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Lobby featuring a contemporary reception desk and interactive signage, showcasing environmental graphic design that blends branding with modern design.

A space that brings shared purpose to life.

A&E Design, Bozeman Office

Modernist home with dark wooden slat façade nestled below Billings' Rimrocks, seamlessly blending contemporary architecture with the natural landscape.

A modern home takes center stage in a natural amphitheater.

Alpine Residence

Upper level of ALPS Insurance Offices featuring a central skylight, exposed concrete columns, glass-walled offices, and metal-and-wood railings, blending industrial aesthetics with modern design.

A modern design elevated by historic elements.

ALPS Insurance Offices

This isn’t your grandfather’s hangar.

Army Aviation Support Facility Phase I & II

The Aspen Crossing entrance showcases a pedestrian-friendly plaza, warm wood accents, and modern metal cladding.

The integration of work and play into a single, dynamic space.

Aspen Crossing

Elegant Napa Valley residence with a wraparound deck, green lounge chairs, and a stunning infinity pool reflecting the natural beauty of its surroundings.

A Napa Valley haven amidst rolling hills and vineyards.

Atlas Residence

Driving cutting-edge technology.

Aurora

Interior view of Ben Steele Middle School’s bustling commons area, showcasing a vibrant cafeteria filled with students. The wood-accented ceiling and expansive windows provide natural light, while cozy study nooks along the wall offer spaces for quiet reflection.

Transforming education through innovative learning spaces.

Ben Steele Middle School

BASE Community Center exterior, showcasing a blend of wood, glass, and concrete materials that harmonize with the surrounding landscape.

Promoting community wellbeing, with a space for all.

Big Sky Community Center (BASE)

Serving the evolution of a school district.

Big Sky School District

Modern mountain home featuring a sleek covered porch with columns, expansive glass doors, and stone landscaping, overlooking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

A chic retreat with mountain views and modern style.

Big Sky Vista Residence

Balancing continuous care and new construction through patient-focused planning.

Billings Clinic, Inpatient Bed Expansion

A National Guard presence for Eastern Montana.

Billings Limited Army Aviation Support Facility

Creating a new trailhead for Montana adventurers.

Billings Logan International Airport, Terminal Expansion

Luxury mountain home with expansive windows and wood and stone facade set in a meadow with a path leading up to it.

Mastering the art of balance with sophisticated serenity.

Black Bear Residence

Military-themed design combines coffee and camaraderie.

Black Rifle Coffee Company

BLACKSHEEP Engineering exterior signage example

An edgy engineering firm looking to stand out from the crowd.

BLACKSHEEP Engineering

Designed for Wellness

BlueCross BlueShield of Montana Headquarters

The entrance of B2 Urgent Care features a modern design with warm wood paneling, dark metal siding, and a covered glass entryway, creating an inviting and functional healthcare environment.

Connecting communities and serving local healthcare needs.

Bozeman Health, B2 Urgent Care

A modern exterior view of Bozeman Health Belgrade Clinic at dusk, showcasing its sleek architectural design with expansive glass windows, metal paneling, and warm interior lighting.

A holistic care experience for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.

Bozeman Health, Belgrade Clinic

Interior and staircase of Bozeman Public Library Renovation and Interior Design

Bozeman Public Library – a community living room.

Bozeman Public Library Renovation

Restoring dignity and accessibility.

Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse Restrooms

Shelving filled with neatly organized archival boxes and documents at the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives.

An adaptive reuse that bridges past and present.

Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives

By All Means brewery's design blends wood, metal, and concrete with warm lighting and communal seating, creating an inviting atmosphere that celebrates craft brewing and fosters guest connection.

Designing bold brand identity in three dimensions.

By All Means

Restored copper dome of the Cascade County Courthouse, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and preservation of the 1903 English Renaissance Revival architecture. The dome and copper roof overhaul ensure durability while maintaining the building’s historic integrity.

Restoring a 100+ year-old historic icon.

Cascade County Courthouse

Honoring the past, inspiring the future.

Central Elementary School

Co+Lab's primary identity system is built on geometric forms and bold STEAM-inspired colors.

Designing a makerspace brand for creativity and community.

Co+Lab Makerspace, Billings Public Library

The cafeteria at Columbus Elementary School showcases experiential graphic design with a vibrant, educational mural that reflects the local landscape, enhancing the modern space with visual storytelling and creating an engaging environment for students.

Harnessing creativity and strategy to transform learning spaces.

Columbus Elementary School

Bold branding for an underground ice cream company with a “cult” following.

Cult Creamery

A welcoming, expansive lobby features comfortable seating and a captivating sitting stair, encouraging spontaneous meetings, presentations, and social interactions.

A new vision for the future of workplaces in the heart of downtown Missoula.

DJ&A Office Building

Eagle Mount Billings Rebrand Samples

A clear, colorful refresh for a beloved community cause.

Eagle Mount Billings

Building a legacy for East Helena.

East Helena High School

Future-forward learning for Butte.

East Middle School

A flexible collaboration space at Elder Grove Middle School encourages student engagement with comfortable seating, interactive whiteboards, and group study areas.

A modern school design with a preserved heritage and school spirit.

Elder Grove Middle School

A flexible learning space at Elysian K-8 School features colorful walls, mobile furniture, writable whiteboards, and adaptable seating arrangements that encourage interactive and collaborative learning experiences.

Innovative spaces to educate the whole student.

Elysian K-8 School, Addition & Renovation

The Railyard: A steampunk-inspired banking experience.

Farmers State Bank - Helena

Far out finance in Missoula.

Farmers State Bank - Missoula

Exterior view of the Firefly Residence, a luxury mountain retreat nestled against the rolling hills and expansive Montana landscape. The cabin-style architecture features rustic stone and wood elements, warmly illuminated under the evening sky, with majestic snow-capped peaks in the distance.

Mountain living where nature’s beauty shines indoors and out.

Firefly Residence

Modern exterior of First Security Bank in Bozeman, featuring large windows reflecting panoramic mountain views.

Elevating financial leadership through community-focused, sustainable design.

First Security Bank Bozeman

Serving customers and community with warmth, honesty, and a future-minded view.

First Security Bank Missoula

The Gallatin County Search & Rescue headquarters facade features clean lines, expansive windows, and a welcoming entrance for volunteers and visitors.

Transforming local operations from limited resources to limitless impact.

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office & Search + Rescue

Exterior view of the Gerald W. Marks Exploration Center & Rocky Mountain Gardens, which features a modern facility and greenhouse.

Holistic environmental education in a sustainable, year-round oasis.

Gerald W. Marks Exploration Center & Rocky Mountain Gardens

Aerial view of Glacier Bank Field, showcasing a state-of-the-art baseball stadium with panoramic mountain views and modern spectator seating.

Redefining innovation in fan-centered design.

Glacier Bank Field

Gro’ing voices in Gallatin County through a brand refresh.

Grō Speech

Distant view of the Haynes Administrative Building nestled among rolling green hills and towering pine trees in Yellowstone National Park, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape under a clear blue sky.

Merging modern technology with historic charm.

Haynes Administrative Building

A new look for foodservice design.

HC Design

Building for mission readiness.

Helena Aviation Readiness Center

Typography system and branding color palette for Heritage Missoula's identity combines classic and modern design

Honoring history through a modern brand identity.

Heritage Missoula

Revitalizing Butte’s game.

Highland View Golf Clubhouse

The entrance of the IBEW Office Building, featuring an oversized neon IBEW sign that balances nostalgia with forward-thinking design elements.

Forward-thinking industrial design with diverse appeal and unified purpose.

IBEW Office Building

A bright and welcoming learning stair at Jeannette Rankin Elementary School features tiered seating, large windows that invite natural light, and an integrated projection wall—creating a dynamic, flexible space for group learning and community engagement.

Education design reflecting community identity.

Jeannette Rankin Elementary School

The lobby at KOA Corporate Headquarters, featuring modern furnishings, natural materials, and curated artwork.

Connecting people through a sense of place for America’s most iconic camping institution.

KOA Corporate Headquarters

Front entrance of Lake Yellowstone Hotel featuring yellow clapboard siding, white columns, and a classic gabled roof under a clear blue sky, with visitors and a Yellowstone Park tour bus in view.

Modern luxury in a historic setting.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel Restoration

A state-of-the-art operating room featuring advanced surgical lighting, integrated medical equipment, and streamlined storage solutions designed for efficiency and precision in patient care.

Challenging conventional medical design with creativity and collaboration.

Logan Health, Surgical Services Tower

The modern exterior of Lolo K-8 School features a cohesive architectural design with clean lines, expansive windows, and a welcoming entrance, reflecting the school’s transformation into a unified, innovative educational campus for the community.

Uniting a rural community to build a bright future for students.

Lolo K-8 School

A stronghold for service and community.

Malta Readiness Center

Exterior view of Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel showcasing its restored early 20th-century architecture, featuring a grand entrance, yellow facade, and shingled roof against a bright blue sky.

A fresh chapter in Mammoth's iconic hospitality heritage.

Mammoth Hotel Renovation & Restoration

The exterior of Medicine Crow Middle School features a modern, linear architectural design with warm earth tones, sustainable landscaping, and shaded walkways, creating a welcoming environment for students and the surrounding community.

Holistically serving local students and the surrounding community.

Medicine Crow Middle School

Restored exterior of the Missoula County Courthouse, a neoclassical sandstone building featuring grand columns, an ironclad cupola, and clock tower with a two-ton bell.

Renewing the legacy of a beloved historic landmark.

Missoula County Courthouse Restoration

Exterior view of Missoula Montana Airport showcasing a 'Montana Modern' design with expansive glass walls and a flat roofline rising to the west.

Creating an environmentally responsible and breathtaking gateway.

Missoula Montana Airport

Exterior of Missoula Public Library, featuring a modern design with expansive glass windows, metal paneling, and a cantilevered entrance.

An inspired model of library innovation.

Missoula Public Library

Ornate dome ceiling of the Montana State Capitol featuring intricate gold detailing, stained-glass panels, and painted murals of historical figures.

Restoring the "crown jewel of the Treasure State".

Montana State Capitol

Evolving a legacy brand for the modern outdoors.

Moultrie

Move Better—Move More website design showcasing a bold, modern layout with vibrant purple accents, engaging imagery, and clear messaging on mindful movement and personalized health pathways.

Making personal wellbeing accessible through movement.

Move Better-Move More

Evening view of MSU Innovation Campus Building #1, with illuminated vertical windows accentuating its sleek design.

Integrating MSU research capabilities and private sector opportunities.

MSU Innovation Campus, Building #1

Broadcasting innovation, building community.

MSU, MT PBS Visual Communications Building Addition/Renovation

The exterior entry of MSU Bobcat Athletic Complex, featuring a modern façade with expansive glass windows, bold university branding, and a welcoming entrance adjacent to the stadium.

Leading the field with a visionary new athletic complex.

MSU, Bobcat Athletic Complex

Gallatin Hall: A home for upperclassmen.

MSU, Gallatin Hall

Hyalite Hall: A home for connection.

MSU, Hyalite Hall

An interior view of MSU Norm Asbjornson Hall, highlighting a multi-level collaborative learning space with warm wood finishes, open walkways, and students engaging in hands-on education.

Redefining how engineering is taught.

MSU, Norm Asbjornson Hall

A residence for new Bobcats and a gateway into campus life.

MSU, Yellowstone Hall

Close-up of a gray Mystery Ranch t-shirt featuring an illustrated off-road vehicle design.

Extensive support for an iconic Montana-based brand.

Mystery Ranch

Contemporary lobby at the Northern Hotel featuring bold burgundy seating around illuminated columns, modern ceiling design, and elegant accent lighting, creating a welcoming and sophisticated guest experience.

The apex of historic luxury.

Northern Hotel

Northwest Pipe Fittings distribution center at dusk, featuring a covered loading dock, illuminated façade, and expansive warehouse space designed for efficiency and functionality.

Illuminating an innovative vision for industrial design.

Northwest Pipe

Close-up view of Old Faithful Inn’s intricate log architecture featuring steep gabled windows, rustic railings, and timber construction, with visitors and staff enhancing the scene.

Bringing a historic icon into the 21st century.

Old Faithful Inn Renovation & Restoration

Majestic great room at Old Faithful Lodge showcasing rustic log architecture, towering floor-to-ceiling windows, and handcrafted lantern-style chandeliers.

Rustic charm and modern systems in perfect balance.

Old Faithful Lodge Renovation & Restoration

Honoring history, inspiring creativity.

Old Liquor Block

Downtown Living Built for Bozeman’s Future

One 11

Breathtaking sunset view of the Bitterroot Valley, with a tranquil mountain backdrop, golden fields, and a figure walking alongside grazing horses.

Transforming a mountain retreat from rugged to refined.

Ponderosa Residence

Curved leather booths with wood tables set against a warm wood-paneled wall featuring vibrant Native American portraits, creating an intimate dining space.

A social hub for a revitalized district.

Ponderosa Social Club

Refreshing a historic preservation nonprofit’s brand to stand out in the crowd.

Preserve Montana

A flavorful brand at the intersection of inspired ingredients and everyday meals.

Primal

Architectural rendering of the Pub Station Outdoor Concert Venue in Billings, Montana, showcasing its modern design with a prominent entrance, corten steel panels, and an illuminated stage. The image depicts a vibrant atmosphere with concertgoers gathering outside, emphasizing the venue's urban integration and community focus.

A superior outdoor concert experience.

Pub Station Outdoor Concert Venue

Exterior signage for Revelry Restaurant, featuring the “Bandit” fox mascot alongside bold typography, mounted on a brick facade.

A revelrous brand for a downtown eatery.

Revelry

A community reimagined through water.

Ridge Waters Waterpark

Exterior view of Rimview Residence, a modern home in Billings featuring a sleek metal facade, expansive windows, and concrete walls.

The perfect blend of lifestyle and design.

Rimview Residence

A headquarters rooted in Montana’s landscape.

Robert Peccia & Associates

Rustic reception area of Roosevelt Lodge showcasing thick log columns, textured log walls, and a polished wooden desk with natural wood detailing.

A celebration of the past, and a gift to future generations.

Roosevelt Lodge Renovation & Restoration

A healing place for the Ruby Valley.

Ruby Valley Medical Center

The new library at Saddle Peak Elementary School features flexible seating, natural light from expansive windows, and stunning views of the Bridger Range. The inviting design fosters creativity and exploration, with open shelving and cozy reading areas that encourage student engagement.

A flexible school environment that supports student learning.

Saddle Peak Elementary School

Cluster of rustic timber-frame cabins at Stock Farm Club, nestled in natural sagebrush and pine trees, designed to blend seamlessly with the landscape and capture mountain views.

A captivating, cozy retreat at the confluence of community and solitude.

Sagebrush Suites

Inviting open-concept living room with cozy armchairs, stylish dark wood accents, and a pristine white kitchen in the background, creating a perfect space for entertaining and relaxation.

Connecting guests to each other and the outdoors.

Shadow Lawn Residence

Designing for dignity at Shodair Children’s Hospital.

Shodair Children's Hospital

A hub for healing and discovery.

Shodair Medical Office Building & Genetics Lab

A spacious healthcare waiting area with a reception desk, check-in windows, and ample seating. The neutral color palette and soft lighting create a welcoming and calming environment for patients.

Revitalizing rural healthcare with Mayo Clinic Model principles.

Sidney Health Center Clinic

A modern skincare retail space featuring a sleek product display, warm wood detailing, and vibrant imagery that highlights self-care and skin wellness.

Providing dermatology for all.

SkinCare MT

Exterior rendering of the South Billings Recreation Center, a dynamic multi-use facility featuring expansive glass windows, wood accents, and outdoor gathering spaces designed for community engagement.

A new vision for community recreation.

South Billings Recreation Center

A collaborative learning space at St. Francis K-8 School features flexible seating, reading areas, and an open design that encourages interaction and engagement.

A learning environment reflective of its core values.

St. Francis K-8 School

The gold standard in patient care.

St. Peter's Health Plastic Surgery & Audiology Clinic

Interior of SteepWorld Climbing & Fitness featuring a dynamic bouldering wall, towering rope climbs, and a lounge area for climbers to rest and connect.

An indoor climbing adventure.

SteepWorld

Rustic luxury bar interior at Stock Farm Club featuring a handcrafted wood and stone bar, leather seating, and ambient lantern-style chandeliers.

An upscale bar with rustic character.

Stock Farm Bar

Outdoor pool and spa area at Stock Farm Club featuring natural stone accents, modern lounge seating, and rustic wooden architecture, blending luxury with the surrounding Montana landscape.

An oasis inspired by Big Sky Country living.

Stock Farm Club Expansion

An outdoor learning space at Story Creek Elementary School features modern architecture with wood-clad overhangs, blue picnic tables, and ample room for students to gather and interact.

A portal to meaningful connection and learning.

Story Creek Elementary School

Modern Mexican-style bar interior at The Camino in Missoula, featuring a reclaimed wood bar, open shelving with spirits and greenery, and warm pendant lighting that enhances the vibrant, social ambiance.

Modern touches elevate a traditional Mexican eatery.

The Camino

Waterfall living in the heart of Bozeman.

The Kestrel

Visitor center entrance at Timpanogos Cave National Monument, featuring stone and wood materials that blend with the canyon landscape and an extended canopy for shelter.

Fostering meaningful community engagement with natural landscapes.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center

A creative learning space at Townsend Schools featuring colorful, geometric reading nooks, bold environmental graphics inspired by local landmarks, and a collaborative high-top counter.

Reimagined facilities for today and tomorrow.

Townsend Schools

A dining hub for the Griz community.

UM, The Lodge Dining Hall

Industrial modern bar interior at Walkers, showcasing a sleek wooden bar counter, backlit liquor shelves, a central wine rack, and ambient lighting creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Jazz club inspiration meets on-trend aesthetics.

Walkers

An engaging check-in experience at Yellowstone Airport featuring a split-flap display.

Creating the new aerial gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

West Yellowstone Airport

Sleek, modern residence with bold concrete walls and floor-to-ceiling glass, nestled into a rugged, rocky landscape with dramatic views framed by lush greenery.

A contemporary masterpiece blending art and architecture.

Westridge Residence

Bright, spacious cafeteria at Winifred Public Schools featuring natural light, modern furnishings, and a striking green art installation reading 'Gateway to the Breaks.' Students gather and socialize in a welcoming environment designed to inspire community.

Contemporary design with agrarian sensibilities.

Winifred Public Schools

Interior featuring modern furnishings, ample natural light from skylights, and floor-to-ceiling glass offices.

Design that defines the modern banking market.

Yellowstone Bank

Exterior view of Yellowstone Country Club's clubhouse featuring rustic stone and wood architecture, illuminated pillars, and a modern entrance under a dramatic sky.

Community-focused amenities with clubhouse chic design.

Yellowstone Country Club

Elevating custom rifles to symbols of individual craftsmanship and quality.

Yellowstone Rifle

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