DSGW Architecture

DSGW Architecture DSGW Architecture is a Commercial Architecture and Interior Design firm. DSGW Architecture is licensed in 19 states and 50 Tribal Nations

Specialties span a wide range, focusing on education, healthcare, Indigenous, and building sustainable communities.

A large leap forward for Cook County Isd166 & Community Education as they begin their transformation by celebrating with...
05/28/2026

A large leap forward for Cook County Isd166 & Community Education as they begin their transformation by celebrating with a groundbreaking to secure a bright future for the students in the Grand Marais area.

This major project balances a 23,364-square-foot addition with a 42,400-square-foot remodel to transform the school's athletic, administrative, and cultural environment. The expansion introduces a secure main entrance and welcome center that anchors the district’s relocated administrative offices, student support services, and upgraded athletic facilities.

The renovation prioritizes community and heritage by moving the Ojibwe classroom and Anishinaabe Academic Center to a prominent location near the main entry. Natural light is a central focus of the remodel, utilizing new skylights and open concepts to flood the cafeteria, media center, and adjacent cultural spaces with shared illumination. Finally, the design enhances safety and inclusivity throughout by integrating universal restrooms, updating staff support areas, and comprehensive special education suites. To learn more about this project click the link https://dsgw.com/project/cook-county-schools/

Last week marked the grand opening of Enemy Swim Day School’s 16,000 SF expansion. We are so excited to see how this spa...
05/27/2026

Last week marked the grand opening of Enemy Swim Day School’s 16,000 SF expansion. We are so excited to see how this space empowers dedicated staff to enrich the lives of students and families through expanded Dakota Language and Cultural programs.

Stay tuned—professional photos of the beautiful new space are coming soon!

McGough

We had an incredible day celebrating the start of construction for the Bay Mills Community College! The new Allied Healt...
05/13/2026

We had an incredible day celebrating the start of construction for the Bay Mills Community College! The new Allied Health Facility will be an asset for the regional healthcare workforce and deeply rooted in the Bay Mills Indian Community cultural heritage. We can't wait to see this vision come to life! To learn more about this exciting project follow the link https://dsgw.com/project/bay-mills-community-college/

Miron Construction Co., Inc.

Last week marked the opening of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Records Building, a facility designed to meet the intent o...
05/12/2026

Last week marked the opening of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Records Building, a facility designed to meet the intent of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) guidelines. The facility will provide a secure and environmentally controlled space to safeguard important tribal records, and documents. This new building also supports the Tribe’s ongoing efforts to re-patriate records that were taken from the reservation over the years, allowing these valuable pieces of their history to finally return where they belong. The opening of this facility brings great excitement and enables the Tribe to continue cultural preservation, historical stewardship, and to honor the stories and legacy of their ancestors for generations to come.

Woodstone Inc

Today we broke ground on the Central Range Transportation Facility in Balkan Township, MN. This high-efficiency complex ...
05/07/2026

Today we broke ground on the Central Range Transportation Facility in Balkan Township, MN. This high-efficiency complex is designed to streamline St. Louis County, Minnesota's Seventh District operations and serve the region for decades to come. To learn more follow the link https://dsgw.com/project/st-louis-county-central-range-transportation-facility/

Kraus-Anderson
Windsor Engineers
Northland Consulting Engineers
Bolton & Menk, Inc.

It was an honor to stand with the Spirit Lake Nation-Mni Wakan Oyate today for the ground blessing of the new Spirit Lak...
05/06/2026

It was an honor to stand with the Spirit Lake Nation-Mni Wakan Oyate today for the ground blessing of the new Spirit Lake Health Center. This space is rooted in the health and spirit of the community, designed to be a place of healing and wellness for generations to come.

To learn more, follow the link https://dsgw.com/project/spirit-lake-health-center/

Woodstone Inc

Congratulations to the City of Two Harbors on being awarded the Minnesota Council of Airports Intermediate General Aviat...
04/28/2026

Congratulations to the City of Two Harbors on being awarded the Minnesota Council of Airports Intermediate General Aviation Airport Project of the Year for the Helgeson Field Airport Terminal Building! DSGW was honored to partner on this project that will fuel economic growth for the community for years to come.

Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Max Gray Construction
Northland Consulting Engineers
The Design Group

A momentous day for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe! We were honored to take part in the ground blessings/breakings for...
04/28/2026

A momentous day for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe! We were honored to take part in the ground blessings/breakings for the new Tribal Services Center and Wellness Center. This milestone not only expands access to critical community services but also commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Tribe’s government.

At DSGW, we are deeply proud to have designed the Tribal Services Center and look forward to witnessing the Tribe’s continued prosperity over the next 90 years.

To learn more about the Tribal Services Center follow the link https://dsgw.com/project/flandreau-santee-sioux-tribal-services-center/

Donlar Construction
Hausmann Construction
Clark Drew Construction

The "Old is Gold" Rule The most sustainable building is often the one that already exists. "Adaptive Reuse"—the practice...
04/24/2026

The "Old is Gold" Rule
The most sustainable building is often the one that already exists. "Adaptive Reuse"—the practice of turning old warehouses, factories, big box stores, etc. into modern offices, clinics, daycares, or homes—can save up to 80% of the embodied carbon, which would have been released if a new building were constructed from scratch.

One of the most underrated heroes of sustainable design: Solar WallsUnlike traditional Photovoltaic (PV) panels that gen...
04/23/2026

One of the most underrated heroes of sustainable design: Solar Walls

Unlike traditional Photovoltaic (PV) panels that generate electricity, a Solar Wall is primarily designed to heat a building’s ventilation air using the power of the sun. It is a specialized "cladding" system installed on the south-facing side of a building transforming the wall into a massive passive energy generator!

Solar walls offer some of the highest returns on investment in the green building world. Space heating is one of the largest contributors to a building’s carbon footprint. Solar walls can reduce heating loads by up to 20–50%. As cold air enters into a perforated metal skin, the sun heats up the metal skin and air rises up the metal wall. This pre-heated air is then drawn into the building’s HVAC system, drastically reducing the energy needed to heat the air to warm a space.

Fun Fact: An 11 square foot section (roughly 1 square meter) of solar wall can displace more greenhouse gases than several mature trees over the wall’s lifespan!

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