Looking Back on 2024
2024 was an exciting (and very busy!) year for CSA. Join us as we reflect on some of our favorite moments and achievements from the last year.
Pop the Top featured as Home of the Month in The Star Tribune
As the article explains, this second story addition completely transformed the two-bed, 1920’s home. Our clients, a young family, needed room to grow, so we doubled their living space with a new second story.
Sunflower published on the front cover of “ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution” book by Sheri Koones
Make sure to check out the feature at your local bookstore!
Rachel officially became a licensed architect
That makes five licensed architects at CSA!
Sunflower featured as Home of the Month in The Star Tribune
Our cheery yellow ADU was chosen for the article because of its beautiful design and our client’s vision of community living.
Chris awarded AIA Residential Architect of Distinction
Chris was recognized for his substantial contributions to the field of architecture and his thoughtful design work.
Gathering Together on Lake of the Isles featured in Lake Society Magazine
CSA’s first project was recognized in the article after going on the market to find a new owner.
Expanded the office and made a new hire
As we grow as a firm we needed more physical space as well! This year we expanded our office space and hired Ella as Office Administrator.
Celebrated 10 years of CSA
2024 marked CSA’s 10th birthday and we celebrated by hosting an open house at our newly improved office space.
Elysian Fields and Pondside featured on the AIA Homes by Architects Tour
Another year, another successful Homes by Architects Tour. We had over 2,000 people visit our homes and we loved meeting them all.
elysian fields
pondside
Won two awards at MSP Home & Design’s RAVE Awards
Our projects, Valdres and Harry’s Bar, were recognized at the RAVE Awards, an annual recognition program hosted by MSP Home & Design magazine.
Cypress & Bluestone featured in MSP Home & Design Magazine
The warm modern home was highlighted in the fall 2024 issue.
CSA becomes selected architect for the Honey Hill development
We are excited to partner with Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and Aspect Design Build on the new development located in Orono.
Valdres featured in Lake Society Magazine
Our sculptural home on the savanna was highlighted in the Autumn 2024 issue of Lake Society Magazine.
GreenHouse published in “The Well-Designed Accessory Dwelling Unit" book by Lydia Lee
Don’t miss reading about how great architecture can fit in small spaces.
CSA won eight awards at the Midwest Home Design Gala
We were honored to be recognized at the Midwest Home Design Gala, including three 1st place awards for sustainability, exterior use of stone, and custom design objects.
