About SAI

exceeding expectations

Sjöquist Architects is a full-service architecture and interior design firm proudly located in the heart of the Twin Cities. Since 1993, we have built a strong reputation for excellence in the design of dental, veterinary, and other specialty office spaces.

With over 30 years of experience, our team combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to collaboration. We work closely with clients to understand their vision, translating ideas into thoughtful, functional, and inspiring environments. Whether it’s a new build or a renovation, we are dedicated to exceeding expectations.

Our Services

Schematic Design

20% of architectural design process

Information gathering and analysis; preliminary design

  • Meet with the owner to establish project requirements and scope.

  • Develop program requirements and site analysis.

  • Prepare design studies illustrating usage patterns and relationships, and program requirements.

  • Review site plan with government authorities and assist owner with obtaining approvals.

  • Prepare preliminary building cost.

Design Development

15% of architectural design process

Develop and refine design

  • Adjust project size to align with project budget.

  • Refine drawings, select materials and equipment, and determine basic building systems (structure, HVAC, electrical, interior design, etc.) based on approved Schematic Design.

  • Review plans with local building official.

  • Prepare estimated building cost.

Construction Documents

40% of architectural design process


Prepare final drawings and specifications

  • Make final adjustments to the building and its systems based on approved Design Development drawings.

  • Review recommended contractors.

  • Prepare final drawings for bidding to contractors.

  • Specify all material, finishes and specialties of the project.

  • Review estimated building costs and adjust as necessary based on final refinements of the projects

  • Review final documents with the owner.

Bidding

5% of architectural design process.

Facilitate and obtain bidding information

  • Print and distribute plans to selected contractors.

  • Assist owner in obtaining bids or negotiated proposals.

  • Review bids or proposals, then recommend award of contract.

  • Assist in preparing construction contracts.

Construction

20% of architectural design process

Build the project

  • Provide administration of construction contract.

  • Advise and consult owner regarding construction.

  • Review all changes by owner or contractor.

  • Prepare and process all change orders and construction directives.

  • Review and approve all pay requests.

  • Observe the construction for compliance with the contract documents.

  • Review all shop drawings.

  • Issue Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Final Payment.

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