2020 Homes by Architects Tour program

#6
RENDERING COURTESY OF CHARLES R.
STINSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
HILLSIDE MODERN
CHANHASSEN, MN
This home is a modern sculpture,
placed high into the hillside. One with
nature, the home provides open and
flexible spaces to be enjoyed by the
homeowners and guests alike.
The welcoming landscape draws
visitors to the home’s entry, where
they are immediately enveloped by
the views within and outside the
great room. The great room space
encapsulates the kitchen, dining
room, and living room, and opens
up on the steep site so the clients
feel as if they are living in the trees.
High ceilings with clerestory windows
and full-height glass doors wash the
space in beautiful, natural light. Soffit
lighting provides a warm glow to the
space in the evening, and a modern
gas fireplace adds to the ambience.
Other features in the home include a
built-in bed in the master suite, which
creates a floating effect and unifies
the asymmetry of the bedroom. Glass
walls encase the stairway to the lower
level, and floating stair treads open up
this level’s entryway. A floating bench
is positioned inside the foyer with
storage for the necessary dog leashes
and treats nearby.
Warm, natural finishes and cozy
spaces create a home where all are
comfortable. Finishes include a colorthrough
concrete floor, warm walnut
cabinetry with metal accents, neutral
large format tiles, and a wood ceiling.
Specialty wood accents were done
using trees that were felled from the
site. Found furniture pieces, including
countertops, were used for bath
vanities. High-end appliances were
chosen for both function and form.
ARCHITECT:
Charles R. Stinson Architecture
+ Design
952-473-9503
charlesrstinson.com
DESIGN TEAM:
Charles R. Stinson, AIA;
Chuck Thiss; Kim Streeter
PROJECT TYPE:
New Construction
FEATURES:
Sustainability Considerations
Compact Living
HOME SPONSOR:
• Pella Windows & Doors
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