Zerr Berg Architects of Fargo is a full-service architectural design firm located in Fargo, North Dakota. With 25 years of experience serving the region, the firm specializes in architectural and design services, interior design, referendum services, master planning, and facilities assessments. They serve a diverse range of clients including schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, government facilities, and private businesses. Their work emphasizes community-minded design, rooted in collaboration and client relationships. The firm maintains a perfect 5.00 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting strong client satisfaction and consistent delivery of projects across residential, educational, civic, and commercial sectors.
Founded in 2001 by Brian Berg and Tim Zerr alongside Steve Gehrtz and Gehrtz Construction Services, Zerr Berg Architects was established with a people-first philosophy and a commitment to serving local and regional communities. Tim Zerr, whose career spanned over 40 years, played a foundational role in shaping the firm’s client-centered, pragmatic approach to design, notably contributing to numerous schools in the Fargo-Moorhead area and the skyway systems at Concordia College. The firm continues to honor his legacy through its hands-on, relationship-driven practice. The team includes architects, construction managers, interior designers, and project specialists who collaborate on projects ranging from educational facilities like the NDSU A. Glenn Hill STEM Center and Dorothy Dodds Elementary School to civic buildings such as the NDNG Fire Crash Rescue Station and the Central Cass Athletic Complex.
The firm is located at 510 4th Ave N in downtown Fargo, situated just a short walk from the Fargo train station, Water Tower No. 2, and the Red River Market. Nearby landmarks include the Roberts Street Chapel arts center and the Sodbuster public artwork, all within a half-mile radius. This central location places them at the heart of the city’s cultural and civic life.
Zerr Berg Architects is known for its deep roots in the Fargo community, its long-standing commitment to collaborative design, and its ability to deliver projects that reflect both functional excellence and local character. Their reputation is built on decades of trusted partnerships with schools, faith-based organizations, and public institutions across North Dakota and Minnesota. As a firm that has helped shape the built environment of Fargo for over two decades, they remain a trusted name in regional architecture.