Oleson + Hobbie Architects LLC

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July!

Today, we celebrate the freedom, opportunity, and community that make our country strong.

As you gather with family and friends this weekend, we hope you enjoy a safe and memorable Independence Day filled with laughter, good company, and a spectacular fireworks display.

From all of us at OHA, thank you for your continued trust and support.

06/11/2026

Congrats to The Skin Clinic-Aesthetics + Wellness for their featured article in MNValley Business Magazine. OHA is proud to have been a design team partner!

05/25/2026

Honor. Sacrifice. Remembrance.

Today we remember those who gave everything. We are humbled to have designed a space that stands in their honor.

05/20/2026

This project is open for use! Thank you to Martin Luther College for including us on your campus projects. Renovating existing buildings is never an easy or straightforward task, but we all worked together to make it all happen! - RW Carlstrom Co, Inc

05/19/2026

Congratulations to our clients at Birchwood Cottages on the completion of their project. We wish them much success with their next phase.

Please join us on Tuesday, May 19th for our Open House event, from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

We are excited to expand our space, so we can provide compassionate care for even more people living with dementia and memory loss. Come see our new building meet our team and learn about the loving support we offer to residents and their families.

The Birchwood Cottages team looks forward to welcoming you and to answer any questions you may have about our memory care community.

For any questions contact Kim Hanson at 507-519-0088.

05/18/2026

Building codes play a critical role in how architects design safe education facilities. From fire protection and clear exit paths to healthy indoor air and accessible spaces, these standards help protect students every day, not just during emergencies.

Thoughtful code-compliant design supports safety, inclusion, and well-being, allowing schools to be places where students can focus on learning with confidence.

05/11/2026

Places of worship are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and community‑centered, yet they must also thoughtfully address safety and accessibility.

True welcome means EVERYONE can participate fully.

-Step‑free entries and accessible routes from parking to worship spaces.

-Clear wayfinding signage for visitors of all abilities.

-Accessible seating options integrated, not isolated, within the sanctuary.

-Assistive listening systems and acoustics that support hearing needs.

-Accessible restrooms and fellowship spaces that serve all generations.

Accessible design isn’t just about meeting code, it’s about honoring dignity, independence, and belonging.

Good design balances openness with protection, ensuring everyone can gather, worship, and move through the space with confidence.

05/06/2026

We’re growing in Sioux Center!

We’re excited to share that our Sioux Center branch has relocated to a larger, downtown location giving us more room to grow and better serve the community.

Congratulations to our Sioux Center team for their continued role in shaping Sioux County and the surrounding areas. We’re proud to do meaningful work here and look forward to seeing the community continue to develop and thrive.

None of this would be possible without our incredible industry partners and the support of this amazing community. We’re truly grateful to be a part of it.

05/05/2026

Congrats to The Skin Clinic-Aesthetics + Wellness on the completion of their new building. We are grateful to be part of such great local projects!

05/04/2026

Life safety is the foundation of every successful building. While it often works quietly behind the scenes, thoughtful life safety design protects people every day often without them realizing it. At its core, architectural life safety focuses on safe movement, clear exits, and reliable protection in the event of an emergency.

Key Basics Include:
Clear and accessible exits
Proper fire separation and rated assemblies
Well‑planned circulation and occupant loads
Code‑compliant accessibility

Whether designing schools, workplaces, or worship spaces, we partner with clients to create environments that are not only functional and welcoming, but fundamentally safe for the communities they serve.