Architectural Consulting

InVision Consulting

Our architectural consulting process, known as InVision, is a multi-faceted approach that accounts for every stage in the design and build journey — regardless of who you’re building with. It’s our way of coming together with clients to uncover, organize and prioritize the many components of their organization. InVision effectively challenges clients to think differently and helps them realize the full potential of their project.

The HTG Way, Partnership Beyond Building

Starting the process of a new project, remodel or tenant improvement can be extremely daunting. Proper planning, feasible renderings and models and accurate estimates are essential pieces of a successful build, and when they’re not done right, stakeholders feel the pressure. 

Nobody understands that better than the team at HTG Architects, which is why we go above and beyond to ensure no stone is left unturned. InVision embodies over sixty years of experience from our architects, draws upon the inherent knowledge of clients and guides our design teams in an effort to replace those pressure points with ease.

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • Working with the HTG team was a wonderful experience. As a marketing executive without much experience with what it truly takes to design and build a branch, Russ, our project manager with HTG Architects, was extremely patient with my many questions. Our results speak for themselves – both Woodbury and Roseville are performing well, and the awards for design and construction have been piling up. I’m looking forward to our next partnership!

    Tara Graff, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Development

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    We have used HTG for both a remodeling project and our new building in Lakeville. In both cases, the comprehensive approach proved extremely valuable. While working with HTG's team, it became evident that their experience with and knowledge of the industry meant the spaces were designed to function as banks. We were also pleased with the consulting approach - involving staff and other team members in the planning process. I am thrilled with both projects and would absolutely recommend HTG to others.

    Lou Geistfeld, President, Citizens Bank Minnesota

  • Stanley & Wencl Construction and Facility Services logo

    As a General Contractor, our firm’s diversification includes Design-Build, General Contracting, Renovation / Restoration, Tenant Build-Out, Construction Development Services, and Facility Maintenance and Repair. Through collaborations on General Contracting projects, HTG Architects emerged as a valuable partner for our Design-Build team. HTG Architects’ attention to detail and understanding of the construction process is paramount to providing our clients a quality finished project that is well thought out while keeping project budget and costs controlled as a team.

    Dan Stanley, President, Stanley & Wencl Construction and Facility Services, LLC

  • With banking transactions reducing over time, we at HomeTown Bank needed to generate additional foot traffic in our lobby. HTG Architects educated us on the concept of Co-Branding and the pairing of a local coffee shop, Mocha Monkey was brought to our attention. The basic concept was to design a coffee shop with a bank wrapped around it. At any given time throughout the day, I see 10 to 12 people sitting in the shared waiting space. Coffee customers are exposed to the bank employees, and the bank customers are able to get a great cup of coffee. This union of HomeTown Bank and Mocha Monkey has more than exceeded our expectations and allowed us to hit our revenue goals.

    Michael L. Orth, Vice President, HomeTown Bank

  • The growth of our back of house business lines had been steadily growing over the past few years, and we were no longer able to house all of our administrative staff in one location. We engaged HTG Architects to help guide us to better plan for the future. Using their InVision process of programming and feasibility, we were able to establish the necessary deliverables to present to our board members. These deliverables included space requirements, design layout, cost estimate and project schedule which were critical for making a sound decision.

    Dick Nesvold, CEO, SouthPoint Federal Credit Union

  • Kendall Commercial

    In the fast-paced world of commercial real estate, quick turnaround is a vital component to securing the deal in many negotiations. HTG Architects has provided Kendall Commercial and its clients this type of service for many properties or projects for almost 10 years. Whether it be basic leasing plans or fully developed tenant improvement documents for bidding and permit submission, HTG Architects’ attention to detail stems from active listening and learning what the tenant desires in their project. Exemplary customer service and fast turnaround of documents has made the a valued partner for Kendall Commercial and its clients.

    Tom Kendall, President, Kendall Commercial

  • One of our goals with our new main facility project in Cold Spring, Minnesota was to become more efficient with staffing and serving our customers. Our old facility utilized traditional teller stations, and the drive-up area was disconnected from the teller area. HTG’s knowledge of the financial industry allowed them to expose us to the latest banking trends and technologies. Once our vision was understood, HTG was able to transform ideas into a working plan. The removal of the teller line barrier and the introduction of the concierge station, along with positioning the drive-up directly behind the transaction area, has allowed us to still provide great customer service while operating with less staff.

    Gerald Reiter, President, Granite Community Bank

  • Our Ice in Paradise Arena is a great facility that brings all kinds of people of different ages together for some exercise, learning and fun. Our brand new facility features not only hockey and figure skating, but a skating school, public skating, restaurant, patio and parties as well. We looked to HTG Architects and their ice arena expertise to help us create a state of the art 2 rink facility in Goleta, California. The design maximizes the use of our tight site. The HTG team listened to our ideas and goals and made them into a reality, making Ice in Paradise a great place to skate!

    Jack Norqual, Campaign Chairman, Ice in Paradise

  • We are extremely pleased with our new branch in Shakopee in the Southbridge Crossings development. We believe the key to its success started very early on with HTG's EVOBANK programming and visioning sessions. These discussions detailed the nuances of the project, from brand presentation and continuity to the integration of technology and expected outcomes from the member experience. Our thanks to the HTG team in assisting us in setting the foundation for the future. We have more than a building, but an integrated brand to face forward for the future common good of our membership.

    B. Don Crofut, President, South Metro Federal Credit Union

  • From the beginning to end of our building project in Altoona, we thoroughly enjoyed working with the teams from HTG Architects, Hoeft Builders, and Case Financial. All three are experts in their respective fields and ultimately delivered their parts of the project on time. Communication was outstanding – not only between HTG, Hoeft, and Case as they worked together, but they each provided our team with timely progress reports so we always knew where we were at in the timeline. Construction projects are rarely completed without an occasional problem or issue, and no matter what came our way, the teams always found a solution and truly made it a stress-free process for us.

    Dave Vaselaar, Executive VP & COO

The InVision Process

The InVision architectural consulting process is broken down into four main components that capture everything needed for a successful project — a programming session, feasibility study, 3D renderings and models and a budget estimate and schedule. Once complete, clients have a solid plan that can be built through us or taken to a local contractor.

Programming Session

The initial programming session establishes the roadmap for your project. It’s a six to eight hour discovery meeting where our architects get to know you, your organizational culture and your goals. Owners, management, operations teams and the like are invited to help develop concrete ideas for your project. We cover everything from workstations and common areas to finer details like foot traffic flow and technology. 

Collaboration is key in this stage since the purpose is to turn your ideas into actionable realities that result in a successful project. By uncovering the “what”, we’re able to establish a plan for delivering the “how” that follows in the remaining sessions.

Feasibility Study

Once we have a roadmap in place, our architects go to the drawing board to develop a feasibility study that paints the big picture. Here we take your ideas, input and goals and combine them with our expertise to create something that is actionable beyond the hypotheticals.

Feasibility study outcomes include conceptual design drawings that provide a general understanding of how site circulation and exterior spaces could function. We assess the usability of the proposed design based on the desired location and potential State, Federal and ADA codes and local zoning ordinances to guarantee the project is viable.

3D Renderings & Models

After the legwork is done and the project is determined feasible, we’ll move forward with detailed interior and exterior 3D renderings and site models. This is where the project begins to take shape in visual form.

Approved drawings move forward to gain final stakeholder and investor approval and secure the necessary permits for building. Clients receive a physical representation of their project that truly sparks enthusiasm for the remainder of the build.

Budget Estimate & Schedule

Determining a budget estimate and schedule is the final stage of the InVision architectural consultation process. We take information from the programming session, feasibility study, and 3D renderings and models to put the remaining pieces in place for your build.

Our architects leverage historical data, similar scopes from past projects and our extensive network of contractors to provide you with the most accurate estimates and timelines. From there, it’s just a matter of breaking ground.