About Us

• We create memorable places... Bechtle Architects is located in Bozeman, Montana and has expertise in design issues specific to Montana's extreme conditions. Scott Bechtle, owner of Bechtle Architects, has over 25 years experience in high mountain / extreme weather design. The firm works in Montana, Wyoming, Washington, North Dakota, and California. The Owner is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a LEED accredited professional. Our staff professionals provide large firm experience with small firm attention to service and detail. We believe that we are the tools to get YOUR project completed. Every project should take on the personality appropriate to YOUR needs. The design team must LISTEN. A good designer should be able to create with whatever design style is appropriate to meet the Owner's goals, not force one's style (ego) on the client. Our portfolio exhibits a wide range of design showing our diversity. Function, Aesthetics, and Cost, are equally important and balanced by the client's needs. Costs should be considered from the very start of a design. Working with a contractor as early in design as possible will provide the best value to the Owner. The Owner decides where to spend the budget and the Architect advises the Owner about the impact of their decisions. Design is Collaborative must take a holistic approach. Bringing our clients' visions to life is what we truly love about our work. We can see their personality in the end product. We believe architecture and planning has the capacity to create a mood, convey a personality, affect human behavior and connect people to their environment. We believe excellence in architecture and planning is less about the quality of buildings and more about the quality of space they create. We design Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Resort, Mixed Use, Medical Office, and Planning. We create memorable places...