Snow Kreilich Architects is a nationally recognized and award-winning architectural studio based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formerly known as Julie Snow Architects, the studio was founded in 1995 by Julie Snow. Led by design principals Julie Snow and Matt Kreilich, the studio is dedicated to producing architecture that excels in various aspects of design success. Their projects are known for their fresh and intensive design investigations, resulting in consistent design recognition and numerous awards from clients and design peers.
The studio’s approach involves shared working methodologies that lead to the creation of intelligent buildings that are well-conceived and meticulously detailed. Snow Kreilich Architects offers a range of services including master planning, programming, conceptual design, interior design, custom furnishings, and furniture specifications. They collaborate with specialist designers and engineers to tackle projects of significant size and complexity, emphasizing a collaborative studio-based design investigation that prioritizes detailing, materials, and systems as part of the design’s conceptual basis.
Continual evolution of design and detailing is pursued through the documentation process, utilizing full-scale details, mock-ups, physical and computer models to explore projects comprehensively. The studio’s commitment to excellence is evident in their track record of significant design recognition, including awards such as the Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, National AIA Honor Award, and Holcim Bronze Award for sustainable construction. Snow Kreilich Architects’ collaborative methodology extends beyond the studio, enabling them to undertake projects of considerable complexity and scale with a network of key consultants and partners.