Architecture Direct
Offering Professional Architectural Design Services
Featuring 3D Virtual Reality 'We design with you'
Gary Turpening Architect
Serving Minnesota and Wisconsin phone (612) 327-6725
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING -hover over image
![NEW & OLD CONDOMINIUMS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_16860dbd8ec5431ea80f65bef3cc6200.png/v1/fill/w_49,h_34,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_16860dbd8ec5431ea80f65bef3cc6200.png)
- This project included this new building with eight units, and the three Historic buildings on the right, which were gutted and rebuilt to modern standards. - There is a thirty two foot drop in elevation from the alley to the street. - Lake Superior View Condominiums - Duluth MN - With Robert Hewitt, Architect
![LAKE SUPERIOR VIEW CONDOS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_f2ee2826d7fd48f3b0855fc4369b69e4.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_86,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_f2ee2826d7fd48f3b0855fc4369b69e4.jpg)
- Designed with 3D Virtual Reality, enabling us to test ideas in real time resulting in these nice porches. - Lake Superior View Condominiums - Duluth MN - With Robert Hewitt, Architect - Electrical Engineers: Gausman & Moore - Structural Engineer: Mark Udd (Northland) - Contractor: Johnson & Wilson
- A typical top floor unit with a beam and deck ceiling. - The view in this case is Lake Superior. - Lake Superior View Condominiums - Duluth MN - With Robert Hewitt, Architect
![TO BUILD A VILLAGE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_139d19d62d7a4bebafa9c7c88c8926ab.jpg/v1/fill/w_107,h_52,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_139d19d62d7a4bebafa9c7c88c8926ab.jpg)
- Westchester Village - Burnsville MN - Site layout by Gene Jacobson RLS
![VARIETY ON FACADE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_c1de05be7cf9427898a3951af0746162.jpg/v1/fill/w_159,h_213,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/0855b4_c1de05be7cf9427898a3951af0746162.jpg)
- Westchester Village - Burnsville MN
![REAR WITH GARAGES](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_d04a1847f8cc4d9aa544d342639bb407.jpg/v1/fill/w_191,h_157,al_c,q_80,blur_3,enc_auto/0855b4_d04a1847f8cc4d9aa544d342639bb407.jpg)
- Westchester Village - Burnsville MN
![COLLEGE APARTMENT DORM](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_dae3e5b20ea64f4c969f0010a41383f6.jpg/v1/fill/w_106,h_93,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_dae3e5b20ea64f4c969f0010a41383f6.jpg)
- This design was for 300 college seniors to live on campus with luxury apartments. - The lower level was for Lobbies, Study Rooms, and other social activities. - This basic design was constructed on another site above the flood plain. - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - With Frank Reese, Architect
![NORTHERN LODGE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_6f29fcf19f1c41ae8cef897db49b8cc2.jpg/v1/fill/w_71,h_49,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_6f29fcf19f1c41ae8cef897db49b8cc2.jpg)
- This project was for a quality hotel and resort at an airport with a paved strip and lake access for sea planes. - Each room has beach access and a view of the lake. - Devils Track Lake - Grand Marais MN
![NORTHERN RESORT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_bc0b25308475446c8581a5eaf314cc14.jpg/v1/fill/w_64,h_73,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_bc0b25308475446c8581a5eaf314cc14.jpg)
- This project was for a quality hotel and resort at an airport with a paved strip and lake access for sea planes. - Each room has beach access and a view of the lake. - Devils Track Lake - Grand Marais MN
![10 UNIT TOWNHOUSE PROJECT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_7a914ccee1994aa49261b185e08d07dc.jpg/v1/fill/w_57,h_36,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_7a914ccee1994aa49261b185e08d07dc.jpg)
- Notice the Entry Courtyard on the right. We advocate that each unit have a separate, distinguished Entry. - The owner asked for eight units, but the Zoning Official suggested ten. - All units were purchased by the tradesmen working on the project - there was never a Realtor's sign posted. - St. Louis Park MN
![HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_c2e7f1c7f43443df807fe81d925e0ed2.jpg/v1/fill/w_68,h_61,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_c2e7f1c7f43443df807fe81d925e0ed2.jpg)
- The owner of this townhouse kept the first floor as a rented apartment, and we gutted the top two floors and build a modern home. - Located on historic Fourth Street - Harrisburg PA
![TOWNHOUSE PLAN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_aafeed795e4e4cebb9a2b72ba9b5093a.jpg/v1/fill/w_76,h_33,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_aafeed795e4e4cebb9a2b72ba9b5093a.jpg)
- Note that we design with furniture in place. Sometimes a large room 'does not work' due to traffic patterns or window locations. - Located on historic Fourth Street - Harrisburg PA