Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design

What Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design does

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design is a private, founder-led architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Wayzata (Deephaven), Minnesota, specializing in high-end custom residential projects. The firm is led by principal architect Charles R. Stinson (AIA, Allied ASID) and operates under CRS Partners, LLC with Charles R. Stinson Architects, LLC as an affiliated entity that holds architectural licensing. Its signature design philosophy, "architecture in harmony with nature," emphasizes strong horizontal planes, floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows, vertical lines that frame views, and seamless indoor-outdoor living integration, supported by hand-drawn visualization techniques and natural materials such as limestone, stone, copper, cedar, and travertine.

Name

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design

Legal name

CRS Partners, LLC

Website

https://charlesrstinson.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design is a private, founder-led luxury custom residential architecture and interior design firm in Wayzata, Minnesota, serving high-net-worth clients across the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Custom residential architecture
• Luxury home design
• Interior design services
• High-end architectural firm
• Indoor-outdoor living design

Headquarters

HQ city

Wayzata

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Custom Residential Architecture Services: Full-service architectural design for high-end custom homes, including site selection assistance, complete construction document production, and project leadership from concept through completion. Services extend internationally to projects in Germany, Costa Rica, and UAE.
2. Interior Design Services: Complete interior design services including consultations, staging, visualization, design intent and leadership for commercial spaces, remodels, additions, custom kitchens, baths, cabinetry, and custom furniture. Interior design begins during architectural drawing stage and continues through home completion.
3. Published Books: Sale of architecture books including 'Connections' published in 2018, a 320-page hardcover art book featuring architectural photography and client stories. ISBN: 9781634891448.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design provides full-service custom residential architecture and integrated interior design for high-net-worth clients. Services span site selection assistance, complete construction document production, design visualization, custom kitchens, baths, cabinetry, and furniture, with projects delivered across the United States and internationally. The firm also sells the published 'Connections' architecture book.

Product overview

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design is a full-service architectural firm offering integrated architecture and interior design services for high-end custom residential projects. The firm operates under two main service lines: Architecture + Design (site selection, design visualization, construction documents) and Interior Design (consultations, staging, custom kitchen/bath/cabinetry design). The portfolio includes multiple named residential projects such as Winter Park Modern, Desert Harmony, Lafayette Bay, Pinnacle Modern, Coursey Graves Winery, Spring Lake Modern, and Belvedere, along with conceptual designs. The firm also publishes the 'Connections' architecture book. CRS Partners, LLC is an affiliate of Charles R. Stinson Architects, LLC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture + Design Services Full-service architectural design for high-end custom homes, including site selection assistance, construction documents, and design visualization. Serves affluent individuals and families seeking bespoke custom residences.
• Interior Design Services Complete interior design service integrated with architectural design, covering consultations, staging, visualization, and design intent for commercial spaces, remodels, custom kitchens, baths, cabinetry, and furniture. Designed for high-end residential and select commercial clients.
• Connections (Architecture Book) Coffee table book showcasing Charles R. Stinson's architectural portfolio featuring homes designed in harmony with nature across diverse landscapes. Available on Amazon and through Itasca Books.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured on covers of Luxe Magazine Arizona and in leading publications including Artful Living, Florida Design, Midwest Home, Mpls.St. Paul Magazine
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manship Builders of AZcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArizona-based custom builder collaborating with Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design on desert residential projects including Desert Harmony and Pinnacle Modern. The partnership constructs stunning, efficient, yet luxurious modern desert homes with floor-to-ceiling windows and generous roof overhangs.
• Charles Clayton ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFlorida-based builder partnering on the Winter Park Modern project - a luxurious modern residence in Winter Park, Florida featuring indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces and water views.
• Jyland HomescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMinnesota-based custom home builder that collaborated on the Lafayette Bay project on Lake Minnetonka. The partnership delivered a stunning modern lakeside residence featured on the 2023 Artisan Home Tour.
• Urban EcosystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm providing landscape design services for Lafayette Bay project, contributing to the outdoor living spaces and lakeside setting.
• Nor-Son Custom BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustom builder partnering on the Modern Prairie Renew renovation project - a 1993 Charles Stinson home being updated while respecting original design. Featured in Artful Living fall 2025 issue.
• Fritz Custom CabinetryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustom cabinetry provider for Desert Harmony project, contributing to the efficient yet luxurious interior design.
• Jungsten ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for the Coursey Graves Winery project in Bennett Valley, Sonoma County - a 40-acre estate featuring a home, barn with living quarters, winery remodel, and outdoor tasting area.
• Kim Streeter (Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead interior designer for Winter Park Modern and multiple other projects, working side-by-side with the architectural team to ensure visual balance and harmony within designs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Multi-office firm with a strong custom residential practice alongside civic work; comparable in signature design language, award profile, and HNW residential focus.
• Marmol Radziner: Los Angeles-based architecture and design-build firm offering integrated architecture, interiors, and construction for high-end custom residential clients — directly comparable 'all-in-one' service model.
• Rick Joy Architects: Tucson/Desert-based studio known for desert modernism and context-driven luxury residential work. Direct comparable for the firm's Arizona desert projects and nature-integration design philosophy.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle/Jim Olson-led luxury residential architecture firm with a similarly identifiable signature style, international project reach, and craft-driven, nature-integrated design philosophy. Direct competitor for HNW custom-home commissions.
• Ike Kligerman Barkley: New York/San Francisco luxury residential architecture firm with a distinctive signature style serving HNW clients nationally and internationally — directly comparable market positioning.
• Studio Schicketanz: Carmel, California-based luxury residential architecture and interiors firm with a comparable signature nature-driven design approach and integrated architecture/interiors offering.
• Aidlin Darling Design: San Francisco-based luxury residential architecture firm known for site-responsive, nature-integrated design. Comparable in scale, custom-residential focus, and design-led brand identity.
• Lake|Flato Architects: Texas-based firm specializing in regionally rooted, nature-responsive residential and resort architecture with strong brand recognition and award portfolio — overlapping HNW custom-home clientele.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: New York-based luxury residential architecture firm with a named-principal brand identity and bespoke service model — comparable boutique HNW positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Large, established luxury residential and institutional architecture firm with a broader portfolio and stronger institutional infrastructure. Relevant as a larger incumbent competing for the same HNW custom-home clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-stinson

Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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