SAINT PAUL ’ S LITTLE MOD

ARCHITIZER A + AWARD WINNER ARCHITECTURE + MODELS & RENDERING CATEGORY

Named “ The Little Mod ”, this urban infill development brings a new take on density in the West 7th neighborhood of Saint Paul , Minnesota . The duplex boasts six co-living bedroom / bathroom suites per unit for a total of twelve suites .

The Nordic aesthetic , with two simple materials of wood and large format panels , is meant to complement its surroundings , not compete with them . The building faces south with large openings to bring in ample amounts of natural light and passive heating in the winter .

Faced with multiple challenges consisting of sixteen feet of grade changes in two directions , bedrock near the surface , and a small buildable lot , the design intent was to build a simple structure with minimal impact on the site .

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