Community Architecture
Smart Design,
Elevated Communities
TRUSTED PARTNERS IN GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL ARCHITECTURE
At Distinctive Design Studio, we understand the unique demands of public projects—tight timelines, fiscal responsibility, and community accountability. Our team brings architectural precision, collaborative insight, and deep code knowledge to every civic space we design. We balance form and function to create thoughtful designs that deliver lasting public value.
Why Choose Us
Code Compliant Design: Experienced with ADA, IBC, and Wisconsin-specific requirements. Our team skillfully manages the complexities of municipal codes, plan reviews, and permitting processes.
Federal, State & Governmental Standards: Proficient in navigating grant and loan application requirements (USDA, FDA, DNR, etc.), alternative funding sources, and regulatory standards from inception to completion.
Public Facing Design: We create spaces that are approachable, functional, and reflective of the community’s character and values.
Budget-Conscious Planning: We work closely with agencies to balance aesthetics, function, and cost—delivering maximum value without sacrificing quality.
Transparency + Collaboration: We maintain clear communication with all stakeholders, including boards, planning departments, and funding partners.
Schematic Presentations + Public Input: We’re experienced in developing visual materials and attending public meetings to help move civic projects forward.
Sustainability & Longevity: Durable materials, smart layouts, and energy-conscious systems for buildings designed to serve for generations.
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RECENT MUNICIPAL/GOVERNMENT PROJECTS BY DISTINCTIVE DESIGN STUDIO
Commercial Categories
Functional, enduring, and community-oriented spaces for government operations. From administrative offices to civic buildings, we design environments that reflect transparency, serve public needs, and stand the test of time.
Purposeful learning environments designed for flexibility, safety, and student success. We create educational spaces that support evolving curriculum needs—from K–12 to adult and continuing education.
Designing for dignity, wellness, and care. Our healthcare experience includes clinics, wellness centers, and senior living facilities, with a focus on accessibility, comfort, and operational efficiency for both patients and providers.
Highly functional facilities tailored to the unique demands of police, fire, and EMS teams. We prioritize spatial efficiency, code compliance, and quick-response workflows in every safety-focused design.
Inviting, adaptable spaces that bring communities together. From parks and athletic complexes to recreation centers and pavilions, our designs promote health, engagement, and long-term community value.
“As a local builder, we chose Distinctive Design to design many kinds of plans for us. They always listen closely to what clients want and the rendered drawings come out to a tee. Their innovative ideas and use of technology in bringing ideas to life is so impressive and really helps clients to visualize the end product. We have seen the work of many architects and we know that Distinctive Design Studio is top-notch!”
PAST PROJECTS
COMMUNITY + GOVERNMENT
- Shaw Playground Shelter — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Humane Society of Sheboygan County — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Bookworm Gardens – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Bus Transfer Center – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Deland Park Community Center – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Kiwanis Park Fieldhouse & Comfort Station – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Lac Du Cours Clubhouse – Mequon, Wisconsin
- South Pier Comfort Station & Fish Cleaning Station – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
EDUCATION
- Indiana University – Camp Brosius – Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Lakeland College – Lucius P. Chase Center for the Natural Sciences – Plymouth, Wisconsin
- Lakeland College – South Hall – Plymouth, Wisconsin
- Lakeview Community Library – Random Lake, Wisconsin
- Mead Public Library – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Sheboygan County Historical Society & Museum – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- The Green Room Tavern (formerly Cops & Robbers Tavern) – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Margaux & Nest – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Restoration Gardens – Kohler, Wisconsin
- Rudnick Jewelers – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- 101 Pine Street – Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
INDUSTRIAL
- Johnston’s Bakery — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Custom Built — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- EnzoPac – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- JL French – Die Casting Plan – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Plastics Engineering Company – Bulk Molding Compound Plant & Office- Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Plastics Engineering Company – Hangar – Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
- Professional Supply – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Viking Electric – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
HOSPITALITY
- The Blind Horse — Kohler, WI
- Restaurant, Granary, Storage, Patio Bar, Cedarburg Tasting Room
- Studio 360 Salon — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Faye’s Pizza – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Islander Building (formerly Islander Café) – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Jay Lee Inn – Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Woodlake Market – Kohler, Wisconsin
- Siebkens Resort – Lakeview Hotel – Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Victorian Village Resort – Former Schwarz Hotel – Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
CORPORATE OFFICES
- Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic — Sheboygan Falls, WI
- Waldo State Bank — Waldo, Wisconsin
- Edgewater Plumbing — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Ritger Law Office – Random Lake, Wisconsin
- Merit Financial (formerly Mersberger Financial) — Sheboygan Falls, WI
- Meinhardt Orthodontics — Sheboygan and Plymouth, Wisconsin
- Custom Craft Roofing — Oostburg, Wisconsin
