Ron Brenner Architects Wins Blend Award

Ron Brenner Architects recently won a design award for a home constructed in Minneapolis - the 2014 BLEND AWARD.

The BLEND Award encourages and rewards builders, architects, and home owners to blend newly remodeled or constructed homes into the fabric of Minneapolis neighborhoods.  The Jury found that this contemporary adaptation of a Greek Revival design fit seamlessly into it's Linden Hills neighborhood setting.  The home was wonderfully crafted by Kyle Hunt & Partners.

We always like to reduce the impact of the garage - especially within the context of an established traditional neighborhood.  In this case we maintained an existing detached one car garage.  This allowed us to include only an additional one vehicle garage attached to the house.  Bonus space is located above the garage stall.

Another New Modern Farmhouse by Ron Brenner Architects

We have been working on another new custom designed home for a client to be constructed in Willernie, Minnesota.  The 4 bedroom home seamlessly incorporates contemporary siding and window patterns within classic mid-western farmhouse forms.  Check out the images below:

Entry Image - We conceived of a bosque of trees to delineate public entry from the private garage zone.  The wrapping front porch provides space to wait for oncoming guests.

Front Elevation Image - The garage is treated like a connected barn; right down to the red siding.  The elevation demonstrates the great attention we pay to scale and proportion on all of our designs.

Come see our Fall 2014 Parade of Home

We are proud to announce that we currently have a home on tour during the fall Parade of Homes.  This is a one of a kind custom designed home exquisitely crafted by Hendel Homes and supremely decorated by Martha O'Hara Interiors.

If you are in the twin cities area during the month of September (through September 28th) you should check it out.  Parade #309 - the home is located at 2309 Willow Drive in Orono, MN and can be toured Thursdays through Sundays from noon till 6 pm.

Check out a few of our scouting photos - more to follow:

Exterior Front Entry Image - Rendering by Vantage Point Imaging

Living Room with Study beyond

Kitchen with Screen Porch beyond

Study / Library

View through Stair Tower

Main Floor Hall

View through stair tower from upper hall

Upper Hall

View from stair landing down to Living Room

Study / Library

Garage Detailing

New Pics of Greek Revival Home Design

We have received some fresh new pictures of our Greek Revival Farmhouse in Lake Elmo, MN.  Hendel Homes completed the construction in 2013 and we are very proud the way it turned out.  Here are a few shots.

Four Square Open for Viewing Today

Main Street Builders has recently completed construction of one of our home designs.  A simple yet elegant four square design.  Before the new owners move in it is available for a sneak preview today Sunday, August 3rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  If you want to check it out head on over to 10168 Tapestry Bend in Lake Elmo, MN.

While you are at it; take a drive through the neighborhood where you can see another bakers dozen of our designs.