Client Perspectives
“Our home has surpassed all our expectations. Each moment spent within its walls reveals the meticulous thought and intention poured into its design, cultivating a palpable sense of joy and contentment…”
TEA2 embraced our vision: a modern, yet timeless, stone manor – one that was not cold, wet, dark or heavy. They nailed in on the very first sketch – with...
“They were excellent at listening to our vision and reducing it to a design that incorporated great insight and imagination. They were particularly helpful in overseeing the construction…”
“TEA2 did a complete remodel of our 50+ year old home. They were great advocates during the process, knowledgeable, positive and professional…"
“The impeccable interiors were carefully planned—from the art displays, perfectly laid out, to the windows, skylights, and the beautiful millwork, which is some of the loveliest…”
“They have amazing vision and the skills to match. They helped create the homeowners’ vision by mixing various architectural styles seamlessly…”
“When we purchased our 1940s stone and shingle home, we knew there would be challenges in creating a more open floor plan and in bringing more light into the north-facing kitchen…”
“TEA2’s ability to execute any style home from modern to classic is unmatched...”
“From the minute we walked into their office we knew we were home, and it panned out as we expected—top shelf! Attention to details was unsurpassed…”
“TEA2 is such a talented and collaborative firm! My husband and I were working in Italy but wanted to start planning our retirement home for when we returned…”
“We purchased a property in a well-established neighborhood (1895) and were challenged to build a home that blended into the aesthetic of the period homes surrounding us."
“Our family had grown but our house had not! We needed a house that better fit our needs now—but also with an eye to the future. TEA2 delivered everything we asked for and more…”
“Our goal was to create a home that felt like it was built in the early 1900s but with all of the modern conveniences, and TEA2 accomplished our goal completely…”
Builders & Designers Perspectives
“Quite simply, TEA2 is the best residential architecture firm with whom we have worked…”
“The level of detail they produce gives us the tools to deliver accurate pricing and scheduling as well as keep production time to a minimum...”
“TEA2 Architects consistently produce the best-designed projects around…”
“From kitchen remodels to new homes, modern to very traditional, they can do it all…”
“By providing comprehensive plans and specs up front, TEA2 helps improve project coordination and minimize change orders, allowing us to adhere to the project timeline…”
“Some of your creations challenge even the best of us, but make us better for it…”
“Their project teams are highly professional and the level of detail in their plans and specifications are second to none…”
“I have observed first‐hand the respect and manner in which they work to provide their clients with beautiful, creative solutions specialized for each homeowner’s individual needs…”
“I referred a current client, who has thanked me profusely for introducing her to TEA2…”
Awards
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Contemporary Farmhouse
view project1st Place, Category: Contemporary Architecture up to 4,000 square feet
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Contemporary Farmhouse
view project1st Place, Category: Traditional Architecture up to 4,000 square feet
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Sunny Lake Home
view project2nd Place Tie, Category: Traditional Architecture more than 4,000 square feet
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Stone and Shingle Courtyard Home
view project2nd Place Tie, Category: Traditional Architecture up to 4,000 square feet
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Stone and Shingle Courtyard Home
view project2nd Place, Category: Traditional Living Room/Great Room
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Tudor Reawakened
view project2nd Place, Category: Traditional Interior Design
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Tudor Reawakened
view project1st Place, Category: Small-Space Remodel
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Stone and Shingle Courtyard Home
view project1st Place, Category: Traditional Foyer
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2023
Lakeview Shingle Style
view project3rd Place, Category: Traditional Foyer
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2022
Waterfront Stone and Glass
view projectCategory: Exterior use of Stone
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2022
Waterfront Stone and Glass
view projectCategory: Traditional Architecture over 4,000 square feet
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2021
Charming Hopkins Porch
Category: Conservatory/Screen Room/Sunroom
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2021
Nantucket Re-creation
view project2nd Place, Category: Remodel over 1,000 square feet
Midwest Home Design Awards, 2021
East Harriet Renewal
Category: Deck/Patio/Porch
RAVE Award, 2018
Craftsman Addition & Restoration
view project2nd Place, Category: Remodel 800 - 3,500 square feet
RAVE Award, 2018
Arts & Crafts Revival
Category: Remodel 800 - 3,500 square feet
BLEND Award, 2018
Arts & Crafts Revival
Category: Addition/Remodel
BLEND Award, 2018
East Harriet Revival
Category: Addition/Remodel
BLEND Award, 2018
Lake Place Prairie
Category: New Construction
BLEND Award, 2018
Crocus Hill Shingle Style
Category: New Construction
Marvin Architect’s Challenge, 2018
Excelsior Bayside Cottage
view projectCategory: Best Traditional New Construction
RAVE Award, 2017
Family Heritage Cottage
view project2nd Place, Category: New Home more than 3,500 square feet
RAVE Award, 2017
Kenwood Shingle Style Cottage
view projectCategory: New Home more than 3,500 square feet
BLEND Award, 2017
A Glorious New Garage
Category: Small Project
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Award, 2017
Craftsman Cottage Addition & Remodel
Category: New Addition to a Historic Building
BLEND Award, 2016
Craftsman Cottage Addition & Remodel
Category: Addition/Remodel
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Award, 2016
New Addition to a Historic Building
BLEND Award, 2015
Lake Harriet Charmer Revitalized
Category: Addition/Remodel
Home of the Month Award, 2015
Macalester Park Makeover
RAVE Award, 2015
Wild About Jones
2nd Place, Category: Outbuilding/Detail/Special Project, less than 800 square feet
RAVE Award, 2015
Rustic Retreat
view project2nd Place, Category: New Home, more than 3,500 square feet
RAVE Award, 2015
White Oaks Addition & Remodel
Category: Bath
BLEND Award, 2014
Wild About Jones
Category: Remodel or Addition
BLEND Award, 2014
Light In Context
Category: Remodel or Addition
RAVE Award, 2014
Transformed Traditional
view project2nd Place, Category: Remodel/Addition More Than 3,500 Square Feet
Home of the Month Award, 2013
Modern Mediterranean
RAVE Award, 2013
Gate & Carriage House
view projectCategory: Outbuilding/ Detail Project Less Than 800 SF
RAVE Award, 2013
Chagrin Falls Addition
Category: Remodel More Than 3,500 SF
RAVE Award, 2013
Modern Mediterranean
Category: Remodel/Renovation/Addition Less Than 800 SF
BLEND Award, 2012
Lake of the Isles Revival
Category: Remodel or Addition
BLEND Award, 2012
Mediterranean Revival
Category: Remodel or Addition
Architect of Distinction Award, 2010
Tom Ellison
Heritage Preservation Award by the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, 2010
Mediterranean Revival
Home of the Month Award, 2009
Curved Appeal
RAVE Award, 2009
Mediterranean Revival
Home of the Month Award, 2009
Balsam Lake Retreat
Architect of Distinction Award, 2008
Dan Nepp
Home of the Month Award, 2007
Seamless Neighbor
RAVE Award, 2007
Seamless Neighbor
Home of the Month Award, 2007
Rooms for All Seasons
Home of the Month Award, 2007
Forward Thinking
Home of the Month Award, 2005
Nautical Hideaway
Home of the Month Award, 2005
An Old New House
St. Paul Chapter of the AIA Award, 1996
Summit Avenue House
St. Paul Historic Preservation Commission Award, 1996
Summit Avenue House
Renovation CUE (Committee on Urban Environment) Award, 1994
Old Fire Station 28
Publications
Book: Boathouses of Lake Minnetonka
“A Contemporary Boathouse” June, 2017
Star Tribune: Homes
“Classic foursquare is kept in character” March 6, 2016
Spaces
“Change is Good: Historic Tudor in Edina” February/March, 2015
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine: Home & Design
“Design 100: No. 88 Light Slot Wine Cellar” October, 2014
Midwest Home
“Infill that Fits: Rebuilt Not Replaced” June/July, 2014
Star Tribune: Homes
“Modern Mediterranean” September 1, 2013
Architecture MN
Studio: TEA2 Architects, May/June, 2013
Old House Journal
“Old-House Insider: Saving Face” April/May, 2013
Book: Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes
“The LeJeune Morgan House 1996” July 4, 2012
Star Tribune: Homes
“Everyday Solutions: Creating a better dog kennel” May 26, 2012
Trends: Kitchen
“All Fired Up” Vol. 28 No. 2, 2012
Trends: Home and Remodeling
“Character unveiled” Vol. 27 No.2, 2011
Star Tribune: Homes
“8 Steps to Vintage Charm” December 19, 2010
Licensed Architect
“Featured Architect” Summer: Vol. 14 No. 2, 2010
Remodel
“Craftsman Character” May, 2010
Midwest Home
“Delighting with Impeccable Design” April/May, 2010
Star Tribune: Homes
“Revival Redux” January 10, 2010
Book: Perspectives on Design
“Perspectives on Design” 2009
Midwest Home
“Splendid Serendipity” November/December, 2009
Remodel
“Charmed Life” October/November, 2009
Remodel
“Above and Beyond” October/November, 2009
Trends: Home & Architectural
“Solid Success” Vol. 25 No. 1, 2009
Book: Not So Big Remodeling
“Not So Big Remodeling” 2009
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine: Home
“Mediterranean Revival” Summer, 2009
Star Tribune: Homes
“Creating a cottage” August 1, 2009
Trends: Kitchen
“Prairie School influence” Vol. 25 No. 2, 2009
Star Tribune: Homes
“Curved Appeal” February 7, 2009
Better Homes and Gardens: New Home
“No Sacrifice” August, 2008
Fine Homebuilding:Houses
“Neighborly From the Start” Spring/Summer, 2008
Midwest Home
“Grown Up Whimsy” March, 2008
Midwest Home
“Romancing the Home” February, 2008
Star Tribune: Homes
“Small site, big style” December, 2007
Book: Dream Homes: Minnesota
“Dream Homes: Minnesota” 2007
Book: Lakeside Living
“Lakeside Living” 2007
Star Tribune: Homes
“Rooms for all seasons” August 1, 2007
Better Homes and Gardens: Remodel
“Comfort Defined” August/September, 2007
Star Tribune: Homes
“Forward Thinking” March 3, 2007
Remodel
“Orderly Fashion” February/March, 2007
Spaces
“A Home for Two” Spring/Summer, 2006
Minnesota Moments
“Granite (Cold Spring home…)” March/April, 2006
Book: Idea Wise: Basements and Attics
“Basements and Attics” 2006
Lakestyle Magazine
“Lighthouse Tower Provides Stunning Views of the Apostle Islands” Winter, 2005
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
“Russian With Love” September, 2005
Star Tribune: Homes
“Nautical Hideaway” September 3, 2005
Fine Homebuilding: Houses
“Follow the Light” Spring/Summer, 2005
Star Tribune: Homes
“An Old New House” February 5, 2005
Book: Home by Design
“A Not So Little Cottage” 2004
Style
“Natural Beauty” July/August, 2004
Midwest Home & Garden
“Grand Rounds” July/August, 2004
Midwest Home & Garden
“Old World anew” July/August, 2004
Midwest Home & Garden
“Singular Space-Kitchen” December 3 / January 4, 2004
Midwest Home & Garden
“Lumiere du Nord” September, 2003
Midwest Home & Garden
“Honoring Traditions: Kosher Kitchen” October/November, 2002
Decorating Ideas
“Perfect Harmony” Fall, 2002
Old House Interiors
“The Garaj Mahal” August/September, 2002
Better Homes and Gardens: Remodeling Planning & Products Guide
“Stairway to Heaven” Spring/Summer, 2001
Better Homes and Gardens: Beautiful New Homes
“Lakeside Escape” Spring, 2001
Book: Garage
“French Country Garage” 2001
Midwest Home & Garden
“Home Sweet Riverboat” June/July, 2000
Traditional Home
“A True Cottage” May, 2000
Log Home Living
“Repeat Performance” April, 2000
Renovation Style
“Solid Geometry” Spring, 2000
Trends: Home & Architectural
“Made to Match” Vol.16 No. 4, 2000
Renovation Style
“Seasons of Light” Winter, 1999
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
“And the Winners Are…” September, 1999
Renovation Style
“Adding On Branching Out” Fall, 1999
Better Home and Gardens: Remodeling Ideas for Your Home
“Window of Opportunity” Summer, 1999
Fine Home Building: Houses
“An Undesigned House” Spring/Summer, 1999
Midwest Home & Garden
“Timeless Treasure” October 1998
Better Homes and Gardens: Kitchen Planning Guide
“Standout Style” 1998
Better Homes and Gardens: Home Plan Ideas
“Hilltop Sun-Catcher” Fall, 1997
Better Homes and Gardens: Home Plan Ideas
“Contemporary Statements of the Past” Winter, 1996
Renovation Style
“Seasoned to Taste” Winter, 1996
Better Homes and Gardens
Better by Design: A House with Character, February, 1996
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
Character Counts, January, 1996
Minnesota Monthly
A House for Russian Art, September, 1994
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
The Architect Listens, January, 1993
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
The Ellison Edge, September, 1990
Remodeling
Remodeling, October, 1988
Homes
- Modern English Lakeside
- Lakeview Modern
- Waterfront Stone and Glass
- Sunny Lake Home
- Sonoran Modern
- Contemporary Prairie Style
- Linden Hills Cottage
- Lakeview Shingle Style
- Kenwood Shingle Style Cottage
- Timeless Lake Home
- Calhoun Contemporary
- Excelsior Bayside Cottage
- Modern English Country House
- Minnetonka Shingle Style
- Contemporary Cape Cod
- Stone and Shingle Courtyard Home
- Equestrian Country House
- Italian Villa
- Edina Arts & Crafts
- Shingle Style Reimagined
- Modern English Cottage
- Bluffside Home
Renovations
- Tudor Reawakened
- City Cottage Reimagined
- Nantucket Re-Creation
- Minneapolis Oasis
- Contemporary Coronado Condo
- Nouvelle French Kitchen
- Transformed Tudor
- Nautical Shingle Style
- English Arts & Crafts Revival
- Craftsman Addition & Restoration
- Transformed Traditional
- Gambrel Georgian Revealed
- Tangletown Addition
- Edina Classical
- Sunnyside Addition
- Oak Knoll Transformation
- English Country Addition
- Minnehaha Woods Renovation
- St. Paul Transformation
- Deephaven Revival
Retreats
- Modern Scandinavian Retreat
- Modern Scandinavian Cabin
- Rocky Mountain Retreat
- Contemporary Farmhouse
- Rustic Retreat
- Rustic Bunkhouse
- St. Croix Riverfront Retreat
- Family Heritage Cottage
- Wisdom Woods
- Lake Superior Retreat
- Modern English Manor
- Cabin Retreat
- Park Point Home
- Shingle Style Lake Home
- Storybook Mountain Estate
- Balsam Lake Retreat