Brent Dykstra headshot

“Jill and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Brent and greatly appreciate his expertise, attention to detail and most of all he was always focused on what we like. As a result we ended up with the home we hoped for and look forward to spending many summers there with our family.”

– Dan and Jill, Homeowners

Brent Dykstra

Principal + Residential Studio Leader

Brent loves design and is passionate about collaboration to deliver architecturally durable, functional, and delightful solutions responsive to client values and priorities. He derives satisfaction from solid work and creative delight, particularly when creative work is directed as an act of service and resonates with the creative attributes of his Creator. He believes that good architecture is an endeavor of the human spirit and can promote human flourishing. Brent is honored to serve on the board at Benjamin’s Hope, a live-work-play-worship community for disabled persons in Holland, Michigan.

Brent has over 25 years of architectural design experience. He received his Master of Architecture from Rice University in Texas and his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The University of Michigan. He also attended Calvin College.


professional credentials
Registered Architect – State of Michigan

awards + distinctions
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Chapter – University of Michigan, 1994

interests + hobbies

  • continuous learning and reading – both fiction and nonfiction
  • travel and camping
  • getting up early on Sundays and cooking breakfast
  • lionel trains and construction of an O-gauge layout with his dad and sons
  • day trip excursions in a Boston Whaler
  • planning and execution of woodworking and home improvement projects

fun fact!
Brent built the front door of his house.

interested in joining our team?

We’re looking for talented professionals who want to flourish through continual development and contributions.