Houzz Tour: A Contemporary Take on Classic Midcentury Design
This new home in St. Paul looks to the city’s long tradition of midcentury architecture for a little inspiration
The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, have long been a mecca for midcentury design. Architects such as Elizabeth and Winston Close, Ralph Rapson and Robert Cerny were responsible for putting this region on the map in the mid-20th century. Many of their homes were built in University Grove, an enclave of architect-designed homes in St. Paul. In 1989, a New York Times article called the neighborhood “an architectural time capsule of modern America.” The latest addition to the neighborhood is this new home that architect David Heide considers his contemporary take on midcentury design.