Two Homes Selected for Upcoming Homes by Architects Tour
We are excited to welcome design-aficionados into two of our homes on the 2024 Homes by Architects Tour: Elysian Fields, a new home in White Oaks Savanna, and Pondside, a mid-century renovation in Eden Prairie.
This self-guided, design-focused tour invites visitors to explore architect-designed custom homes across the Twin Cities. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit https://www.homesbyarchitects.org/
We hope to see you September 28-29!
Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields
The clients who lived in a downtown Saint Paul loft fell in love with the wide-open spaces of the White Oaks Savanna development. They dreamed of a home that celebrated the beauty of Minnesota’s ever-changing landscape and blurred the line between indoor and outdoor. They wanted a home with a traditional exterior, impressive entry, and modern interiors. Natural materials adorn the exterior, including cedar, stone, stucco, and copper, that act as “jewelry” for the home. The cedar and copper will patina with time, adding richness and texture to the home.
Stop by Lot 111, where the Tono Pizzeria truck will be serving fresh, wood-fired pizza available for $5 per slice from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Architecture: Christopher Strom Architects | Builder: Redstone Builders | Development: White Oaks Savanna | Interior Design: O'Hara Interiors | Cabinetry: Northland Woodworks | Windows: Andersen Windows & Doors | Structural Engineer: Bunkers & Associates | Photography: Spacecrafting
Pondside
pondside
After living in this home for 44 years, the owners had built lasting relationships with their neighbors and fallen in love with the adjacent pond. The homeowners, now in retirement, want to stay in their home as long as possible. This addition/remodel helps them do so by providing them with one-level living.
This project demonstrates what is possible for existing, dated homes. By adding a small addition, opening a floor plan, and expanding the views to the backyard, this home has been transformed.
Architecture: Christopher Strom Architects | Builder: Crown Construction | Interior Design: Ruth Johnson Interiors | AV: Western System | Wall Finishes: Otto Painting Design | Structural Engineering: A.M. Structural Engineering | Photography: Scott Amundson