits.
What project types do you specialize in?
We focus on residential projects including custom homes and renovations, alongside commercial spaces for businesses seeking environments that reflect their brand identity and operational requirements.
How does your team structure support client needs?
Our boutique firm combines principals' decades of experience with emerging designers' fresh perspectives, maintaining small-team attention while accessing resources typically found in larger practices.
Can you accommodate unique design challenges?
Our problem-solving approach addresses complex site conditions, historical preservation requirements, and innovative material applications through collaborative brainstorming sessions with clients and consultants.
