Prairie House, Rochester

Prairie House, Rochester

Category: New Residence Over 3,500 Square Feet
The Team: Tim Alt, AIA; Chad Healy; Roger Cummelin, AIA; Tammy Angaran, AIA; and Carl Olson
Firms: ALTUS Architecture + Design, Salmela Architect, Coen + Partners

A meadow backed by woods provides a pretty pastoral setting for the new home.

Prairie House

Breaking the home into three separate structures (the main house and two garages) strengthens the overall indoor/outdoor relationship. The main structure is twenty-four feet wide at its widest point.

Prairie House

Cedar pergolas shade patio spaces.

Prairie House

A lookout basement enjoys views of the meadow and a pond.

Prairie House

Architects chose deep indigo blue siding for most of the exterior.

Prairie House: Kitchen

The family-friendly kitchen, dining room, and living room occupy the main level.