Lake Lydiard Estate by Wittman Estes is a major renovation that reimagines a 3-acre historic property in Minnesota for a young California family. The 8,945-square-foot home, once weighed down by mismatched remodels, has been transformed into a…
The simple geometry of this dark steel-clad lake home provides an immediate contrast to its warm and dynamic interior volumes. Expansive planes of glass and operable folding wall systems capture sprawling views and direct connections to this…
This single-family residence in the North Oaks community showcases what can happen when projects are well conceived and organized. Utilizing structurally insulated panels, the entire house was framed and wrapped in only six days.
Hyytinen Cabin in Northern Minnesota replaces an old non-insulated structure. From the existing cabin to the new iteration the orientation was shifted from parallel to the lake to perpendicular.
Situated on a picturesque site on the east shore of a lake, Shoreline residence is designed to bring the experience of the lake into the house. The large living and family rooms feature panoramic lake views through…
Envisioned as a modern ranch, the Theodore Wirth ranch home rests comfortably on its hillside location. Immediately adjacent to the property, a densely wooded park creates a retreat-like feel during the summer months, while revealing the Minneapolis…
This modern single family home fits organically into its hilly lakeside site just outside of St. Paul, Minnesota. The single story home features a “look-out” basement level to accommodate for more sun-lit living spaces.
Utilizing the modest footprint of the existing foundation, the Abramson Residence was designed in a way to maximize its tight parameters while still creating open spaces, a dynamic feel, and an unrestricted floor plan.
Programmatically, the Northern Lake Home is composed of two primary massings separated by a glass core. Splaying out to the lake beyond and nestled into a natural swale, the public spaces contour along the landscape blurring the…
