--- title: "Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andrea-swan-swan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2046901826 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2046901826.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1c83c9f50e1e8824_6700-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "275 Market Street Suite 438, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405, United States" latitude: 44.9702 longitude: -93.3047 phone: "(612) 338-5976" website: http://swanarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 18 followers: 1527 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andrea-swan-swan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2046901826) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 18 awards (2012–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Devoted to authenticity, Andrea's work is a spirited balance of modern sensibilities with traditional order. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Structural Engineering - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - Deck Design - Site Preparation - Laundry Room Design - Landscape Plans - Earthquake Retrofitting ### Areas Served - Minneapolis ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture | | Address | 275 Market Street Suite 438, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405, United States | | Phone | (612) 338-5976 | | Website | http://swanarchitecture.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1527 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andrea-swan-swan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2046901826) - **Website:** http://swanarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (612) 338-5976 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 18 awards (2012–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 26 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 47.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — rhondabland, Jan. 2021** > From initial consultation to the end of our extensive renovation project, Andrea was great to work with. A creative and talented architect, she listened to our desires and expectations and transformed those ideas into a cohesive and beautiful structure. In fact, the renovation was truly a renewal of our home. She interpreted our design aesthetic, melding what existed with new spaces. The experience was exciting and gratifying. And today, our abode is a wonderful place to live. **★★★★★ — HU-33438634, Oct. 2020** > We’re so grateful to Andrea Swan and team for designing our custom Lakeside home. She collaborated seamlessly with my husband and I, our builder, interior designer, landscape architect and many others to create a home that perfectly suits our lifestyle. She was also respectful of our budget and advocated for a program that met our needs. Her energy and flair for the creative made the experience a delight. Thank you! **★★★★★ — Amy A, Oct. 2020** > Andrea and her team did a great job listening to what we wanted in our new home, and designing it to fit our needs. High quality, attention to detail and very easy to work with. Our home turned out beautiful! **★★★★★ — HU-959753025, Oct. 2020** > Swan Architecture designed the house of our dreams. They were wonderful to work with and their design epitomizes excellence! Warm, cozy, functional, clean, and unique are just among of the characteristics we love about our home. **★★★★★ — Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven, Jan. 2020** > We thoroughly enjoy working with Andrea and her team. Her energy and inspiration are contagious, and she is constantly developing new ideas for cutting-edge design and inventive problem solving. Her creativity knows no boundaries! We appreciate how her character aligns with that of our own – she is honest, genuine and carries the client’s best interests within every aspect of her work. Each client and project has a unique set of needs and Andrea has a personalized approach to accomplish every goal, discover new goals in the process, and exceed expectations for the best outcome possible. While keeping the big picture and vision in mind, she always maintains utmost attention and awareness of every design, project and cost detail and its impact. Her passion is clear and her profound experience and talent is incomparable, and her entire team is amazing and shares her same passion. The collaboration is a dream and we look forward to many more collaborations to come! **★★★★★ — Daniel Virtic, Sept. 2019** > Swan Architecture has been successfully working with our team since 2016. We have been learning alot since then and our company is thankful for being part of some exceptional projects. > > We love to give life to their unique, impeccable and sophisticated ideas by projecting them into renderings and video presentation. > > Will always recommend Swan Architecture for being one of the best! **★★★★★ — Amy A, Feb. 2019** > Andrea and her amazing team were terrific to work with! They did a great job of listening and working to understand what we were looking for and translating that into a beautiful design. They also did a great job of enhancing and improving on our ideas.. our house turned out beautiful. The entire team comes to the table with a positive, client-first, can-do attitude. Andrea and team are great at attention to detail and have a high standard of excellence for their work. We highly recommend Swan Architecture! **★★★★★ — Becky & Shawn O'Grady, Sept. 2018** > Our experience with Andrea was exceptional - from our early meetings imagining all of the possibilities, to the final stages of bringing it all together and finalizing every last detail. She is incredibly creative and talented, but also equally passionate about understanding her client's dreams in order to create a home that achieves their goals. She is every ounce a professional - knowledgable about every detail, passionate about the quality and integrity of the design, and committed to meeting her client's budgets and deadlines. As first time home builders, we relied heavily on her and her team to help us navigate the entire process, and could not be more thrilled with the result! **★★★★★ — Paula Riggi, Dec. 2017** > Andrea and her colleague Constance were a joy to work with. "Everybody" told us that this was a terrible idea .... it would be torture.... and we would end up divorced. But no. They made the process fun and rewarding and ultimately a tremendous success. We would do it all over again with Andrea. We should be moving into our new and amazing house in 3 weeks with big smiles. **★★★★★ — Steven Lundberg, Nov. 2017** > Andrea Swan is undoubtedly one of the most talented, if not the very best, residential architect in the Twin Cities. My wife Frances and I became aware of Andrea when we took note of a strikingly beautiful new home in our neighborhood, and immediately decided that we wanted to work with the architect that had designed it. Andrea is, simply put, an architectural genius. Our home, while completely unique compared to other homes she has designed, still has all the attributes of Andrea's signature look: cohesive, balanced, elegant, refined and exquisitely detailed, always wonderfully pleasing to the eye, and never appearing to "try too hard." I have always thought that one measure of genius is the ability to explain complex subjects in simple terms, and I think Andrea meets that measure in her ability to express complex designs in clean and deceptively simple ways. To top it all off, Andrea and her team were extraordinarily easy to work with, and we never once were disappointed in our dealings with her. In short, Andrea Swan is an extraordinarily talented and pleasant professional at the top of her game. **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2017** > Andrea and her team at Swan Architecture were amazing to work with. Their attention to detail and follow through are second to none. We will strongly recommend our future clients to work with the team at Swan! **★★★★★ — stephenlinn, Nov. 2015** > Andrea Swan could not have been a better fit for us. Her ability to listen and bring to life our dream was amazing. Our goal was to have our home become apart of the nature that surrounds it with a welcoming and cozy atmosphere for our family and our guest, and she certainly hit the mark. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. ## Selected projects - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~2688630) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 40 - Description: The clients played a key role in the design and success of their new home, fusing traditional rural farmhouse detail with contemporary materials into a refined, and newly authentic contemporary aesthetic. Discretions were made with each and every decision, so that all parts made a balanced and inspiring whole. - [Il Nostro Sogno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/il-nostro-sogno-pj-vj~2678422) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 43 - Description: Translated from Italian, ‘Il Nostro Sogno’ means ‘Our Dream.’ The client sought to marry old classic Hollywood romance with modern Hollywood glam. Bold contrasts of dark with light brings drama while still maintaining a zen balance throughout. The floor plan is simple and open, with total discretion paid towards architecturally defining each space within. The result is a maximalist (the opposite of minimalist) home with whimsical classicism. - [Hillside Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-beauty-pj-vj~2688961) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 35 - [Hilltop House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilltop-house-pj-vj~2835726) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 53 - [Skyline House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-house-pj-vj~2835755) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - [Club House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/club-house-pj-vj~2742353) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 95 - Description: This new home is the last newly constructed home within the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina. Nestled within a charming street boasting Mediterranean and cottage styles, the client sought a synthesis of the two that would integrate within the traditional streetscape yet reflect modern day living standards and lifestyle. The footprint may be small, but the classic home features an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and refined finishes throughout. - [Coastal Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-modern-pj-vj~2691267) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 29 - Description: This Coastal Modern home by Elevation Homes was inspired by the casual sophistication and laid-back charm of west coast living. The expansive windows, organic material selection and cool, white color palette convey a tranquil and relaxed feeling throughout the main house, cabana guest house and poolside patio. - [Cedar Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-point-pj-vj~2213275) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - Description: The lake home sits on a truly distinctive property located on a peninsula; every measure was taken to optimize views, sun exposure, and circulation between indoor and outdoor spaces. Classic east coast shingle-style was the bespoke choice for aesthetic, given the nautical nature of the site and the client’s program goals. The former Butlers House has been rebuilt to become a Boat House. The home and its program promote comfort, relaxation, recreation, and FUN. - [Oak Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-hill-pj-vj~1130875) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 73 - Description: With a coastal, weathered feel, this new Shingle-Style residence on Lake Minnetonka serves as a home away from home for a family of four. This current destination for seasonal recreation will eventually transition to a relaxing primary residence for the parents. - [Project Dom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-dom-pj-vj~1444648) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: The new residence is a celebration of the client’s heritage and love for the majestic Mississippi River. Traditional vernacular planning was carefully articulated throughout the design, allowing the river and its views to reign over any other feature. It was important to the client that the design honored their ancestry while reflecting their contemporary lifestyle and love for the Mississippi. - [Generation Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/generation-point-pj-vj~2214746) - Location: White Bear Lake, MN - Photos: 31 - Description: The most serene shoreline provides the perfect scenic backdrop for this 3-generation family estate remodel project. The entire home was custom tailored to suit our client's modern day living and aesthetic standards, both inside and out. - [Lake of the Isles Kitchen Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-of-the-isles-kitchen-transformation-pj-vj~2213474) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [NYC Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nyc-residence-pj-vj~1444445) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Located on the upper west side of New York City's exclusive new residence complex, The Harrison. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath condo features coveted Manhattan views and celebrates the sophisticated glamour of the Hollywood Regency style. - [White Urban Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-urban-farmhouse-pj-vj~1852405) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Locust Hills Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/locust-hills-farmhouse-pj-vj~1852440) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Nature’s Gate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natures-gate-pj-vj~1444414) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - Description: Nature’s Gate, so aptly named by the client, includes a seamlessly master planned estate including the main house, horse stable, barn, pastures, prairies, and ancillary structures. The primary residence provides the perfect atmosphere to relax after a day on the ranch featuring sweeping views, double sided wood burning fireplace, and lot of nooks and crannies. Dream Parade of Homes 2015 - [Georgian Revived](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-revived-pj-vj~1444357) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: With utmost respect to the American Georgian tradition, this single family residence has undergone a complete transformation. Notable program features include a barrel vaulted Screened Porch, Masonry Staircase, Pool, Pool House, Spa, and custom 500 gallon salt water reef tank. This whole-house remodel and addition project spans over a decade in phasing, with earlier phases performed while Andrea was with TEA2 Architects, and later phases completed by Swan Architecture. - [Mirror Lakes Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mirror-lakes-cottage-pj-vj~1520710) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Set on a private half acre lot, within minutes of downtown Edina, this classically designed home offers comfort and beauty inside and out, The open floor plan, expansive windows and large patio door systems seamesly unify outdoor living with indoor entertaining spaces - [Watercolor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watercolor-pj-vj~1520085) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Set within 500 idyllic acres, Watercolor is a New Urbanist community nestled within Florida's Gulf Coast. Design work included a 5-Phase Master Plan, 16 mixed-use buildings, color and material palette guidelines, streetscape character including custom street lamps, lake front pavilions, as well as the design for the town clock tower and fountain. - [Gulf Coast Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gulf-coast-beach-house-pj-vj~1444389) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Set within a new golf community on the beautiful white sand beaches of Florida's Emerald Coast, this new home fuses New England Shingle Style tradition with Southern charm and whimsy. The design takes full advantage of the dramatic Gulf views with an accessible rooftop widow's walk. The home was featured in Southern Accents magazine as their annual Showcase House. [See all 51 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andrea-swan-swan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~2046901826) ## Ideabooks - [STAIR EXAMPLES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117093591/list/stair-examples) — 9 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/swanarchitecture) ## Community Q&A **Q: can you please tell me where the scones are from?** *(in Photo Questions)* They are beautiful A: These sconces are Arteriors Home Yale Vintage Brass Wall Sconces. If you are interested in purchasing this product you can contact the interior designer Dwelling Designs. **Q: Does anyone know the address?** *(in Photo Questions)* I absolutely love this house, I believe it is in Edina, does anyone know the address to this house? A: Hi, thanks for your interest! Out of respect to our clients, we do not disclose that kind of information. **Q: Where can I purchase the Dinning room chairs from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The furniture in these photos were from Room and Board. **Q: The desk...** *(in Photo Questions)* Omg, that desk, where can I buy the desk? Absolutely Gorgeous! A: Hi there, amazing isn't it?! Please feel free to reach out to the partnering interior designer for questions regarding furniture. You can find more information on our website. Thank you! **Q: Island dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful island. Would you share the dimensions of the island? A: The island is approximately 6'-6 x 6'-6. Thank you. **Q: What type of countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it quartzite? A: Yes it is a quartzite from Brazil, called sea pearl --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*