--- title: "Tod Drescher Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tod-drescher-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2014179863 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2014179863.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tod Drescher Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6a23fba203110219_3577-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 272, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047, United States" latitude: 45.1988 longitude: -92.8258 phone: "(651) 433-5600" website: http://www.drescherarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 40 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Tod Drescher Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Tod Drescher Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tod-drescher-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2014179863) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Marine on St. Croix, MN - **Serves:** White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Hugo, Vadnais Heights, Saint Paul, Mahtomedi, Wyoming, Oak Park Heights, Columbus, Scandia, Grant, Centerville, Dellwood, Birchwood, Marine on Saint Croix, Pine Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Residential Architecture: I have designed over 55 new residences and over 500 remodel and renovation projects since 1984. Green architecture principles are included. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Home Restoration - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Prefab Houses - Geothermal - Remodeling ### Areas Served - White Bear Lake - Lino Lakes - Forest Lake - Stillwater - Hugo - Vadnais Heights - Saint Paul - Mahtomedi - Wyoming - Oak Park Heights - Columbus - Scandia - Grant - Centerville - Dellwood - Birchwood - Marine on Saint Croix - Pine Springs ### Typical Job Cost You can hire a little or a lot of me depending on your budget. The process begins in the same way. My architectural services range from a few hours of consulting up to providing full construction documents and observing bidding/construction until complete. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tod Drescher Architecture | | Address | PO Box 272, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047, United States | | Phone | (651) 433-5600 | | Website | http://www.drescherarchitecture.com | | License Number | MN 17405 | | Followers on Houzz | 40 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tod Drescher Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tod-drescher-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2014179863) - **Website:** http://www.drescherarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (651) 433-5600 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - MN State Licensed Architect; Honors Degrees in Architecture & Environmental Design; Featured in numerous regional & national publications. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Klay DeVries, Dec. 2018** > We hired Tod Drescher to design a major remodel/addition to our 1950 4 bedroom, 1 bath 1-½ story lake home. We wanted more bathrooms, more year-round living space, a master suite, and lake views from as much of the house as possible. We also wanted to retain some of the character of the original home. Tod's vision for accomplishing all of this was inspiring; his recommendations thoughtful; his drawings and specs meticulous; and his fees reasonable. He worked closely with us throughout the process, from first sketches, elevations and blueprints to interviewing prospective builders and working all the way through construction with our contractor and his subs to ensure the project was executed as well as it was designed. The result? A beautiful, unpretentious 5 bedroom, 2-¾ bath 2 story home with great lake views from 65% of the house. > > In addition to being an excellent architect, Tod is a genuinely nice guy. We couldn't be happier with the work he did for us, nor could we recommend him more wholeheartedly. **★★★★★ — Laurie Grau, Dec. 2018** > We hired Tod to remodel our kitchen initially and later used Tod to remodel our master bathroom. Tod was professional, was there to facilitate the projects, provide design guidance, and gave us a great space to live . We love our new kitchen and master bath! **Comment from Tod Drescher Architecture:** > Thank you Laurie. It was very fun designing those spaces with you and Matt. Thanks for trusting me. Your architect, Tod **★★★★★ — Boris Beckert, April 2014** > Tod put together a really nice design and floor plan for us. He listened to our desires for our new home and was able to utilize his skills to create a home that incorporated what we were looking for and then make it better. By applying his knowledge of spacial relationships, we got a highly functioning house with less square footage than many "McMansions" yet with way more style and "wow" appeal. The efficient use of space, with many built-ins, has allowed us to not buy much in the way of furniture. > > HIs insights into the space were a delight to watch as we worked together to draw up the design. There were so many little details that were thoughtfully applied that are still a delight to see each day. > > Some examples are the way Tod utilized passive solar orientation, configuring the rooms to take advantage of the arc of the sun through the day and through the seasons. Building a wood burning fireplace with no outside wall involvement and incorporating a thermal mass and passive air circulation system that can heat almost the entire house when used. He also carefully oriented things like doorways to avoid any clear lines of sight from the public spaces to the private spaces. > > When choosing contractors, and working with contractors, Tod was instrumental in making the process and the project go smoothly. He has plenty of construction know how to answer any questions I had. > > Over the years, we did a couple of add-ons and utilized Tod's services for those as well. > > My one criticism was that he really tries to get you to shrink the footprint almost to the breaking point, then eases up a bit. It may be helpful to push a little harder for some extra space at the outset. **★★★★★ — spykedaddy, March 2014** > Tod Drescher led the transformation of our 1970's cookie-cutter lake home into a showpiece. Tod's process was to design at the kitchen table with my wife and I; drawing and brainstorming. Tod has a deep appreciation for proper flow of a home and what traditional features to toss and what non-traditional nuances to add. > Fourteen years later, we still have new guests come into our home and say, "Wow." Yep, that's always their first word. Tod was green before green was cool. He integrated natural wood, stone and colors to create an aesthetic that serves well in informal and formal settings. He also appreciates and executes the "quality over quantity" concept popularized by the "Not So Big House" coffee book. > My wife and I were so happy with Tod's work that we have engaged him on three follow up projects to extend and add to our home. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — annconzemius, March 2014** > We highly recommend Tod Drescher Architecture. He is a master architect! He helped us realize we only needed to go out 6 feet for our kitchen remodel instead of 10 or 12, saving us $$. He is highly skilled at making things fit and function effectively. > He understands all of the plumbing and electrical and structural intricacies of building and remodeling and is able to foresee potential problems. He meticulously planned every inch of our kitchen, floors, walls, cabinets, and ceilings, inside and out. He also designed a deck for us .Tod has excellent taste and a wonderful sense of design, balance, style and humor! he even helped us pick out appliances, lighting, hardware, everything , to keep us on schedule .He communicated well with our contractor Jim Marty, of J-Mar Builders , and his crew of experts. We had a very positive experience! > Thanks, Tod! We love our kitchen! **Comment from Tod Drescher Architecture:** > Thank you so much Ann. > Enjoy your new kitchen and deck! > Your architect, Tod **★★★★★ — kannt, March 2014** > Tod was our architect for remodeling a bathroom that needed updating; and a porch that needed a big structural improvement. He also designed a comprehensive improvement of the surrounding landscape/yard in harmony with the home and the natural setting. This change greatly improved the appearance of the property while mitigating some challenges with water. We constantly receive compliments on the yard. Throughout the process of planning to execution, Tod wanted to make sure he understood us and how we used our space including preferences, habits and goals. We are very happy with our improved home and landscape, it's more than we dreamed! **★★★★★ — salswift, March 2014** > Tod worked with us on an addition for a 100 plus year old home. He was extremely respectful of our aesthetic, and worked hard to undersatnd our lifestyle and ways in which the house was to be used. He is one of the most creative people I have ever worked with. The addition is a smashing success. We love the house, as did everyone who comes through the door. He is very respectful of budget and time and works well with contractors - not something every architect does. **★★★★★ — julihagstrom, March 2014** > Tod Drescher is a creative designer who pays heed to light as one of the key elements in the experience of joy in a home. As a real estate agent who has collaborated with him on a number of purchases and projects, I have found him to be a tireless advocate for his/our clients. He goes the extra mile to do the background work and secure the optimal site and design plan on their behalf. He has many contacts and connections in the business that he utilizes to the great advantage of his projects and his clients. > His designs are environmentally sensitive, using locally sourced hardwoods and stone and energy-saving geothermal systems. Clean lines, and open layouts with creative definition of space, his homes are scaled not to be colossal, but warm, inviting and comfortable. > I highly recommend Tod Drescher; you will find him a good listener in the planning process, a kind and enjoyable man to work with, and a great source of creative and sound design ideas for both remodel and new build. > JuliHagstrom@EdinaRealty.com > JuliHagstrom.EdinaRealty.com **★★★★★ — Thomas Warth, March 2014** > We have known Tod for many years and are aware of his fine projects in the area. Personally we have used him for remodeling in our house and we are very happy with his work which is admired by all. **★★★★★ — squarelakebev, March 2014** > I hired Tod Drescher on two occasions to design a master bathroom and to design a lower level space when we decided to complete the unfinished space. > > On both occasions, Tod listened carefully to what we wanted and produced a design that was exactly what we wanted…but more. He seemed to have a knack at perceiving our desires, respecting them, but giving us embellishments that we hadn't thought of but that delighted us. > > As the projects were continuing and the inevitable changes needed to happen, Tod was available and quite good at the problem-solving necessary to keep the projects on track. > > I would not hesitate to hire him again. He is an excellent architect. **★★★★★ — 2henrys, March 2014** > Our Tod Drescher designed home on Madeline Island brings the natural beauty of Lake Superior right into all of the rooms. His creative use of windows, woods, lighting and stone is magnificent. > His environmentally sound design and construction result in less cost for heat and power than our former San Francisco Bay Area home! > > Working with Tod was a real pleasure. We gave him our desires and he surpassed every one of our expectations. He also met each of our spatial and financial constraints. > > Burke & Marcia Henry **★★★★★ — radbor, March 2014** > Working with Tod on the design of our new home was a true joy from start to finish. He was there as our trusted advisor and advocate all the way through the construction process as well. His guidance and personal commitment to our project made our dream home a reality. We would recommend him to anyone needing architectural services. > > Thank You Tod! ## Selected projects - [Heartwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heartwood-pj-vj~494034) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Minnesota lodge meets Frank Lloyd Wright meets Asian design. - [Raterra Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raterra-residence-pj-vj~469744) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Nord-Kortuem Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nord-kortuem-residence-pj-vj~469764) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Sleeping Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleeping-porch-pj-vj~493667) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Clapp cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clapp-cabin-pj-vj~493664) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Kravig Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kravig-residence-pj-vj~493647) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Crocker Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crocker-residence-pj-vj~493605) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Berkas Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkas-bath-pj-vj~470631) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Alma Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alma-residence-pj-vj~469772) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Holz Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holz-residence-pj-vj~2117002) - Location: Afton, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: A new residence I designed under construction, Fall 2016. Stay tuned... - [DRESCHER KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drescher-kitchen-pj-vj~1130264) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Kelly Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kelly-remodel-pj-vj~988711) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Bakke/Storti Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bakke-storti-residence-pj-vj~529013) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Wegleitner Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wegleitner-residence-pj-vj~588431) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Henry Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/henry-residence-pj-vj~583823) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Kravig Green Roof Garden Building](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kravig-green-roof-garden-building-pj-vj~495698) - Location: St.Croix Falls, WI - Photos: 2 - Description: Green roof garden building with raised bed garden and custom cedar deer fence. Rain garden butterfly garden. Sedum on roof. - [Goodmann Residence, Rocehester, MN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goodmann-residence-rocehester-mn-pj-vj~534173) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Tod's Architect's Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tod-s-architect-s-studio-pj-vj~529030) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Treehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/treehouse-pj-vj~529008) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: I designed and helped built this fun tree house for a family of six. You can Zipline back to the house. All cedar w/screens. - [Warner Nature Center Lakeside Pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warner-nature-center-lakeside-pavilion-pj-vj~6079285) - Location: Marine on Saint Croix, MN - Photos: 2 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tod-drescher-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2014179863) ## Ideabooks - [Theater Curtain for Closet Door](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116876030/list/theater-curtain-for-closet-door) — 1 idea - [todk’s ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25274300/list/todk-s-ideas) — 7 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/todk) ## Community Q&A **Q: Roof** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful project. Is the roof garden accessible? Or would you need a ladder to get up on the roof? A: You would need a ladder for this one :) **Q: Vessel sink in master bathroom or not** *(in Design Dilemma)* We are remolding our master bathroom, would like to put two vessel sinks on two separate vanities across from one another opposite side of bathroom vanities each are 48" long. The problem I am having is that most are only 5-6" deep and I am concerned that it is not deep enough. I have been hearing that the water will splash all over the vanity, any information pros & cons will be greatly appreciated. We can not use a sink too wide or it will take up too much of the vanity and leave very little granite showing (not in favor of that look). All comments are greatly appreciated, thanks! A: apparently can only post one pic at a time so here is another one --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*