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See our latest project "Lafayette Bay" at the 2023 Artisan Home Tour
Please join us at the 2023 Fall Artisan Home Tour to see our latest project: Lafayette Bay.
Nestled along the shores of Lafayette Bay on Lake Minnetonka, this stunning residence captures the essence of modern lakeside living. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the interiors with natural light and breathtaking views of the lake. A cantilevered deck overlooks the luxurious pool and hot tub, while an outdoor kitchen, conveniently located near the main kitchen and sunroom, creates the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining.
ARTISAN HOME FALL TOURS
Tickets and Shuttle Information
LAFAYETTE BAY
Lafayette Bay is home #5 on the tour. The home is accessible by shuttle.
DATES
October 6 - 22, 2023Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 12 – 6 PM
TICKETS
Individual ticket options can be found on
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PROJECT CREDITS
Architect: Charles R. Stinson Architecture + DesignInteriors: Kim Streeter, Charles R. Stinson Architecture + DesignBuilder: Jyland HomesLandscape Architecture: Urban Ecosystems
An image of Lafayette Bay Warm Modern Home Design Concept
A rendering of a warm modern lake home designed by Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design
Featured on the cover of Luxe Magazine Arizona
"In Scottsdale, a desert dwelling distills midcentury modern sensibilities from the landscape."
We are thrilled to share that our PINNACLE MODERN residence is featured on the cover of the March/April print edition of Luxe Magazine Arizona. Read more about the modern design of this stunning Pinnacle Peak desert oasis in their latest digital issue.
Desert Harmony featured in Artful Living's 2023 Winter Issue
“Even in a contrasting environment to his native Minnesota, Stinson’s signature marks are evident: strong horizontal planes, long expanses of glass that capture views and an abode situated within the landscape as if it were meant to be...”
We are pleased to announce that our DESERT HARMONY residence is featured in the print and digital winter edition of Artful Living. Read more about our design process for this modern Arizona getaway that celebrates indoor/outdoor living in quintessential Stinson style at Artful Living.
Our Feature in Artful Living's Summer Issue
“It’s not only about defining these spaces you live in, but letting the light in and connecting you to it.”
— Charles R. Stinson
We are pleased to announce that the Enchanted Point residence is featured in the print and digital summer edition of Artful Living. Read more about the design vision behind this
Image of Charles R. Stinson feature in Artful Living Magazine
Interview: Charles Discusses His Philosophy of Creation with Florida Design
Watch Charles discuss his process & philosophy of creation in a recent interview with editor Daphne Nikolopoulos of Florida Design.
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Coursey Graves Wine project featured in Artful Living magazine
We are thrilled to have one of our latest design projects featured in this month’s Artful Living magazine.This has been a very dear project for us, as Coursey Graves Wine approached us for a holistic new design & remodel of their majestic estate in California's wine country.Our comprehensive master plan included a new residence, a new barn complete with living quarters, a major remodel to the winery, an outdoor tasting area, entrance gate and even the label for their excellent wines.More photos to come—the new residence will soon be completed next spring.
Shady Island selected as AIA-MN's 'Home of the Month' in Star Tribune
"Keeping the architecture simple, it gets out of the way and lets the view do the work. You can never compete with the beauty of the outdoors." —Charles R. StinsonCharles and Carol's Shady Island Summer House on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota was chosen as this month's AIA-MN Home of the Month in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. From the crunchy gravel driveway to the carport complete with table tennis, read more about the cabin-inspired design that influenced the architecture throughout this modern lakeside retreat at the Star Tribune.Photos by @paulcrosbyphoto. Design by Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design.
Shady Island project wins two awards at CE Pro 2020 Home of the Year Expo
We’re beyond thrilled to share that our Shady Island project has won two awards in CE Pro’s 2020 Home of the Year Expo!
Taking place virtually this year due to pandemic safety measures, we worked with the wonderful team at Lelch Audio Video to capture the thoughtful nature of Shady Island’s warm modern architecture and bring it to life for viewers experiencing the expo from the comfort of their homes. We took home the gold medal in the Best Whole-House/Smart Home Project under $150K category.And the silver medal in the Best Combo Design + Tech Project category.
As Charles Stinson and Carol Eastlund’s own home, Shady Island was designed by taking everything they’d learned about homebuilding and cooking that down to a warm modern minimalist lakeside abode. Pocket doors, brilliant built-in storage and Charles’ signature floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows blend seamlessly with smart home connectivity that celebrates a new frontier in how we live and stay connected with our most sacred spaces. “In terms of home connectivity, the most wonderful thing about Shady Island is the Control 4 app that allows fingertip control of all things in the house: TV, sound system, security, lighting, heating/cooling/ fireplace-all on your phone no matter where you are,” said Carol. “Our home has us feeling spoiled by the ease and connectivity of 'running' the house. It makes travel and security a breeze because we’re able to 'check-in" with our home from anywhere.”
Thank you again to the CE Pro and Lelch Audio Video teams for making this a year to remember! If you’re interested in exploring a smart home designed by Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design, feel free to contact us here. Make sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to browse more of our projects.