TEA2 Architects - Minneapolis Home

This home is located on a block where all the homes back into a steep hill causing garages to be in front and at street level, while the Living spaces are located on the second floor. This home creates an inviting entrance sequence up to the second floor and successfully incorporates the garage door into an attractive front facade.
The house was on a very tight budget. The design, both inside and out, creates charm out of simplicity of form, space, and selective use of materials. The goal was not to spread the dollars too thinly. An aesthetic was developed to allow for simple lines, with no crown-molding, simple or no trim, etc. This was balanced by choosing high-quality materials where needed to carry the day for character, e.g., a reclaimed wood floor with a special finish.