PKA Architecture is a Minneapolis-based architecture and design firm specializing in custom homes, cabins, lofts, and boutique commercial projects. Their design approach balances site sensitivity, carefully considered materials, and spatial clarity in order to create environments that reflect both context and occupant lifestyle.
The studio emphasizes a collaborative process: beginning with client programming, then refining form, detail, and material decisions so that each home is distinctive yet homely, and designed with durability and timelessness in mind. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
LOCATION: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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When the clients returned to Minneapolis after living overseas, they purchased two raw shells in a historic building overlooking the Mississippi River. Originally built in 1879, the seven-story brick structure had a rich past, having served as…
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…
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.
Modern design is often framed as a process of distilling architecture down to its very essence, and creating a form directly responsive to the occupant’s functional needs. The design of the Sheridan Residence looks to capture just…
Beautifully situated on a rise overlooking Lake Calhoun, this dynamic modern home was designed to maximize views of the lake and the downtown skyline. In response to the deep urban lot, the house is set back from…
The client is a high-end commercial builder. When it came time to build a new house for his family on an empty lot in a suburban development, he commissioned the architecture firm to design a simple, clean-lined…
