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architecture + design firm
📍minneapolis, mn
🌿 designing for beyond the present
🕰️ curating thoughtful and beautiful spatial time-stamps
AIA-Minnesota License #64414

08/29/2026

The most popular color of the 1800s was made out of industrial garbage. Which happened to be the entire reason it was everywhere.

Arsenic is element number 33 on the periodic table. It’s in the ground all over the world, but you get the concentrated stuff by smelting metal, ore, copper tin and lead. It comes off in the smoke and settles out as a fine white powder. Which means that in the industrial revolution, arsenic was a waste product which was made in heaps with nothing to do with it so they sold it off cheap.

Then in 1775 a chemist named Scheele worked out how to make a green from it. Not just any green. Before this every other green faded. This one glowed and the color actually stayed. So it went into everything because it was basically free.

There’s even a chance a layer could be sitting under layers of paint on your walls, Old houses may be strange, but that’s why we love them so much.

08/27/2026

A few weeks ago, I announced that I had been selected as a recipient of the 2026 American Institute of Architects Minnesota Next Gen Award. Yesterday evening, I received the honor for formal recognition, surrounded by my friends, loved ones and my fellows in the architecture community.

During my time as a student, professional, and active chapter member, I’ve learned leadership is beyond simply leading. It’s about listening, being proactive and finding innovative solutions to complex issues - not far off from our roles as architects. I could not have carried out the work were it not for the unwavering support of my husband, my friends, former classmates (shout out to Nathan Davies for sharing in the Next Gen Award with me) and the AIA Minnesota staff. They all provided the guidance, infrastructure and platform to help bring my ideas to life.

As a Next Gen recipient, I know this is just the beginning and am excited to continue the work and look forward to what’s ahead!

08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day 🐕

In celebration, we’re diving into the Style Archived to show you just which architectural style your dog aligns with.

Our dogs are family, and they shape how a house actually gets lived in. They pick the window. They find the draft. They know which floor was a mistake before we do. We design with them in mind too.

So tell me: what’s your house, and what’s your dog?

08/07/2026

Celebrating our Glimmerwood project passing permitting! Take a glimpse at the digital scrapbook of moments that defined the meaning behind the project.

Each view represents a design decision that was captured in conversations with the client. Renderings were a powerful tool in showing the client glimpses of these moments in anticipation of the real thing. 🤍

08/04/2026

Lakeside Cali is getting the glow up it deserves.

Window selections that rebuild the facade’s proportions.
Warm stonework to anchor the home with the site
Exterior lighting that accents the design in all the right places

08/01/2026

🧱 Make good choices. Don’t paint your brick.

But if you’re absolutely itching for a change, save this cheat sheet.

Your home will thank you in 5 years or less. Working with a designer to rethink how to work with the most expensive material on your home is a worthy investment.

07/25/2026

I’m sharing how much I’ve paid in student loan debt to date (as a married/dual income household). I’m showing these numbers to raise awareness on behalf of fellow friends, classmates and students who were told this was the path they NEED to take but are navigating this on their own. Working for myself also allows me the freedom to share my thoughts openly without getting fired by an employer for speaking out about pay (which is illegal).

People NEED to see the numbers to truly comprehend the intensity of the situation. Not everyone has parents who can pay their kids’ way through college. Telling someone to just find a roommate or “eat less avocado toast” is not a real solution to an ever increasing issue.

There’s a real conversation to be had about the return on investment for a degree, especially in architecture… the entry level pay doesn’t support the final monthly loan payment. I’ve spoke with so many emerging professionals and they’ve ALL shared the same concerns.

KEY NOTES about my situation
• I went to a public D1 college for both undergrad and grad and received reciprocity for in-state tuition as a student coming from Wisconsin

• I entered college not really sure I wanted to pursue architecture, my first 3 semesters of college were me just trying to figure my future out

• I graduated undergrad in 3 years instead of 4, knowing I’d have to go to grad school an extra year based on the degree I chose as a freshman

• I worked nearly my entire way through college (I took off part of my last semester of grad school to focus on my Master’s Final Thesis). At any given point I was working 1-2 part time jobs at a time in order to buy groceries, parking, supplies for school, and even try to save a little.

• I was fortunate that my mom was able to help me out with rent during undergrad. I worked nearly full time at my student job to try and show her my appreciation for that.

• My husband has good benefits through his work, covering health insurance, life insurance, etc

• As a team, we decided very early on to tackle my student loan debt ASAP as the principle on my student loans was actually larger than our mortgag

07/23/2026

🪦I’m starting something new: the design graveyard.

No one really tells homeowners that when you hire an architect, you’re not just buying one design, but you’re buying the process of ruling things out. Most of what I draw doesn’t get built, and that doesn’t mean it’s a waste.

The version you end up loving only exists because two or three other versions got drawn first and proved themselves wrong. So why not show you those the unbuilt ones?

Kicking it off is the iteration that added a touch of whimsy.

🪏So bring your shovels and let’s dig into it.

07/21/2026

I’m truly honored to have been named a 2026 recipient of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota Next Gen Award.
I have found my community within AIA and believe you receive more than you give as a part of the organization.

In a world constantly changing, AIA Minnesota has provided resources and support for the next generation of architects to help shape what the future might look like both as individuals and as a profession.

Being an active member has allowed me to meet so many new people, provide mentorship and be mentored, continue my path of learning and growth, and participate in industry advocacy spanning from licensure, sustainability to government policy. This award selection means so much and I look forward to continue to use my energy and platform to continue work for both industry professionals and clients.

With gratitude,
Olivia

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+16083792108

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http://resilience-architecture.com/

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