At the core of our work is the commitment to an architecture that melds pragmatism and aspiration - an architecture for the people - exciting, creative, and functional architecture that has lasting purpose and value to our clients and community. Our mission is architecture that makes and leaves a positive impact - is memorable and engaging - and whenever possible, even a little fun.

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The circumstances of each project are unique and our design process is always evolving and tailored to each client. We place great value on relationship and team building, focusing on communication and personal attention to each client throughout the life of every project.

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DESIGN METHOD ARCHITECTURE - After a number of years of collaboration on several projects, we evolved into Design Method Architecture - forming in 2022. Our recent work has ranged in scale from restaurant build-outs, ADUs, custom homes, multi-family/mixed-use, community master planning, music venues, and biotech research facilities.

(FYI - many of the projects featured on this site are from past work either independently or at past employers - LAB, A&E, Logjam, Paradigm, BSA, Do Good Things…)

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Looking to the future - we enjoy the challenges of all kinds of architecture regardless of scale, size, style - our goal is to foster great relationships with clients, consultants, and builders that all enjoy working together … and see where the road takes us.

Brandon Prinzing

Architect

Brandon Prinzing was raised on a wheat farm north of Great Falls, MT. After graduating architecture school in 2004, he spent 10 years in Boston, MA and Portland, OR before returning to his home state of Montana in 2014. He is a licensed architect; board chair of the Missoula Public Library Foundation; taught architectural graduate and undergraduate studios at the Boston Architectural College; and holds both a Masters Degree in Architecture and a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design from Montana State University. He is licensed to practice architecture in both Montana (14158) and Oregon (13081).

Favorite Activity: sailing Flathead Lake as much as possible

Greg Midgett

Technical Design & Construction Management

Greg Midgett was born in Montana and raised in Missoula, attending Hellgate High School. Greg earned a B. Arch degree from Notre Dame.  During his college summers he gained valuable work experience in the construction industry as a framer, roofer and steel detailer. Greg’s primary responsibilities are technical design, code compliance, project and construction management. Greg brings 30 years of experience to the table with broad and varied experience in all aspects of architectural design and project delivery.

Favorite Band:  Silkworm

Matt Duguid

Design & Project Management

Matt Duguid was born and raised in Vancouver and Calgary but has been living in the States for the last 30 years.  Matt earned a B.Arch degree from the University of Tennessee and has since gained over 20 years experience in all aspects of the architectural design process. Matt moved to Missoula 13 years ago, relocating from New Orleans after a few years working on post-Katrina reconstruction projects. Prior to that stint, Matt lived in San Francisco doing the big-city architect thing, working on large resort projects in Alaska, California, Vermont and China.

New Year’s resolution: watch every Nic Cage movie (not as easy as it sounds)

Past Projects

Here is a partial list of projects we have been instrumental to in recent years

Not listed: current projects on the boards that are hush-hush and our houses and ADUs projects have been omitted for the sake space and average human attention span

  • Grass Valley Gardens Master Planning - Wye, MT

  • The Wilma - Missoula, MT

  • The Elm - Bozeman, MT

  • Kettlehouse Amphitheater - Bonner, MT

  • Nordic Condos at Monterra - Whitefish, MT

  • Two Bear Masterplan and Biotech Incubator - Whitefish, MT

  • Aurora Apartments - Great Falls, MT

  • Riverfront Master Plan - Missoula, MT

  • Rattlesnake Elementary - Missoula, MT

  • Missoula Public Library - Missoula, MT

  • Missoula International Airport - Missoula, MT

  • Top Hat - Missoula, MT

  • Hellgate Elementary & Middle School - Missoula, MT

  • CS Porter Middle School - Missoula, MT

  • Dennison Theater - Missoula, MT

  • Morrison-Maierle Office - Missoula, MT

  • DJ&A Office - Missoula, MT

  • University of Pennsylvania Music Building - Philadelphia, PA

  • Crandall Public Library - Glens Falls, NY

  • Stowe Mountain Resort - Stowe, VT

  • MT Rose - Ski Tahoe - Reno, NV

  • Sea Ranch Lodge Expansion - Sea Ranch, CA