Architecture Direct

- This room was an addition to a 1950's 'solar house'. With close attention to detail it looks like the house was all completed at the same time. - Sunfish Lake MN

- This 3D design called for demolition of a one car garage to replace it with a modern three car garage. - Design also included a new covered porch and drainage improvements. - Minnetonka MN

- This view tests the materials and arrangement, with a proposed indirect lighting scheme. - Roseville MN

- We were contacted after the owner/contractor gutted the home and asked for a new cathedral ceiling. - The new lantern lets in light and views of the clouds above. - The porch solved the problem of the front being too flat. - Burnsville MN

- This space complemented the original 'colonial' style home. - Mechanicsburg PA

- This small eating area in a narrow 100 year old Kitchen was a perplexing problem for years. By hanging the table off the wall it now comfortably seats 3. - Notice the marble tiles, which costs a fraction of solid stone. - Duluth MN

- This was the Living Room in the original house. - The room was built for canning over 300 quarts of locally-produced fruits and vegetables from the farm outside. - Mechanicsburg PA

- This second floor addition was built over existing Dining and Great Rooms. - Apple Valley MN

- This computer generated 3D image was created during a Design Consultation. - Even the cabinets were modeled in 3D with the clients, enabling them to give real time input. - Minnetonka MN

- This house sat for several years on a trailer in a school parking lot. - By restoring the front windows, and putting a porch on the side, a wonderful plan resulted. - This was one of Minneapolis' first houses. - The Honeywell Foundation - Minneapolis MN

- This porch on the side of the house was probably different from the original, but the change resulted in an excellent plan and an attractive house. - The Honeywell Foundation was the client. - Minneapolis MN

- This house required refurbishing on the outside and rebuilding on the inside. - The Honeywell Foundation was the client. - Minneapolis MN - Many urban houses need improvements. (Suggestion: always keep them heated before restoring or the plaster may rot.)