Miller Dunwiddie and BTR are excited to embark on a new journey together. This partnership is founded on a shared commitment to design innovation, sustainability, and creating spaces that enrich lives.
MINNEAPOLIS (November 18, 2024) — Miller Dunwiddie, a leading architecture and design firm, today announces the acquisition of Bentz Thompson Rietow (BTR). BTR, known for its focus on iconic public projects for higher education, parks, and libraries, has helped build communities with the people who live in them for over 50 years. This strategic partnership strengthens Miller Dunwiddie’s position in the market while expanding its capabilities and service offerings.
“We believe combining the Miller Dunwiddie and BTR teams will create new opportunities for our employees and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional design solutions to our clients,” said Monica Hartberg, president of Miller Dunwiddie. “Our firms share a long history of collaboration, and this partnership is a natural progression that will benefit our teams and the communities we serve.”
The partnership with BTR bolsters Miller Dunwiddie’s expertise in award-winning architecture, sustainable design, historic preservation, and interior design, further solidifying the firm’s commitment to creating innovative and environmentally responsible spaces. BTR’s extensive experience aligns seamlessly with Miller Dunwiddie’s core values.
BTR President and 2024 AIA Minnesota Gold Medal recipient Ann Voda will join Miller Dunwiddie’s leadership team, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of public clients and design excellence. “We are thrilled to join Miller Dunwiddie,” said Voda. “By combining our expertise and resources, we can be more impactful in our communities while continuing to deliver the personalized service our clients have come to expect. This partnership will further our shared commitment to design excellence and social impact.”
The combined firm will offer a broader range of services and a deeper pool of talent, enabling Miller Dunwiddie to tackle even more ambitious projects and deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients.
Miller Dunwiddie is a full-service architecture and design firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1963, the employee-owners have been committed to crafting places that span generations. Dedicated 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, historic preservation, and building envelope sciences. Miller Dunwiddie works 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.
Bentz/Thompson/Rietow (BTR) is an award-winning architecture, interior architecture, and planning firm located in Minneapolis. For over 50 years, BTR has been committed to providing the highest level of both design leadership and service to all its clients, with collaboration as a key principle that guides all its work. The firm focuses on public projects emphasizing community building at all levels of local, county, and state government, higher education, parks, and libraries. BTR crafts project teams through long-time and new partnerships that bring the expertise and workforce needed for the best outcome. The firm welcomes clients and community constituents to the integrated design team. BTR’s hands-on approach to planning, programming, and design results in functional and beautiful spaces that are flexible and adaptable to future needs.