Commercial Architecture
Design that
Moves Projects Forward
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE THAT DELIVERS ON VISION, TIMELINE, AND ROI.
At Distinctive Design Studio, we collaborate with developers to deliver high-performing, future-ready spaces. Our integrated architecture and interior design expertise ensures clear communication, efficient project timelines, and thoughtful, market-aligned results—every step of the way.
Commercial Architecture Services
Site & Feasibility Studies: We help identify opportunities and assess land use potential before you invest.
Code Compliant Design: Efficient plans and licensed design staff ensure alignment with local and state compliance requirements, helping your project move forward smoothly.
Cost-Conscious Design: Strategic planning and smart design that supports project goals while staying aligned with budget expectations.
Integrated Interiors: In-house collaboration between Architects and Interior Designers to streamline communication and ensure cohesive design.
Developer Collaboration: We value your vision— our process invites developer input on key design elements, fostering a collaborative partnership.
Project Oversight: Ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment from concept to completion—along with contractor coordination to support an integrated project delivery approach.
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RECENT COMMERCIAL PROJECTS BY DISTINCTIVE DESIGN STUDIO
See the first ever three-story townhome development in Sheboygan County— these modern contemporary multi-family units blend luxury with character.
A Napa Valley-inspired restaurant and winery designed to evoke the charm of wine country with a refined and relaxing atmosphere.
A waterfront multi-family complex that captures the energy of downtown Sheboygan’s South Pier, with stunning lake views and contemporary architecture.
Commercial Categories
Blending residential and commercial elements requires a keen understanding of balance, flow, and community dynamics.
We design mixed-use developments and multi-family housing that offer a seamless integration of work, living, and social spaces. From luxury condominiums to urban live-work environments, our focus is on smart design that enhance daily living and modern lifestyles.
A well-designed workplace inspires productivity, collaboration, and well-being.
We craft office environments that reflect company culture while optimizing space planning, natural light, and modern work trends. Whether designing corporate headquarters, medical offices, or co-working hubs, we create flexible and engaging spaces tailored to business needs.
Retail spaces should be as captivating as the products they showcase.
Our commercial architects design immersive, customer-focused environments that reflect your brand while optimizing flow, lighting, and spatial impact—creating memorable, high-performing spaces from boutique storefronts to expansive showrooms.
We design inviting and dynamic spaces that enhance guest experiences and strengthen brand identity.
Whether crafting an intimate boutique hotel, a high-energy restaurant, or a refined tasting room, our team focuses on ambiance, functionality, and seamless integration of architectural and interior elements. From concept to completion, we bring hospitality visions to life with thoughtful layouts and bespoke details.
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Restaurants
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Bars
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Hotels
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Event Venues
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Wineries and Breweries
Efficiency, safety, and scalability are at the heart of industrial design.
Our team specializes in creating functional, high-performance environments that support manufacturing, logistics, and R&D operations. We integrate thoughtful planning with durable materials and efficient workflows to ensure each space supports operational success and business growth—now and into the future.
“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
MULTI-FAMILY – RESIDENTIAL
- Wolf Motorsports Condos — Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Whitetail Ridge — Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Kingsbury Village — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Portscape Apartments — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Cedar Landing – Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- River Park Place – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- White Tail Village (formerly Gemuetlichkeit Village) – Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
- The Villages at NorthTown — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
CORPORATE OFFICES
- Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic — Sheboygan Falls, WI
- Waldo State Bank — Waldo, Wisconsin
- Edgewater Plumbing — Sheboygan County
- 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
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
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
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
COMMUNITY
- 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
RELIGIOUS
- Crossroads Community Church — Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Gibbsville Church — Gibbsville, Wisconsin
- St. Thomas Church — Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
- Faith United Methodist Church – Brillion, Wisconsin
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church – Mukwonago, Wisconsin
- Morris Camp & Conference Center- Wautoma, Wisconsin
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Eagle River, Wisconsin
- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church – Washington Island, 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
