John B.A. Idstrom II,
AIA, CID, Allied ASId, architect
founding Partner,1941-2020

A founder of Partners 4, Design, John is known as the idea man. For John, the idea starts with a relationship. He believes all successful projects begin there. He works to find a common language with clients to translate concepts into designs. That’s where the magic happens. John’s process works so well successive generations often return to P4D. The seeds of his considerable architectural vocabulary were sown early with a trip around the world. At 15 he was smitten by great architecture. John turned his love of great design into his life’s work. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Architecture and earned a bachelors degree in psychology and business administration from Gustavus Adolphus College. (Photo by Brandon Stengal)

David M. Ostreim, AIA,
ArchitecT
Founding partner

David is one of the founders of Partners 4, Design that began with kitchen and bath projects conceived in an attic cedar closet. While the P4D team works today in a sleek showroom, David assures inspired and functional design remain a foundation. As a gifted draftsman, he designs to meet the sensibilities of each homeowner and project from concept to reality. He considers himself a coach of the collaborative and dynamic operation that is P4D. He nurtures beneficial partnerships with vendors whose products are in the P4D showroom. The innovative and award winning space David designed is an elegant reflection of the firm’s vast design expertise. David graduated from University of Minnesota School of Architecture. (Photo by Spacecrafting)

Andy knows functional and beautiful living spaces result from a pragmatic approach to finance and respect for solid design. He brings unique skills to the role of General Manager with a degree in accounting from Augsburg College and extensive management experience. He joined P4D in 2005 and adds clarity to finance and design operations. Andy prioritizes communications and expectations with clients.

Nicole Sirek is the Senior Project Manager at P4D. She coordinates the countless details that make for a successful project. Nicole takes a design from thought to the reality and orchestrates the logistics between clients, contractors, designers and architects. Nicole holds bachelor’s in interior design from The Art Institute of Pittsburg-Online Division and an associate’s in architectural and commercial drafting.