Experience – Founded in 1991

Chris Doehrmann Architect, Inc. was founded in 1991 with the idea that residential architecture is more about the individual client than the architect they hire. For us residential architecture is not simply a diversion from commercial work. It is our focus, and our passion.

Personal Touch

Designing a home is a process whose success pivots on communication between owner and architect. Through a series of conversations your dreams will be transformed into reality. Step by step you will see a new vision of your home develop as Chris guides you from concept through construction. With his unique ability to capture your dreams and reflect them back in you, Chris will insure the continuity of your design through his personal involvement. As your architect, Chris will help you create new life in your existing home or envision a dream that becomes reality in your new home, and walk with you along the way to make the process fun and effective.

Design Diversity

The design of your home will not only impact its future value, but more importantly your present quality of life. Our goal is to create a vision for home that responds to the way you live and reflects your personal tastes. The homes Chris designs are as diverse as their owners; from traditional country homes to cutting edge studios; elegant lake homes to contemporary cabins. The diversity of our projects testifies to our mission: the homes we create reflect our clients, not us. Each project displays a unique architectural style from the exterior through the interior spaces, developing an overall vision without losing focus on the details. Chris's priority is to make your dreams for "home" come true.

Project Location

While many of our projects are located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, we have designed lake homes and cabins in northern Minnesota and projects across the region including Iowa and Wisconsin. No matter where you are or where your project is located, we can assist you.

Project Size

Our projects range from small rear entry additions to elegant expansive homes and everything in between. No matter the size of your project or your construction budget, if you value quality design, we value working with you.

Responding to the Environment

Each project starts with an understanding of the environment in which it will reside. Our goal is to make the additions and renovations that we design look like they have always been there and every new home respond to its unique site. The next step is to develop a design that is effective and efficient. The best way to go green is to only build what you need. Finally, we strive utilize energy efficient products balancing performance with cost. Going green is not primarily about the products you use but rather the design in which you will use them. We have participated in the Minnesota GreenStar program, which helps you make the energy efficiency and sustainability decisions that are right for you.