--- title: "PKA Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pka-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1635878039 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1635878039.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "PKA Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a023fd2e0f2afd46_9581-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2919 James Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408, United States" latitude: 44.9466 longitude: -93.2862 phone: "(612) 353-4920" website: http://www.pkarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 960 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # PKA Architecture Original Houzz profile: [PKA Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pka-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1635878039) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Louis Park, Richfield, Roseville, Inver Grove Heights, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Shoreview, New Brighton, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Columbia Heights, West Saint Paul, Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, Little Canada, Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Osseo, Lauderdale, Howard Lake, Maple Plain, Hilltop, Lilydale, Loretto, Sunfish Lake, Medicine Lake, Mendota, Central & South America, Crystal Bay, Europe, Mexico, Navarre, United States, Young America - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2012–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Whether by happenstance or design, many of our clients share our passion for oceans, lakes, and rivers. Our portfolio includes organic modern, historic renovation, and other projects in Minnesota, California, New York, Costa Rica, and other destinations. While each PKA project is as unique as our clients, our work is always guided by a respect for the environment, an understanding of how a building should relate to its surroundings, and our commitment to exceptional design and enduring quality. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Plymouth - Maple Grove - Eagan - Eden Prairie - Minnetonka - Edina - Minnetonka Mills - Saint Louis Park - Richfield - Roseville - Inver Grove Heights - Brooklyn Center - Fridley - Shoreview - New Brighton - Crystal - Golden Valley - New Hope - Columbia Heights - West Saint Paul - Hopkins - Robbinsdale - Saint Paul - Mendota Heights - Little Canada - Arden Hills - Falcon Heights - Osseo - Lauderdale - Howard Lake - Maple Plain - Hilltop - Lilydale - Loretto - Sunfish Lake - Medicine Lake - Mendota - Central & South America - Crystal Bay - Europe - Mexico - Navarre - United States - Young America ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | PKA Architecture | | Address | 2919 James Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408, United States | | Phone | (612) 353-4920 | | Website | http://www.pkarch.com | | Followers on Houzz | 960 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PeterssenKeller-Architecture-302079740348/ - Blog — http://pkarch.com/ ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [PKA Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pka-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1635878039) - **Website:** http://www.pkarch.com - **Phone:** (612) 353-4920 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA MN Home of the Month, B.L.E.N.D., R.A.V.E, and other awards - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2012–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Ben Ganje + Partners, Dec. 2015** > Gabe Keller and Lars Peterssen deliver high level architectural and design experiences. Their exceptional team has truly delivered on multiple projects. Most notably, their leadership and bandwidth throughout the course of a project lifecycle defines the total experience for the client. I would highly recommend Peterssen/Keller Architects. **★★★★★ — Jarrod Smart Construction, April 2015** > We have had the pleasure of working with Peterssen/Keller on a recent residential project and have nothing but great things to say about them. They are always very professional, prepared, and do great work! They really listen to the client and figure out ways to incorporate their needs and wants! ## Selected projects - [Brookview Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookview-residence-pj-vj~1277667) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This new home captures the spirit of Midwestern charm and blends it with a classic Americana aesthetic of the east coast cottage. Project Team: Gabriel Keller, Jason Briles, Andrew Edwins, Lars Peterssen Photographer: SpaceCrafting - [Deephaven Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deephaven-residence-pj-vj~1277629) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Whether because of serendipity or a shared love of great design, we often find that there are fewer than six degrees of separation between our clients and us. When our clients decided to sell their downtown loft and move out to the lake, they bought a circa-1960s home from our other clients. While much of the home was amazing, the new owners were challenged by a previous renovation that had resulted in a small, outdated kitchen and a galley pantry that was difficult to access. Working closely wi… - [Edgewater Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgewater-condo-pj-vj~1277557) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: For one stylish young couple and their beloved dogs, The Edgewater, a sleek, steel and glass building overlooking Lake Calhoun, is the perfect starter home. After visiting other condominiums designed by Lars and Gabriel in the building, the couple requested a space that was clean and minimal, yet warm. Challenged to create both private and public areas within the 2,000-square-foot shell, P/K used the art of conceal and reveal to plan the space. The P/K team created a master bedroom with a privat… - [Morningside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morningside-residence-pj-vj~1277365) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: When the clients began searching for a lot in the charming Morningside neighborhood of Minneapolis, they found exactly what they were looking for, plus an extra bonus. As soon as they saw the wooded lot, situated on a gentle hill overlooking an elementary school, they knew the sound of children laughing on the playground would provide a delightful soundtrack for their family's new life. With three children of their own, plus an exceptionally good-natured golden retriever, the clients wanted a co… - [Cottagewood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottagewood-residence-pj-vj~1277221) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Project Team: Gabriel Keller, Lars Peterssen, Laura Cayere-King, Brent Nelson Contractor: Elevation Homes Photographer: Karen Melvin - [St. Croix River Compound](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-croix-river-compound-pj-vj~1277301) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This compound of three small fishing cabins, built between 1910 and 1950 along the St. Croix River, had been abandoned and was completely dilapidated. Following strict riverway ordinances, Lars Peterssen completely renovated these charming structures, converting a dark bedroom into an airy porch in one cabin, vaulting a dingy ceiling in another, and, in the third, removing deteriorated walls and lining the entire space with fir. Replanting severely eroded banks and installing non-polluting servi… - [Isles Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/isles-craftsman-pj-vj~1277696) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Nestled between Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun, this recently completed design brings traditional proportions and contextual massing to a more contemporary open floor plan. The home was designed to match the quality and scale of the many historic homes of the area. With a park extending from the front of the lot and the Midtown Greenway to the south, the site seems to extend well beyond its boundaries. Beautiful mature trees are being preserved and highlighted through open spaces and views.… - [Linden Hills Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linden-hills-farmhouse-pj-vj~547996) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This award-winning new home is designed to complement the wonderful homes of the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. On the exterior, the home engages the street with its modest scale, traditional detailing and welcoming open front porch. On the interior the house is designed for family living, with its kitchen as the hub of the home, opening to the living room, dining room and an outdoor terrace. The three children's bedrooms on the second floor are nestled under the roof, providing ample… - [Mid-Century Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-ranch-pj-vj~493687) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: A half-century after architect Don D. Davies designed a house for his family of four, another family of four fell in love with the simplicity of Davies' design, the cherry-paneled walls, the russet-stained beams on the vaulted ceiling, and other delightful mid-century details. Challenged by the outdated space plan, awkward flow, and the inherent inefficiencies of a dated kitchen, the clients commissioned Peterssen/Keller to renovate the home for their contemporary lifestyle. Inspired by Davies'… - [Rolling Green Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rolling-green-contemporary-pj-vj~547958) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Project Team: Lars Peterssen, Carl Olson Interior Design: Andrew Flesher Interiors Contractor: Welch Forsman Associates Photography: Susan Gilmore Photography - [Braemar Hills Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/braemar-hills-modern-pj-vj~547900) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in Edina’s Braemar Hills neighborhood, this mid-century rambler has been infused with a fresh new spirit and modern design sensibility. Peterssen/Keller transformed a series of outdated and badly connected rooms into an expansive, light-filled space for cooking, dining, entertaining, and relaxing. Designed to capture the natural light throughout the day, the new spaces center around a dramatic, cantilevered open fireplace finished with Venetian plaster, and a fl… - [Kenwood Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenwood-cottage-pj-vj~319036) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 13 - Description: This new home, situated on the Kenilworth Trail of Minneapolis, brings a fresh, clean-lined aesthetic to the traditional cottage typology. With an open front porch and traditional forms that blend with the surrounding homes, the house is a welcome addition to the historic neighborhood. The interior is just as inviting. Warm materials and bright blue accents contrast with richly detailed enameled woodwork. The great room is designed to be the heart of the home, and has become the center of the fa… - [Fremont Georgian Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fremont-georgian-residence-pj-vj~30863) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: This award-winning East Lake Harriet Home had incredible architectural bones, but a complete renovation was needed after years of neglect to create a home for this young family. An addition provides for a light filled eat-in kitchen, family room and mudroom that create flow through the home and open the spaces to the expansive backyard. Traditional detailing and dark wood floors give the rooms a warm feeling, while large cased openings and enameled woodwork provide a brightness lacking in many o… - [Tyrol Hills Modern Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tyrol-hills-modern-residence-pj-vj~31114) - Location: Golden Valley, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: This new home combines a contemporary open floor plan that addresses the needs of a modern family with traditional detailing that fits comfortably within the surrounding neighborhood. The house was carefully designed and sited to encourage indoor/outdoor living through its multiple porches. Sustainable features are seamlessly integrated into the design from the ground up, including geothermal heating/cooling, photovoltaic solar panels and a whole house control system. This nearly “net-zero” ener… - [Cedar Lake International Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-lake-international-style-pj-vj~34390) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 9 - Description: Built in 1935 as a weekend home, this unique International Style home on Cedar Lake is a designated Minneapolis Landmark and one of the few lakeshore homes in the city. The present owners had outgrown the home but loved its modernist expression, Art Deco influences, and beautiful lake views. Among the changes, a new third floor was added to create a master suite aerie with a sweeping terrace and panoramic views. Peterssen/Keller worked closely with the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commissio… - [Kenilworth Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenilworth-residence-pj-vj~173646) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This beautiful Lake of the Isles home, designed by renowned architect Harry Wild Jones in 1905, is perfectly situated on Kenilworth Lagoon. Although well maintained on the exterior, the home needed a more open floor plan to bring the lake views into the interior. The wraparound front porch was restored and integrated into the living spaces, creating open, sun filled rooms that retain the original detailing of the home. The stair was opened up to a contemporary sitting area with a redesigned fire… - [Enchanted Island Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/enchanted-island-modern-pj-vj~270755) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: After a devastating fire that destroyed their home, our clients chose to rebuild on their stunning and unique lakeshore property on Enchanted Island in Lake Minnetonka. They wanted a modern house that would take advantage of lake views in every direction and have the expansive openness of their former home. P/K designed the house as an aperture for viewing the lake and surrounding woods, and as a regulator that mitigates and reveals the contours of the land as it slopes down towards the lake. Th… - [Green Dream Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-dream-home-pj-vj~270774) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This new home, built by DiGiacomo Homes, was carefully designed to encourage indoor/outdoor living by allowing a seamless flow of space from the interior living spaces through to the beautifully landscaped yard. Universal design was used throughout the home to allow the home to adjust to the owner’s needs over time. Sustainable features are also seamlessly integrated into the design from the ground up, including geothermal heating/cooling, photovoltaic solar panels and a plug-in system for an el… - [Cedar Lake Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-lake-modern-pj-vj~494079) - Location: St Louis Park, MN - Photos: 9 - Description: After enduring a partial renovation several years ago, this mid-century rambler sat patiently, waiting for the right homeowner and the right architecture team with the shared vision to realize its full potential. The team’s first order of business was to re-imagine and re-clad the exterior. Using alternating forms of ship-lap cedar and paneled stucco, they deconstructed the exterior, giving the facades a crisp modern form and an exquisite level of detail and scale. The front-facing attached gara… - [Calhoun Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calhoun-kitchen-pj-vj~173701) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: The existing kitchen of this East Lake Calhoun colonial was cramped and disconnected from the rest of the home, and the homeowners wanted a design in keeping with their German pedigree. The kitchen was opened fully to the adjacent dining room and sitting room, which expanded the space and brought the stunning vistas of Lake Calhoun into the house. The custom European style cabinets of gray-washed rift white oak are lifted up, allowing the floor to flow effortlessly throughout the space. The cabi… [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/pka-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1635878039) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a variety of unique projects, including custom homes, historic renovations, and other bespoke designs. Our work is always tailored to our clients' specific needs and visions, ensuring each project is as individual as they are, from organic modern to historic styles. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely, designing fully custom homes is a core part of what we do. Each PKA project is crafted to be as unique as our clients, reflecting their individual vision, lifestyle, and the specific characteristics of their site. We pride ourselves on creating bespoke designs. **Do you specialize in specific architectural styles?** Our portfolio showcases a range of styles, with a particular focus on organic modern and historic renovation projects. We also embrace other unique designs, always striving to create a building that relates harmoniously to its surroundings and our clients' preferences. **Do you have experience with luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, our commitment to exceptional design and enduring quality naturally leads us to work on high-end and luxury homes. Our award-winning projects, including AIA MN Home of the Month, reflect our dedication to sophisticated and quality craftsmanship for discerning clients. **Do you design waterfront or shoreline properties?** Absolutely, we have a strong passion for designing properties located on oceans, lakes, and rivers. Our portfolio includes projects in various destinations, and we excel at creating designs that respect the environment and relate beautifully to their waterfront surroundings. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [White Oaks 101](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111456542/list/white-oaks-101) — 1 idea - [Patel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110198573/list/patel) — 2 ideas - [Laundry Drying Racks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16317475/list/laundry-drying-racks) — 10 ideas - [B House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5058235/list/b-house) — 5 ideas - [New House Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5057298/list/new-house-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Modern Prairie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1985891/list/modern-prairie) — 3 ideas - [Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1985908/list/craftsman) — 1 idea [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pkarchitecture) ## Community Q&A **Q: Gorgeous back splash.** *(in Photo Questions)* I read through comments and can't tell who the manufacturer is. I live in northern Michigan so I'd need to buy it closer to home. Can you tell me details like manufacturer, style, color and item \#? Thank you! A: The project was completed over 10 years ago so my recommendation would be to bring the photo to a local interior designer or high-end tile company and see if you can find something comparable. Colors, shapes, tile assortment, and trends have changed pretty dramatically since. Best, PKA. Architecture **Q: What brand are the counter stools in the kitchen?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love these black stools! A: We had the pleasure of working with Nada Bibi Interior Design who, along with the client, worked together to source the furniture, rugs, artwork, finishings, and other interior decor elements. Best, PKA. Architecture **Q: just beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share the countertop material and color used in this project? What about the cabinet material and color? A: . **Q: hi. who is the artist of the print with fish, queen and zebra?** *(in Photo Questions)* hi. who is the artist of the print with fish, queen and zebra? A: . **Q: vent cedar roof** *(in Photo Questions)* How do you vent a cedar roof with no soffit? A: Thank you for your question. I would recommend you reach out to a trusted builder in your area who can discuss more specifically your unique situation. Best, PKA. Architecture **Q: interested in wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the powder room wallpaper! Where can I find that? A: Thank you for the question. The wallpaper was selected by the interior designer on the project and is available for purchase through Lenox House Designs. Best, Peterssen/Keller Architecture. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*