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25 Iconic Minnesota Homes

The Midwest is filled with innovative and adventurous architecture; the Midwest Home Magazine has celebrated 25 years of publication by highlighting 25 Iconic Minnesota Homes. While studying architecture you hear big names such as Frank Lloyd Wright, and you try to put yourself in his shoes. His iconic style is scattered across our area and seeing one of his structures helps you truly understand how important his ideas were.

April 21st, 2017 by

Boathouses of Minnetonka

When I’m not busy being an architect in the Twin Cities, I’ve enjoyed peaceful weekend outings to Lake Minnetonka. It’s rich history and breathtaking landscape reminds us of just how lucky we are to have these gems here in the mid-west.

April 19th, 2017 by

An Eden Prairie Remodel Keeps the Best of the Old and Adds Right Amount of New

In the Midwest, we see all types of home designs. Driving down the road you can see anything from an old farm house to a modern mansion. The family highlighted in this story simply wanted a new look but didn’t want to leave their home.

March 31st, 2017 by

Indiana University Bloomington to launch new Master of Architecture program

Starting in the fall of 2018, there will be a new Master of Architecture degree program in the Midwest. Indiana University Bloomington (IU) will offer the degree from the campus’s new School of Art and Design. The primary focus of the program will be in Columbus, Indiana, the modernist playground…

March 31st, 2017 by

A 1970s Ranch Home Turned Modern Farmhouse Photos

As architects, we sometimes come across beautiful old structures that simply need a little fixing to be brought back to life. It’s amazing what some people’s creativity can do when given a slate that is nothing close to clean. This process takes a structure with a rich history and makes something beautiful all while…

March 24th, 2017 by

Building a Family Legacy

For many of us the holidays bring back family memories that are centered around our homes and our communities. They can also draw attention to the fact that we are living in a home that no longer functions adequately for our family. Remodeling your home is a great way to remain in the community you love while preserving your most precious family memories.

January 23rd, 2017 by

The Marvin Architects Challenge Showdown Top 5!

The people have spoken and have selected the Thumper Pond Residence as one of the top 25 projects in the competition. From approximately 150 entries 25 have been selected to go on to round two and it is you, the people, who will again decide who will be the 5 finalists for the people’s choice…

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