Nebraska is a great place to live, and starter families and millennials are moving to the state in great numbers thanks to its the opportunities and perks it offers. Job opportunities are abundant, and it doesn’t break the wallet to live in Nebraska. The Cornhusker State is often listed as the state with the lowest rate of unemployment in the United States. It also has a very low crime rate and a number of good schools, making it perfect for families.
Nebraska currently houses about 1,970,921 residents, but the population density in the state is relatively low: there’s still room for more real estate. The median value of a home in Nebraska is 30% lower than the United States average, and it is actually cheaper to buy a house in the state than rent. Nebraska has become synonymous with affordability and demand is unsurprisingly high for new homes.
If you plan on moving to Nebraska, or if you want to build a house here, we’ve listed the star residential architects working in the state. In this highly competitive market, it’s best you come prepared and check out the best professionals in the area to help you.
Steven Ginn Architects
5708 N 169th Street, Omaha, NE 68116
Steven Ginn Architects is a high-end Omaha-based residential and interior design firm helmed by award-winning architect Steven Ginn. The company is proud to have developed a “whole systems design” approach to complete projects in a thorough, efficient manner. The firm builds with nature in mind, but they also use this knowledge to create innovative solutions to architectural and design problems and turn those challenges into opportunities.
The firm has been featured several times in Omaha Magazine. Its members are also accredited members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Steven Ginn Architects has also received several awards including a Watermark grand award for kitchen remodeling from Architect Magazine.
Archistructure, Inc.
333 N Spruce Street, Suite 103, Valley, NE 68064
Architect Brad Brown founded this Nebraska architectural firm in 1984. During its 37 years in the industry, it has won several awards in architecture, and it has been nationally recognized for its innovative and cutting-edge designs. Archistructure has also been featured in publications such as Professional Builder and Custom Home and Builder Magazine.
The firm describes what they do as “Building Homes, one relationship at a time.” Part of the firm’s promise to its clients is their value for each client’s attitudes, desires, and personality: they want to give them a home that’s truly their own. Archistructure strives to create a house that’s of the client, not just a housing for the client. It has been recognized across Nebraska as an industry leader in high-end luxury and affordable housing.
TACK Architects
2922 N 61st Street, Studio 1, Omaha, NE 68104
TACK Architects is a relatively young architectural firm—it was established in 2011 by Jeff Dolezal, Rebecca Harding, and Chris Houston. Yet in its 10 years in the industry, it has already received several accolades from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Its list of awards includes excellence in interior architecture and several People’s Choice awards.
All of the firm’s principals are established architects with AIA and LEED accreditation. TACK Architects puts a premium on establishing meaningful connections with its clients. The firm believes that a deep relationship with the client allows them to develop innovative solutions that will fit unique needs and personalities. The firm has received an IDEA Honor Award for Connecting to the Public, reocgnizing their excellence in service.
Avant Architects
3337 N 107th Street, Omaha, NE 68134
Avant Architects is an Omaha-based architectural firm that has been operating in the industry since 1988. The firm boasts a long list of highly qualified, AIA-accredited industry veterans with years of experience in business and architecture. The firm is committed to excellence in design and that dedication is reflected in the unique nature of each client’s project.
The firm acts with integrity, always adapting and communicating, and innovating as it delivers high-quality services and excellent customer support. The firm takes a focused approach to each of its clients, putting a strong emphasis on catering to the special needs of a client and their unique project.
Avant Architects wants to achieve beauty with a purpose. The firm combines its staff’s skills in communication to achieve an effective dialogue between themselves and the client. The firm then finds creative solutions to make the most out of their spaces and ensure that projects are not only beautiful but highly functional.
Frasier-Martis Architects
1005 S 76th Street, Suite #103, Omaha, NE 68114
Frasier-Martis Architects has served the state of Nebraska for over 40 years. It was established by Bruce Frasier, a seasoned AIA accredited architect, who works for the company as its Vice President. Along with the firm’s current president, Jackson Martis, Frasier-Martis Architects delivers quality service, keen attention to detail, and effective client advocacy.
The firm’s staff has a collective industry experience of over 80 decades. The team enjoys working with and maintaining good relationships with its clients to ensure that their dream homes become reality. The Frasier-Martis Architects primarily works on residential spaces, but they have provided work in commercial architecture as well.
The firm’s excellent work and service have resulted in exceptionally high client satisfaction. Over 60% of their clientele are repeat clients—which is a testament to their ability to exceed client expectations.
Hrivnak Associates
7702 N 279th Street Valley, NE 68064
Hrivnak Associates is a Nebraska-based architect that takes pride in its streamlined, highly focused design process that fosters effective client communication and smooth execution. The firm takes a highly client-centric approach to its business and focuses on the client and their very specific needs. The firm gets to know each client, seeking to understand their needs in order to deliver beautifully designed, purposeful outputs.
The firm’s expertise in the fields of architecture, business, and finance helps the firm guide its clients as it makes informed decisions about their plans and executes them without exceeding their budget. Founder John Hrivnak puts a lot of emphasis on long-term planning in order to make smart decisions for the firm and its clientele. His experience as an architect and businessman has helped steer clients in the right direction and make the process easy and enjoyable.
Peace Studio Architects, Inc.
1835 Kings Highway, Lincoln, NE 68502
Peace Studio Architects lives by the motto “Because Design Matters.” The firm has experience working in various fields of architecture including the commercial, cultural, hospitality, sports and recreation, interiors, and residential sectors. Owner Gill Peace has over 28 years of experience in the industry and has served as a member of the National Council on Architectural Registration Board). Peace Studio Architects has also received a Gold Key Award from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and its work has been featured in print and online publications.
The firm puts great emphasis on its process—that method looks beyond the construction and design of the space. They feel an excellent product is the result of the efforts of an exceptional design team. Succeed in design is not achievable without a team dedicated to listening and attending to all the needs of a client to achieve their dream projects.
Cramer Kreski Designs
9300 Underwood Avenue, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114
Cramer and Kreski Designs is an architecture and design firm founded in 1997 by established architects, Steve Cramer and Joe Kreski. Together, they bring a total of 60 years of experience in the industry. The firm has been featured in Omaha World Herald’s Living Magazine, Omaha magazine, the Midlands Business Journal, and Better Homes and Gardens.
The firm specializes in designing unique, personalized homes, and remodels, and it provides many other general architectural services as well. The firm’s approach to clients is highly client, site, and context-driven. Cramer Kreski Designs achieves success by employing a very professional and hands-on staff to deliver exceptional service to clients.
Cramer and Kreski Designs wants to match its clients with only the best contractors and interior designers for the job as they make their clients’ dreams a reality. The firm advocates for green architecture and works together with the client to build sustainable, efficient homes for the client.
Studio 951
800 P Street, Suite 203, Lincoln, NE 68508
Studio 951 is a general architectural and design firm founded by David Johnson, AIA, NCARB, in 1994. The firm seeks to provide innovative architectural designs and solutions while giving clients quality experience and service. The firm has worked with over 500 clients and on over 2,000 projects since its inception.
The firm’s experience in the field includes projects in commercial, retail, restaurant, education, healthcare, and family architecture. The firm’s approach to each project has 3 pillars: Integrity (respecting and valuing the client while keeping yourself and your staff accountable for their project); Intellect (using collaborative critical thinking to develop creative solutions); and Innovation (exploring new techniques and modernizing the design process).
Studio 951 takes a creative, holistic approach to problem-solving, always keeping in mind the client’s budget, context, environment, and constraints.
Gerber Architecture PC
5037 Parker Street, Omaha, NE 68104
Gerber Architecture is a general architecture firm founded by experienced architect Jared Gerber in 2005. The firm specializes in residential architecture and creating unique, functional, and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
The firm’s principal has been in the industry for over 30 years and has worked with several contractors and subcontractors. He has also provided work on District 66, Fairacred, Dundee, and Memorial Park neighborhoods. Doing so has given him a competitive advantage: he knows the industry and the environment very well. Gerber’s design process includes understanding the client’s needs, wants, budget, and any constraints or restrictions that need to be considered for their project. The firm provides design for additions, remodels, and new homes. The firm designs around the environment to ensure that additions and new homes fit the prior build and the community.
Clark Architects Collaborative 3
3330 Woods Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68510
Kevin Clark founded Clark Architects Collaborative 3 in 2010 to create a working environment where various construction stakeholders, including owners, building users, architects, engineers, specialists, and designers/artists can collaborate.
The firm is best known for designing and constructing places of worship, including chapels and cathedrals, and they also provide residential and commercial spaces. Clark Architects tailors its work to fit the experience of people in a certain environment and considers the kind of events that take place in that space. Clark Architects Collaborative 3 puts a high premium on spirituality in the firm’s work. The “3” in their name refers to what it calls the holy trinity of a design team: the owner, the creative team, and faith.
Erickson Sullivan Architects
110 S 14th Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508
Erickson Sullivan Architects (ESA) is a seasoned architectural firm in Nebraska in operation since 1978. The firm has completed projects in a myriad of fields providing commercial, hospitality, residential, institutional, and foodservice architecture throughout the Midwest.
The firm puts a high degree of importance on principal leadership which ensures that its staff takes on projects with effective client collaboration while always seeking efficiency, cost-effective techniques, and innovative solutions for each client.
ESA founded the company with the goal of providing superior architectural designs and excellent builds to Nebraska. Since its founding, it has grown into a sizable business and taking on projects outside of its Nebraska home. The firm sets itself apart from other firms by providing superior and reliable architectural services delivered in a collaborative way.
Authenticity, LLC
6000 S 58th, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516
Authenticity, LLC, is a highly innovative architecture firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Michelle Penn, an architect with over 13 years of experience in the industry. She has worked for top architecture firms in the country and has managed commercial and residential projects for a wide range of clients. The firm has received several awards and online features for its work and has managed to come out on top of top architecture firm lists in a number of publications.
The firm is known for constructing award-winning Net-Zero homes that save homeowners thousands of dollars annually in utility bills. Authenticity is also known for designing a Rainwater & Passive home that recycles rainwater and uses natural ventilation to regulate the home’s internal temperature.
Reed Design Architects
1149 S 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Reed Design Architects (RDA) operates on a single rule: build lasting relationships through client satisfaction. This Nebraska firm has served the area for over 24 years and established itself as a well-respected authority in design and architecture. The firm has worked in several sectors including custom homes, remodels, restaurants, places of worship, government, and medical institutions.
RDA has grown its large clientele list through its effective collaboration, diligence, and relationship building. RDA also deploys its wide network of contractors, designers, suppliers, engineers, and consultants to ensure that each build is above industry standards, exceeds customer expectations, and keeps costs low. Using cutting-edge technology, the firm is able to deliver results efficiently and on schedule.
Robert Torson Architects
6542 S 118th Street, Omaha, NE 68137
Robert Torson Architects or RTA is an Omaha-based architectural firm that specializes in high-end residential architecture. Its principal, Bob Torson founded the firm in 1986 and since then has grown a reputation for creating unique, individualized, and high-quality designs for homes. RTA values intimate involvement in all aspects of a project to ensure a high level of service and quality on any scale.
Bob Torson is very personal in dealing with his clients, encouraging clients to have a collaborative experience and problem solve with the firm’s principal. RTA’s goal for its clients is to design and craft homes that are beautiful and interactive, telling the story of their owners. Very personal and individualized work achieves allows clients to create a home instead of purchasing a house and just making it work.
Brian Stokes Architect
636 S 57th Street, Omaha, NE 68106
Brian Stokes is a solo practitioner, active as an architect, having over 19 years of experience in residential design. He established his own residential architectural firm in 2007. The firm follows a very client-specific approach to its service in order to craft meaningful and personal projects for its clients. His firm has provided work on multiple residential projects in Nebraska and Western Iowa.
As a solo practitioner, Brian Stokes has the advantage of giving clients a very intimate and focused working relationship as they work together toward their desired home. Time and attention are guaranteed.
