Schlegel Music
Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: May 2018
Project Price: more than $100,000
"Brett has amazing insight and is knowable of the city planning and building department "querks" .He knows how to navigate through the continual maze. He is up front and bold and to the point, no surprises here. Brett is both artistic and mathematical in his thought process deffintly, a talent when it come to designing a project."
Leslie Secor
Relationship: Client
Project Date: September 2017
Project Price: more than $100,000
Yellowstone Architects has been great to work with on our commercial building project. Brett is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the building process not just the architectural side. He listens to what his client is looking for and designs a project based on the clients’ needs, not something that is “cookie-cutter”. Brett has been very forthcoming in the cost of his services and he sticks to the time frames he/we have set for the project. He also goes above and beyond in communicating with the city building officials on our behalf. I would recommend Yellowstone Architects to anyone looking for an experienced, hardworking and honest company.
Sharon iLtis
Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2017
Project Price: more than $100,000
Brett is the Architect for our new home and we have been working with him over the past year. Brett highly values his clients opinions and listens to their needs helping converge a professional vision . He is able to efficiently produce timely design plans.
Steve Lauring
Relationship: Client
Project Date: January 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
Our experience with Yellowstone Architects was outstanding. Brett spent a lot of time up front getting to know us, our lifestyle and design preferences. He worked in close partnership with our builder to design a home to really meet our needs. Brett made numerous visits to our property to make sure the home would take full advantage of the mountain and valley views. The result was a design that exceeded our expectations.
Kenny
Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2017
Project Price: more than $100,000
My partners and I hired Brett Potter to design a Mellow Mushroom pizza on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana. Unfortunately, the corporate team at Mellow Mushroom did not approve of our location/business model extremely late in the game, which was both disappointing and frustrating. An entirely different story/review....
HOWEVER, Brett was by far the best person we could have hired for the job. He is passionate about his projects, works with you directly, and his process is smart and it just works.
Additionally, his rates are very reasonable and he even did a couple of things for us pro bono that we even offered to pay him for. All around Brett is a talented architect, an extremely hard worker, and in general a great guy to work with. Would recommend to anyone doing any sort of project that could
Heidi Parkes
Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Brett Potter of Yellowstone Architects is a highly skilled and creative architect. He also has the ability to listen and get action items done! I most recently worked with him on a subdivision review. He was able to network, accomplish the initiatives laid out by several parties, and come in on budget and on time! I would highly recommend him.
Scott Heck
Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2017
Project Price: more than $100,000
Talented and stays on point. Brings ideas to the table but, listens to my input, and considers all suggestions. Keeps me informed of progress.
Glenda Folker
Relationship: Client
Project Date: November 2017
Project Price: more than $100,000
Architect is planning new home design and construction and engineering coordination, and building site development and engineering coordination. We are designing to build a custom home on a very challenging building site. Architect’s professional development is exemplary.
Terry Nybo
Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2017
Project Price: $50,000 - $100,000
We found Yellowstone Architects very insightful and creative in the design process for our project. Very responsive in getting the design drawings to us and keeping our project on tract. Our architect, Brett, was very professional and we had no problems working with him.
Mike Basile
Relationship: Colleague
Year: 2017
Brett and Yellowstone Architects have been involved with several prominent Downtown Bozeman projects, wherein he has been able to plan and oversee the restoration and redevelopment of several high profile buildings. His expertise with updating historic buildings includes his ability to navigate City code compliances in the modernization of older buildings while preserving the historic integrity of each project.
Big Sky Metal Art
Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: October 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
We have completed several commercial projects and are currently working on our third custom home project with Brett at Yellowstone Architects. You will know the minute you meet Brett that he is passionate about his work, very professional, quite creative and easy to work with. We have always been presented with quality drawings and an open mind for discussion regarding the most efficient processes for production, of our specialty, which is creative metal fabrication. Brett has consistently gotten me the answers I need when I need them and has been fun to work with !
Mike & Jeanne Beckman
Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2016
Project Price: more than $100,000
We used YA for the extensive remodel of a historic building in Bozeman, MT. They were very easy to work with, generated terrific ideas, and were always very willing to listen to our thoughts, feedback and concerns. The project offered certain restrictions and challenges because of its historic nature. We found YA to be extremely knowledgeable regarding its idiosyncrasies, the City's codes and inner-workings, and our challenges, even assisting us with applying for a grant. They were excellent problem solvers, very creative, timely in terms of meetings and deadlines, and professional in all ways.
"Brett and Yellowstone Architects have been a pleasure to work with over the years. Brett worked hard to come up with unique and creative ideas that are still rooted in function and cost effectiveness, the results have helped our bikeshop continue to grow and prosper in downtown Bozeman. It's never an easy task to redesign within historic downtown but Brett has the knowledge and experience to design projects that work within the city guidelines, saving time and money. I look forward to working with Yellowstone Architects in the future!"
-April 2016
Eric Bowman
Owner of Ace Hardware, Downtown Bozeman.
"Working with Brett Potter from Yellowstone Architects was enjoyable, productive and cost-effective. Brett makes efficient use of modern computer design tools, including 3D visualizations, which was especially important for deciding on the positioning of our house and choosing between various design features such a roofs, trims, window sizes and shapes, decks and patios.
Our house was designed and built while I was still working out of state. Efficient electronic communication via phone, email, and YouTube, together with a few focused decision making trips were essential requirements for making adequate progress. This worked well because Brett is a good listener and can quickly convert new ideas into design concepts that can be viewed in real time. This allowed for a streamlined design process that avoided unnecessary rework.
Brett is very creative. He introduced several attractive design features that combined wood and steel components and required appropriate 3D visualization followed up by accurate construction drawings."
July 27, 2015 Konrad Gelbke
University Distinguished Professor of Physics
National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
Michigan State University
Troy Leistiko
Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: January 2016
Project Price Range: more than $100,000
Brett is everything you want in an architect. He is super creative, highly intelligent, an easy communicator, and has extensive experience with construction. Brett has true leadership skills, and you will not be disappointed if you appoint his to lead your design team. Fair but firm, I have known Brett to resolve issues with people of the strongest personalities, and all his projects are highly successful.
Chett Cross
Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2016
Project Price: more than $100,000
I was very busy with my own business, so Brett took the lead on my project and saw it through smoothly to the end. I enjoyed working with him. He is easy-going yet very professional, coming up with creative design solutions for my building. He has a wide range of experience, from historic preservation to sustainable building design. I highly recommend working with him.
larry7391
Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2016
Project Price: more than $100,000
We are currently working on our third project with Brett. We own an older building in the downtown area and have been working on updates over the last few years. The first project was a total facade redo, and although the city would not allow us to do what we wanted, Brett's design was innovative but keeping in touch with the downtown character. We are currently working on a plan for utilization of the upstairs area to decide whether to use it as residential or office space. Brett has done a good job of designing within the confines of the challenging structural limitations. Brett is also very easy to work with.
seancracraft
Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: January 2016
Project Price: more than $100,000
Brett and the team at Yellowstone provided all the architecture for River Rim Ranch, a master planned community in the Jackson Hole area. Everything from designing 9 different floor plans for our cabin program, our real estate sales and development offices, a large lodge overlooking the river, and conceptual designs for a Ranch Estate program that included 'toy barn' guest quarters. Brett also did all the design work on the future clubhouse programming for the golf and hospitality operations.
Most recently, Brett has lead the team working on doing some redesign and envisioning of the entire land plan in order to gain county approval for needed adjustments to secure the long term viability of the project.
Always a pleasure working with Brett and team!
Hunter White
Relationship: Colleague
Project Date: June 2009
Project Price Range: more than $100,000
Brett Potter and I have collaborated on many projects for over a decade. Brett, being one of the most thorough and insightful architects I have ever worked with, was my only referral to my parents who built their retirement home in Redmond, OR. The neighbors call it the jewel of the neighborhood.
He and I worked on many projects together when I was the manger of the metal/fabrication shop of Big Timberworks in Gallatin Gateway, MT. Every project varied from conceptual designs of exposed intricate metal structures that replicate the era of historical train tressels to modern designs of forged metal components that are complimentary to the growing stream of rustic building seen in the North West.
It is common to wait weeks for designs on projects regardless of the reasons. With Brett it has always been the opposite. Months became weeks, and weeks became days. Because of his ability to listen and learn, many projects went from conceptional ideas to the fruition of working drawing all in the course of one long day. I can honestly say, I have never once been displeased or frustrated with his time management, accuracy and attention to detail, or his accountability to the project and those involved.
But Brett is more than just a competent architect. He is an artist, first and foremost. His home is a testament of his capacity to think beyond the reflections of his peers. His patriotism to our town of Bozeman has won the hearts of many in his efforts to encourage sustainable and practical growth by running for a seat as one of our County Commissioners. As an outdoor enthusiast, Brett's approach to building I feel reflects his commitment to retain the aesthetics of our natural surroundings
