Founded in 2007 by Lea Kangas, Inside Outside Architecture, Inc. (IOA, Inc.) is a team of architects, interior designers, site planners, and project managers providing quality architectural design and construction document preparation services with integrity and attention to detail. We also provide commercial architectural design and construction document preparation services for new buildings, additions, interior and exterior remodel projects.  IOA, Inc. handles the coordination needed with jurisdictional agencies, code officials, financial agencies, engineering consultants etc.



IOA Inc. Sponsorship:
The 2014 Rogers-Otsego Youth Baseball
Green Giants
2nd-3rd grade

Each team member has individual experience at other firms, both large and small. Their experience includes all project phases: pre-acquisition, architectural design, interior design, from construction and close-out. This knowledge, along with a team of experienced staff and consultants, will provide you with a high quality experience in architectural and interior design services now and in the future. We are pleased to say that over 90% of our projects last year were from repeat clients or referrals from past clients. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of service to our clients and truly enjoy what we do. 

Lea Kangas - Architect                                                             763.428.5870
President, Director of Architecture                                                                   lea@ioainc.net


Lea has been a licensed architect since 1998. She has experience working with architectural firms in both MN and SD. Mrs. Kangas has worked on many project types, both new and renovations, but specializes in commercial renovation, additions and reuse. Since establishing IOA, Inc. in 2007 she has expanded her architectural practice to include projects in many states outside Minnesota including tenant improvement, new construction, additions and renovations. Her attention to detail, and strong knowledge of current building codes, provides a level of service that is second to none. Her history of repeat clients, from both public and private sectors, is testimony to the service she expects of herself and the entire office.


  • Bachelor of Architecture: NDSU 1994
  • B.S. in Environmental Design: NDSU 1994
  • Architecture licenses: MN and others
  • Certified Interior Designer: MN
  • NCARB Certified




Collaboration:
Inside Outside Architecture, Inc.
14165 James Road, Suite 200A
Rogers, MN 55374

Lea Kangas - Architect
763-428-5870
Lea@ioainc.net
The 2015 Rogers-Otsego Royals 
10UA Travel Team


​Over a 30+ year career as a landscape architect and site design specialist, Paul Kangas has helped shape a wide variety of properties across the Upper Midwest. His project experience includes Fortune 500 corporate campuses, major health care facilities, and municipal park systems across the Twin Cities. His work in cemetery planning and design has positioned IOA as the industry leader in this important service area.

Prior to joining IOA in 2020, Paul helped lead a large multi-disciplinary consulting firm in the Twin Cities. He also served as Chair of his town’s Planning Commission for more than a decade and fully understands the site approval and development entitlement process through his many years of public service.

Paul brings a unique mix of creativity and pragmatism to each project. His broad design expertise, attention to detail, and customer driven service model has earned him a loyal, repeat client base.  

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture: NDSU 1992
  • B.S. in Environmental Design: NDSU 1992
  • Landscape Architecture licenses: MN and others




Paul Kangas - Landscape Architect                                          ​612.237.8355
Vice President, Director of Landscape Architecture                                          paul@ioainc.net

About Us

Contact Us:
Paul Kangas - Landscape Architect 
612-237-8355
Paul@ioainc.net