Miller Dunwiddie
Melissa Christenson Ekman is an experienced architect and historic preservation specialist with a background in both public service and private practice. Currently serving as a member of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee for the Minnesota Historical Society, Melissa provides policy and grant-making guidance related to historic and cultural programs. As an Associate Architect at Miller Dunwiddie since June 2005, expertise includes the preservation, restoration, and stabilization of historical structures. Previous leadership roles include Board Member and Chair of the Special Events Planning Committee for the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and Chair of the Minnesota Design Team. Melissa began their career as an Intern Architect at CH2M HILL and KM Development. Academic credentials include a BA in Architecture and Art History from the University of Minnesota and a Master's in Architecture with a focus on Historic Preservation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Miller Dunwiddie
Since 1963, Miller Dunwiddie has worked to shape and preserve the environment through responsible, creative design. Our architects, interior designers, and building envelope specialists offer clients complete planning and design services with the skills necessary to solve problems through innovative design solutions. We believe that by carefully listening, and continuing to emphasize communication with the client as the design process proceeds through construction, we can effectively design and construct any building type to suit the needs of our clients.