University Grove Residence
Falcon Heights, Minnesota
A veritable catalog of architectural styles, the University Grove neighborhood features the work of Minnesota architects from the last century—Lundie, Close, and Rapson, among others. Each house manifests the design sensibilities its era. The is the first new house in over 25 years to be built in this distinguished context. Although rooted in 20th-century modernism, our design speaks with a contemporary voice reflecting today’s outlook and spirit. This house claims its place in the continuum, rather than reviving the past.
Interiors Architecture
Natural materials and simple geometric shapes unite the building and site and define the functions inside.
The living spaces are revealed through layers of increasing privacy and overlapping programs, opening to the natural landscape beyond.
Teak kitchen cabinetry, doors, and casework lend a warmth and vintage aesthetic to the house.
Incorporating a green roof, the garage shields private spaces and frames the entrance progression
- Builder: Welch Forsman Associates
- Photographer: Susan Gilmore