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Photo by Nick Gorski
www.wendywoodsphotography.com

#1 Michaela Mahady, AIA,
with Jessica Wilder
and Maury Stenerson

SALA Architects, Inc.
612-379-3037
www.salaarc.com
 

5925 Game Farm Rd. E., Minnetrista
Directions: I-494 or I-394 to U.S. 12. West on 12 to Co. Rd. 15/Shoreline Dr. exit. West on Shoreline Dr. North on Co. Rd. 110/Commerce Blvd. West on Game Farm Rd. to home.
 

This crisp white farmhouse replaced a walkout rambler on a small farm in Minnetrista. The house is positioned among a group of existing buildings, including a small barn and workshop, all of which encircle a green commons. The home’s gabled entry faces the commons and a wraparound low-roofed porch gathers breezes while providing summer shade. Within the house, intimately scaled rooms gather about a twisting central staircase. A sheltered nook for a reading chair, a window seat nestled next to the fireplace, and a tiny meditation space at the peak of the roof provide spots for privacy and quiet reflection.
 

Photo by Peter Bastianelli-Kerze

#2 Charles Stinson, AIA

Charles R. Stinson Architects
952-473-9503
www.crsarch.com
 

21840 Byron Cir., Greenwood
Directions: I-494 to Hwy. 7. West on Hwy. 7. North on Christmas Lake Rd. West on Excelsior Blvd. North on Minnetonka Blvd. East on Byron Cir. to home.
 

Designed as a northern summer retreat for a retired couple from Florida, this home has since become their year-round residence because of it sleek aesthetic, light-filled living spaces, and panoramic views of the lake and woods. To provide those views and capture light, the architect “floated” the main level of the 3,300-square-foot home—a single composition of white horizontals and window ribbons bisected by gray chimneys and black window framing—on top of a glass box. Inside the lower-level are a guest suite, sauna, media room, study, and artist’s studio. A wrap-around terrace provides unobstructed views, whatever the season.
 

Photo by Peter Bastianelli-Kerze

#3 David Salmela, FAIA, with
Carly Coulson, AIA, LEED AP

Salmela Architect
218-724-7517
www.salmelaarchitect.com
 

20505 Linden Rd., Deephaven
Directions: I-494 to Hwy. 7. West on Hwy. 7. North on Vine Hill Rd. West (left) on Minnetonka Blvd. North (right) on Cottagewood Rd. West (left) on Carson Rd. South on Linden Rd. to home.
 

This home follows a progressive attitude of innovation, honest use of materials, and clarity of construction. The linear, open plan sits between an easterly pond and a westerly wetland. The paved plaza creates an edge between the built environment and nature. The interior exposes the materials that make up the structure of the building. The combination of black 12x12x24 concrete block, SIP panels, wood laminated beams, slatted wood screens, and recycled cypress creates a united statement of sustainable artistry.
 

Rendering Courtesy of Charles
R. Stinson Architects, LLC

#4 Charles Stinson, AIA

Charles R. Stinson Architects
952-473-9503
www.crsarch.com
 

303 W. 77th St., Chanhassen
Directions: I-494 to Hwy. 5. West on Hwy 5. North on Hwy. 101. West on 78th St. North on Frontier Tr. West on 77th St. to home.
 

This is an all-green total renovation of a 100-year-old farmhouse, originally built as the living quarters for the nuns of Chanhassen’s first Catholic church. This home has a white standing seam roof and is in the process of being totally and originally transformed. It has an open living plan, two bedrooms with balconies, study space, and a four-season sunroom, all in less than 1,500 square feet. This small, functional, more affordable project is meant to be a prototype for a new urban revitalization style, all green, including solar panels, and all new.
 

Photo by Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

#5 Mark Larson, AIA

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
612-285-7275
www.rehkamplarson.com
 

7130 Gerard Drive, Eden Prairie
Directions: I-494 to Valley View Rd. West on Valley View Rd. North on Topview Rd. West on Roberts Drive. North on Gerard Dr. to home.
 

This modern house, built by the homeowner, makes efficient use of space, meets a frugal budget, and is a new sustainable neighbor in an established suburban neighborhood. The main level allows for one-level living and the lower level contains another bedroom suite, exercise room, full workshop, and additional garage space. Its sustainable features include geothermal heating/cooling, heavily insulated walls and roof, in-floor radiant heating, an insulated pre-cast foundation system requiring no footings, passive solar heating, and durable materials. The site has been landscaped with hearty native plantings, a grass driveway, and rain gardens to reduce runoff.
 

Photo by Dana Wheelock

#6 James McNeal, AIA,
with Troy Prosa

De Novo Architects
612-332-4790
www.denovoarchitects.com
 

11353 Fetterly Road West, Minnetonka
Directions: I-394 to Hopkins Crossroad. South on Hopkins Crossroad. West on Fetterly Rd. to home.

This home is in the Shingle Style with neoclassical touches presented in a straightforward, comfortable, craftsmanship approach with an earthy romanticism. What sets this house apart are the constraints and amenities of its location, and the approach taken to its design. The floor plan was developed using a classical approach, thinking in terms of volumes, spaces, and their relationships, while simultaneously adapting to a challenging sloping site. The home’s unique floor plan highlights breathtaking views and architectural detailing. Most importantly, the home demonstrates how an architect can take a challenging site and create a comfortable, livable, stylish home.
 

Photo Courtesy of TEA2 Architects, Inc.

#7 Tom Ellison, AIA,
with Tom Van De Weghe

TEA2 Architects, Inc.
612-929-2800
www.tea2architects.com
 

5188 Ridge Cir., Edina
Directions: U.S. 169 to 5th St/Lincoln Dr exit. 7th St. W. East on 7th St., continue straight onto Malibu Dr. South on Malibu Dr. East on Telemark Tr. Left at Parkwood Rd. Left at Kelsey Terrace. Left at Ridge Cir. to home.
 

Located in the heart of Edina, the design team established the English Arts-and-Crafts-inspired home to take advantage of its natural surroundings. Nestled among existing wetlands, this house integrates itself with its environment, allowing for the creation of a series of outdoor living spaces that provide a sensible connection to the land while maintaining a sense of privacy for the residents. The design sustains a traditional aesthetic while providing a strong contemporary connection to daylight and the outdoors. This home is an example of consistent quality—represented in design, construction, and integration to its surrounding neighbors and natural environment.
 

 

 

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