2020 Homes by Architects Tour program

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PHOTOS BY RICHARD MICHELL
PRAIRIE PRESERVATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ARCHITECT:
David Heide Design Studio
612-337-5060
dhdstudio.com
DESIGN TEAM:
Mark Nelson, AIA; Brad Belka,
Assoc. AIA; David Heide, Assoc. AIA
PROJECT TYPE: Remodel
FEATURES:
Historic Renovation
Historic Preservation
HOME SPONSOR:
• Frost Cabinets
This project showcases the principles
of historic renovation and preservation
that facilitate modern living. The remodel,
contained within what was originally the
kitchen and butler’s pantry, demonstrates
how skilled design work makes modern
living feel at home in a structure from
an era when spaces functioned very
differently than they do today.
Constructed in 1910, the E.L. Powers
House is a stunning example of Prairie
School architecture and was one of
the first projects undertaken by the
renowned partnership of William Purcell
and George Elmslie. The original interior
features a spectacular array of leaded
glass, terra-cotta tile work, lighting
featuring aurene shades by Tiffany &
Co., and intricately detailed millwork and
casework.
As is often the case in older houses,
the kitchen had been modified in a
manner opposed to its pedigree and was
problematic from aesthetic, functional,
and historic standpoints.
By carefully considering the context,
details, and overall aesthetic of the
home, the architects addressed the
homeowner’s needs and paid respectful
and honest tribute to the house and the
stylistic movement to which it belongs.
The kitchen is not a copy or restoration
of the original, but a synthesis of modern
needs, historically sensitive details, and
Prairie School doctrine.
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