2007 Luxury Home Tour Builder Profiles

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American Classic Homes, LLC

www.americanclassichomes.net
651-351-0995

Since 1992, Don Nelson, president of American Classic Homes, has been building some of the most prestigious homes in the Twin Cities area. The Stillwater-based company prides itself on well over 120 years of cumulative experience in the building industry.

Building an average of 20 to 30 homes each year, American Classic Homes delivers a high level of technical expertise by designing homes for today’s lifestyles while integrating state-of-the-art materials and construction methods.

“The most rewarding thing about building luxury homes is the ability to showcase our design capabilities, and to be able to push the 'envelope' in layout and detail areas,” Nelson says.

The time-honored craftsmanship that is found throughout each home built by American Classic Homes has earned the company a premier reputation within the community.

“Customers become unwavering fans of the company, truly satisfied and delighted with the quality of their homes,” Nelson says. “Our customers are always willing to whole heartedly refer others to our company.”

Since its inception in 1998, American Classic Homes has catapulted to the forefront of the home-building industry and has earned numerous awards within the professional building industry including six People’s Choice Awards, 15 Trillium Awards, and four Reggie Awards.


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Charles Cudd Company

www.charlescudd.com
612-333-8020

As one of the true “design-build” companies within the Twin Cities, Charles Cudd  Company provides a seamless approach when building its exceptionally designed homes. Combining the firm’s architectural engineering capabilities with its award-winning craftsmanship and interior design studio allows the firm to develop complex structures within a smooth, effortless process.

“Providing a full-service design-build approach allows us to be able to collaborate across disciplines and take our clients through the whole process. This helps ensure everything is configured before we even start the building process,” says Charles Cudd, president of Charles Cudd Company.

The Charles Cudd team focuses on providing high-quality design and construction through all phases of the homebuilding process. The level of quality control offered by the firm is exemplary, with the entire process broken down into certified stages. “We certify that all the work we do within each stage is executed properly, that it is 100 percent right every time,” Cudd says.

“Designing and building custom homes gives us the opportunity to take a blank canvas and create something beautiful,” Cudd says. “It’s very tangible and rewarding to be able to create something that amplifies our homeowner’s life and complements the surroundings.”


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Denali Custom Homes 

952-476-2679

As a second-generation custom building company, Denali Custom Homes focuses on building a limited number of custom homes each year. “This allows us to provide a high level of one-on-one customer service to each client,” says Dave Bieker, president of Denali. Bieker personally guides each client through the process and ensures that their finished custom home perfectly reflects their original vision.

While building each custom home, Denali sets specific goals to ensure that the building process is enjoyable, exciting, and offers an opportunity for personal expression. “A quality relationship with our clients is paramount,” Bieker says. “It is through this relationship that we are able to provide a one-of-a-kind experience in creating a home that invites and engages the spirit, while meeting the specific needs of the family for years to come.”

Throughout the design and construction process, Denali helps create homes that welcome each family’s lifestyle. “Whether you find that feeling in the charming romances of French country; the old world character of an Italian farmhouse; the sultry softness of Mediterranean elegance; or a rustic Northwoods retreat—Denali strives to capture your essence in a comfortable setting that simply says ‘home,’” Bieker says.

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