In partnership with the American Institute of Architects Minnesota, the Star Tribune's ongoing feature "Home of the Month" is a detailed look at a new or completely rebuilt house. Each year, 12 architect-designed houses are selected by a jury of experts to represent a wide range of price levels,
styles and locations.
Nine of the firm's projects have been awarded since the beginning of the design competition.
Balsam Lake Retreat
2008
Seamless Neighbor
December 2007
Rooms for All Seasons
August 2007
Forward Thinking
March 2007
Nautical Hideaway
September 2005
An Old New House
February 2005
Downsized to Fit
May 2004
Contemporary Castle
February 2004
Cozy Elegance
May 2003
"The Residential Architects Vision and Excellence (RAVE) program was created by AIA Minnesota and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine to recognize excellence in residential design and raise awareness of the benefits of using an architect." -AIA Minnesota
Mountain Brook Home
2007
Seamless Neighbor
2007
Urban Lake Home
2005
"The Divine Detail Awards were established to recognize elements of building design where the expression of materials, technologies and craft bond with the process of invention and construction. Projects in this category illustrate the governing design concept of the building, recognizing the importance of the
detail to the realization of the whole." -AIA Minnesota
Hand-crafted Copper Gutter
2005
Miscellaneous Awards
Old Fire Station 28 Renovation
CUE (Committee on Urban Environment)
Summit Avenue House
St. Paul Chapter of the AIA
Summit Avenue House
St. Paul Historic
Preservation Commission
Architect of Distinction Principal Dan Nepp, AIA awarded Architect of Distinction 2008 by AIA Minnesota and Midwest Home Magazine. View Article
Minnesota Architectural Foundation Principal Dan Nepp, AIA won the Ralph Rapson Traveling Fellowship for his design for the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts in Amery, Wisconsin. Visit Website
Houston, Texas Chapter of the ASID. Honorable Mention for a new TSC Dental office in suburban Houston.
