--- title: "Acacia Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/acacia-architects-pfvwus-pf~310802754 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310802754.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Acacia Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3b63dbf4019bd541_7170-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427, United States" latitude: 45 longitude: -93.391 phone: "(612) 599-0265" website: http://www.acaciaarchitects.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 44 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Acacia Architects Original Houzz profile: [Acacia Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/acacia-architects-pfvwus-pf~310802754) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Golden Valley, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Louis Park, Richfield, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Chanhassen, New Brighton, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Columbia Heights, Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Mounds View, Saint Paul, Saint Anthony, Orono, Spring Lake Park, Medina, Wayzata, Deephaven, Osseo, Lauderdale, Excelsior, Howard Lake, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Hilltop, Greenwood, Loretto, Woodland, Minnetonka Beach, Medicine Lake, Hamel, Navarre, Outstate MN & WI, Twin Cities Metro Area, Young America - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Quality Residential Design with a Sustainable Focus. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Design Consulting ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Plymouth - Maple Grove - Eden Prairie - Minnetonka - Minnetonka Mills - Saint Louis Park - Richfield - Brooklyn Center - Fridley - Chanhassen - New Brighton - Crystal - Golden Valley - New Hope - Columbia Heights - Hopkins - Robbinsdale - Mounds View - Saint Paul - Saint Anthony - Orono - Spring Lake Park - Medina - Wayzata - Deephaven - Osseo - Lauderdale - Excelsior - Howard Lake - Long Lake - Maple Plain - Hilltop - Greenwood - Loretto - Woodland - Minnetonka Beach - Medicine Lake - Hamel - Navarre - Outstate MN & WI - Twin Cities Metro Area - Young America ### Typical Job Cost Project costs vary dependent on project type. Projects range from small bathroom remodels to new cabins and homes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Acacia Architects | | Address | Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427, United States | | Phone | (612) 599-0265 | | Website | http://www.acaciaarchitects.com | | License Number | 45147 | | Followers on Houzz | 44 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Acacia Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/acacia-architects-pfvwus-pf~310802754) - **Website:** http://www.acaciaarchitects.com - **Phone:** (612) 599-0265 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - American Insistute of Architects ## Selected projects - [Lakeside Perch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-perch-pj-vj~5800154) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 17 - Description: This early 1950s house, perched next to a lake, was a childhood home of the owner. After time away, she and her growing family relocated back to this home in Minnesota. The home just didn’t accommodate their style of living and was in need of repair. The owners wanted a home that felt more inviting, warm, and cozy. An overarching goal was to do it sustainably with energy efficiency in mind. The solution was to remodel the original house largely within the existing footprint. It was done in a way… - [Stillwater Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stillwater-residence-pj-vj~5800185) - Location: Stillwater, MN - Photos: 16 - Description: A complete home remodel and addition to an existing split level home. The layout was converted to an open plan with lots of natural light. A front porch and screened porch were added overlooking the front pond. New siding, windows, spray foam insulation, and geothermal heat turned the home into an extremely energy efficient dwelling. Features: recycled glass countertop, reclaimed timber mantle, maple cabinets, composite decking, oak and fir floors, fir ceiling. The project was featured in the Ho… - [St. Anthony Park New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-anthony-park-new-home-pj-vj~5800252) - Location: Saint Paul, MN - Photos: 17 - Description: This home in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood sits on the highest point in St. Paul. The home is set into the hillside to instill a more modest street presence and close to the street to maintain its urban character. The program called for a retirement home that is fully accessible including an elevator. The goal was to create a traditional style home with a high level of detail and craftsmanship reminiscent of the English Arts and Crafts style. There was a focus on creating transitional spaces… - [Nordic Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nordic-home-pj-vj~5800111) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: The owners lived in this 690 sq. ft. 1936 Minneapolis home for 25 years before deciding to add more space. A small addition was added off the back of the main level along with a full second story. The goal was to keep the spaces compact but make them feel larger through vaulted ceilings and ample windows. The new light-filled house feels much larger than the new 1770 sq. ft. size. A master suite, two bedrooms, and a guest bath were incorporated into the new second story. Whimsical entry canopies… - [Mid-Century Tilt](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-tilt-pj-vj~5799983) - Location: Golden Valley, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: This 1962 ranch house was revived with an exterior makeover. A new front porch, front walk and landscaping, and new siding and windows. The drab, dated original home was transformed with a contemporary vibe while paying homage to the mid-century modern aesthetic. - [Rambler Rekindled](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rambler-rekindled-pj-vj~655629) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This typical 50s rambler was transformed into a modern “green” home compatible with today’s standards of living. The entire house was remodeled within the existing footprint with a new porch & deck added. The front porch timbers were salvaged from an old barn in Woodbury. The old siding was replaced with cement board, new trim, and corrugated metal accents. New larger windows were integrated throughout. The project received MN GreenStar Gold Certification and was featured on the Homes by Archite… - [Uptown Kitchen & Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-kitchen-and-mudroom-pj-vj~5800233) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This house in the heart of Uptown was built in 1903 and the tiny isolated kitchen reflected that. An addition was added to the back to allow for a larger kitchen, dinette, mudroom, and water closet. The addition was designed to complement the character and level of detail of the existing house. A covered back entry and patio create a nice transition and connection to the back yard. The island cloud anchors the island while acting to conceal the transition in ceiling height between spaces. Sustai… - [St. Paul Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-paul-kitchen-pj-vj~5800244) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This nicely detailed 1915 Arts and Crafts style home had a tiny isolated kitchen with poor flow. The challenge was to fit a contemporary kitchen in the same area, while opening it up to the rest of the house. The owners wanted a modernized space that still fit with the historic character of the home. To achieve this the kitchen was expanded 4 feet in one direction, the doors and window locations were shifted, and the wall to the dining room was opened up. A peninsula in the opening helps to main… - [Stubbs Bay Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stubbs-bay-cabin-pj-vj~5800135) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This project is a complete remodel of a small cabin within the existing footprint. The lot is narrow with a creek running on the lakeside. The design features a butterfly roof opening to the lake on one side and the road on the other. The lakeside is all glass to maximize views and capture the southern sunlight for passive solar heating. The siding varies in texture and color to articulate the form while creating a contrasting layered pattern look on the road side. The cabin is planned for futur… - [Attic Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attic-master-suite-pj-vj~5805607) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This older St. Paul home had plenty of underutilized space in the attic. The existing attic space was converted to an owner’s suite with a bedroom, bathroom, and studio space. Every inch of the space was maximized with built-in cabinetry and storage spaces in the lower ceiling areas. The studio desk and bed were built in to fit perfectly in the space. The existing chimney was left exposed with the brick tones blending nicely with the oak woodwork and cork flooring. The ceilings were vaulted to i… - [Pelican Lake Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pelican-lake-retreat-pj-vj~5805600) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: The owners of this lot wanted a place to host gatherings and retreats that could also serve as a future retirement home. The goal was to create an accessible, light-filled compact home with an open plan and loft. A three bedroom, two bath lake retreat home was created to sit nestled between the existing trees on Pelican Lake. The length of the home runs parallel with the lake so every room has a lake view. The home was designed to have a one-room-wide layout to maximize daylight, views, and natu… - [Tangletown Second Story](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tangletown-second-story-pj-vj~5805594) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This modest Cape Cod sat nestled between other two-story homes. It was screaming for more presence. A second story was added along with an inviting front porch in a traditional cottage style. The main level was left intact allowing the owner to live here during the construction. The second story has vaulted ceilings throughout and enough room in the attic for plenty of storage. Photographer: John Danicic - [Tudor Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-porch-pj-vj~5800313) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The challenge of this project was to seamlessly add a new porch to the already complicated form of this Tudor style house. The design respects the existing style of the house while blending into the existing roof forms. The vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses add some drama and detail to the space while giving it a more open feel. The custom truss and bracket designs are derived from the Tudor style. The project was featured in the book “House Transformed” by Matthew Schoenherr. Designed while a… - [Swede Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swede-style-pj-vj~5800294) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: This environmentally-friendly renovation encompassed the entire main level of the home. Interior walls were removed and windows were added to unify the spaces, allow natural light in, and enhance views to the wooded backyard. All new finishes and fixtures were added. The cabinetry and millwork is a combination of maple and walnut. The style and color palette were inspired by contemporary Swedish design. The project is MN GreenStar Gold Certified. - [Garage Music Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-music-studio-pj-vj~5800280) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The owners of this Prospect Park home needed a new garage and wanted a place to play music. The solution was to build a new garage with a music studio above. The form is derivative of the gambrel roof on the main house and the city code requirements limit the space to a half story. Large French doors open onto a patio between the house and garage, creating a stage for performances for family and friends. There are wood acoustical panels hanging from the vaulted ceiling to enhance sound. Speciall… - [Sustainable Split](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainable-split-pj-vj~5805615) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: This 1950s split level just wasn’t compatible with the family’s lifestyle. The owners not only needed more space, but also a way to fix the flow of the house and make it more kid friendly. The design adds a new Greatroom, four-season Porch, and Patio off the back of the house along with a new Mudroom space and remodeled Front Entry. Adding on to the back of the house improved the circulation and created a stronger connection to the backyard. The Greatroom consists of a sitting area, dining area… - [Uptown Curb Appeal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-curb-appeal-pj-vj~5805628) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This was a typical split entry style home with a tiny entry and small living room. The project goals were to get more daylight into the home and add just enough square footage to make the spaces more functional. The design enlarges the entry and living room with an expansion off the front. New windows, siding, and trim were designed for the entire home. Larger windows along with trim and siding details add character and depth to the home. The new two-story front entry becomes an inviting beacon… - [Modern Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-makeover-pj-vj~5805637) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: This home had enough space but was in drastic need of a makeover. The entire house was remodeled including the Master Suite, Guest Bath and Stair Hall on the upper level and a remodeled Kitchen, Entry, new Water Closet, new Mudroom and new Fireplaces on the main level. The exterior was given a new life with siding, roofing, front patio, and entry canopies. Design by Robert Gerloff and Jeremiah Battles - [Edina Retro](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edina-retro-pj-vj~5805653) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 11 - Description: The existing compartmentalized kitchen, dining, and dinette were opened up and turned into an expansive kitchen and dining space open to the living room. All of the window locations remained to preserve the house’s front aesthetic. Dark and light tones are juxtaposed to create contrast. Textured and smooth surfaces contrast in a similar manner. The neutral color scheme is accented by reclaimed wood and wrought iron in the table, WC door, lights and fan. - [Rooftop Renaissance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rooftop-renaissance-pj-vj~5805667) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This family wanted a new roof deck that would give them more privacy and a sense of shelter, yet still remain open to the backyard. A new roof deck was added on top of the existing garage walls. The deck is wrapped with fencing that rotates patterns as it moves around the space. The fencing extends up, integrating into the two pergolas and providing trelliswork for vines. The pergolas act as bookends defining the space while providing a sense of shelter. They also provide structure for hanging a… [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/acacia-architects-pfvwus-pf~310802754) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*