We are excited to announce that two ALTUS Architecture + Design homes, the Farquar Lake Residence and the White Bear Lake Residence, have been recognized as two of the top fifty new home designs in the country by Trends' Top 50 American Homes for 2012-2013. This prestigious collection of some of the best projects from around the country is compiled and researched by Trends, based on criteria of excellence in design, function, product specification and style.
Tim Alt featured in Twin Cities Business
Our very own Tim Alt is featured in Twin Cities Business' December 2012 issue "The Black Book - 100 People to Help You Thrive in 2013".
Lake of the Isles House Featured in New Book
ALTUS Architecture + Design's Lake of the Isles House is featured in the just released book Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes by Bette Hammel and Karen Melvin.
Farquar Lake Residence Featured on Houzz.com
The Farquar Lake Residence has been featured in a recent online article on Houzz.com.
New House in Woodland, MN
Construction has started on our newest house in Woodland, MN, near Lake Minnetonka. Early excavation photos and future construction photos can be seen on our Facebook page.
Lake of the Isles House to be featured in New Book
ALTUS Architecture + Design's Lake of the Isles House is featured in the October 2012 issue of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine's Home supplement promoting the soon to be released book Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes by Bette Hammel and Karen Melvin
Design Book Launches 50 US Architects: Residential + Planning Hardcover Book Featuring ALTUS Architecture + Design
50 US Architects: Residential + Planning presents a curated collection of award-winning residential and master planning from leading American designers whose philosophies are rooted in the modernist doctrine or are distilled from vernacular precedents. Meticulously detailed and site-specific, the featured projects focus on sustainability, technology, and the human spirit. The book is available at www.50usarchitects.com.
Bryn Mawr House featured in the 2012 Parade of Homes Spring Preview
Please joint ALTLUS Architecture + Design and College City Design/Build at our recently completed Bryn Mawr House featured in the Parade of Homes Spring Preview. The new house (#007 on the tour!) is an urban retreat with views of downtown Minneapolis and is surrounded by the bucolic setting of Theodore Wirth Park. Located at 17 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, the home evokes Finnish contemporary design with warm, natural materials and dramatic windows providing abundant natural light and views of the surroundings. The home will be open beginning March 3 & 4 from noon - 6 pm and the following Thursdays through Sundays noon - 6 pm through April 1st. We look forward to seeing you there!
New House in Bryn Mawr Neighborhood of Minneapolis
Construction has begun on our newest house! The Bryn Mawr House is situated at the edge of an established Minneapolis neighborhood with views of downtown and the adjacent Theodore Wirth Park.
A Special Thanks to our Homes By Architects Tour Partners
ALTUS Architecture + Design would like to thank our Homes by Architects Tour Partners: Cohen + Partners, Landscape Renovations, Citilights, Blu Dot, Design within Reach, Finnstyle, Aubry Angelo, and Gallery Co for helping us celebrate our Minnetonka Residence as a wonderful showcase of modern design at its finest. Also, to the hundreds of people who came to visit the house this weekend - thank you for your support!