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Leadership

Tod Elkins
Associate AIA, LEED AP, Managing Principal

Tod offers a unique blend 25 years of architectural experience along with an exceptional ability to connect with – and connect – people. He leads the office and makes connections on every level, developing and maintaining both internal and external relationships for mutual success.

Scott Beckman
AIA, LEED AP, Digital Design Principal

Scott brings over 18 years of experience, offering a blend of design and advanced technical expertise. His passion for Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology has resulted in the firm being on the front end of maximizing the benefits of new technologies in design and production efficiencies.

Sarah Davis
Associate IIDA, Senior Interior Designer

Sarah is an interior designer with over 15 years of experience that includes work with corporate, cultural, nonprofit, housing, hospitality, and entertainment clients. An excellent collaborator, Sarah excels at working closely with clients and other stakeholder groups.

Hannah Graf
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ALLIED AIA

Hannah’s background includes a blend of business development, marketing, and communications in a range of industries. She works with internal and external partners to pursue collective growth, resulting in meaningful connections, smart planning, and creative approaches to challenges.

David Haaland
AIA, Technical and Operations Principal

David’s nearly 20 years of experience has provided him a practical approach to architecture – making buildings easier to build, use, operate, and live in. As the resident building code expert, he steers each of the firm’s developments through its individual twists and turns to deliver a successful project.

David Miller
AIA, ALA, LEED AP, Design Principal

David has over 15 years of experience and is known for his ability to listen to clients and translate their vision, however complex, in an inventive and creative way. He oversees the creative process within the firm, working with team members to identify innovative solutions and follow through on project details.

Bart Nelson
AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Designer

Bart brings over 30 years of experience and serves as one of the lead designers of the firm. His greatest strength is understanding and visually representing the client’s vision, program, multi-faceted needs and concerns from the project’s outset – resulting in more successful processes and projects.

Robb Olsen
Associate AIA, Business Manager

Robb offers a unique blend of over 25 years of finance experience in the A/E industry with a degree in architecture. His unique perspective, understanding, and experience allows for a more seamless execution as he oversees business, finance, human resources, and project review management needs for the firm.

Rick Wessling
AIA, Senior Project Manager

Rick has more than 35 years of experience, and excels at designing and delivering complex projects on time and on budget. Whether designing a new building, overseeing deferred maintenance, or leading a phased renovation, he brings wisdom, experience, and thoughtful, consultative perspectives to each project.

Our Team

Mary Barnett
Associate AIA, Project Manager
Hailey Brummel
Associate AIA, Designer
Sarah Doherty
Associate IIDA, Interior Designer
Wes Grunke
Architecture Intern
Ashlyn Grynol
Associate AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager
Joshua Highley
Associate AIA, Designer
Greg Johnson
Associate AIA, Designer
Paul Knutson
AIA, LEED GA, Project Architect
Devon Lundy
AIA, LEED AP, Project Architect
Stephanie Nardi
Interior Designer
Assia Rodriguez
Associate AIA, Designer
John Seppanen
AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Architect
Kyle Sack
AIA, Project Architect
Kyle Skar
AIA, Project Architect
Meggen Skilling
AIA, Project Architect
Rylee Trapp
Interior Design Intern
Liz Williams
Associate IIDA, NEWH, Senior Interior Designer
Oriane Yéboué-Kouamé
NOMA, Associate AIA, Designer

What Our Clients Say

“They have many of the same organizational goals as we do: loyalty, integrity, honesty. They are good at cultivating talent. Newer or less experienced staff get support from more senior people. We still have the connection with senior people, but we get to work with the up and coming architects too.”

—Maureen Michalski, Director of Development, Schafer Richardson, firm relationship since 2008

“We have always appreciated the team at UrbanWorks for their collaborative approach. We love the way they seek input from us as the developer so that we can participate in the creative process. They listen and build off of their past experience with us to come up with a design that everyone can get excited about.”

—Michael Pagh, President/CEO, Great Lakes Management Company, client since 2003

“There are so many great design firms in Minneapolis, but if we had to choose our favorites, UrbanWorks is in the top tier. We have a great working relationship, and they work well with our preferred builders, too.”

—Elizabeth Flannery, CEO, Community Housing Development Corp., firm relationship since 2009

“All three buildings I’ve done with UrbanWorks are beautiful, and the team worked within our budget and respected the neighborhood context. The projects all look different from each other and have great internal logic.”

—Abbie Loosen, Senior Project Manager, Project for Pride in Living, firm relationship since 2009

“I would never expect that an architect would help guide me through so many phases, including arriving at a design scheme that reflected my strongest pro forma options; as well as value engineering with contractors with a respectful, collaborative attitude and problem-solving approach.”

—Abe Demmajia, Owner, G&L Furniture, est. 2005, firm relationship since 2017

“We have the kind of relationship I love, as it allows us to check in regularly and have input on the design as it evolves. Their receptivity is their strength.”

—Becky Carlson St. Clair, Director, Property Development, Artspace, firm relationship since 2014

“They are outstanding, professional and responsive. UrbanWorks is one of the select firms we continue to utilize….“In the early stages, if you have an architect who understands the objectives of a financial model as well as balancing the model with quality design, that’s exactly what you need. UrbanWorks understands this.”

—Matt Alexander, Senior Vice President, Kraus-Anderson Development Company, firm relationship since 2010

“UrbanWorks leadership is heavily involved in projects – they attend meetings, grand opening events…they’re very present and engaged with their clients.”

—Jeff Koch, Partner, Roers Companies, firm relationship since 2014

“UrbanWorks is very collaborative in design approach.  They have been engaging and integrated our feedback in ways that strengthen the project.”

—Martha Lantz, Former Executive Director, Touchstone Mental Health

“Drawings produced by UrbanWorks reflect an expert understanding of the building process and are extremely well coordinated.”

—Dave Rollins, Vice President, Kraus Anderson

“The Henderson is an exceptional building and fits so beautifully into the neighborhood. Hats off to the design team and all those who obviously put a great deal of “heart”
into making the facility a wonderful success and a fitting tribute to Marge.
I’m sure she is thrilled to tears with the result.”

–Jeff Henderson, Former Mayor of Shakopee

“UrbanWorks’ attention to detail, and openness to support the modeling process
was far superior to any other architect I have worked with.
I would recommend them to anyone looking to start a new project.”

—Nathan House, Integrated Construction Coordinator, Mortenson Construction

“UrbanWorks does a great job with the budget. They aren’t overly attached
to trendy magazine cover solutions, but rather find the
right balance that creates a solution that works best for us.”

—Chris Wilson, Director of Real Estate Development, Project for Pride in Living

“When we build off plans designed by UrbanWorks, we have fewer change orders,
and a lower cost per square foot. At every step of the process, they work with us
to manage the budget. And, they finish their drawings!”

—Mike Benedict, Executive Vice President, Frana Companies