Residential Architect Magazine: Minnesota Architects

Midwestern Modernist Firm Integrates Local Culture Into its Design Work

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:31:29 EST

By the time Residential Architect profiled him in our July 2005 issue, David Salmela, FAIA, had already achieved national respect for his sensitive regional modernism. Since then, rather than rest on his laurels, the Duluth, Minn.-based Salmela has continued to evolve as an architect.

ra50: Salmela Architect

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:48:07 EST

David Salmela blends region-specific modernism with the human need for comfort.

christine l. albertsson, aia, and todd p. hansen, aia

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:15:16 EST

Last summer, Albertsson Hansen Architecture seemed on track for one of its best years ever. The Minneapolis firm had found a niche designing residential remodels and new houses, and had added staff each year since its start in 2000.

hall of fame: sarah susanka

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:09:29 EST

Susanka is on a mission to demystify and improve residential architecture. And in teaching the lay public to understand and value well-designed houses, she's also helped them to appreciate the skills of residential architects.

Rising Star: SALA Architects

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:18:31 EST

In making even small house dreams come true, SALA Architects turned a design philosophy into a blueprint for living.