LOWRY HILL REVIVAL

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

The goals for this major remodeling to a 1891 house in an historic Minneapolis neighborhood were to create a highly functional, up to date interpretation of an historic home for an active family with two children.

A large, two-story white house with a wraparound porch, steep roof, and brick chimney sits behind a stone retaining wall crafted from natural materials. Leafless trees and neighboring houses are visible under a clear blue sky.
A white house with a covered front porch, white railings, and tall ornamental grasses in the yard features custom home design. Leafless trees and neighboring houses are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A dining room featuring a dark wood table, black chairs, a bowl of red pomegranates, glass cabinets with custom cabinetry and millwork, a large glass chandelier, and views into a bright kitchen with windows.
Bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and millwork, white cabinets, marble island, hanging geometric light fixtures, a loaf of bread on a cutting board, and a view into a dining room with a large window and chandelier.
Bright kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and millwork, white cabinets, marble countertops, pendant lights, a black ladder, a large stove with copper pots, and bread on a cutting board. Sunlight streams through the window over the sink.
A dining room featuring a rustic wooden table, black chairs, and a vase of yellow and white flowers. A large globe light fixture hangs overhead. In the background, a bright white kitchen with bar stools showcases natural materials.
A white kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and millwork, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights, and fresh bread on a cutting board. In the background, a dining area with a vase of yellow flowers completes this timeless interior design.
Lake home exterior with gray siding, large windows, a raised wooden deck with metal railings, steps to the lawn, and ornamental grasses along the walkway. Natural materials blend beautifully under a clear blue sky.
Timeless interior design kitchen with custom cabinetry and millwork, white tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, black countertops, a small center island, coffee machines, and a star-shaped pendant light. A hallway and adjacent room are visible in the background.
A timeless interior design showcases wood cabinetry, a black island countertop, stainless steel fridge, and built-in cubbies with coats and storage baskets. A geometric pendant light hangs from the ceiling, illuminating the space.
A spacious attic room with timeless interior design features white walls, wooden floor, custom cabinetry and millwork, a pool table, fireplace, TV, office desk, seating area, and large window filling the space with natural light. A person stands near the window.
A home office by a Minnesota architect features built-in white cabinets, a black fireplace, a desk with computer, phone, and printer, an office chair, and a colorful chart framed above the fireplace. Light wood floors complete this custom home design.
A bright bathroom featuring a white sink with custom cabinetry and millwork, silver faucet, and a vase of white flowers. The space includes a toilet, wall-mounted toilet paper holder, window with shade, and a large mirror.
PROJECT TEAM

Todd P. Hansen, AIA, CID, Partner; Ian A. McLellan, AIA, Partner

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

Alecia Stevens

PHOTOGRAPHY

Corey Gaffer

BUILDER

Welch Forsman Associates

Large, light gray lake home with a covered wraparound porch, multiple gables, and a tall brick chimney designed by a Minnesota architect, set on a grassy lawn with natural materials and a stone retaining wall under a clear blue sky.

The project included a complete kitchen and breakfast room remodeling, and a subterranean mudroom and utility kitchen in a lower level, linking the formerly detached garage and remodeled playroom/office to the main house under a new deck and screened porch. The front porch and landscaping were also updated to highlight the long elegant horizontal line of the front porch.

OF NOTE
  • A custom made lightweight library ladder is included for access to top kitchen cabinets.
  • The subterranean mudroom/utility kitchen is fitted out with a combination of custom and IKEA cabinetry.
  • The 7’ tall windows in the play room look out over an expansive valley in the middle of the city.