Situated on the west bank of the Missouri River is the city of Omaha, the largest city in the state of Nebraska. Omaha is home to a variety of industries, from sports and business to agriculture and transportation, as well as 470,000 residents. Zillow lists the typical home value of homes in Omaha at $209,443, with homes in the city being of different architectural styles, from traditional to modern and contemporary. All of this is made possible by the best residential architects in Omaha, Nebraska, who can achieve the design of a client’s dreams, no matter the scale and the budget.
The top residential architects in this list have been ranked according to their company profile, experience, services offered, customer satisfaction, awards received, and media features and coverage. With these firms’ unique designs and services, and their high levels of quality, clients are sure that their discerning tastes and preferences will be satisfied, whichever firm on the list they choose to work with.
If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work. On the other hand, if you want to learn more about the cost of building a custom home in Omaha, check out our cost guide article.
B2 Lab
8264 Hascall Street #204, Omaha, NE 68124
B2 Lab is a forward-thinking and practical design lab dedicated to discovering innovative and responsible design solutions that activate and proactively inform design. Headed by Brad Brooks, the firm works to be approachable, hard-working, and creative, placing value on listening to its clients.
Prior to founding B2 Lab, Brad worked in offices in Arizona, Texas, and Nebraska, giving him a broad level of experience on multiple project types. Brad’s approach is in the details, and his character traits blend approachable, dependable, and visionary design. He is motivated by craft and investigating the relationship between buildings and landscape, and he strives towards resolving the union of form, function, and material exploration. Brad’s attention to how design integrates with construction technology and fabrication allows for the maximized potential of a client’s vision.
Brian Stokes Architect LLC
636 S. 57th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106
Brian Stokes founded his eponymous firm in 2007, with the goal of expressing meaning through architecture. As sole practitioner at the firm, Brian brings over 19 years of residential design experience to his practice at the firm.
Because of the nature of his practice, Brian is able to develop a close working relationship with each client to complete their vision. In each of the firm’s projects, solutions are refined until they have the clarity to rely on fundamental design principles of proportion, scale, light, and materials. Additionally, Brian’s design approach does not adhere to one specific style, but is influenced by his client’s goals, along with context and site. Brian recognizes the importance of each project and gives the time and the attention required to make the process of design and construction a positive experience.
Cramer Kreski Designs, LLC
9300 Underwood Avenue, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Founded in 1997, Cramer Kreski Designs is an architectural firm based in Omaha, Nebraska specializing in the design of unique residential remodels, additions, and new personalized homes. Between the two principals, Steve Cramer and Joseph Kreski, the firm has a combined experience in residential design of over 60 years.
Cramer Kreski provides the full scope of architectural services, including the administration of the contract documents to ensure each and every project has the same quality regardless of size. In fact, the firm has completed hundreds of projects in the region including Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Colorado. Cramer Kreski is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and its work has been featured on the pages of Omaha World Herald’s Living Magazine, Omaha Magazine, Midlands Business Journal, and Better Homes and Gardens.
Frasier Martis Architects P.C.
1005 S 76th Street, Ste #103, Omaha, NE 68114
Frasier Martis Architects is a full service architectural and project management firm that has built a reputation for excellence in residential design. Founded in 1977, Frasier Martis brings to every project an element of style and elegance, and a keen ability to understand its client’s goals, realizing their needs, and respecting their budget.
The firm was founded by Bruce Frasier, who worked as an architect, living in New Jersey and Singapore. Being a fifth-generation Nebraskan, whose relatives have had a long history of extensive community involvement throughout the state, Bruce is also deeply rooted in Omaha and the surrounding communities. Bruce is joined as a principal by Jackson Martis, who began working for the firm in 2000, and as of 2017, assumed its presidency. Together, the two bring more than 80 years of combined experience, priding themselves on their reputation for design innovation, collaboration, and superior client advocacy and service throughout the duration of a project.
Hrivnak Associates
7702 N. 279th St. Valley, NE 68064
Hrivnak Associates is an architectural practice with an interdisciplinary approach to architecture. The firm’s principal, John Hrivnak, is a well-rounded professional, as a licensed architect with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, as well as an MBA in finance and work history as a licensed realtor and Adjunct Professor.
John is a nationally sought-after specialist in design for aging in place, accessibility, accommodations for Alzheimer’s, Autism, and mother-in-law suites. When working with clients, his firm takes on a very personalized approach, as John believes the firm’s architectural practice is all about the client — their aesthetic tastes, financial parameters, and functional needs. Hrivnak Associates endeavors to bring all of the facets from sculpture, form, and structure to energy conservation and function into an alignment that is “just right” for clients’ unique needs.
McNeil Company Builders
4666 South 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68137
McNeil Company is a premier design-build company based in Omaha, Nebraska. At the heart of its operations is custom home building; the company has designed and built many of the finest homes and estates in Omaha for over 40 years.
The firm’s comprehensive offerings are all thanks to its in-house creative design department, which includes architects, designers, AutoCAD operators, and cabinetry specialists, whose unique individual talents create inspired spaces. McNeil Company Builders sets its mission with each client to be the provision of an exceptional home building experience, based on quality construction practices, competitive pricing, and unmatched customer service.
Robert Torson Architects
6542 S 118th St, Omaha, NE 68137
Robert Torson Architects had its humble beginnings in the basement of founder Bob Torson’s house in 1986. Bob’s early work was mainly small personal projects, but as his practice continued to emerge, his personality and interests steered his practice towards residential work.
Today, Robert Torson Architects has evolved from small projects to larger, multi-million dollar projects, providing a high level of service, and excelling at designing and executing projects of any scale. The firm has even been featured in Omaha Magazine. Despite such feats, the firm’s practice has stayed small, personal, and successful, maintaining the humility of its 1986 beginnings. The firm works directly with its clients with the goal of not only producing beautiful architecture, but designs that suit their unique, needs, lifestyles, and tastes.
Steven Ginn Architects LLC
5708 N 169th Street, Omaha, NE 68116
Steven Ginn Architects specializes in the design of new homes, remodels, commercial, religious and retail spaces. The firm has projects nationwide, and its experience ranges in style from traditional to contemporary and modern, in scale from furniture design to multi-million dollar residences and commercial complexes, and in geography from downtown Omaha to the hilltops of Tennessee and the mountains of South Dakota.
Before founding his own firm, principal Steven Ginn spent time documenting and learning from indigenous architecture in numerous countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. He also worked in Italy, assisting in the design and restoration of castle estate houses. Since starting his own firm in 2005, his focus has been on residential projects, remodels, and outbuildings, as well as small cultural and commercial projects. In addition to his day-to-day architectural work, Steven has taught architecture and design classes at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. With this extensive work history and knowledge of culture-specific designs, Steven and his firm provide a comprehensive and unique offering to discerning clients with a flair for worldly aesthetics and designs.
About Our Rankings
This list takes a range of ranking criteria into consideration, including but not limited to: work history, customer satisfaction, awards and recognition, geographic area of work, cost, building permits, and clientele. We spent over 40 hours researching local contractors before calculating the final ranking for this post. If there is additional information about your business that could affect these rankings, please fill out this form and we will take it into consideration.
Get Bids For Your Build
If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
