About Us
Miller Dunwiddie is a full-service architecture and design firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1963, the work of the firm began with a focus on aviation, workplace, and governmental projects. Since then the firm’s expertise has grown to include preservation, interior design, transportation, and building envelope systems. Understanding history, context, and technology is paramount to the body of our work whether it’s the rehabilitation and renovation of an existing structure or creating a new building from the ground up.
Committed to providing a comprehensive approach to design and project delivery, Miller Dunwiddie offers a broad range of professional services including programming, predesign, master planning, interior design, construction management services, and building science assessment and reporting. We work side-by-side with our clients as a strategic partner to translate their needs and values into places that are beautiful, functional, and that will stand the test of time.
Employee-Owner Spotlight
Phillip Koski voted AIA Minnesota President
At the Annual Meeting of AIA Minnesota on November 12, 2024 members voted to endorse Phillip Koski, AIA as “President-Elect” for the year 2025. He became the AIA Minnesota Board President on January 1, 2026. Koski’s involvement with AIA Minnesota spans his entire career and includes multiple leadership roles, including Chair of the Architecture Minnesota Magazine committee, Treasurer and President of the AIA Minneapolis Chapter, voting delegate to several AIA national business meetings, and two years as Secretary on the AIA Minnesota Board of Directors. In recognition of his involvement and impact on the organization and the profession, Koski received the AIA Young Architect Award in 2007, and the Louis Lundgren Award for Service in 2015.
The American Institute of Architects Minnesota, founded in 1892, is the professional association for architects in the state of Minnesota. As a state component of AIA National, with three local chapters, AIA Minnesota has over 2,300 members and a staff of eight professionals. AIA Minnesota provides services to all chapters, produces a regional conference, publishes a digital monthly newsletter and annual print journal, lobbies on behalf of the profession at the state legislature, and delivers continuing education to all members.
Recognition
We are honored to have our work recognized by the following professional organizations and publications
Awards
2024
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 2024 Best Places to Work
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AIA Minnesota, Commendation for Excellence in Design for Energy / Lakewood Cemetery Welcome Center (designed in partnership with Snow Kreilich Architects)
2023
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AIA Wyoming, Award of Excellence / Jackson Hole Airport Restaurant Addition
2022
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Parking Today, Outstanding Parking Garage of the Year / T1 Silver Ramp Transit
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Finance & Commerce Top Projects / Benilde-St. Margaret’s The Cube
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Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission / Milwaukee Road Depot Parapet Wall & Chimney Restoration
2021
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AIA Minneapolis Merit Award / T1 Silver Ramp Transit Center
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ACEC/MN Engineering Excellence, Grand Award / T1 Silver Ramp Transit Center
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Airport Business Magazine Landside Project of the Year / T1 Silver Ramp Transit Center
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International Parking and Mobility Institute, Best Design of a Mixed-Use Parking and Transportation Facility / T1 Silver Ramp Transit Center
2020
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Finance & Commerce Top Project / T1 Silver Ramp Transit Center
2019
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Waseca Historical Preservation Commission / Waseca County Courthouse
2018
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Finance & Commerce Top Projects / University of Minnesota John T. Tate Hall Renovation
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Finance & Commerce Top Projects / Berean Baptist Church
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Roof Consultants Institute / Mason City Municipal Airport ARFF Facility