HTG Architects

06/01/2026

Architecture matters, even in a gym. Smart floor plans prevent peak-hour bottlenecks. Natural light makes the space feel energizing. Well-designed locker rooms make members feel respected. These aren't details. They're retention drivers.

We design fitness centers as complete wellness hubs, from group exercise studios and specialty training zones to recovery spaces and the back-of-house operations that keep everything running. Every square foot is intentional.

Ready to build something members won't want to leave?
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With a focus on performance and flow, HTG Architects provides gym and fitness center design by experienced architectural consultants.

05/28/2026

Today's banking customers want digital convenience AND the trust that only comes from a well-designed physical space. The institutions winning right now understand that their branch layout, technology integration and member experience are all part of the same strategy.

We design banks and credit unions built for where financial services are headed, not where they have been. Security, flexibility, future-ready technology, and the kind of environment that turns a visit into a relationship.

Ready to build a branch that works as hard as your team does? Let's talk.

Choose the financial institution architects at HTG to deliver specialized architectural design services for banks and credit unions.

05/26/2026

When MidMinnesota Federal Credit Union was ready to stop leasing and build a permanent home in Detroit Lakes, the first challenge was not the design. It was finding the right site. High visibility, strong traffic counts, easy access, and the kind of retail clustering that actually drives member visits.

That is where we started. Through our EvoBank process, HTG acted as the owner's representative from site selection all the way through design, making sure the building worked for the credit union's growth strategy before a single wall went up.

See the full project details here: htg-architects.com/projects/midminnesota-federal-credit-union

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause with gratitude for the men and women who gave everything in service to this country.

To the fallen, and to the families who carry that loss every day: thank you.

05/22/2026

A great fitness facility does not just attract members. It keeps them.

Layout, natural light, traffic flow, locker room quality, technology integration, every design decision either works for your retention numbers or against them. Most operators do not realize how much the building itself is either earning or costing them until it is too late to change it.

At HTG Architects, we design fitness and wellness centers with that business reality front and center. The best gym in town isn't always the one with the best equipment. It is usually the one that feels the best to be in.

Ready to build a fitness center that works as hard as your members do?
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With a focus on performance and flow, HTG Architects provides gym and fitness center design by experienced architectural consultants.

05/21/2026

Clearwater Ice Arena needed to grow, and the challenge was not just building something new; it was fitting a 42,000-square-foot addition into an existing footprint, infilling between the original rink and an adjacent building without missing a beat in functionality or flow.

The result: an NHL-size ice sheet, a dedicated training facility, skate rental, party rooms, storage, and updated public lobby and meeting spaces. A full-service ice destination in one of the last places you would expect to find one.

See the full project here: htg-architects.com/projects/clearwater-ice-arena

05/19/2026

An ice arena doesn't have to go quiet in July.

Our latest blog looks at what it actually takes to design an ice arena for year-round use, and why flexibility has to be built in from the start, not added later.

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When most people picture an ice arena, they picture hockey. Maybe figure skating. A cold building that sits quietly in July. But communities investing in new recreation facilities today are asking a different question: what happens when the ice is gone? It's a smart question, and the answer starts

05/18/2026

Every great rink starts with someone who believed it was possible.

We have spent decades helping communities build ice arenas from the ground up, and we know the biggest barrier is not passion; it is knowing where to start. So we created a free resource to help.

Rink in a Box is our practical, realistic guide to building an affordable ice rink in your community.

Download the free ebook and find out what it takes to make it happen:

Wondering How to Bring a Rink to Your Community? Ice rinks are a community staple in many towns, and successfully designing a quality one requires experience, patience and resources. That’s why we developed Rink in a Box: A realistic, cost-friendly and efficient process for building an ice rink in...

05/16/2026

What a few days at the Dakota Credit Union Association's Annual Summit!

A big thank you to DakCU for hosting such a well-organized event and bringing together so many talented people from across the credit union community. It was a pleasure to be there.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect and chat with us. We love hearing what's on your minds and talking through how we can help.

Until next time!

05/15/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of attending the Wisconsin Credit Union League Convention, and it did not disappoint!

Shoutout to Sean and Josh for representing team HTG and making the most of every conversation.

To everyone who took a few minutes out of their day to swing by and chat with us, we appreciate it and thank you to the Wisconsin Credit Union League for putting together such a fantastic event.