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People Centered Design

At Firm Ground, we design with intention—always beginning from the client’s perspective. Guided by integrity and a commitment to quality, we work closely with our clients to bring their visions to life. Whether shaping spaces for small businesses, senior living communities, multi-family housing, or restaurants, we approach each project with imagination and purpose.

Rooted in collaboration and driven by a passion for thoughtful, sustainable design, our team brings diverse perspectives and deep expertise to every endeavor. We embrace evolving practices and materials, applying ingenuity to create environments that are not only beautiful and functional, but enduring—for people and the planet.

We offer architecture, interior design, 3D rendering, and specification writing—tailored to meet your budget, aesthetic, sustainability, and cultural goals. Our strength lies in listening deeply, building communicative teams, and inspiring solutions that reflect the unique character of each project.

Markets we serve

housing

Designs to come home to

hospitality

Designs that welcome every guest

commercial

Designing the businesses of tomorrow

community

Spaces that inspire connection

education

Creating spaces to empower learning

healthcare

Healing spaces designed with compassion

Testimonials

“Tom and the firm ground crew are incredible!! Tom understands the importance of great architecture and design, and most of all, the needs of people. Tom is responsive and highly professional. Definitely recommend!”
Amei Interiors
“Honest, knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with.”
Ron Thomas
“Tom and the entire crew at Firm Ground are incredible!! They are brilliant and kind, and you can see the care, knowledge, and energy they place into every project they are part of. There are no other architects and engineers that I'd ever use - if you are looking for this service, there is NO one better!! Thank you, Tom!!”
Sheree Smith
“Wanted to send a shout out to Mr Wamsoen and the Firm Ground Architects team. The provided caring service to a fellow real estate agent in her time of need. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to do some remodeling, expanding their business or just needs a 2nd opinion. They are a family-owned business who treat their clients like one of their own.”
Trent Shipley
“We at Gemini Medical had a fantastic experience working with Firm Ground Architects. Their team are very talented and a fun group to work with. They took our ideas and transformed them into the office environment that exceeded all of our expectations. The thing we appreciated the most is the fact that they took the time to get to know us, our company and vision to make sure they had every detail perfected. They were also very patient with us and helped us through every step of the sometimes-overwhelming decision making process. In the end, they delivered and designed the office of our dreams. Thank you Firm Ground!”
Bill Methven
“Thank you for all of your efforts in designing IATP’s new home. We love how it looks & functions now and can't wait to see how the space evolves as we fully move into it. We've been very grateful for all of your patience, ideas, and communication. We will be sure to reach out again in the future for any additional Firm Ground related needs.”
Melissa (IATP)
They are fantastic with clients, always patient and clear in their explanations, and genuinely excited about bringing the projects vision to life and equally strong on the technical side, producing detailed plans and drawings that are both functional and practical.
If you're looking for an architect who combines creative talent with solid project management skills and genuine care for their clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Firm Ground Architects. They're the kind of professionals who make collaborative work both productive and enjoyable.
Randy Brinkman