In a recent interview, Strom said his projects aren’t far from home. He designed a rec room with dormers overlooking Lake of the Isles, a Modernist wine cellar between Isles and Cedar Lake, and a 380-square-foot living space off the old trolley line near Lake Harriet.
“I feel really lucky to be able to live and work in the same place,” Strom said. “…I love having a walkable community.”
Read MoreWhen friends or relatives come to visit from out of town, you could quickly make up a spare bedroom or (dare it be mentioned) the couch... or you could add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property, elevating the guest experience while also impacting the property value.
Read MoreThey’re known as granny flats, mother-in-law apartments, even Fonzie suites for those who remember the Fonz’s digs above the Cunninghams' garage in the tv show “Happy Days.” For years, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been popular throughout the U.S. for homeowners needing an additional, separate living space for a relative (or family friend) adjacent to main house—and as a flexible housing option in developed urban neighborhoods.
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Home of the Month (AIA MN and Star Tribune)
2014 B.L.E.N.D. Award
2013 AIA-MN Home of the Month
2013 B.L.E.N.D. Award
2013 Residential Architects Vision & Excellence -1
2013 Residential Architects Vision & Excellence -2
2011 AIA-MN Home of the Month
2011 Residential Architects Vision & Excellence
Star Tribune: Everyday Solutions in the Homes Section
Midwest Home: Design Around Town
Lavender Magazine: How To Make an Accessory Dwelling Unit Suit You (And Make Money Doing It)
Southwest Journal: Fulton Designers Bring Home Architecture Awards
The Line: Architect Innovates Design Service for Accessory Dwelling
Architecture MN: Christopher Strom Architects Profile