Updated: Oct 26, 2025
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Address
161 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
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Vetter Architects
Since 1985, the vision of Vetter Architects has always remained consistent - to provide Living Architecture that enriches and brings joy to everyday living. Our work is connected to nature and rooted in a deep understanding of place and lifestyle. Our process is holistic, combining design and construction into a single act. As an award-winning design studio, we are recognized for our elegant solutions, meticulous attention to detail, and the highest level of business professionalism. At Vetter Architects, we believe in the importance of trust and we welcome the opportunity to earn yours.
From BuildZoom: Vetter Architects, 161 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI (Owned by: Vetter, John C) holds a Design Professional license and 4 other licenses according to the Milwaukee license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 94,017 Wisconsin licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Vetter Architects, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
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Phone Number: (414) 223-3388
Address: 161 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Vetter Architects Milwaukee
Quality
106
93rd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Vetter Architects has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 94,017 contractors in Wisconsin.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
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3 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vetter Architects has worked on at least
7.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Vetter Architects mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
3rd story guitar type b sign
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SIGN-GEN-20-00260
Status:
complete
Fee:
$122
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retail establishm...
Variance for number of stories
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BCV-21-00045
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Various fl - kilbourn tower renovation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-20-00514
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,222
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
27th fl - level 2 interior alteration unit 2701 and unit 2702
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-19-00010
Status:
final
Fee:
$212
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 205 - condo kitchen/bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-19-00043
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,001
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior greenhouse alteration
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
RES-ALT-20-00700
Status:
expired
Fee:
$314
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bizstarts community market place
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-00194
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,618
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Edie boutique
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-18-00005
Status:
complete
Fee:
$456
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial roof greenhouse
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ADD-20-00022
Status:
expired
Fee:
$972
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ignace health center - pharmacy and dental expansion
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-17-00377
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,297
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kinn mke mco variance 275-21
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BCV-20-00005
Status:
complete
Fee:
$213
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tied house window alteration
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-20-00543
Status:
filed
Fee:
$630
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kinn mke guesthouse
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ADD-19-00064
Status:
complete
Fee:
$26,285
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Davis & kuelthau-int. alter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
198201019B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,757
Permit Type:
Large office buil...
Building Type:
N/A
Building Permit
New single family residence w/finished basement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
30084-S
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Phoenix investors - 4th floor interior demolish
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ALT-22-00070
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$10
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ECP-21-00169
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
[comcheck] 2-story addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-ADD-21-00035
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$391
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential roof greenhouse (online)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RES-ADD-20-00031
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$10
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family home conversion
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RES-NEW-17-00062
Status:
expired
Fee:
$290
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | A-7163 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Design Professional |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of October 2025.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 1939-11 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Type | Architectural Or Engineering Corp - Certificate Of Authorization |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of January, 2016. Check the current license status of Vetter Architects with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
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License Not Verified
| License # | 7163-5 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2016. Check the current license status of Vetter Architects with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
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Inactive License
| License # | 17-PEOP-00052 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Business |
- According to the City of Milwaukee License Search, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2605 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Design Professional |
- According to the City of Milwaukee License Search, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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106
BuildZoom Score
15
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vetter Architects has worked on 15 permitted projects.
Vetter Architects Employees
JV
John Vetter
Aia, Principal
VC
Vetter, John C
Owner