About Us
We draft building plans for custom residential construction. We focus on simple and elegant designs of high quality homes.
We prioritize durability, energy efficiency, and integrating the new work into the character of the existing home, neighborhood, and natural environment.
Because our background is as custom builders, not architects, our approach is homeowner-centered. Many architects are disconnected from the actual construction process and the experiences of the people using the space. Instead, we design beautiful homes that make sense for the people who live in them and we draw plans that make sense for the people who build them.
Thane Maxwell, Owner
Thane is the owner of POISE Design and Drafting. He has 15+ years of experience designing, drawing, and building countless new homes, additions, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, porches, cabins, tiny homes, etc. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Testimonials
“As a builder, it’s very difficult to get custom plans drawn for our projects quickly and at reasonable cost. Poise meets this need for us, and they design spaces that our clients want to use and we want to build.”
Eryn, General Contractor, Birch Construction
“Thane has exceptional attention to detail and a deep understanding of architectural design. He took the time to listen to our vision, then skillfully redesigned our addition in a way that optimized the layout and identified cost-effective alternatives we hadn’t even considered. His keen eye for identifying ways to economize without compromising on quality truly sets him apart.
Throughout the process, Thane remained accessible, communicative, and patient, guiding us through each step with professionalism. He transformed our house renovation into an enjoyable and rewarding experience, , and we are incredibly grateful for his contributions to our beautiful new home.”
– Steve and Sarah, Homeowners
“We needed two additions to very small spaces. Poise solved our problems creatively to give us spacious answers that actually feel luxurious. The design phase as well as the construction itself were pleasant (even exciting!), collaborative, according to schedule and affordable. The new bathroom and studio are beautiful as well as practical. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”
Maggi and Susan, Homeowners