--- title: "Studio 4 Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-4-architects-pfvwus-pf~814342631 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~814342631.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio 4 Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/54c3d4e303a4b16c_2253-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "27 Shiloh Road, Suite 8, Billings, Montana 59106, United States" latitude: 45.7753 longitude: -108.6519 phone: "(406) 656-1714" website: http://www.studio4architects.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 80 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Studio 4 Architects Original Houzz profile: [Studio 4 Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-4-architects-pfvwus-pf~814342631) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Billings, MT - **Serves:** Billings, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - 17 years in business Quality architecture combines aesthetic appeal with practical efficiency to provide a space tailored to the unique lifestyle of its occupants. Studio 4 Architects, with locations in Billings and Bozeman, dedicates itself to producing this quality at a fair price. Whether commercial or residential, Studio 4 employs creative thinking to design a distinct, timeless structure that compliments the surrounding landscape and exceeds the client's expectations. Studio 4 architects believes a site's topography and natural features to be as important as a structure's interior layout and strives to form a seamless relationship between the landscape, the building and the people residing within it. Every structure changes the landscape of a place. Studio 4 finds intelligent, artistic cost-efficient methods of integrating the building into its site, so that whether you are walking from the lobby to the front walk, or your living room onto the patio, the effect is a natural transition from inside to outside. All architecture begins with the vision of the client. Studio 4 values that vision above all else and gives full attention to the smallest of details. From the design process to the finishing touches of construction, Studio 4 works closely with its clients to ensure their visions' manifestation. Feel free to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you! ### Services Provided - Building Design - Custom Homes - House Plans - Sustainable Design - Green Building - Construction Drawings - Custom Home Design - Furniture Design ### Areas Served - Billings - Colorado - Montana - Wyoming ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 20,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio 4 Architects | | Address | 27 Shiloh Road, Suite 8, Billings, Montana 59106, United States | | Phone | (406) 656-1714 | | Website | http://www.studio4architects.com | | License Number | Montana, Colorado, Wyoming | | Followers on Houzz | 80 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-4-Architects/207314242755206 - Blog — http://studio4architects.com/index.php ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio 4 Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-4-architects-pfvwus-pf~814342631) - **Website:** http://www.studio4architects.com - **Phone:** (406) 656-1714 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA, Govt. Thailand Tsunami AwardArchitectural license: Montana, Colorado, Wyoming NCARB Certified - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2022), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Stewart Kirkpatrick, June 2021** > My wife and I are building a house. Cory Hess assisted us with the design. There are not enough bytes to express our appreciation for his comprehension, skills and ability to put on paper what we wanted to see in terms of design. He did an amazing job and when we needed changes he was prompt and efficient. We plan on building another house soon and will seek his services again. **★★★★★ — Ron Feneis, Nov. 2016** > I have had the privilege to work with Frank and his team as a major supplier on many custom projects. His plans are focused on attention to detail as well as creativity. **★★★★★ — Rob Erickson, Nov. 2016** > Frank was the architect on our building, Western Ranch Supply, on Zoo Drive, great to work with and did an excellent job, thanks Frank **★★★★★ — Jones Construction, Inc, Nov. 2016** > Studio 4 Architects is a great firm that always comes to the table with exceptional and fresh ideas for each project, whether it’s commercial or residential. Their teamwork approach makes the design and construction administration process pleasurable and extremely favorable for us as a General Contractor and all of the consultants (C/S/M/P/E) involved in their projects. Studio 4 Architects strives to always ensure that the client’s visions/expectations are brought to life the way they see it while at the same time offering a unique flare that they may not think of; all while staying within strict budgets. > > \- Project Manager \| Estimator **★★★★★ — Susan Curtis Kitchens, Nov. 2016** > Wonderful experience working with Studio 4 Architects. I appreciated their kindness and enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of a creative and unique project through and through. **★★★★ — Scott Myers, Nov. 2016** > As a builder building a home that Studio 4 Architects designed I found them very easy to work with. They are also very design savvy. **★★★★★ — Home Yellowstone, July 2014** > if you are in the market to Build or remodel Frank and his team make it easy to do! They are very creative and have a real passion for their professions! > They have wonderful and fresh ideas and will make your project unique to your individual style. ## Selected projects - [Montana Contemporary 2.0](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montana-contemporary-2-0-pj-vj~5589286) - Location: Helena, MT - Photos: 9 - [Montana Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montana-victorian-pj-vj~5903442) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 12 - [Mine themed guesthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mine-themed-guesthouse-pj-vj~5586328) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 9 - [172 Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/172-residence-pj-vj~5593202) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 17 - Description: 26,000 Sf home. General Contractor: Kisling Quality Builders Interior finishes and cabinetry: Cabinetworks Decorative ironwork: Montana Ironworks - [Spring Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-creek-residence-pj-vj~1508564) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 10 - Description: Very fun eclectic home combining industrial, rustic, retro and contemporary aesthetics. This was particularly fun as this was a family designed project with many of the interior design concepts by my father Frank Nienaber III. - [Nighthawk European Ranch Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nighthawk-european-ranch-residence-pj-vj~588469) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 8 - [Helena Contemporary 1.0](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/helena-contemporary-1-0-pj-vj~1384205) - Location: Helena, MT - Photos: 9 - Description: Contemporary home - [Josephine Crossing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/josephine-crossing-pj-vj~585600) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 3 - [Reclaimed Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reclaimed-rustic-pj-vj~585668) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 5 - [Redlodge Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redlodge-cabin-pj-vj~585604) - Location: Red Lodge, MT - Photos: 4 - [The Bridgehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bridgehouse-pj-vj~585587) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 2 - [Virginia Lane Addition and Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/virginia-lane-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~5903367) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 10 - [Stillwater River Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stillwater-river-residence-pj-vj~736587) - Location: Absarokee, MT - Photos: 8 - [Timber Frame Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timber-frame-farmhouse-pj-vj~735263) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 8 - [Coldstone Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coldstone-estate-pj-vj~585595) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 4 - [S4A Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/s4a-office-pj-vj~603353) - Location: Billings, MT - Photos: 7 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-4-architects-pfvwus-pf~814342631) ## Community Q&A **Q: what type of siding is this??? Cedar???** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this look, ! A: If I remember correctly it is a Deckscapes product. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*