5.1.2011 Minnetonka Residence to be included in the 2011 Homes by Architects Tour
The award winning Minnetonka Residence will be part of the 2011 Homes by Architects Tour, sponsored by AIA Minnesota and Midwest Home Magazine, in September 2011.

4.15.2011 Minnetonka Residence Published in Architectural Minnesota, May-June 2011.
The Minnetonka Residence will be featured in the upcoming May-June, 2011 issue of Architecture Minnesota magazine, featuring the best in residential architecture for the year. Look for the issue on newsstands in mid-April 2011.

4.1.2011 Farquar Lake Residence Published in Slovakian design magazine - MojDom, April 2011.
The Farquar Lake Residence can be seen in the April 2011 issue of the Slovakian design magazine MojDom.

2.14.2011  ALTUS Architecture + Design to Be in 50 US Architects Book
ALTUS Architecture + Design has been selected to represent Minnesota in the up coming 50 US Architects book published by Design Book. The book will celebrate the very best in residential architecture from each of the 50 states.

11.4.2010  ALTUS Architecture + Design Receives 2010 AIA Minnesota Honor Award
ALTUS Architecture + Design has received an AIA Minnesota Honor Award for the Minnetonka Residence in Minnetonka, Minnesota. There is a story on AIA Minnesota's website.  A brief newspaper article about the awards may be found on the Minneapolis Star Tribune's website.

10.10.2010  A Flurry of Publications!
Uptown Penthouse to be included in the upcoming Panache publication 21st Century Homes.
Farquar Lake Residence featured in the August issue of Chilean publication VD el Mercurio.
Farquar Lake Residence featured on Archinnovations.com August, 2010.
Uptown Penthouse featured on ArchDaily.com July 16, 2010.
Farquar Lake Residence featured on thehousevote.com...vote today.
Farquar Lake Residence featured on Contemporist.com July, 2010.
Farquar Lake Residence featured on ArchDaily.com June 23, 2010.
Minnetonka Residence featured on ArchDaily.com June 22, 2010.

3.22.2010 Farquar Lake Residence Published (including cover) in Architectural Minnesota, May-June 2010.
The Farquar Lake Residence will be featured in the upcoming May-June issue of Architecture Minnesota magazine, featuring the best in residential architecture for the year. This issue is typically the largest seller for the magazine (up to 60% of the magazine's annual sales) and features the AIA firm directory for 2010. We are honored to be in the issue and on the cover. Look for the issue on newsstands in mid-April 2010.

1.15.2010 Farquar Lake Residence Published in Trends Magazine.
The Farquar Lake Residence is featured in Homes and Architectural Trends Magazine, a national publication. Trends, Vol. 26, No. 1, will be on newsstands and fine bookstores through mid-April 2010. The article, as well as additional images not in the magazine article may be viewed on the Trends website

9.6.2009 Farquar Lake Residence 'Home of the Month' Article Published in Star Tribune
The Farquar Lake Residence was featured Sunday in the 'Homes' section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune as part of the 'Home of the Month' series, an awards program sponsored by AIA Minnesota and the Start Tribune. The article, as well as additional images not published in the newspaper, can be viewed on the Star Tribune's website.

6.7.2009  Minnetonka Residence 'Home of the Month' Article Published in Star Tribune
The Minnetonka Residence was featured Sunday, June 7, 2009, in the 'Homes' section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune as part of the 'Home of the Month' series.  The article, as well as additional images not published in the newspaper, can be viewed on the Star Tribune's website.  If you would like to view the article as it appeared in the paper, click here to open a PDF (~1.4 MB).

6.3.2009  Farquar Lake Residence to be on the 2009 'Homes By Architects' Tour
ALTUS Architecture + Design is pleased to announce the Farquar Lake Residence will be on the 2009 'Homes By Architects' Tour, September 19th and 20th.  Additional information about the tour can be found at www.homesbyarchitects.org.

5.18.2009  White Bear Lake Residence Featured in 'Trends Magazine'
The White Bear Lake Residence is featured in the latest issue of 'Trends- New Home' Magazine, Vol. 25, No. 5.  A PDF of the article can be viewed here (~3.9 MB).

4.15.2009  ALTUS Wins Two 2009 AIA MN RAVE Awards
AIA Minnesota and Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine have awarded ALTUS Architecture + Design two 2009 RAVE (Residential Architects Vision and Excellence) Awards for the Minnetonka Residence and the Farquar Lake Residence.

4.2.2009  ALTUS Open House Announcement
ALTUS Architecture + Design will be having an open house on Saturday, April 25th from 1pm to 4 pm.  Please stop by the office at 1609 Hennepin Avenue, across from the Basilica of St. Mary to celebrate what has been a remarkable string of honors.

3.18.2009  ALTUS Wins Two 'Home of the Month' Awards
AIA Minnesota and the Star Tribune announce the selection of the Farquar Lake Residence and the Minnetonka Residence by ALTUS Architecture + Design in the Home of the Month program.  The Home of the Month program seeks to educate the public on the value architects can bring to a home building process.  The selection panel sought projects that conveyed a unique and valued design solution, gauging how they reflect the owners' vision of home.

2.5.2009  T.A. Alt awarded 2009 Architect of Distinction
Tim Alt was awarded the 2009 Architect of Distinction honors by Midwest Home/AIA Minnesota, and will be featured in the March issue of Midwest Home Magazine.  A PDF of the article can be found here (~2.9 MB).

11.13.2008  Mayo Plan No. 1 Receives AIA MN Honor Award
"Mayo Plan No. 1", developed in collaboration with coen + partners and SalmelaArchitect, was awarded a 2008 AIA Minnesota Honor Award.  A PDF of the article from Architecture Minnesota can be found here (~2.9 MB).  On a personal note, everyone at ALTUS would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to David Salmela, FAIA, on receiving his Gold Medal.  It is a wonderful and well-deserved honor.

7.23.2008  White Bear Lake Residence on 'Homes By Architects Tour'
The White Bear Lake Residence will be on the 'Homes By Architects Tour', Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 2008.  The tour features 29 homes, all designed by licensed architects.

6.21.2008  ALTUS receives Three 2008 AIA-RAVE Awards
ALTUS Architecture+ Design received AIA-RAVE awards for the White Bear Lake Residence, the Mayo Woodlands Prairie House No. 2. and the design of the spiral stair at the Uptown Penthouse.  The RAVE Awards (Residential Architects Vision and Excellence) are a collaboration of Mpls St. Paul Magazine and AIA Minnesota.

3.27.2008  White Bear Lake Residence receives 2008 AIA 'Home of the Month'  Honors
The White Bear Lake Residence was selected as one of the Minnesota AIA and Star Tribune's 2008 'Home of the Month' recipients.

2.23.2008  Congratulations, again!
Chad and Kristina Healy have made the world that much cuter by bringing Brennan Robert Healy into it on February 22nd, 2008.  He was born 7 lbs 8 oz and 20" long.

12.21.2007  ALTUS collaborating with PDI World Group
ALTUS Architecture + Design has begun collaborating with PDI World Group, an architectural consortium competing on a global scale.  Along with several other local firms, PDI will present ALTUS with the opportunity to address projects around the world.  We look forward to the unique challenges and experience each location will have to offer.

10.1.2007  Congratulations!
Sarah Salo Hughes and Mark Salo would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Lilah Irene.  Lilah was born on September 30th, 2007, weighing in at 7lbs. 5oz., and 21" long.  She has already displayed a great aptitude for making everyone in the office make funny 'cooing' noises.

7.13.2007  ALTUS projects published in 'Dream Homes - Minnesota'
Several recent projects by ALTUS Architecture + Design will appear in the upcoming publication 'Dream Homes - Minnesota'.  Visit the publisher's website for more information, or visit Amazon for purchasing options.

10.13.2006  Drawn Here Presentation Online
The Drawn Here presentation at the Walker is currently archived on their website, and can be found here for those interested but unable to attend.

9.8.2006  Drawn Here: A Presentation at the Walker
Thursday, September 28th at 7:00 pm, Tim Alt, Shane Coen, Tom Fisher and David Salmela will be the featured speakers at Drawn Here: Contemporary Design in Conversation in the Cinema at the Walker.  The Walker Art Center is located at 1750 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, MN and free tickets will be available from 6pm at the Bazinet Garden Lobby desk.  For additional information, please visit the Walker website at www.walkerart.org.

8.28.2006  White Bear Lake Residence Photos
New photos of the White Bear Lake Residence are available, courtesy of Peter Bastianelli Kerze.  Also, the project has been photographed and will be featured in an upcoming issue of Trends Magazine.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.

06.10.2006  Congratulations!
Chad and Kristina Healy would like to introduce everyone to the latest addition to their family.  Sophia Jean Healy was born June 9th, 2006, weighing 7 lbs., 3 oz., and 19 3/4" long.

5.31.2006  Minneapolis Penthouse Publication
Trends - Home and Living, Vol. 22, No. 4, featuring the Minneapolis Penthouse is currently available.  The project can be viewed at www.trendsideas.com, and is also available here as a PDF.

12.20.2005  Minneapolis Penthouse Photos and Publication
New photos of the Minneapolis Penthouse have been uploaded to our site.  Click here to view the project page. : Also, the project has been photographed for an upcoming issue of Trends Magazine.  More information on its publication will be posted as it becomes available.

9.20.2005  Mayo Woodlands Open Houses
We at ALTUS Architecture + Design, along with SalmelaArchitect and coen + partners would like to thank everyone who came to see the Open Houses Presentation in Rochester.  We were delighted that so many in the community took such an interest in the project, and look forward to its continued success.

9.5.2005  Mayo Woodlands Open Houses and Book Signing Sept. 17th
On Saturday, September 17th there will be Open Houses at three of the Mayo Woodlands residences in Rochester, MN.  The houses will be open from Noon until 5pm, with a book signing by David Salmela from 1-2pm of his new book, Salmela|Architect written by Tom Fisher.

6.7.2005  Dalseth Dental Clinic Featured in Architectural Record
The Dalseth Family Dental Clinic is featured in the June 2005 issue of Architectural Record, the national publication of the AIA.

3.22.2005  T.A. Alt Interview in Dwell Magazine
An interview with Tim Alt is featured in the April/May issue of Dwell Magazine regarding prefabrication and its role in the Mayo Woodlands development.  A PDF of the article is available here.

3.10.2005   T.A. Alt and Chad Healy to Present at AIA
Tim and Chad will be presenting the Dalseth Family Dental Clinic at the March AIA Chapter Luncheon Thursday, March 17th.  As one of four award winning projects selected to be presented, presentations will also be given by Joan Soranno, AIA of HGA, Garth Rockcastle, FAIA of MS&R and Connie Linder of Julie Snow Architect.

2.24.2005   AIA Minnesota Magazine Awards Issue
There is an article detailing the Dalseth Family Dental Clinic in the March/April 2005 edition of Architecture Minnesota.  To view select pages from this issue, a PDF is available here.

2.20.2005    Alt to Speak at Dwell Conference
T.A. Alt, AIA will be presenting at the "Prefab Proactive" Conference sponsored by Dwell Magazine and AIA San Francisco Friday, February 25th, 2005.  The conference is currently sold out, but additional information can be found at www.dwellmag.com/prefab.

12.28.2004  Dalseth Dental Clinic Featured
The Dalseth Family Dental Clinic has been featured on the cover of the Variety section in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, in an article reviewing recipients of 2004 AIA Award winning projects. To view a PDF version of the article, please click here.

11.4.2004   ALTUS Architecture + Design Receives 2004 AIA Award
ALTUS Architecture + Design received an AIA Minnesota Honor Award for the Dalseth Family Dental Clinic, located in Apple Valley, MN.

3.1.2004  Mayo Woodlands Villlage House 1 Featured
The Mayo Woodlands Village Model has been featured in the annual residential issue of Midwest Home and Garden.  A PDF of the article can be downloaded here (~1.9mb).

2.1.2004   Mayo Woodlands In Architectural Record
The Mayo Woodlands project has been featured in the "News" section of Architectural Record, February 2004 issue.  Click here to view the article in full.

1.12.2003   Mayo Woodlands receives 2003 P/A Citation award
Working with Landscape Architecture firm coen + partnersand SalmelaArchitect, ALTUS Architecture + Design received a 2003 Progressive Architecture Citation for the Mayo Woodlands, located in Rochester, Minnnesota.



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