Postmodern Inspired Farmhouse Addition

Client Needs and Project Challenges:

• Create a modern loft feel from this traditional neighborhood home.
• Expand the foot print of the house on the difficult wedge-shaped lot
• Protect existing large trees from removal
• Color, Flair and express use of materials
• Spaces able to accommodate large parties as well as intimate groups
• Open floor plan

Project Features

• Used traditional materials inspired by Minnesota farms and added bold color to create an eclectic yet unified exterior
• “Warm Modern” interior mixes natural wood, paint and “industrial-look” materials
• Vaulted first floor living room with skylight colonnade takes advantage of full light while maintaining privacy
• First floor master suite – easy & elegant age-in-place feature
• New tuck-under garage makes daily coming and going easier
• High efficiency insulation
• In-floor heat throughout the home