5608 Kellogg Place, EDINA | French Colonial Revival | (Addition/Remodel) :We've had the pleasure of working with Mike from Archos Architecture and Design over the last year for our near full house remodel. We have a charming but very old home located in an equally old, charming neighborhood. Maintaining the old charm while both doubling our sq. foot in size has not been an easy task. However Mike was the guy for the job. He understands how to remodel a home while keeping the character and building to scale. Equally as important, Mike listened to our wishes and then made it a reality both on paper and in real life construction. He is an expert at seeing how things that can't fit can be turned and made to work. Mike drew and re-drew until it was right.

5513 Merritt Circle, EDINA | Prairie Style Revival | (Addition/Remodel) : We hired Mike Eckardt of Archos Architecture and Design to design our house which, when we began this journey, was just a vague idea in our heads. As first time custom home builders, we new what we liked when we saw it, but needed an expert/artist to bring it out and turn it into reality. We wanted a prairie style-looking house vs. a house that has just elements of that style. It was a challenge from the start as few architects or designers have deep experience or expertise in designing what we were looking for and we did not have an unlimited budget. We interviewed a number of both architects as well as design/build firms, and found most to be good, but ultimately missing the mark in terms of what we wanted. Given we couldn't find the perfect candidate up front, we came to realize what we would need is a good architect who would accept a professional challenge of designing perhaps a less familiar style and who could partner well. We were introduced to Mike and his approach and style resonated with us.

4715 Annaway Drive, EDINA | Georgian Revival | (Addition/Remodel) : We did a major remodel of a 9,200 Sq foot home. Mike worked great with our builder and my wife. We looked at a wide range of ideas and over 3-4 months came up with the ideal plan. It was very complicated and required raising the roof line, adding an upstairs bedroom with a bath, adding a mud room within existing frame, and literally moving every interior wall on the ground floor. We have been in the home for 15 months and really like it.

Julkowski, Inc. : We have worked with Mike on a number of remodel projects and new construction. As a design-build firm, we enjoy collaborating with him to come up with the best solutions for our clients. Mike is creative, well-versed in different styles and building applications, and helps keep projects moving quickly. He listens to all ideas then skillfully translates them into designs that are beautiful and practical. We never worry about an addition looking like it doesn’t ‘fit’ with the rest of the house, or a floorplan having a logical flow. With Mike you get high level design at a reasonable price and that is hard to find! Rachel Julkowski | www.julkowskiinc.com

Fred Nordahl Construction, Inc. : As a remodeling company, we have worked with Archos Architecture and Design for many years. We never hesitate to recommend Mike to our clients. Mike always delivers a thoughtful and creative design based on effective communication with the client and the builder. As a builder, we always appreciate Mike's professionalism and the detail and quality of his plans. Mike is very good at what he does and we greatly appreciate our relationship. Fred Nordahl | frednordahlconstruction.com

Adriatic Construction : Great Firm to work with for new construction projects. Mike's ideas helped unlock the potential of my lot. He was pleasant to work with and his years of experience really show in his work. I have had a very positive experience from the beginning, the work was prompt and efficient. I hope to use this firm many more times in the future and I would highly recommend you talk to Mike to hear his ideas before starting any project. Dario Jevtic | homesbyadriatic.com