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Architect Direct

Architects

About us

Architect Gary Turpening is continually developing new methods of bringing improved design opportunities to clients. Our motto is to design projects 'with owners’ not ‘for them’. Architecture Direct specializes in computer 3D modeling,, allowing the architect and client to visualize the ideas quickly and accurately. Please call Gary at 612-327-6725.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Professional Design Consultation

Services we don't offer

Building & Construction

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.05 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Erin J.
09/2017
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
Gary was concise and thorough with our preliminary plan for an attached garage for our small home. He provided us with three 3D drawings of the design ideas we came up with during our sit -down session. Gary was great to talk to and also a great listener and open to our ideas. He was also knowledgeable about building and city codes. We will definitely consult Architect Direct for our final garage build plan.
Description of Work: Attached garage design

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Bryan W.
04/2015
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
Gary was great to work with, very responsive, and provided great suggestions for meeting city codes and maximizing the usable space. Gary met with the city officials to review the plans and help get their approval. We plan to use Gary for our next commercial build-out as well. We would highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Gary provided architectural drawings for two of our small commercial buildings that were needed for tenant build-outs and city permits.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Tina M.
12/2012
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
We were pleased with the work Gary did. We submitted the plan to the contractor and had to get a permit and we are now underway with the construction.
Description of Work: Gary came over to our house and spent a couple hours with us measuring and discussing what we could do with a space at our house that we now had to enclose. He then came over and drew up plans to give to our contractor and we are using them! He was pleasant and helpful and easy to work with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Richard E.
03/2012
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
They did a fantastic job. They were very professional. The project looks great and we would definitely do business with them again.
Description of Work: They came to us to help us creatively arrange our loft. They used a great tool called Google Scatchup to give us a 3D model of what things would look like.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Les L.
02/2012
5.0
architect
  + -1 more
Gary was on time, he did what I asked and returned with workable solutions in an appropriete time. His price was extremely reasonable for the amount of work and the timely and professional response. He brought to the project his unique insight as an architect the important insight we needed to complete the project with amazing results... I am very satisfied with Gary’s work.
Description of Work: I was doing the planning for my office warehouse. I called Gary, he came over right away and looked at what I need and then produced a base plan to scale of the building. He proceeded to forewarn me of all the legal and creative options I could do, after deciding what I wanted to know he delivered a final plan in which we then had build in the interior of our office warehouse. Everyone was very excited to see the wonderful design and it worked tremendously. We are very satisfied.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

    Contact information

    1820 E 7th St, Duluth, MN 55812

    http://www.ArchDirect.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Licensed*

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Architects

    FAQ

    Architect Direct is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Architect Direct accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, Architect Direct does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Architect Direct offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Architect Direct does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Architect Direct offers emergency services.
    No, Architect Direct does not offer warranties.
    Architect Direct offers the following services: Professional Design Consultation
    Building & Construction

    Contact information

    1820 E 7th St, Duluth, MN 55812

    http://www.ArchDirect.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM