Southview Design

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Southview Design
59 Reviews

Modern on the Lake

Designed in partnership with John Kraemer & Sons and featured on the 2021 Artisan Home Tour, this modern masterpiece made a bold transformation. Nestled atop a small bluff and overlooking Tonka Bay, the location was unbeatable. However, densely packed trees and brush thwarted the views of the lake.

The homeowners envisioned panoramic views with a manicured, lush green lawn. For the builder, this meant a modern home design with an open floor plan and large windows throughout. For Southview, this meant a minimalist design - one that focused less on specific landscape elements and more on the natural beauty of the lake. Together, we worked to bring the homeowners' vision to life.
Project Year: 2021
Project Cost: $200,001 - $500,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 55331
Others who worked on this project: John Kraemer & Sons
Birds-eye view of minimalist backyard landscape design. The home features two tiers of outdoor living space. The upper deck includes a fully equipped outdoor living room and dining patio. Ardeo limestone steps pave the way to the lower level, which features a matching limestone patio. Minimalist...
Modern Backyard Landscape Design
The homeowners envisioned panoramic views with a manicured, lush green lawn. For the builder, this meant a modern home design with an open floor plan and large windows throughout. For Southview, this meant a minimalist design - one that focused less on specific landscape elements and more on the...
Modern Backyard Landscape Design
The original site was in rough shape and needed considerable remediation. Extensive grading was necessary to create more usable backyard space. As part of this, Southview hauled away over 100 truckloads of excavated soil.
Modern Backyard
Before construction, the lot was overgrown with obstructed view of the lake. Now, the homeowners have clean, panoramic views of Lake Minnetonka.
Modern Lakeshore Backyard
The home features two tiers of outdoor living space. The upper deck includes a fully equipped outdoor living room and dining patio. Ardeo limestone steps pave the way to the lower level, which features a matching limestone patio. Minimalist plantings are both low maintenance and compliment the...
Minimalist Backyard Landscape
The shoreline was in desperate need of restoration and required new riprap to prevent water runoff and erosion. To fulfill the client's vision, the landscape elements were carefully designed to maintain open views of the lake. Stairs run alongside the edge of the property to keep the lawn space...
Boulder Retaining Walls with Lighting
Minimalist plantings are both low maintenance and compliment the home's modern vibe.
Modern Front Yard Landscape
The home features two tiers of outdoor living space. The upper deck includes a fully equipped outdoor living room and dining patio. Ardeo limestone steps pave the way to the lower level, which features a matching limestone patio.
Luxurious Backyard Landscape
Designed in partnership with John Kraemer & Sons and featured on the 2021 Artisan Home Tour, this modern masterpiece made a bold transformation. Nestled atop a small bluff and overlooking Tonka Bay, the location was unbeatable. However, densely packed trees and brush thwarted the views of the lake.
Minimalist Front Entry
The two sets of stairs are strategically placed to ensure open and panoramic views of the lake.
Multi-Tiered Boulder Walls
The home features two tiers of outdoor living space. The upper deck includes a fully-equipped outdoor living room and dining patio. Ardeo limestone steps pave the way to the lower level, which features a matching limestone patio. Minimalist plantings are low-maintenance and complement the home's...
Two-Tier Living
The clients wanted a dog run, a designated place for the dog to do their business and safely explore the outdoors. This customized space features a private doggy door with limestone steps and plenty of room for exploration. Synthetic turf keeps the area green and prevents dirt being tracked into...
Dog Run with Synthetic Turf