About

“Our designs speak with intention, guiding behavior and deepening connection.”

We are a studio of architects, interior designers, sustainability experts, and environmental brand designers. Our work is deeply rooted in people and the places they inhabit—ranging from offices and workspaces to retail, restaurants, residences, community spaces, and healthcare environments. Guided by passion and fueled by curiosity, we create meaningful designs that transform businesses and empower the people who bring them to life.

Design Changes Everything.

Betsy Vohs

Associate AIA, LEED AP ID+C,
Founder, CEO

In 2015, Betsy Vohs founded Studio BV to channel her creativity and energy into serving clients who value design as a catalyst for transformation. She believes meaningful design is rooted in context, place, and people—shaping how we feel, connect, and experience the world around us.

Her 16-person studio has achieved national and international recognition. Vohs has been honored as one of Twin Cities Business’s Top 100 People (2021), a Top Woman in Architecture (2021), and a two-time Top Woman in Construction and Real Estate (most recently in 2025). Additional accolades include MSP Business Journal’s Top Women in Business (2018) and Bisnow’s Power Women in Real Estate (2021). Studio BV’s work has been widely featured in leading industry and design publications.

An educator and thought leader, Vohs has taught at the University of Minnesota and frequently contributes as a lecturer, speaker, critic, and juror across the country. She currently serves as Board Chair of the University of Minnesota International Alumni Board of Directors.

Believing that design should serve a greater purpose, Vohs created a pro bono division within Studio BV to support mission-driven organizations. With more than 50 community partnerships to date, the firm has helped shape positive change across the Twin Cities. In 2023, Studio BV was honored to become the first architecture and design firm to receive the Twin Cities Business Community Impact Award.

Services

Architecture • Interior Design • Sustainable Design
Environmental Graphic Design

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