Golden Age Condo
Golden Age Condo Though it captured some of the most compelling views of the Stone Arch Bridge, this Minneapolis condominium wore a nondescript Condo Maple interior. This project reimagined those spaces and beautifully captured the Golden Age of Travel, drawing on Streamline Moderne and Art Deco for inspiration. Along with embodying the owner’s tastes, the […]
Northern Nordic
Northern Nordic In coming to Minnesota from Iceland, our clients found themselves more than 3,000 miles away from home, hoping to build something new – literally and figuratively – that would feel like home for their family of five. They purchased a scenic piece of land in Rochester and identified a general idea of the […]
University Grove Residence
University Grove Residence 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 evokes the design sensibilities of the era in which they were built. As the first new house to be constructed in this distinguished context in more […]
Tomahawk Lake House
Tomahawk Lake House A new addition to a long-cherished family compound along the Wisconsin River, this new house was designed as a comfortable year-round, multi-generational retreat for our client’s family, friends, and business associates. Inspired by its context and early 20th century lodge houses nearby, this North Woods home features a two-story gathering room with an […]
Ivy Tower
Ivy Tower This condo renovation in a distinguished downtown high-rise brings much-needed panache and a dash of magic to the formerly builder-basic space. Working within condo constraints largely means retaining the existing plumbing, mechanical, and appliance locations. Despite this requirement, every surface in the residence is transfigured. A study in contrasts, dark cabinetry and wood […]
Lilydale Townhouse
Lilydale Townhouse A kitchen island shaped like a grand piano, builder-basic cabinetry, space-age themed pendant lights, and a tile backsplash made of 12×12 flooring set on the diagonal were key ‘before’ features of this early 2000s townhouse kitchen. We were tasked with taking this space down to the studs and starting fresh, with the limitation […]
Fillmore Street Cottage
Fillmore Street Cottage Once upon a time, it seemed to someone a good idea to install the interior of a cheap 1960s rambler into a 1908 cottage. This resulted in removal of all interior millwork, built-ins, art glass windows and the staircase. It included the addition of acoustic tile dropped ceilings, gold and mauve plastic […]
Minnetonka Charmer
Minnetonka Charmer Interior design and remodeling go hand in hand to refresh this cheerful Minnetonka residence. In the family for multiple generations, meaningful original details, including the wood paneled walls and iron railings, are preserved and brightened with the addition of light-colored furnishings and paint colors. A brand new kitchen incorporates the whimsical character of […]
Mediterranean Villa Reconstruction
Mediterranean Villa Reconstruction When this Mediterranean Villa-style house burned, the loss to the family was painful and disorientating. Consuming the roof and much of the second floor, the fire was terrible enough. Water damage throughout the rest of the house necessitated extensive reconstruction. Our clients wanted to remain true to the building’s original 1928 design […]