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“A mix of materials clad the facades, including accoya wood, Wisconsin limestone and dark-hued metal. Channel glass with translucent insulation surrounds a stairwell in the front of the home. ‘The clients desired privacy, but also wanted to let it light and make an architectural statement with the entry,’ the team said.”⁠
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We’re excited to share that our latest project, Lakeside Modern, is featured in the latest home tour with , in their story “Channel Glass and Wood Wrap Lakeside Modern House in Minnesota”, written by .⁠
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PKA @ the Spring Gala

Designed with a focus on sustainability and finished with a palette of heritage-quality materials, 401 Lake Street East sets a new standard of Class A office space while enhancing the architectural diversity of Wayzata.

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We love a Wisconsin road trip, especially when it includes great clients and a Great Lake!

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Thank you for honoring our Lake of the Isles Residence, Whitney Loft, Mirror Lakes Mid-Century with the highly coveted Residential Architects Vision and Excellence (RAVE) Awards. ⁠
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As always, the evening was top drawer, with a fun crowd, a great sponsor, a cool venue and delicious food!⁠

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On a recent road trip through Wisconsin, we stopped to visit our clients at their Wausau Homestead, which they built themselves. ⁠
The handcrafted fiber art from Leanna Matta Studio is the perfect finishing touch.⁠

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It's always an honor and a privilege to help renovate a historic home, so we're thrilled to be the architectural sponsor of the Pillsbury Castle Project and the ASID Design Home 2024, which makes its debut in May 2024.

Follow along as we collaborate with the homeowners, ASID MN, NARI-MN and an amazing team of designers, artisans, craftspeople, showrooms, suppliers and manufacturers on this exciting project!





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Watch this space! Our Willow River Residence is quickly taking shape, thanks to Streeter's incredible team of artisans. Check back for more up-to-the-minute dispatches from the job site.

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What fun to see our Hayward Retreat, designed for a young family of world champion log rollers, on the cover of Lake Society Magazine's annual Cabin Issue!



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Say hello to Jared Nurnberger, designer, Visualization Manager and PKA's resident technical wizard. Using advanced 3-D modeling technology, Jared pushes the boundaries of design, stretching the imagination and streamlining the design development and construction process. When he's not creating awesome, next-gen renderings, Jared enjoys carpentry, hunting and staying active with his wife Rene.
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Nestled into the savanna landscape to create a graceful segue between home and the natural world, Prärie Hus reflects our clients' German and Nordic heritage and their passion for sustainability.

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Now in its 21st year, the AIA MN Star Tribune Home of the Month program showcases architect-designed homes throughout the Midwest region.

We're proud that our Lake Harriet Residence has been selected for the 2023-2024 program. We look forward to seeing our clients in the Sunday paper!

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Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 5!

Join PKA and friends for Design in 7: 7 Stories, 7 Minutes at Coffman Memorial Union Theater.

Gabriel Keller, PKA founding principal/designer, and six fellow design pros will share inspiring, thought-provoking and often humorous tales from the trenches.

Get tickets and event details at tickets.umn.edu

Here's to International Women's Day! Thank you to all the amazing women who walk through our door every day—our remarkable clients, colleagues, design partners, builders, developers, artists, editors, publishers, and other exceptional individuals. Thank you for sharing your vision and talents with us.

Thank you Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design for the fun cover story on our East Lowry Renovation! We're looking forward to the launch party on Thursday at The District Edina and a lively discussion with editor Kelly Kegans, Kristine Anderson, Peter Atkins, Nina Hale, Madison Holler, and Anne McDonald.⁠




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Meet Ashley Peterson, a multi-hyphenate designer with a rich tapestry of talents including 3D visualization, digital fabrication, laser arts and mountain biking. When Ashley’s not in the studio, she and her companion Andrew are building a shimmering cabin on stilts in Cuyuna country. Fun fact: Ashley’s alter ego, , is a fearless roller skater.

Our clients have an ongoing love affair with Paris, so it’s no wonder their bathroom is as quietly luxurious as a French boutique hotel.

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We're proud to announce that Ryan Fish, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Projects is now an Associate Principal of our firm.

Architect, family man and outdoor enthusiast, Ryan brings wisdom, technical expertise and design ingenuity to PKA's residential and boutique commercial projects. He also keeps things lively around the studio with his keenly honed sense of humor.

Congratulations Ryan!

What looks like a Gustav Klimt is actually a saltroom, one of many luxe amenities we designed for our clients and their guests.⁠
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As this luxurious new home on Robinson Bay takes shape, we’re grateful to our talented partners and artisans for sharing our vision and bringing the design to life.

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Residential Design is one of our favorite national architecture magazines, so we’re thrilled to see our Lake Harriet Residence, an award-winning collaboration with builder/homeowner Peter Crain, in the new issue.
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From the entire team at PKA, have a Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year.

Thank you to all of our talented partners and wonderful clients who have contributed to this past year. We look forward to great things to come in 2023.

When renovating a home the process can reveal the layers of history imbedded in it's construction. Our Minnehaha Creek Remodel has begun to tell that story in the clay block walls, lathe with plaster and 'quilt' insulation from Boston.⁠

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Now in its second year, the Midwest Home Design Awards gala is the biggest event of its kind in the Twin Cities, so we were thrilled to receive three awards for our work. Sincere thanks to our clients and partners for these exciting collaborations.



Isles Modern
1st Place, Contemporary Architecture up to 4,000 sq. ft.
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Carlyle Condo
2nd Place, Apartment/Loft/Condo
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Countryside Aerie
2nd Place, Deck/Patio Porch
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And, congratulations to our partners:

for winning 1st Place, Contemporary Primary Suite, for our collaboration with Reuter Walton Residential on Abbott Residence.
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for winning 1st Place for Residential Landscape Design for our Cedar Lake Mid-Century project with

When the homeowners discovered our Isles Pavilions, the simple, timeless forms and light-filled interior spaces reminded them of the Cotswolds, a place that’s near and dear to their hearts.

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Thank you for honoring our Edmund Residence and Cedar Lake Mid-Century Residence with Merit Awards.⁠
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