Cnh Architects, Inc.

What Cnh Architects, Inc. does

CNH Architects, Inc. is a privately held, full-service architectural and interior design firm founded in 1969 and headquartered in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The firm provides architecture, interior design, planning and analysis, and sustainable design services to governmental, corporate, industrial, recreational, and commercial clients primarily in the Twin Cities and broader Upper Midwest region. Its core offering centers on specialized public safety facility design — particularly fire stations, police facilities, and combined public safety campuses — with proprietary expertise in carcinogen-reduction zoning, decontamination HVAC systems, circadian and mental-health-oriented design features, and firefighter wellness layouts.

The firm's project portfolio spans a range of verticals beyond public safety, including government/civic buildings, vehicle maintenance and service facilities, early learning/daycare centers, recreational facilities, hospitality/retail spaces, and animal care facilities. Notable large-scale projects include the Chaska Public Safety Facility (a nearly 100,000-square-foot combined police and fire campus that became operational in March 2026), Burnsville Fire Station No. 1 (over 44,000 square feet), and the upcoming Midway YMCA Peter J. King Family Foundation Center in St. Paul. The firm operates on project-based professional services pricing with multi-year contract cadences and acquires clients through direct relationship-building, municipal referrals, and repeat engagements. CNH maintains partnerships with general contractors including RJM Construction, Kraus-Anderson, Terra Construction, and Langer Construction across these projects. Leadership is provided by Principals Brooke Jacobson and Quinn Hutson, with Associate Principals, Project Architects, certified interior designers, and LEED-accredited staff supporting execution.

Name

Cnh Architects, Inc.

Legal name

CNH Architects, Ltd.

Website

https://cnharch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CNH Architects is a 1969-founded, privately held full-service architectural and interior design firm in Apple Valley, Minnesota, specializing in fire stations, public safety facilities, and civic buildings for municipal and commercial clients across the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design solutions
• Fire station design
• Public safety facilities
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Apple Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural services for public safety (fire stations, police facilities), government, commercial, retail, vehicle/maintenance facilities, early learning/daycare, recreational, hospitality/retail, and animal care facilities. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CNH Architects, Inc. is a full-service architectural firm offering architecture, interior design, planning and analysis, and sustainable design services. The firm specializes in designing public safety facilities (fire stations, police stations, combined public safety campuses), government and civic buildings, office/tenant spaces, vehicle/service facilities, early learning/daycare centers, recreational facilities, hospitality/retail spaces, and animal care facilities, with particular expertise in fire station design emphasizing firefighter health, safety, carcinogen reduction, and mental wellness.

Product overview

CNH Architects is a full-service architectural firm offering a unified portfolio of architecture, interior design, planning & analysis, and sustainable design services. The firm's core offerings span specialized service categories including public safety facilities (fire stations, police stations, combined public safety campuses), government/civic buildings, office/tenant spaces, vehicle/service facilities, early learning/daycare centers, recreational facilities, hospitality/retail spaces, and animal care facilities. The company has particular expertise in fire station design with focus on firefighter health, safety, and carcinogen reduction. Founded in 1969, the firm serves clients throughout the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design services for governmental, corporate, industrial, recreational, and commercial projects including public safety facilities, fire stations, police stations, and civic buildings.
• Interior Design Interior design services creating functional and aesthetically designed spaces for commercial, retail, and public facilities with emphasis on durability, user experience, and brand alignment.
• Planning & Analysis Strategic planning and analysis services to guide clients through site selection, feasibility studies, code compliance, and comprehensive project planning processes.
• Sustainable Design Sustainable and environmentally conscious design services incorporating LEED principles, toxin reduction, energy efficiency, and wellness-focused features in building design.
• Public Safety Facilities Design Specialized design of fire stations, police stations, and combined public safety facilities with focus on firefighter health, safety zones, decontamination areas, and operational efficiency.
• Vehicle/Service Facility Design Design of vehicle maintenance facilities, auto body shops, and service centers including projects like Schoonover Body Works and Eagan Central Maintenance Facility.
• Early Learning/Daycare Facility Design
• Hospitality/Retail Space Design Hospitality and retail design including the OMNI Winery and Taproom in Rosemount, Nail Bar and Spa in St. Louis Park, and other commercial retail spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced fire station system from 6 stations to 3 through efficient design consolidation (Eagan Fire Dept)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RJM ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2024Construction partner for multiple public safety facility projects including Chaska's Public Safety Facility (construction began April 2024, operational March 2026) and Lakeville Fire Station No. 2 (groundbreaking May 2026). RJM Construction collaborates with CNH Architects and city clients on municipal building projects.
• Kraus-AndersoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Construction partner for Burnsville Police City Hall project. Kraus-Anderson works alongside CNH Architects and the City of Burnsville on this civic campus development, with regular construction progress tours and collaborative project oversight.
• Terra ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2023Construction partner for Apple Valley Fire Station No. 2 groundbreaking ceremony (April 27, 2023). Terra Construction partnered with CNH Architects, city councilmembers, and public safety officials for the groundbreaking event.
• Kraus Anderson (Construction)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2022Construction partner for Ziegler CAT Café project at Bloomington headquarters. Partnered with CNH Architects and Ziegler CAT to construct the new employee cafeteria design.
• Langer ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor/construction partner for OMNI Winery and Taproom project in Rosemount, MN.
• Saari & Forrai PhotographyminorOthersProfessional photography services for OMNI Winery and Taproom project.
• JBL CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate partner for OMNI Winery and Taproom project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LHB Architects: Mid-size Minnesota architecture and engineering firm serving government, public safety, education, and commercial clients — closely mirrors CNH's integrated architecture/interiors model and regional municipal focus.
• HGA Architects and Engineers: Minnesota-headquartered full-service architecture and engineering firm with strong public-sector and government practice, comparable to CNH on civic/public safety project type though at a larger scale.
• Collage Architects (formerly BKV Group): Minnesota architecture firm providing architecture, interior design, and planning services for government, education, and commercial clients, directly comparable in service offering and regional focus.
• Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA): (See HGA Architects and Engineers above — same firm, known by legacy name in Minnesota market.)
• BWBR Architects: St. Paul-based architecture firm serving healthcare, government, and public-sector clients in the Upper Midwest, comparable on municipal/government client overlap and project scale.
• Wold Architects and Engineers: Minnesota-based full-service architecture and engineering firm with strong municipal, public safety, and government practice across the Upper Midwest, directly comparable to CNH in client base and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• HDR Architects: Global design firm with an active public safety and civic architecture practice, comparable as a competitor for fire stations and public safety campuses but operating at materially larger scale.
• DLR Group: National architecture/engineering firm with broad civic and public-safety practice; competes with CNH on larger municipal projects in the Upper Midwest but operates a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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