Franklin Ellerbe Tudor Reimagined
Franklin Ellerbe Tudor Reimagined The owners wanted to create a period-appropriate kitchen analogous to the entire house renovation. The kitchen not only needed to be larger, it also needed to afford for future family growth. Our design solution functions in two different ways—currently, the space adjacent to the kitchen is a small family room with […]
Stevens Square Brownstone
Stevens Square Brownstone In the late 1890s, sturdy brownstone row houses at the edge of downtown Minneapolis were quite popular. Over time, many of these Victorian-era structures were demolished to make way for freeways and other urban development. This one in the Stevens Square neighborhood survived, despite a 1979 renovation that divided the building into […]
Summit Avenue Villa
Summit Avenue Villa As a contributing structure in the National Register of Historic Places, this 1924 Mediterranean Revival duplex inhabits a prime corner lot on Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota—one of the country’s best-preserved historic residential boulevards. Though the site was overgrown and the structure crumbling after years of neglect, the building was otherwise […]
Union Park Prairie School
Union Park Prairie School A stunning example of Prairie School architecture, this house was designed by Bentley & Hausler and was built in 1915. Longtime followers of our Studio’s work, the homeowners called on us to restore and reconsider the kitchen, back entry, and second floor bedrooms and bathrooms while respecting the building’s historical significance. This was […]
Downtown Riverfront Condo
Downtown Riverfront Condo Overlooking Gold Medal Park and the Mississippi River, this downtown condo has an architectural flair to match the postcard vistas, with a design that is streamlined and unequivocally modern, yet warm and inviting. The open layout cleverly alters the unit’s original floor plan while working within the constraints of the existing plumbing […]
Lake of the Isles Cottage
Lake of the Isles Cottage Longtime supporters of the arts in Minneapolis, the owners of this charming cottage frequently host fellow art patrons and large fundraising events. Unfortunately numerous haphazard remodeling projects had taken their toll—the entire interior was cramped, insular, and had little connection to the lake view. We restored the house’s original aesthetic while enhancing its […]
Saint Croix River Modern
Saint Croix River Modern Well-loved for decades, this 1,000 square-foot mid-century cabin, nestled in the pines of the Saint Croix River bluffs, was always self-effacing. For the owners, this cherished family retreat was about being at the river, not inside the cabin. The original kitchen was tiny and had no connection to the living area […]
Deephaven Craftsman
Deephaven Craftsman Designed by Chicago architect Hugh Garden and advertised as a “tear-down,” this 1905 Craftsman-style lakefront retreat boasted sweeping porches, idyllic views of Lake Minnetonka, and moments of leisurely reprieve. Falling in love with these features our client purchased the house, saving it from the wrecking ball. Intent on restoring the house, she knew […]
East Isles Federal Revival
East Isles Federal Revival When comparing their house to their neighbors’, the homeowners realized their home did not live up to its potential. Envious of the beautiful residence across the street, they turned to us to help restore the original Federal Revival character of the house and create more outdoor living space. During previous remodeling […]