Terra House
Scroll to viewElevated above the shore of Lake Minnetonka, this modern home for a young family capitalizes on the expansive views of the lake while also providing private spaces for the family to retreat to. The simple material palette of stone, wood, and glass permits the house to be at times opaque and at other times transparent depending on the function of the rooms inside. The meandering floor plan allows the house to gather light and views from every room, while also providing a series of partially enclosed courtyards that shelter the occupants from neighbors and from the lake.
- Builder: John Kraemer & Sons
- Interior Design: Eminent Interior Design
- Photography: Spacecrafting
The main living areas are sheltered by a large timber supported overhang
Lower rooms are capped with a stone terrace and glass railing
The side elevation as seen from the private golf fairway
A motor court leads to the redwood and stone entry area
A glass stair tower houses a three-story floating stairway
View from the boathouse
Stairs from the main floor descend to a pool terrace framed by indoor recreation spaces and a pool cabana
The butterfly roof as viewed from the side
The pool cabana is adjacent to windows facing an indoor basketball court
Birds-eye view of the home