What Miller - Roodell Architects, Ltd. does

Miller Roodell Architects, Ltd. is a privately held, boutique architectural practice headquartered at 113 East Oak Street in Bozeman, Montana's historic Cannery District. Founded approximately 1998-2000 by Candace Tillotson-Miller as Miller Architects, the firm has operated for more than 25 years under the current name after leadership transitioned to Design Principals Matt Miller and Joe Roodell around 2008-2009. The firm specializes exclusively in contemporary and western vernacular mountain architecture, serving high-net-worth private clients seeking custom residences, ranch compounds, equestrian facilities, mountain lodges, and family retreat properties primarily across Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah.

The firm operates a four-phase design process — predesign, design, construction documents, and construction administration — delivered by a team of 17 professionals including two principals, two associates, four project architects and managers, three project coordinators, project managers and an office manager. Core technology comprises industry-standard architectural design software (Revit, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign) and 3D rendering capabilities, rather than proprietary platforms. The practice has completed 53+ documented projects across multiple Mountain West states, with disclosed projects ranging from a 4,300 SF family homestead completed in 2024 to 11,000+ SF lodges at Yellowstone Club, and has received regional recognition including a 2023 City of Bozeman Historic Preservation Award.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based professional services fees for architectural design, billed per engagement with scope, complexity and square footage as primary drivers. The firm employs a direct-to-client, sales-led go-to-market model with prospective clients engaging via phone (406.551.6950) or website contact form, and marketing is supported by an organic social media presence across Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. The customer base is concentrated in HNW private residential clients with limited commercial or public-sector work; two documented community projects (Meagher County City Library, 2018; Northside Park and Dickerson Soccer Fields, 2017) were delivered pro bono. No external funding, acquisitions, or parent company involvement is indicated.

Name

Miller - Roodell Architects, Ltd.

Legal name

Miller Roodell Architects

Website

https://miller-roodell.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miller Roodell Architects is a privately held, 17-person boutique architectural practice in Bozeman, Montana, specializing in contemporary and western vernacular mountain homes, ranch compounds, and family lodges for high-net-worth private clients across the Mountain West.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Mountain architecture
• Custom residential design
• Western vernacular architecture
• Ranch architecture
• Luxury home design

Headquarters

HQ city

Bozeman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design services including site selection, master planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Services provided for private residences, ranch renovations, mountain lodges, and light commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Miller Roodell Architects provides full-service architectural design for high-end custom mountain homes, ranch renovations, grand lodges for family retreats, and light commercial projects throughout the western mountain region. Services span a four-phase process of Predesign, Design, Construction Documents, and Project Management/Construction Administration, delivered through a collaborative approach that involves clients, contractors, and craftsmen from initial concept through move-in. The firm specializes exclusively in mountain architecture informed by Western vernacular design and regional materials.

Product overview

Miller Roodell Architects is a traditional architecture firm specializing in high-end residential mountain home design. The firm provides architectural services for private residences, ranch renovations, grand mountain lodges for family retreats, and light commercial projects. Their portfolio includes diverse project types such as alpine homes, barns/agricultural facilities, modern residences, and ranch compounds. The firm operates as a single-service design practice rather than offering separate software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Mountain Home Architectural Design
• Ranch Architectural Design and Renovation
• Mountain Lodge and Family Retreat Design
• Community and Public Facility Design
• Light Commercial Architectural Design

Quantifiable outcome

• 53+ completed projects successfully delivered across the western mountain region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Meagher County City LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018Pro bono architectural design services for a 4,700 SF public library and community center serving the rural ranch community of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. The ADA compliant design supports the library's mission of promoting lifelong learning and access to information.
• City of Livingston / Livingston Youth Soccer Association (LYSA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017Community partnership for Northside Park & Dickerson Soccer Fields project. Firm designed the facility, assisted in fundraising efforts, secured approvals, and guided project through construction administration (2011-2017). Park includes three full-sized soccer fields, walking path, field house and event center.
• Gallatin National Forest Avalanche CenterminorOthersOngoing charitable donations to support avalanche safety and education in the local mountain community.
• Reel RecoveryminorOthersCharitable donations to support men in cancer recovery through fly-fishing programs.
• Windhorse Equine LearningminorOthersCharitable support for Gallatin and Park County youth programs utilizing horses to develop life skills.
• Big Sky BraveryminorOthersCharitable donations supporting active-duty military special operations forces with post-deployment decompression programs in Montana.
• ThriveminorOthersCharitable support for community organization serving over 7,000 parents, children and community members with mentoring, education, and support programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture and design firm with significant portfolio of high-end mountain residential projects throughout the western US. Comparable in serving affluent clients seeking distinctive mountain and wilderness homes, though larger in scale and broader in geographic reach than Miller Roodell.
• CLB Architects (Carney Logan Burke Architects): Jackson Hole, WY-based architecture firm specializing in mountain residential and ranch projects across the intermountain west. Most directly comparable to Miller Roodell in scale, regional focus, and design language emphasizing site-responsive mountain architecture for HNW clients.
• Marmol Radziner: Los Angeles-based architecture and design firm focused on high-end custom residential projects. Comparable in delivering bespoke, design-led homes for affluent clients, though California-centric rather than mountain west focused.
• Pearson Design Group: Hailey, Idaho-based architecture firm specializing in mountain residential and ranch design throughout Sun Valley and the broader mountain west. Direct competitor for HNW custom mountain home commissions in overlapping regional markets (Idaho, Montana).
• Studio Sofield: New York-based architecture and design firm specializing in luxury residential, hospitality, and retail projects for ultra-affluent clients. Comparable in delivering highly bespoke residential design for a top-tier clientele, though oriented toward urban and coastal environments.
• Centre Sky Architecture: Bozeman, Montana-based architecture firm with a portfolio of mountain residential, ranch, and lodge projects throughout Montana and the northern Rockies. Direct local competitor in the same geographic market with similar size and project focus.
• Studio B Architects: Aspen, Colorado-based architecture firm specializing in modern mountain residential and resort architecture. Comparable in delivering high-end mountain homes for affluent clients in the western mountain region, with overlapping client demographic.
• Kligerman Architecture & Design: New York-based practice specializing in high-end custom residential architecture with a classical-modern sensibility. Comparable in delivering bespoke single-family homes for ultra-affluent clients, though operating in coastal markets rather than the mountain west.

Broad incumbents

• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio, Texas-based architecture firm with national portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Comparable in delivering high-design residential work for affluent clients, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope than Miller Roodell.
• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: National architecture firm with offices across the US delivering residential, commercial, cultural, and civic projects. Comparable in mountain residential expertise (notably Apple Park and various mountain residences), but much larger and broader in scope than Miller Roodell.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@millerroodell
• Facebookfacebook.com/millerroodell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miller-roodell-architects
• Instagraminstagram.com/millerroodell
• TikToktiktok.com/@millerroodell
• Pinterestpinterest.com/millerarchitect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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