What Wagner Architecture Inc. does

Wagner Architecture Inc. is a small, privately held architectural design firm headquartered at 54 Indiana Avenue in historic downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Originally established in 1995 as Brent Wagner Architects and rebranded as Wagner Architecture in 2008, the firm is led by principal and founder Brent Wagner, a registered architect with more than 20 years of experience and a Ball State University architecture degree (1985), alongside architectural designer Jean Maczak, who joined in 2003 with a background in product design and prototyping.

The firm provides full professional architectural services spanning site planning, conceptual sketches, schematic design, design development, construction documents, contract bidding and negotiation assistance, and construction administration. Its technology approach blends hand-sketched conceptual and schematic work with computer-generated drawings during later design phases. Two primary service lines are offered: Custom Residential Architecture (single-family homes, farmhouses, multi-generational residences) and Small Commercial Architecture (office campuses, restaurants, golf clubhouses, retail marketplaces following New Urbanism principles). Documented projects include Kelsey's Steakhouse, Aberdeen Golf Club, Brassie Golf Club, an Aberdeen Marketplace commercial building, a professional services office campus, and a portfolio of named custom residences such as Gray Road Farm, Beech Glade, Spring Keep, Thorne Hill, and Oak Knoll.

The go-to-market is direct, sales-led, and regional, with clients and contractors engaged personally throughout the project lifecycle. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees quoted per engagement, with multi-year contract cadences and no publicly disclosed pricing. The firm serves SMB, mid-market, and individual homeowner clients exclusively within Indiana, with no institutional investors, parent company, or external funding.

Name

Wagner Architecture Inc.

Legal name

Wagner Architecture Inc.

Website

https://brentwagnerarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wagner Architecture Inc. is a small, privately held architecture firm in Valparaiso, Indiana, offering full-service architectural design, construction administration, and bidding support for small commercial developments and custom residential clients throughout Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Custom residential architecture
• Small commercial architecture
• Construction administration services
• Site planning design

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architecture services including site planning, conceptual sketches, design development, construction documents, contract bidding and negotiation support, and construction administration. Revenue generated through project-based fees for design and consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Wagner Architecture provides full-service architectural design for small commercial and custom residential projects, covering site planning, conceptual sketches, schematic design, design development, and construction documents. The firm also offers contract bidding and negotiation assistance along with construction administration services, working directly with both clients and contractors to deliver site-specific, hand-crafted architecture.

Product overview

Wagner Architecture Inc. is a small, design-oriented architecture firm offering a unified suite of professional services centered on architectural design. The core offering spans site planning and all phases of design—from conceptual sketches through detailed construction documents—supplemented by contract bidding/negotiation assistance and construction administration. The firm specializes in two project categories: Custom Residential Architecture (including farmhouses, family homes, and multi-generational residences) and Commercial Architecture (including office campuses, restaurants, golf clubhouses, and retail marketplaces). Projects like Gray Road Farm, Kelsey's Steakhouse, Aberdeen Golf Club, and Aberdeen Marketplace exemplify the firm's portfolio. No software products, SaaS offerings, or add-on modules are offered—the firm provides traditional architectural services only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design from site planning and conceptual sketches through detailed construction documents, delivered to small commercial and custom residential clients.
• Construction Administration Services Contract bidding and negotiation assistance plus construction administration services that help clients recover part of the cost of architectural services through savings realized during bidding and negotiation, and ensure projects are executed according to design intent.
• Commercial Architecture Small commercial design services including office campuses, restaurants, golf clubhouses, and retail marketplace developments, with projects following New Urbanism design principles and site-responsive construction using natural exterior materials.
• Custom Residential Architecture Custom residential design services for single-family homes, farmhouses, additions and alterations, and multi-generational residences, tailored to client lifestyle, family needs, site conditions, and resources.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Habitat for Humanity (Local Affiliate)communityOthersThe firm supports the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Principal Brent Wagner served as President of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate for more than 10 years, demonstrating community commitment and social engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Peter Pennoyer Architects: New York firm practicing classical and traditional architecture for high-end residences and small commercial buildings. Comparable to Wagner in classical/traditional design language and commitment to historically informed custom architecture.
• Brandon Architects: Boutique residential architecture firm focused on custom homes and estates with strong design and craftsmanship orientation. Closely comparable in scale, custom-residential emphasis, and design-led positioning to Wagner Architecture.
• Historical Concepts: Architecture and planning firm specializing in traditional, classical, and historically inspired residential and small commercial projects. Comparable to Wagner in its emphasis on Old World / classical aesthetics (e.g., Aberdeen's Scottish character) and custom residential focus.
• Lake|Flato Architects: Design-oriented firm based in San Antonio known for site-responsive residential and small commercial architecture with a strong design pedigree and award recognition. Highly comparable in design philosophy (every project reflects site and program) and project mix to Wagner Architecture.
• Searl Lamaster Howe Architects: Chicago-based boutique firm with a strong design orientation across custom residential and small commercial projects. Comparable in boutique scale, design-led approach, and emphasis on contextually responsive architecture.

Broad incumbents

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Large, established firm with deep expertise in traditional and classically inspired residential architecture as well as commercial and institutional work. Shares Wagner's traditional/classical design vocabulary but operates at far larger scale and broader project scope.
• Olson Kundig: Major design-oriented firm known for site-specific custom residential and small commercial projects with an international reputation. Operates in the same custom residential design space as Wagner but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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