STRATEGIC APPROACH
Clever Architecture is an award winning nouveau boutique firm that provides refreshing, fun and innovative services in architecture, interiors, planning and positioning to a wide range of clients. We are inspired by our client's vision to create successful outcomes. Our approachable process is about adding life and strategy into our projects so our clients can enjoy the experience and reap the benefits. To that end, we cultivate an open, creative environment that is flexible and understands evolving needs. We endeavor to provide passionate architectural services; a caring, honest environment; a consortium of skillful problem solvers; balanced, responsible and surprising designs; as well as a little fun now and then. Our goals are to solve problems and design from the inside out, continue to deliver superior service to our clients and to maintain our strong reputation in the art, detailing and buildability of projects. Our work has proven to be unique, affordable and highly successful for our clients. Clever Architecture, located in the Minneapolis | Saint Paul metropolitan area, is experienced in commercial, corporate, office, residential, recreational, retail, hospitality, government, civic, academic, medical and religious projects. Our firm believes a broad base of experience gives our clients the best possible opportunity for success. We are certified as a woman owned business and listed as a CERT | DBE | WBE | SBE through the state of Minnesota and numerous local government entities. We follow all federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws.
CLIENT ORIENTED FORMULA
SMART ARTISTRY + POWERFUL RELATIONSHIPS = LIVES TRANSFORMED
We know that artistry cannot survive on its own without being smart. We combine statistical analysis and outcome strategies with unique project artistry. We facilitate, establish and maintain powerful relationships with our clients, vendors, and contractors to build trust and mutual respect. We believe if we do this together, in the end we will transform lives be it our clients, the end users, or those of us involved in the creation process. It seems simple to us, but we believe this formula is the ticket to success for our projects and our clients.
We know that artistry cannot survive on its own without being smart. We combine statistical analysis and outcome strategies with unique project artistry. We facilitate, establish and maintain powerful relationships with our clients, vendors, and contractors to build trust and mutual respect. We believe if we do this together, in the end we will transform lives be it our clients, the end users, or those of us involved in the creation process. It seems simple to us, but we believe this formula is the ticket to success for our projects and our clients.
MATERIALS MEET PEOPLE
The primary difference between art and architecture is that architecture must function to serve and protect people. This interactive nature makes the intersection of materials and people critical in our human focused endeavor. It is with materials that we craft spaces that protect us from the elements, enliven our existence, and in some way contribute to a positive outcome in our daily lives. With that in mind, Clever Architecture utilizes an extensive materials library and network of material experts at the very start of a design projects. Our concepts and directions speak to and from the materials we gather. These material choices evolve throughout the design process to articulate concepts and make the most artistic, functional, and affordable decisions.
VALUES PHILOSOPHY
We practice a value oriented design philosophy.
HEARING THE CLIENT | Listening to your needs and taking them seriously.
DESIGN RESTRAINT | Using the most efficient and minimal means to accomplish the solution.
ECOLOGICAL SENSITIVITY | Paying attention to the complex world around us.
TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES | Raising the human spirit through built form.
BALANCING ANALYTICS AND ART | Making sure that neither numbers nor artistry diminishes the other.
HUMAN TEXTURE | Enliven environments with sensory elements and comfort.
HEARING THE CLIENT | Listening to your needs and taking them seriously.
DESIGN RESTRAINT | Using the most efficient and minimal means to accomplish the solution.
ECOLOGICAL SENSITIVITY | Paying attention to the complex world around us.
TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES | Raising the human spirit through built form.
BALANCING ANALYTICS AND ART | Making sure that neither numbers nor artistry diminishes the other.
HUMAN TEXTURE | Enliven environments with sensory elements and comfort.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Our firm is a leader in the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Licensed Architects. The nation's second largest and fastest growing professional architectural association. Russell is the current local president and our staff are members including Matt Dolan who is a local board member. ALA Minnesota's goals are to make the architecture profession more transparent and approachable to clients, representational in diversity for women and minorities, and more educational for young and seasoned architects alike. The ALA offers a full series of educational experiences, affordable membership fees, great readable contracts, and excellent classes with social networking events.