Chad Haller, AIA, NCARB

Principal

Upon completion of his graduate studies in architecture at Arizona State University, Chad worked on design and land entitlements for national retail and development clients. Now, his broad range of professional experience includes institutional, restaurant, mixed-use, recreational, residential and retail design.

Chad’s dedication to detail is evident in his design of intimate custom accents, fixtures and millwork that make each of his projects unique. He also looks at the big picture and the impact buildings have on society and shaping the way people use the built environment.

Chad prefers to maintain a continuous dialogue with clients to ensure their needs are understood and practical solutions are met. He also welcomes the opportunity to challenge site and program assumptions to maximize full creative potential.

In his spare time, you'll find Chad spending time with his wife and daughter or traveling to see family. A native of Minnesota, he enjoys playing hockey, hunting, boating, fishing and golfing.

Nathan Wesseldyk

Architectural Designer

Hailing from the Great Lakes state originally, Nathan completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Michigan and soon after decided to swap the peninsula life for one in the land of ten thousand lakes.

For their thesis work designing a speculative new campus and visitor center in coordination with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) located on the French-Swiss border, Nathan and his team’s project was awarded the 2018 Studio Prize by Architect Magazine. The project was also chosen by CERN to be published in their international journal for high-energy physics, The Courier.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys spending time at his family’s cabin in northern Michigan and meeting up with his friends across the pond to backpack the Scottish Highlands, Kayak Sweden’s Mälaren, and discover Germany’s best bier garten. You’ll likely find him out and about taking in a show at one of the twin cities’ legendary music venues or supporting his beloved Wolverines whenever they come to town.

Jim Lindborg, AIA, NCARB, LEEP AP

Principal

After arriving to the Twin Cities in 1997, Jim quickly fell in love with the community, culture and built environment. While establishing roots in Minnesota and starting a family, he has become an award-winning architect, registered since 2010.

Jim has worked on a wide range of commercial and residential projects, from retail to office space, restaurants to schools, single family homes to condominiums. He knows that a successful project means having to sweat the small stuff, while keeping an eye on the budget and schedule.

One of Jim's passions is to find unique ways to reuse and re-purpose existing structures. It's his belief that this is one of the most environmentally conscious decisions to make when considering how to accommodate one's space needs.

When not at the office, Jim can be found spending time with his family, playing a board game, traveling to an exotic locale to see a Pearl Jam concert or rooting for the Green Bay Packers.

Amanda Kreller

Senior Interior Designer

A Minnesota native, Amanda’s design path began around 8 years old when her parents entrusted her with a set of bedroom furniture.  She rearranged the basic elements – bed, nightstand, desk, bookcase – on a weekly basis (for years).  The seed of a good design researcher was planted, and her goal was to identify the best layout achievable to create an impression and experience.  That experience entailed staying up all night reading (without mom and dad knowing), displaying all of her books and toys in their best light, while also deterring her brothers from taking her stuff.

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Brown College, she has worked her way up from the highly refined bedroom layout designs of her youth, to multiple typologies.  Her internship began with Evidence-Based Research Healthcare environments, followed by Corporate and Workplace spaces, later moving into Hospitality projects such as Hotels, Restaurants and Bars, with the added bonus of cultivating Amenity Spaces in Multi-Family projects.

Not one to shy away from challenges along the Design-Time-Construction-Continuum, Amanda firmly believes good design is cultivating creativity with strategy.  A good strategy guides everyone on a project - Clients, Contractors, Architects, and Trades - towards a vibrant and viable built environment which engages our emotional, physical, and intellectual selves. Oh, and meets the budget and schedule too.

Nate Golin, AIA, NCARB

Principal

Originally from Grand Rapids Michigan, Nate spent a good deal of his childhood living overseas in countries such as Bangladesh and the Philippines. Nate studied Architecture at the University of Minnesota and is a licensed Architect in both Michigan and Minnesota.

Nate has over 15 years of experience in the profession of architecture in a diverse set of project types including single family homes, multi-family housing, healthcare, civic, and educational facilities with several of his projects being published and/or receiving awards. He is a seasoned project architect that knows how to manage the details, work with contractors, and mentor young designers and architects. His approach is deeply rooted in a rigorous understanding and application of building systems, building codes, and construction methods. Nate’s most valuable skills include his ability to ensure that the technical details of a project all align to support the client's vision for that project.

Nate lives with his family in Golden Valley.  In their spare time, Nate and his wife love to share their passions for sport and travel with their young daughter.

Sophia Hartman

Interior Designer

Minnesota raised, Sophia completed her undergraduate at the University of Minnesota. After graduating, she has had the ability to work on a broad range of project types, including single and multi-family residential, hospitality, and office design.

Her passion for design began by growing up with a family of builders. Constantly looking for a challenge, but keeping a realistic approach in mind. She brings her joy of looking for new insight and knowledge to each project , in order to achieve a better understanding of the client’s needs and enhance the user’s space.

When she’s not working, she is enjoying the simple life on her family’s farm, either walking her dog or training horses. You can also find her looking for new local shops to support small businesses and great food.

Angela Ford, CID

Interior Design Director

From an early age playing in the dirt driveway with Tonka trucks and being raised in house that was being built ground-up by her family in Northern Wisconsin, Angela has been hands-on with design and construction.  She brings her hands-on approach to her work with clients and teammates. 

Angela has worked on a wide range of project types and sizes over the course of her career.  Excited to understand how a space can work best for her clients, she is constantly seeking growth and knowledge.  She brings her passion and experience to the table for every project.  In return, she thrives off of the relationships and connection with clients that help further her insight of design and problem-solving.

Any chance she has, she is working on a some sort of house project, tending her garden, or throwing a ball with her highly energetic dogs.  To balance this all out she enjoys spending time the cabin in Northern Wisconsin, a good cup of coffee with friends, petting every puppy that she is encounters, and chilling with her cat.  She enjoys the outdoors; whether it be hiking, camping, backpacking, swimming, kayaking, or ATVing.

David Aine

Project Manager

As an architectural designer and technologist, David has worked across a medley of building typologies - from higher education and civic to single family residential and urban mixed-use projects. A California native, he holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Sustainable Environments from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and credits a year at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen with underscoring his keen awareness of the contextual environment. A background in construction and a passion for building science research also inform his design process. Dedicated to environmental stewardship and trained in Passivhaus design, David enjoys collaborating with clients on projects that have high aspirations for building performance and occupant wellness.

 David cherishes time with his family who loves to be immersed in the natural world. He enjoys discovering new ways that native Minnesotans get out to enjoy the winter such as ice spearfishing, ice climbing, and back-country ice skating.