Architect Firm - Dille Traxel Architects in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Bank of Grandin

Harveill, MO

Hayti Municipal Facility

Hayti, MO

Three Rivers College Academic Resource Commons

POPLAR BLUFF, MO

LIBLA FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX

Poplar Bluff, MO

DILLE TRAXEL Architecture: creating healthy, secure and sustainable solutions
for community enhancement throughout the Heartland.

DILLE TRAXEL Architecture Firm is a full-service architectural firm serving clients from a broad region from St. Louis to Memphis. We take pride in the accomplishments of our growing team.

We listen, we collaborate, and we are passionate about our work. Over the years our firm has developed an inviting relationship-based approach with our clients that is representative of our rural Missouri upbringing.

DILLE TRAXEL was founded in 2003 with the goal to provide quality architectural and planning services to southeast Missouri, northeast Arkansas, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, western Tennessee and Kansas.

We have grown to become the region’s leading architecture firm in a variety of project types such as education, financial, municipal, commercial, industrial, medical, retail and religious.

Services

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FEMA Safe Rooms

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Master Planning & Design

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Our Team

Brett Dille, AIA

Principal Architect

Ben Traxel, AIA

Principal Architect

Aaron Duncan, AIA

Project Architect

Chance Whitehead

Operations & Finance Manager

Michael D. Pollard

Senior Project Manager

Roger Greer

Construction Administrator

Annie Criddle

Business Development Coordinator

Bradley Chronister

Project Manager

Kelley Vanderburg

Construction Administrator

Jaime Boner

Office Manager

Shawn Huffman

Project Manager

What We Do

We take pride in the accomplishments of our growing team. Exceptional design, modern technology, and cost-effective construction methods are the basis of our work. We have a proven track record of building successful relationships and communities which is essential to creating a quality and long-lived finished product.

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what others are saying

Dille Traxel Architecture has worked with us on over $20 million dollars of projects. They have worked with the college to develop and keep updated a comprehensive master plan for the campus and every step of the way we have been able to depend on them to be the highest quality partner imaginable. Dille Traxel is the firm for us to ensure a successful project!

Dr. Wesley Payne, President, Three Rivers College

Get Inspired

Great spaces inspire us to do great things. Our professional approach to creating a team of expert architects facilitates the production of a finished product for which we can all be proud. This team consists of several engineering firms and other consultants with numerous years of field experience.

DILLE TRAXEL Architecture Firm focuses on a broad array of projects such as collegiate / higher education master planning and renovations; K-12 master planning and renovations; healthcare and institutional; civic and industrial; municipal, emergency response and correctional facilities; financial, corporate and retail; and churches and residential (both single and multi-family housing).

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In the news

A new facility for Maynard Elementary School

A new facility for Maynard Elementary in Maynard, Arkansas was recently completed. It houses approximately 16,000 square feet that includes six classrooms, a fine arts room, computer lab, library, multipurpose space and administration. This project was the second component of a two-phase plan that started with the new Maynard High School building. It was completed first in 2016, then followed by the Elementary school. Both buildings kept a similar architectural style and features to compliment the Maynard School District campus.

Groundbreaking Held for Hayti Municipal Facility

The groundbreaking for the new Hayti Municipal facility was held July 2, 2018 on the future site located at 300 East Broadway in Hayti, Missouri within the downtown square area. Many elected officials, city staff, residents and those interested were on site for the ceremonial event. Mayor Lisa Green acknowledged City Clerk Karla Law, Members of the City Council, the team at USDA Rural Development and many others that aided in the process of acquiring the funding of the new Municipal Facility.

Shawn Huffman joins the Team

Shawn Huffman joins the team as Project Manager with DILLE TRAXEL ARCHITECTURE. He is responsible for project coordination of all types. Shawn has a solid background in construction, architectural design and drafting, computer renderings and 3D animation.

DILLE TRAXEL Architecture Celebrates 15 years Serving the Region

Marking their 15th year of business, DILLE TRAXEL Architecture’s goal has always been to provide quality, full service, professional architectural services to their clients.

Groundbreaking for Kidd's Convenience Store

The groundbreaking for Kidd’s Convenience Store in Cape Girardeau, Missouri was held today at the construction site of the new store. Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, City of Cape Girardeau, Old Town Cape, business leaders and members of the community gathered on site to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking event with the Kidd’s family.

Cape Girardeau Fire Station No. 4

DILLE TRAXEL Architecture is pleased to have been part of the Design-build team for the Cape Girardeau Fire Station No. 4, located in the Laurel Grove neighborhood on Lexington Avenue in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Continuing construction on First Missouri State Bank

Construction is progressing on the First Missouri State Bank in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The steel structure has been erected on the new facility’s site, which is adjacent to Highway 67. When complete, the new 17,000 square foot facility will accommodate all features of a full service banking experience.

Southern Bank Renovation

The Southern Bank facility, located in Van Buren, Missouri, recently underwent a complete interior and exterior renovation. The branch commemorated the re-opening of the newly remodeled branch with a ceremony and refreshments which included members of the community and staff.

Hayti Municipal Facility Coming Soon!

We are excited to be part of the team for the new municipal facility for the City of Hayti, Missouri that is to be located in the downtown area. DILLE TRAXEL Architecture completed design work that facilitates an efficient and fully operational configuration that will house approximately 12,000 square feet.

Redesign of Kidd's Gas Station and Convenience Store

We are excited to be a part of the major renovations for the Kidd’s gas station and convenience store on Broadway in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Bank of Grandin Grand Opening

A ribbon cutting event was held for the Bank of Grandin Grand Opening on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Members of the community, staff and business leaders were in attendance to commemorate the opening of the new facility in Harveill, Missouri.

Marquee Restoration for Historic Rodgers Theatre

In an effort to retain the historical significance of the Historic Rodgers Theatre, dedicated citizens of the Poplar Bluff community are working to restore the marquee. Boasting its early mid-century modern architecture and illuminated neon marquee, the Rodgers Theatre was built in 1914 by I. W. Rodgers on the corner of Pine and Broadway in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Meet DILLE TRAXEL Architecture’s Intern

DILLE TRAXEL ARCHITECTURE announces the appointment of Coulton Becker as Architectural Intern for the summer of 2017. His goal is to gain general office experience and a practical understanding of the field of architecture.

Progress for Cape Girardeau Fire Station No. 4

Fire Station No. 4 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is quickly progressing. The Penzel/Dille Traxel design-build team is anticipating completion late fall 2017. We are thrilled to be a part of this project for the City of Cape Girardeau and its residents.

Oak Grove Elementary

A new main entry was added for the Poplar Bluff Oak Grove Elementary School. Additions and renovations were made to the existing facility.

Progress for Maynard Elementary School

Progress continues for Maynard School District in Maynard, Arkansas as crews begin to pour footings for the new Maynard Elementary School. Along with Delk Construction, DILLE TRAXEL Architecture is pleased to once again work with Superintendent Pat Rawlings to facilitate another successful project for the Maynard School District.

First Missouri State Bank

We are proud to announce the design of the first LEED building in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. DILLE TRAXEL Architecture is collaborating with Hastings Architecture to complete a new facility for First Missouri State Bank. The facility will be two stories and boasting 17,000 square feet clad in a thin limestone veneer.

Ribbon Cutting for the Poplar Bluff High School

The Ribbon Cutting for the Poplar Bluff High School was held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the new Commons area. Retired Supt. Chris Hon addressed the crowd of community leaders, faculty, staff and students.

City of Cape Girardeau New Fire Station 4

The groundbreaking for the city of Cape Girardeau’s New Fire Station 4 was held on September 7, 2016 at its new location on Lexington Avenue. Dille Traxel Architecture is a member of the design-build team with Penzel Construction Company and FGM Architects.