Vivus Architecture Gallery

St. Louis Park Kitchen Addition

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:31:32 -0400

A small addition to a small house on a small lot gets big benefits from a carefully designed kitchen and mudroom addition.

St. Ansgar's, Cannon Falls MN

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:08:09 -0400

Needs-based study of the future expansion of St. Ansgar's Lutheran church in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Sun Porch Addition - Northfield MN

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:57:26 -0400

Now the most cherished room in the house, this sun porch addition offers panoramic views and interior comfort in stark contrast to the previous worn, wind-blown, and buggy deck. The new design works with the form of the existing house, improving it's curb appeal, usefulness, and the quality of life it supports. The sun porch features in-floor radiant heat, ceramic tile flooring (thermal mass to mitigate the sun's heat), cross-ventilation through operable windows, air-conditioning, and a generous connection to the existing kitchen and dining area. Below the sun porch is unheated storage for lawn and garden equipment. Our Interior Designer worked with the client to select finishes and paint colors to tie together the whole house. This was challenging, given the range of existing furniture, carpets, wood species, and the Owner's china collection.

Hougen-Eitzman Residence

Fri, 05 May 2006 12:36:55 -0400

In progress photos of a custom solar house in Nerstrand, Minnesota.

Ambry: St. Christopher Catholic Church

Fri, 05 May 2006 12:29:44 -0400

A beautiful niche for the display of holy oils, this ambry is the collaboration of architect and artists. It transformed an existing two-way mirror into a functional work of art. Design: Peter Schmelzer AIA; Leaded and etched glass: Phil Daniels; Oil Vessels: Peter Zelle

Northfield Basement Interior

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:28:50 -0500

A makeover of an existing room transforms it from undesireable to a cozy family room.

Durocher Kitchen Remodel

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:18:15 -0500

Finished photos of a small but functional kitchen remodel in Northfield, Minnesota.

The Barth Playhouse

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:02:23 -0500

A whimsical collaboration results in a delightful playhouse.