PAF Architecture, LLC

Edina Remodeling

Designed with ALTUS Architecture + Design
Located in Edina, MN, this remodeling project addressed repairing and refining an earlier remodel to this 1950’s contemporary residence.  The majority of the remodel was focused on two areas- refining and improving circulation, and improving the kitchen/family spaces. The circulation was distilled to one open-riser stair up to the second level, with a unique vertical cable rail system. This allowed views to open up between the living spaces and the lake. The family space was improved by adding a small dinette off the kitchen space, which opened up the existing form to reorient the kitchen. This improved the view, flow and focus between the lake on the west side and the pool on the east.

The kitchen is composed of cumaru ‘Z’-shaped folded planes that allow the rift oak cabinets to exist as separate sculptural elements. Kitchen circulation was designed to accommodate entertainment both at the pool side and the formal dining side. The warm wood tones carry through to the family room cabinetry and the open stair treads, tying the ‘touched’ elements through the house.

Builder:  Streeter and Associates