Stone Group Architects Inc.

Stone Group Architects Inc. Stone Group Architects is a Midwest based architecture and interior design firm with national reach.

Committed to positively impacting people & place, we are a proud SDVOSB specializing in user-centered design through thoughtful, collaborative solutions. Stone Group Architects is an architectural design firm focused on positively impacting people and place. Established in 2012, the firm provides expertise for the planning and design of healthcare, educational, commercial and residential facilitie

s from its four offices located in Sioux Falls, SD; Sioux City, IA; Wayzata, MN and Moorhead, MN. Stone Group Architects is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that is proud to provide design for Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and military facilities nationwide.

06/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Skip! 🎉 Skip brings decades of valuable club and management experience to SGA, but what truly sets him apart is the way he leads. His ability to build culture, make people feel seen, and bring people together has a lasting impact on our team.

His heart, honesty, and authenticity inspire those around him every day. We’re grateful for the energy and purpose he brings to SGA. Wishing you a fantastic birthday, Skip! 🎉

Every project comes with unique challenges, goals, and people behind it. We believe the best solutions come from listeni...
06/18/2026

Every project comes with unique challenges, goals, and people behind it. We believe the best solutions come from listening, collaborating, and creating spaces that truly support the people who use them.

With experience across healthcare, municipal, commercial, historic preservation, and community-focused projects, Stone Group Architects brings a thoughtful approach to every challenge, helping clients create spaces that provide lasting value.

Our work is guided by one mission: to positively impact people and place through intentional design that centers on the people who live, work, and gather within these spaces.

www.StoneGroupArchitects.com

Featured Projects: Stillwater Condos, Bayside Condos | Arnolds Park, IA

Happy Work Anniversary, Michael 🎉We’re celebrating 5 years with Michael at Stone Group Architects this month. Since join...
06/17/2026

Happy Work Anniversary, Michael 🎉We’re celebrating 5 years with Michael at Stone Group Architects this month. Since joining SGA as an intern in 2019 and growing into a full-time role, Michael has continued to strengthen his technical expertise and make meaningful contributions across our projects.

Michael is a valued member of our team and we look forward to his continued growth and impact at Stone Group Architects!

We are proud to announce that Stone Group Architects has been honored with the 2026 William J. Wagner Award by the State...
06/16/2026

We are proud to announce that Stone Group Architects has been honored with the 2026 William J. Wagner Award by the State Historical Society of Iowa for the historic preservation and adaptive reuse of the Warnock–Benson Building in downtown Sioux City.

Now home to Benson Lofts and ground-floor commercial spaces, this recognition celebrates a collaborative effort guided by historic preservation best practices, architectural stewardship, and a vision for revitalizing a significant piece of Sioux City, history for future generations.

Learn more about the award and the Benson Building project:
https://stonegrouparchitects.com/stone-group-architects-receives-the-2026-william-j-wagner-award-for-benson-building-historic-preservation/

Happy Work Anniversary, Isabella 🎉 While Isabella officially joined our team full-time two years ago, we’re proud to see...
06/10/2026

Happy Work Anniversary, Isabella 🎉 While Isabella officially joined our team full-time two years ago, we’re proud to see how much she has grown since starting with SGA as an intern in 2023. Her creativity, curiosity, and thoughtful approach to her work continue to make a meaningful impact across our projects.

We’re grateful for all she brings to Stone Group and look forward to what’s ahead.

This week, our Rapid City Project Manager, Garry, brought the office with him.Today he is attending a conference in Pier...
06/05/2026

This week, our Rapid City Project Manager, Garry, brought the office with him.

Today he is attending a conference in Pierre and staying for a weekend of camping and fishing, all while continuing to keep projects moving and meetings on the calendar. Sometimes... the office just happens to come with a better view.

At Stone Group Architects, we believe doing exceptional work and enjoying the places we call home are not mutually exclusive. Creating a culture that supports both is something we value deeply.

As a South Dakota-founded firm, the 605 is more than an area code to us. It's where we live, work, raise our families, build relationships, and help shape communities through thoughtful design.

It's a reminder that some of the best things about South Dakota aren't just the places we design.
They're the places that inspire us.

Today, we're celebrating the communities, landscapes, and people that make the 605 such a special place to call home. We're grateful to play a small role in helping create spaces where South Dakotans can live, work, learn, gather, and thrive.

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Behind the scenes today with Silencer Central and Cipher Imaging 📸 Some exciting things are in the works at Stone Group,...
06/04/2026

Behind the scenes today with Silencer Central and Cipher Imaging 📸 Some exciting things are in the works at Stone Group, and we can't wait to share them with you. In the meantime, keep an eye out for a special announcement next week! 📣

www.StoneGroupArchitects.com

Pool season looks a little different when it's designed to bring a community together.Residents at Sage Meadow Village a...
06/02/2026

Pool season looks a little different when it's designed to bring a community together.

Residents at Sage Meadow Village are enjoying the newly opened pool, one of several shared spaces created to support connection, activity, and everyday interaction.

From above, the community's horseshoe layout and network of pathways show how the site was planned to connect residents with amenities, green space, and each other. Every path leads to opportunities to gather, spend time outdoors, and build relationships with neighbors.

We believe the most successful multifamily communities are those that bring people together. While aesthetics matter, the real measure of good design is how people experience a place and the sense of community it helps create.

Explore the project: https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/sioux-falls-south-dakota/sage-meadow-apartments/

Happy Work Anniversary to Autumn 🎉 Over the past three years, Autumn has made a meaningful impact through her creativity...
06/01/2026

Happy Work Anniversary to Autumn 🎉 Over the past three years, Autumn has made a meaningful impact through her creativity, initiative, and thoughtful approach to design. Her contributions across architecture, interior design, renderings, and beyond continue to strengthen our team and our work.

We’re grateful for all she brings to Stone Group and look forward to her continued growth and success. Congratulations on 3 years, Autumn!

The most expensive mistakes in construction are rarely made during construction. They happen earlier. In conversations t...
05/28/2026

The most expensive mistakes in construction are rarely made during construction. They happen earlier.

In conversations that never took place, questions that were never asked, and assumptions that were never challenged during the design phase.

Long before a project breaks ground, decisions are already shaping its long-term success. Operational efficiency, user experience, future adaptability, budget alignment, maintenance demands, and even community impact are often determined before the first shovel ever hits the site. Yet too often, projects move forward focused primarily on aesthetics, square footage, or immediate needs without fully evaluating the bigger picture.

The strongest projects are not only designed well. They are planned strategically.

During the design phase, owners, stakeholders, and project teams should be asking deeper questions:
• Will this facility still serve us effectively 10 or 20 years from now?
• Are we designing for operational efficiency or creating future challenges?
• How will this space adapt as needs evolve?
• Does the design align with both budget realities and long-term value?
• Are we making decisions proactively, or reacting too late in the process?

These conversations have the power to influence everything from construction costs and timelines to long-term performance and user satisfaction.

We recently explored five critical questions every owner and stakeholder should ask during the design phase and why those conversations matter more than many realize.

Read the full article here:
https://stonegrouparchitects.com/5-questions-to-ask-in-the-design-phase/

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Sioux Falls, SD
57103

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