SIJIA ZHANG · principal

Building with
clarity & purpose.

Architecture that endures — where craft, light, and material converge.
1429 Skiles Ln, Arden Hills, MN 55112
since 2014

Studio · ethos

Design rooted in context, executed with precision.

SZ Building inc is a Minneapolis‑based architecture practice led by Sijia Zhang. We work across scales — from private residences to civic spaces — with a focus on material honesty, light, and lasting form.

Every project is a dialogue between site, program, and craft. We believe that good architecture is not stylistic, but essential.

— SZ Building inc
12+
years practice
47
built projects
8
awards & mentions
100%
client satisfaction

Selected works

Residential · Cultural · Commercial
2025

Hilltop House

Arden Hills, MN — A private residence carved into the slope, with expansive glass and raw concrete.

2023

River Studio

Minneapolis, MN — Artist studio and gallery along the Mississippi, with a corten steel facade.

2021

Lakeside Pavilion

Wayzata, MN — Public pavilion with laminated timber structure and lakeside terraces.

Services · approach

From concept to construction, we deliver clarity.

Architecture

Full architectural design for residential, cultural, and commercial projects.

Interior & lighting

Integrated interior design and lighting strategies that enhance spatial experience.

Masterplanning

Site planning, feasibility studies, and urban design with a contextual lens.

Contact · studio

We look forward to hearing about your project.

SIJIA ZHANG

Principal, SZ Building inc

1429 Skiles Ln, Arden Hills, MN 55112
+1 (651) 298‑0700
studio@szbuilding.com
info@szbuilding.com — general inquiries

We are currently accepting new commissions for 2026–2027. Please reach out to discuss your vision.

MN licensed AIA member