Wynne yelland

Principal Emeritus

Wynne Yelland, AIA is a seasoned architect known for his thoughtful, efficient, and collaborative approach. With experience across diverse sectors, he blends creativity, empathy, and calm leadership to deliver intentional, functional, and environmentally conscious designs.

A recipient of the AIA Minnesota Young Architect Award (2002) and AIA Honor and Merit Awards (2002, '03, '10, '15 & '17), Wynne pursues flexibility in projects, including clients as active partners in individually-tailored design processes. A volunteer with Great River Greening and an avid skier, cyclist, hiker, gardener, and writer; Wynne continuously draws design inspiration from the abundant wonder of the outdoors.

DEFINING QUOTE

“I remember a Japanese saying about the power of bamboo.  Its strength is not found in a rigid structure that blocks the wind; instead, the stalks bend with the wind.  Their power resides in their very flexibility.  I'm working on becoming like bamboo.” – David Mas Masumoto in Epitaph for a Peach