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Visit Two Homes in the Artisan Home Tour!

Happening now! Your chance to experience two homes by the team at JMAD and see the versatility and creativity our firm brings to every project. One home is American Modern/MCM; the other is European Modern/International Style. We design in 3D VR, so our clients experience the home long before it’s built. Come see how their dreams became reality. Home # 1 - https://www.artisanhometour.org/aht-entries/6a8cb4581ee43ad0eac62640-john-kraemer---sons--inc Home # 4 - https://www.arti

JMAD design featured on Houzz

The Sanctuary Home's laundry space highlighted as moody and tailored in 5 Stylish and Hardworking New Laundry Rooms. Our clients wanted their main laundry room space near the master suite, so it would be easily accessible and we wanted to make sure to incorporate some natural daylight. We located it in a spot that had a window. They wanted side-by-side washer-dryers and plenty of space for hanging. Everything is very centered in the room, with a raised ceiling and lighting ce

Modern Manor featured on OneKindesign.

Inspired by modern Tudor architecture, Modern Manor blends refined symmetry with clean, contemporary design. Low landscape walls root the home naturally into its site, balancing permanence with the landscape. The home’s core – a two-story vaulted great room, dining area, grand staircase and Tudor-style massing – was anchored from day one. Through a close partnership between architecture and construction, every detail was carefully honed to create a modern waterfront retreat.

The Sanctuary was featured on OneKindesign

We are so excited to share that our home we call The Sanctuary has been showcased on OneKindesign! OneKindesign says they love how sightlines are directed toward the reflecting pool, turning the backyard into the focal point of the home. The primary suite carries that same natural feeling indoors, combining a vaulted ceiling, a private patio for morning coffee and a bathroom centered on an olive tree instead of a soaking tub. Read the full, in-depth feature > OneKindesign

A toast to our Vineyard Estate home, featured on the cover of Midwest Design magazine!

A rich blend of Modern Architecture and relaxed California wine country charm, Vineyard Estate landed on the cover of Midwest Design. Its clean contemporary lines, organic stone and expansive glazing blend indoor spaces with the natural landscape. We designed the home wit h seamless transitions to the outdoor patios. We’re raising a glass to being featured and can't wait for you to explore the article about it. Read it here >

A toast to our Vineyard Estate home, featured on the cover of Midwest Design magazine!

A rich blend of Modern Architecture and relaxed California wine country charm, Vineyard Estate landed on the cover of Midwest Design. Its clean contemporary lines, organic stone and expansive glazing blend indoor spaces with the natural landscape. We designed the home with seamless transitions to the outdoor patios. We’re raising a glass to being featured and can't wait for you to explore the article about it. Read it here >

The Sanctuary - Home #1 Artisan Home Tour, Wayzata

The Sanctuary was designed around a private backyard oasis, with the home oriented to maximize views of a reflecting pool. Vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows and wood finishes create bright, warm and open spaces. The layout emphasizes main-level living and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Built for entertaining and hosting guests, the home includes multiple guest suites. Features such as a wine and beverage room, scullery kitchen and outdoor gathering

Hear about the intersection of wellness and technology in Architecture

🌿As Architects and Designers, we know that our environment profoundly impacts our health. That is why we actively integrate biophilic design principles into all of our projects and frame picture-perfect outdoor views. We bring nature inside using rich organic materials like exposed stone, warm wood, calming water features and lush greenery. And we communicate this whole philosophy with our clients in three dimensions. So homeowners can walk through their design long before t

Six new architectural design awards!

We’re honored that Midwest Design chose six of our homes to recognize, including: Three awards for our Modern Nest home. First place fireplace design First place traditional living room / great room First place millwork Our clients for our Modern Nest home wanted a fireplace that anchored the great room, dining room and study areas together. They also wanted it to feel as if it had been part of the home for a long time – like a remnant from another time with a strong pre