HTG Architects

Happy World Environment Day.

Today is a good reminder that the buildings we design and build have a lasting impact on the communities and environments around them.

And we take that responsibility seriously.

Proud to share our completed work for Dakotaland Federal Credit Union in Aberdeen, SD.

This 11,000 sq ft new build was designed from the ground up to give Dakotaland a space that reflects who they are: a member-focused institution built for modern financial services. Clean lines, thoughtful layout and a welcoming presence in the community.

This is exactly the kind of project we love at HTG Architects. Financial institutions deserve spaces that work as hard as the people inside them.

See more: htg-architects.com/projects/dakotaland-federal

A latte and a loan? We're here for it.

HTG designed the new Railway Credit Union in Bismarck, ND, which included a Dunn Brothers Coffee inside.

The result is exactly what we love to create: a space that makes people feel welcome the moment they walk in. Plus, foot traffic at the branch has almost doubled since opening. That's the power of thoughtful design.

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A latte and a loan? Coffee shops move into credit union buildings in Bismarck Over the past year, two coffee shops have been placed in the same buildings as credit unions.

Your branch still matters. Customers just need it to work differently now.

People aren't coming in to deposit checks anymore. They're coming in for advice, for relationships, for decisions that actually require a person. That shift changes everything about how a financial institution should be designed.

We design banks and credit unions that reflect this reality. Infrastructure ready for ITMs and whatever comes next. Security that doesn't sacrifice warmth. Spaces that reinforce trust rather than just process transactions.

That's the kind of problem-solving financial institutions need from an architect. Learn more:

Financial Institution Architect | Architectural Design Services Choose the financial institution architects at HTG to deliver specialized architectural design services for banks and credit unions.

Architecture matters, even in a gym. Smart floor plans prevent peak-hour bottlenecks. Natural light makes the space feel energizing. Well-designed locker rooms make members feel respected. These aren't details. They're retention drivers.

We design fitness centers as complete wellness hubs, from group exercise studios and specialty training zones to recovery spaces and the back-of-house operations that keep everything running. Every square foot is intentional.

Ready to build something members won't want to leave?
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Gym & Fitness Center Design: Consultants | Gymnasium Architecture With a focus on performance and flow, HTG Architects provides gym and fitness center design by experienced architectural consultants.

Today's banking customers want digital convenience AND the trust that only comes from a well-designed physical space. The institutions winning right now understand that their branch layout, technology integration and member experience are all part of the same strategy.

We design banks and credit unions built for where financial services are headed, not where they have been. Security, flexibility, future-ready technology, and the kind of environment that turns a visit into a relationship.

Ready to build a branch that works as hard as your team does? Let's talk.

Financial Institution Architect | Architectural Design Services Choose the financial institution architects at HTG to deliver specialized architectural design services for banks and credit unions.

When MidMinnesota Federal Credit Union was ready to stop leasing and build a permanent home in Detroit Lakes, the first challenge was not the design. It was finding the right site. High visibility, strong traffic counts, easy access, and the kind of retail clustering that actually drives member visits.

That is where we started. Through our EvoBank process, HTG acted as the owner's representative from site selection all the way through design, making sure the building worked for the credit union's growth strategy before a single wall went up.

See the full project details here: htg-architects.com/projects/midminnesota-federal-credit-union

This Memorial Day, we pause with gratitude for the men and women who gave everything in service to this country.

To the fallen, and to the families who carry that loss every day: thank you.

A great fitness facility does not just attract members. It keeps them.

Layout, natural light, traffic flow, locker room quality, technology integration, every design decision either works for your retention numbers or against them. Most operators do not realize how much the building itself is either earning or costing them until it is too late to change it.

At HTG Architects, we design fitness and wellness centers with that business reality front and center. The best gym in town isn't always the one with the best equipment. It is usually the one that feels the best to be in.

Ready to build a fitness center that works as hard as your members do?
Learn more today:

Gym & Fitness Center Design: Consultants | Gymnasium Architecture With a focus on performance and flow, HTG Architects provides gym and fitness center design by experienced architectural consultants.

Clearwater Ice Arena needed to grow, and the challenge was not just building something new; it was fitting a 42,000-square-foot addition into an existing footprint, infilling between the original rink and an adjacent building without missing a beat in functionality or flow.

The result: an NHL-size ice sheet, a dedicated training facility, skate rental, party rooms, storage, and updated public lobby and meeting spaces. A full-service ice destination in one of the last places you would expect to find one.

See the full project here: htg-architects.com/projects/clearwater-ice-arena