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Architectural Designs
Chee Thao started Design By Chee to help provide architectural design services for his community and underrepresented communities. To help educate the architectural process while delivering professional service and design excellence. Chee has a bachelor's of architecture from Dunwoody's School of Design, where he was an adjunct in 2021.
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Launching in 2025
Urban Roots Home
At Design By Chee, we believe in the power of collaboration to change the way we live. By partnering with local construction companies and structural engineers, we’re not just building homes—we’re reimagining them. Together, we’re creating innovative, affordable solutions that empower homeowners, inspire realtors, and excite investors. This isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about crafting spaces that elevate lives. Because when great minds come together, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. This is the future of home design, and it starts here. Welcome to a new way of living.
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Virtual Architecture
A digital architecture practice exploration Part 2
Welcome to Dimensional Playgrounds, a bold leap into the virtual realm, where the Hmong Museum concept comes alive like never before. This is Design By Chee, teaming up with visionary local startups, to redefine how we interact with art, culture, and space. Picture this: you, as a digital avatar, wandering through breathtaking designs, exploring every detail before they even exist in the physical world. It’s not just seeing—it’s feeling, imagining, and connecting. This is more than innovation; it’s a revolution in how we experience architecture. Ready to see the future? Click below and let your curiosity lead the way. The playground awaits.
Established 2023
Augmented Architecture
A digital architecture practice exploration Part 1
Imagine stepping into a restaurant where the walls dissolve, and the ordinary floor plan vanishes. What remains is a world where every detail comes alive, not as it is, but as it could be. This is not just dining—this is an experience, a journey into augmented reality that redefines how we connect with food, space, and each other. Here, you don’t just see a restaurant; you explore, touch, and feel it in ways you never thought possible. This is the future, and it’s already here. Welcome to a new reality.
Established 2022
Design Experiences
Multifamily and Senior Living
Chee is currently employed at a local St.Paul Architectural firm whose specialty includes multifamily projects and senior living projects, which serve as his core experiences. Working on projects sizes ranging from 30 units to 150 units and designing in cities like Edina and Saint Paul.
Mixed Use Multifamily
Chee's past projects experience was with a small but mighty local northeast architectural firm specializing in mixed-use and multifamily projects. Working on project sizes ranging from townhomes communities to 200 units and bespoke projects in the Minneapolis and northeast regions.
Trusted Partnerships
Building Strong Relationships
We value the trust our clients place in us and strive to build lasting relationships based on transparency, communication, and quality service. Understanding their needs and preferences is at the core of our approach, ensuring that every design reflects their individual style and requirements. Our commitment to client satisfaction drives us to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.