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Plug and Play House

Minneapolis, United States
 
A project by: Touraine Richmond Architects
 
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This two-story addition in a pristine 19th century suburb of Minneapolis comprises a master suite and study which cantilevers on opposite sides above a two-car garage; the larger, 14-foot cantilever is dramatically revealed with the deployment of a corner-rounding wooden garage door. The addition links seamlessly into the existing house on two leve... read more
This two-story addition in a pristine 19th century suburb of Minneapolis comprises a master suite and study which cantilevers on opposite sides above a two-car garage; the larger, 14-foot cantilever is dramatically revealed with the deployment of a corner-rounding wooden garage door. The addition links seamlessly into the existing house on two levels. Clerestory windows which wrap around three sides of the building let in abundant light while maintaining privacy with neighbors. Finishes include sanded & stained OSB flooring. The building is clad with dark-stained board and batten on the upper level and unfinished Viroc fiber cement board below.
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Type Residential - Single family residence
 
 
Location 2408 West 21st Street
Minneapolis, New York, 55405
United States
 
Building status built
 
Number of stories 2
 
Site type suburban
 
Building area 1300 sqft
 
 

Project in Detail

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Are there any unique construction methods that make this project stand out?
 
double cantilever steel and wood frame
 
Is there an innovative sustainable method deployed in this project?
 
thickened wall cavity with both batt and rigid insulation, operable clerestory windows for natural daylight and ventilation
 
Which materials were crucial in creating this design?
 
dark-stained board and batten siding, unfinished fiber cement board, sanded and stained osb flooring
 
Where there any product, manufacturers or suppliers that were especially helpful?
 
viroc, rundum, modern fan co, wausau
 

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Touraine Richmond Architects
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Structural Engineer
Ulteig Engineers
 
Contractor
Choice Wood
 
 

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Jason Cadet
posted by: Jason Cadet | 12/14/2009 09:24 am report this
 
nice addition! i enjoy the contrast of the woods on the exterior as well as the clerestory windows. i've never been a fan of tandem garages, but you've addressed the issue of creating such a narrow space well by opening it up with the operable partition.
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