FourFront Design, Inc.

Creating the built environment...for people!

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About the firm

FourFront Design, Inc. provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, mechanical and electrical engineering, and technical services to government and commercial clients. Founded in 1952 as Brady Engineering, the practice serves clients nationwide from its headquarters in South Dakota and offices in Montana, delivering multi-disciplinary design solutions for healthcare, military, educational, and public facilities.

Established
1952
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Landscape Architecture

Credentials

GSA Contract Holder #47QRAA24D004N · Certified Great Place to Work (2 Years Running)

People

Stephanie HolmanPresident & CEO

Mary PembrokeVP of Business Operations

Ray DawesVP of Engineering

Joel SimonyakPrincipal Architect

Jessica HoldrenPrincipal Planner & Landscape Architect

Capabilities

Architecture

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Develops conceptual diagrams, floor plans, and three-dimensional designs that balance safety, accessibility, and sustainability. The multidisciplinary team delivers architectural solutions for retail, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, senior living, government, and office environments.

  • Schematic Design

    Creates initial design diagrams and spatial layouts to establish the project direction and visualize functional concepts.

  • Design Development

    Refines schematic concepts into detailed drawings, integrating material selection, building systems, and spatial relationships.

  • Construction Documents

    Prepares precise drawings and specifications required for regulatory approvals, bidding, and construction.

  • Master Planning

    Provides long-term spatial planning and site utilization strategies to guide growth and development.

  • Peer Review

    Conducts independent technical reviews of design plans to ensure quality, compliance, and constructibility.

Mechanical Engineering

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Designs mechanical and plumbing systems for new construction and system upgrades, ensuring reliable facility operations. The engineering team establishes energy usage benchmarks, profiles consumption, and drafts specifications for mechanical replacements.

  • HVAC Design

    Designs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to optimize indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

  • Plumbing Design

    Develops commercial and institutional plumbing systems, including water supply and waste piping layout.

  • Energy Use Profiling & Benchmarking

    Establishes facility energy baselines, tracks performance, and identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements.

  • Mechanical Systems Replacement

    Engineers upgrades and retrofits for aging HVAC, boiler, and utility systems in existing facilities.

Electrical Engineering

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Designs robust electrical distribution and safety systems tailored for government, healthcare, education, and commercial structures. This work encompasses building power distribution, lighting systems, and security alarms.

  • Electrical Power Distribution

    Designs power distribution layouts, panels, and emergency generator systems.

  • Lighting Design

    Engineers interior and exterior lighting systems to enhance occupant performance and energy efficiency.

  • Security & Alarm Systems

    Integrates security systems, access controls, and fire alarm networks to protect facilities and occupants.

Interior Design

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Creates functional, statement-making interior spaces through collaborative planning, finishes coordination, and material selection.

Landscape Architecture & Planning

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Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and environmental stewardship, the practice designs vibrant outdoor environments. Services focus on strategic site planning, resource management, and contextual landscape design.

  • Site Planning

    Analyzes physical, regulatory, and environmental factors to guide the optimal arrangement of buildings and infrastructure.

  • Landscape Design

    Designs outdoor spaces, selecting vegetation and hardscape materials that align with local environmental conditions.

Technical Services

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Supports projects with advanced technical drafting, modeling, and visualization capabilities to streamline project delivery.

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)

    Generates data-rich virtual models to facilitate coordinated design and efficient facilities management.

  • CADD Production

    Delivers precise two-dimensional technical drawings and engineering drafting services.

  • Graphics & 3D Animation

    Produces high-quality architectural renderings and animations to help stakeholders visualize final spaces.

Project Management

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Provides structured project and risk management, utilizing comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans from initiation through construction.

  • Construction Period Services

    Administers contracting functions, reviews submittals, and responds to requests for information during construction.

  • Risk Management

    Identifies, tracks, and mitigates potential project risks to keep budgets and schedules on track.

  • Quality Control Management

    Implements structured peer reviews, audit logs, and client sign-offs at critical milestones to ensure document accuracy.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Senior Living · Hospitality · Education · Healthcare · Government · Federal · Defense

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