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Kim Wilson

Principal, Owner, Quality Director (she/her)

Architect | Oregon, Minnesota, Washington, Idaho, California, Hawaii, and Wisconsin

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Since joining Holst in 1999, Kim has been instrumental to the firm’s growth and an integral part of establishing Holst’s reputation for quality design and execution. She has led many of the firm’s most iconic projects. Her experience and technical knowledge are invaluable to all projects. Clients and design teams highly value her ability to make ideas a reality. As the co-leader of Holst’s office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she is passionate about expanding Holst’s presence in the region.

As Holst’s Quality Director, Kim has translated her high standards for quality and her collaborative work ethic into ongoing technical training and mentoring of the firm’s growing staff. She works closely with each project team to realize the design vision in built form. Through detailing, building structure, consultant coordination, and contractor coordination throughout construction, Kim is a key resource for each team, ensuring that the quality of technical execution aligns with the high quality of design.

Outside the office, Kim designs and builds custom furniture, metalwork, and cabinetry.

Education

Master of Architecture, University of Kansas, 1998

Bachelor of General Science, Oklahoma City University, 1994

Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)

Advancing Design Quality Management Conference Speaker, 2024

AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Chair, 2023

Awards

Portland Business Journal’s Women of Influence, 2021

American Institute of Architects Northwest & Pacific Region Firm of the Year, Holst, 2020

Daily Journal of Commerce Women of Vision, 2017

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