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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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Kim joined Holst Architecture in 1999, and she has been instrumental in its growth and key in establishing Holst’s reputation for quality design and execution. She has led the firm’s most iconic projects. As Quality Director, she 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. Clients and the design team highly value her ability to turn ideas into reality.

Kim is co-leading Holst’s office in Minneapolis, expanding Holst’s presence in the region. Her experience and technical knowledge are invaluable to all projects.

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

Professional Involvement

American Institute of Architects

National Organization of Minority Architects

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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