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
CABINS and that cabin feel in a home -hover over image
![NORTH WOODS DESIGN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_b0cfc1bb597b4996a45560057a76857d.jpg/v1/fill/w_139,h_86,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_b0cfc1bb597b4996a45560057a76857d.jpg)
- This preliminary design, created in 3D Virtual Reality, features two bedrooms on the main level, a two story Great Room, and Porches for outdoor living. - A garage is built halfway up the drive so as to be out of view from the house. - Grand Marais MN
![CUSTOM STAIR RAIL](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_2520a35cdf4042c6a73aca4dee6cd3be.jpg/v1/fill/w_133,h_73,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_2520a35cdf4042c6a73aca4dee6cd3be.jpg)
- Cabins with unique details are visited more often. We work with our clients to make each cabin reflect the individual style of its owner. - Grand Marais MN
![SCREENED PORCH ELEVATION](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_b61d96e5f9384819b0461fb7377eebf0.jpg/v1/fill/w_119,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_b61d96e5f9384819b0461fb7377eebf0.jpg)
- This project was designed in 3D Virtual Reality, which allows elevations to show up with the materials rendered. - Grand Marais MN
- This Kitchen is 'activity central' in this cabin for an active multi-generational family. - Notice the high ceiling and superb view of the woods and sky. - Outing MN - Interiors: Sherrie Consoer CID
- This view shows the Living Room with a view to the lake without a deck or rail blocking the view. - The door to the left opens to the Porch, which has screened and open portions. - Outing MN - Interiors: Sherrie Consoer CID
![MORNING TERRACE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_73407948c301422ca4bcbcc6db39021a.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_73407948c301422ca4bcbcc6db39021a.jpg)
- This Terrace is on the East Side of the house and is usually used in the morning as a sunny place to meet and have coffee. - Lakeville MN
- This large home has doors to terraces and porches in every direction--just start walking in any direction and you end up outdoors. - This is a great house for raising children. - See plan under New Houses. - Rural Lakeville/Farmington MN
![DOOR TO YARD AND TRAIL](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_0b47e970093b46468ac48946d2f991c0.jpg/v1/fill/w_75,h_44,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_0b47e970093b46468ac48946d2f991c0.jpg)
- This house features many doors to the outside. - Notice the wood beams and deck ceiling. - The floor was custom ship-lapped Oak with Butternut pegs and trim. - Rural Lakeville/Farmington MN
![EVENING TERRACE DOWNTOWN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_e595c7809e8b41529a8ad306fee3579f.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_e595c7809e8b41529a8ad306fee3579f.jpg)
- This West-facing Terrace was built with thick granite stones. - The fence is placed high enough for some privacy, but low enough that the owner can greet neighbors walking on the sidewalk. - Lakeville MN
![FAMILY ROOM OVERLOOKING LAKE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0855b4_bc8832fff5c64d04991bb2a761400cba.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_104,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/0855b4_bc8832fff5c64d04991bb2a761400cba.jpg)
- This 1950's house had a room in this location which had to be demolished because of faulty construction. - We carefully researched different woods for the ceiling, and chose White Heart Maple. - The wood trims are Ash, but were painted white late in the project. This created more visual contact with the lake below. - Sunfish Lake MN
- This addition was literally squeezed in between the trees. Even the posts were placed as far from tree trunks as possible, and hand dug. - The detailing is Japanese-influenced, with a wood deck ceiling and beams with concealed joinery. - Minnetonka MN
- See this house under Terraces.