HTG Architechts

What HTG Architechts does

HTG Architects is a privately held architecture firm founded in 1959 by Gene Hickey and headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota, with a second office in Bismarck, North Dakota. The firm operates two narrow vertical specializations: financial institutions (banks and credit unions) and recreational facilities, with particular depth in ice arenas. Across 65 years and 4,100+ completed projects — including 2,500+ financial-institution builds — HTG has codified its expertise into a registered EvoBank process for bank/credit-union planning and a four-component inVision consulting process covering programming, feasibility, 3D visualization, and budget/schedule. Architect registration in 17 states plus NCARB certification enables the firm to deliver projects throughout North America from its two-office base.

The firm's service portfolio spans Financial Architecture (bank and credit-union branches, remodels, co-branded retail pairings), Recreation Architecture (ice arenas, fitness centers, multi-purpose facilities, sports complexes), and selective Commercial work. Engineering, civil, and construction-management services are delivered through long-standing consultant partners (e.g., Emanuelson-Podas, Bolton-Menk, McGough, Northway Construction, Hoeft Builders). Productized offerings include the templated "Rink in a Box" ice-arena design aimed at budget-conscious projects. Revenue is generated through professional-service fees structured as hourly rates, fixed fees, or a percentage of construction cost, with multi-year project cadences typical for branch rollouts.

HTG employs approximately 25 professionals across two offices, led by President Sean Raboin and Managing Principals Tom Moorse, Rob Brandwick, Dan Schaff, and Kyle Pederson. The firm maintains active memberships in six industry associations spanning banking, credit-union, and ice-arena sectors, which serve as its primary go-to-market channels alongside a referral-driven sales motion and a content-marketing program (blog, ebooks, project case studies). The firm is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

HTG Architechts

Legal name

HTG Architects

Website

https://htg-architects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HTG Architects is a privately held, 65-year-old architecture firm specializing in bank and credit-union branches plus ice arenas and recreation facilities, operating from Minneapolis-area and Bismarck offices and serving clients across 17 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Financial institution architecture
• Credit union branch design
• Ice arena design
• Recreation facility architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Eden Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional fees for architectural services including pre-design feasibility, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation, and construction administration. Services include architectural design, interior design, vendor coordination, and project management. Engineering services are provided through consultant partners under HTG's contract.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HTG Architects is a private architectural firm founded in 1959 that provides specialized building design services for two principal niches: financial institutions (banks and credit unions) and recreation facilities, with a particular emphasis on ice arenas. The firm delivers full-scope architectural services from initial programming and master planning through construction documentation and administration, operating from offices in Hopkins/Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bismarck, North Dakota.

Product overview

HTG Architects is an architecture firm offering specialized services primarily in two niches: financial institutions (banks and credit unions) and recreational buildings (particularly ice arenas). Their service portfolio includes Financial Architecture (Bank Architecture, Credit Union Architecture), Recreation Architecture (Ice Arena Design, Fitness Center Design, Multi-Purpose Facilities, Sports Complexes), and Commercial Architecture. The firm distinguishes itself through proprietary methodologies including InVision (a four-component discovery and planning process) and EvoBank (a financial-industry-specific research and planning process). They also offer Rink in a Box, a templated ice rink design for budget-conscious projects. All services span from pre-design feasibility through architecture and engineering to construction administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Institution Architecture Full architectural design services for banks, credit unions, and related financial facilities, including branch prototypes, retail bank interiors, and back-office operational spaces. Targeted at banking and credit union organizations planning new construction, remodels, or rebrands.
• Recreation Facility and Ice Arena Design Specialized architectural services for ice arenas, community recreation centers, and athletic complexes, including site planning, rink configuration, spectator areas, and support spaces. Targeted at municipalities, private operators, schools, and recreation nonprofits building or renovating ice and athletic venues.
• Master Planning and Facility Programming Pre-design planning services including site analysis, facility programming, space needs assessment, and long-range campus or branch planning for financial institutions and recreation operators.
• Construction Administration Services Post-design services including construction document review, bidding assistance, on-site observation, and project closeout for the firm's financial and recreation clients.
• Interior Design and Finishes Selection Interior architectural services including finishes, fixtures, signage, and branded environment design, typically delivered alongside the firm's financial institution and recreation facility projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,100+ successful design projects completed since founding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bank Holding Company Association (BHCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate member providing education and networking opportunities to those in the financial services industry. HTG participates in Spring and Fall seminars and receives access to Bank Owner magazine and other materials.
• Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional trade association serving credit unions across North and South Dakota. HTG benefits from networking and industry visibility through this membership.
• Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState trade association representing Minnesota chartered banks and savings institutions since 1889. HTG maintains visibility among Minnesota banking institutions.
• Minnesota Credit Union Network (MNCUN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState trade association for Minnesota credit unions working in conjunction with CUNA. HTG gains exposure to MN credit union decision-makers.
• United States Ice Rink AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit national membership association for ice rink facilities and vendors, formed through joint venture between U.S. Figure Skating and USA Hockey. Provides industry visibility for HTG's recreation practice.
• Minnesota Ice Arena Managers Association (MIAMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication and support systems for arenas and arena managers in Minnesota. HTG connects with arena decision-makers through this regional association.
• WORTHGROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign architect on Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Hoćokata Ti Cultural Center project. HTG served as architect of record ensuring project was built to standards and budget.
• McGoughminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction Manager on SMSC Cultural Center project. Partnership for project delivery and construction management services.
• Northway ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on Sno-King Snoqualmie $25 million ice arena project. HTG collaborated closely throughout the project delivery process.
• Hoeft BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner on WNB Financial Altoona branch project. Completed on 7-month timeline meeting budget and quality expectations.
• Case FinancialcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject team partner on WNB Financial project providing financial services expertise.
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)coreOthersHTG Architects holds NCARB certification which enables expedited registration process for architects to obtain licensure in new states, allowing HTG to serve clients anywhere in North America.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• VLK Architects: Texas-based architecture firm with a strong K-12 and community practice; comparable firm size and competes in some institutional/community recreation segments.
• KSS Life: Architecture firm specialized in financial institution design, competing directly with HTG's EvoBank practice for bank and credit union projects nationally.
• JLG Architects: North Dakota-based architecture firm with sports and recreation expertise, one of the closest direct competitors to HTG's ice arena and recreation practice in the Upper Midwest.
• W Architecture: Specialist architecture firm with experience in financial and institutional work, competing for similar community and financial client engagements.

Broad incumbents

• DLR Group: Large national integrated design firm with practice areas covering recreation, civic, and commercial sectors. A larger incumbent that competes with HTG for marquee recreation and community projects.
• LEO A DALY: Large, established U.S. architecture firm with a broad practice including financial facilities, civic, and recreation work. Larger and more diversified than HTG but competing for similar financial and community clients.

Direct peers

• BKV Group: Minneapolis-headquartered multi-disciplinary design firm with comparable scale and a portfolio spanning commercial, financial, recreation, and government work in the Upper Midwest.
• Pope Architects: Mid-sized Minneapolis architecture firm with comparable regional footprint and a portfolio spanning commercial, recreation, and community projects, competing in the same Upper Midwest market.
• Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA): St. Paul-based architecture and engineering firm with overlapping sectors including civic, recreation, and corporate workplaces; comparable regional presence and scale to HTG.
• Cuningham Group: Minneapolis-based architecture firm of comparable size serving commercial, recreation, and community clients across the U.S. Closest geographic and scale peer to HTG, often competing for similar Midwest projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HTGArchitects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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