Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Minneapolis
Miller Dunwiddie is a full-service architecture and design firm founded in 1963, specializing in aviation, workplace, governmental projects, preservation, interior design, transportation, and building envelope systems. The firm emphasizes understanding history, context, and technology to create enduring, functional spaces. With a commitment to comprehensive design and project delivery, services include programming, predesign, master planning, construction management, and building science assessment. The firm collaborates closely with clients to translate their values into lasting architectural solutions. Recognized for excellence in design and sustainability, Miller Dunwiddie has received numerous awards and maintains partnerships with professional organizations.Employee-owned since 2016, the firm prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sustainability is central to its philosophy, with projects targeting LEED certifications and carbon reduction strategies. The team includes LEED-certified professionals and members of the AIA 2030 Commitment. Miller Dunwiddies work spans historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and innovative new constructions, reflecting a dedication to environmental stewardship and community impact.
Services
Architectural Design
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Building Science
Sustainability Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors.
- Our employee-owned structure ensures personalized client collaboration and accountability.
- LEED-certified professionals lead sustainable design initiatives meeting global standards.
- Pioneers in historic preservation with 50+ years of protected cultural landmarks.
- Integrated building science solutions prevent long-term structural failures.
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- AIA 2030 Commitment
What people say
Award-winning designs
Expert historic preservation
Sustainable focus
Client collaboration
Durable constructions
Services
Architectural Design
Miller Dunwiddie provides comprehensive architectural design services spanning site selection to post-occupancy evaluation. Our approach combines artistic vision with technical precision to create functional, inspiring spaces. Projects range from new constructions to renovations, emphasizing durability and contextual relevance while meeting client-specific budget and scheduling requirements.
Historic Preservation
Specializing in historic preservation since 1970, we offer adaptive reuse and rehabilitation services for culturally significant structures. Our team meets National Park Service standards and assists with historic tax credits, faade easements, and grant acquisition for building conservation projects across Minnesota and beyond.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating energizing, functional environments through thoughtful space planning and material selection. The team collaborates closely with clients to enhance user experience while maintaining alignment with architectural context and sustainability goals across workplace, healthcare, and hospitality sectors.
Building Science
The building science group specializes in envelope systems, including roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall assemblies. With architectural and engineering expertise, we conduct forensic analysis, recommend repairs, and implement preventive maintenance strategies to ensure structural longevity and weather resistance for commercial and institutional buildings.
Sustainability Consulting
We integrate sustainability into every project phase, targeting LEED, B3 Guidelines, and Zero Energy certifications. Services include embodied carbon analysis, energy modeling, and material selection strategies that balance environmental responsibility with functional performance and client budgetary constraints.
People
Monica Hartberg
President
With decades of leadership in large-scale projects, Monica Hartberg champions collaborative design and client-focused solutions as Miller Dunwiddie's President. Her expertise in integrated thinking ensures alignment with client operational needs while maintaining architectural excellence.
Denita Lemmon
Principal Architect
Specializing in historic preservation, Denita Lemmon leads adaptive reuse projects that balance heritage conservation with modern functionality. Her work revitalizes historic structures while maintaining their cultural significance through code-compliant, sustainable interventions.
Gregory Hulne
Principal Architect
Aviation facility expert Gregory Hulne combines technical precision with sustainable design principles to deliver award-winning transportation projects. His 30+ years of experience include complex envelope systems and multi-phased construction solutions for airports nationwide.
Ann Voda
Architect
Ann Voda focuses on inclusive design processes that address community needs while prioritizing environmental responsibility. Her work spans educational and civic projects, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and sustainable material practices.
Joel Stromgren
Principal Architect
With over 30 years in architectural design, Joel Stromgren specializes in solving complex envelope challenges and multi-phased construction projects. His technical expertise ensures high-performance buildings that balance aesthetic vision with practical implementation.
Questions
What architectural services does Miller Dunwiddie specialize in?
We specialize in aviation, transportation, historic preservation, interior design, and sustainable building solutions for public and private sectors.
Does the firm have experience with historic building restoration?
Yes, we've protected and revived hundreds of historic resources since 1970, meeting National Park Service standards.
Are sustainability practices integrated into your designs?
Sustainability is core to our philosophy, with projects targeting LEED certifications and carbon reduction strategies since 2017.
Is Miller Dunwiddie employee-owned?
Yes, we became employee-owned through an ESOP in 2016, fostering greater team accountability and client focus.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily Minnesota, with projects extending to Wyoming, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and other states through collaborative partnerships.
