--- title: "CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/christian-dean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~847374674 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~847374674.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f87396bd0ee36597_5885-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States" latitude: 45.0058 longitude: -93.4193 phone: "(612) 382-2883" website: http://www.deanarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 711 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC Original Houzz profile: [CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/christian-dean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~847374674) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Louis Park, Shoreview, Golden Valley, West Saint Paul, Hopkins, Saint Paul, Osseo, Sunfish Lake, St Louis Park, St. Louis Park - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2021), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Christian Dean Architecture, LLC. is a Minneapolis based award winning architecture firm focused on modern residential and commercial buildings. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Brooklyn Park - Plymouth - Eden Prairie - Edina - Minnetonka Mills - Saint Louis Park - Shoreview - Golden Valley - West Saint Paul - Hopkins - Saint Paul - Osseo - Sunfish Lake - St Louis Park - St. Louis Park ### Typical Job Cost $50,000+ - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC | | Address | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | | Phone | (612) 382-2883 | | Website | http://www.deanarch.com | | License Number | 44768 | | Followers on Houzz | 711 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Dean-Architecture/566024353430112?ref=stream - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandeanarchitecture ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/christian-dean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~847374674) - **Website:** http://www.deanarch.com - **Phone:** (612) 382-2883 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2015 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month2012 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month2010 AIA MN / Midwest Home Emerging Talent2010 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month2007 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month2006 AIA MN Honor Award Winner - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2021), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [GreenHome Institute](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/greenhome-institute-pfvwus-pf~1452530768) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Kevin Facinelli, July 2017** > Christian Dean is an extremely talented architect and enjoy living in a mid century modern home he designed in Golden Valley, MN. He has the ability to conceptualize total design to provide very smart, modern functional architecture. We appreciated his ability to blend modern design with the entire landscape so our home has an organic well placed feel with its surroundings. I also appreciate that over the years as we have had questions or additional project work he makes himself available to ensure get the right design and craftsman to keep the our home consistent with the original design intent. I highly recommend Christian as he gives his clients attention to details and believes in supporting clients both per and post project. **★★★★★ — Eric Vermilyea, March 2016** > Christian designed a beautiful master bedroom and bath addition to our 1924 arts and crafts bungalow. He respected the existing architecture while bringing some modern touches to make it feel current. **★★★★★ — lraudys, June 2013** > Christian Dean Architecture is the finest modern architecture firm in Minneapolis. Christian continues to provide us with design insights following the successful partial remodel of our home near Lake of the Isles, a project he designed for us. We've seen some of his more recent work in Linden Hills and, as usual, it's absolutely stunning. **★★★★★ — dhaar, April 2013** > Christian helped make our dreams come true by completely designing our modern new home! He brought a practical sensibility to the project, and just the right blend of vision, listening, and frugality to make it happen. His deep knowledge of construction and materials greatly eased decisions and minimized go-backs and rework. > > He has a great working relationship with builders and suppliers, and is well respected in the industry as a fair player and straight shooter, as well as a rising star with a beautiful aesthetic. > > A pleasant experience all the way around! ## Selected projects - [Minneapolis Residence-2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-residence-2-pj-vj~900205) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 15 - Description: A new modern home in Minneapolis. Large cedar clad roof overhangs shelter cedar and stucco siding. - [Minneapolis Residence-1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-residence-1-pj-vj~766662) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 13 - Description: Project originated while partner-in-charge at Citydeskstdudio, Inc. Completed by Christian Dean Architecture, LLC. in 2014. - [Lotus Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lotus-lake-house-pj-vj~219169) - Location: Chanhassen, MN - Photos: 10 - Description: Project completed previously while partner in charge at Citydeskstdudio, Inc. - [University Grove-Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/university-grove-remodel-pj-vj~1146055) - Location: Falcon Heights, MN - Photos: 3 - Description: Project completed previously while partner in charge at Citydeskstudio, Inc. - [Golden Valley Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golden-valley-renovation-pj-vj~595073) - Location: Golden Valley, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: Modern interior renovation. - [St. Paul Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-paul-remodel-pj-vj~1053773) - Location: Saint Paul, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: Project originated while partner-in-charge at Citydeskstdudio, Inc. Completed by Christian Dean Architecture, LLC. in 2014. - [Sweeney Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sweeney-lake-house-pj-vj~219121) - Location: Golden Valley, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: Project completed previously while partner in charge at Citydeskstudio, Inc. - [Linden Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linden-hills-residence-pj-vj~2089339) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 7 - [South Tyrol Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-tyrol-remodel-pj-vj~301293) - Location: Golden Valley, MN - Photos: 12 - Description: Exterior and interior renovation to mid-century modern home. New composite cement board siding, cypress siding, railings, and soffits. New kitchen and bath on interior Photo: Chad Holder - [Minong Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minong-cabin-pj-vj~229873) - Location: Minong, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: Project completed previously while partner in charge at Citydeskstudio Inc. - [Minneapolis Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-kitchen-pj-vj~237076) - Location: Minneaplis, MN - Photos: 3 - Description: Project completed previously while partner-in-charge at Citdeskstudio, Inc. - [Minneapolis Extension](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-extension-pj-vj~219150) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 6 - [Linden Hills Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linden-hills-remodel-pj-vj~219140) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: Project completed previously while partner in charge at Citydeskstudio, Inc. - [Edina House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edina-house-pj-vj~219110) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 10 - Description: Project completed previously while partner in charge at Citydeskstudio, Inc. [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/christian-dean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~847374674) ## Ideabooks - [christiandean\_saves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1008436/list/christiandean-saves) — 103 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/christiandean-cda) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wood on ceiling** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi I just wondered whether that is tongue and grooved pine in ceiling or cedar? Thanks A: It's cedar. **Q: Love the charcole entry wall with pegs.Can you buy this???** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks. It's not a product, just 'hot-rolled' sheet metal with a clear finish and custom carved wood pegs. **Q: Is that wood?? for the separation wall??** *(in Photo Questions)* A: No, it's painted steel. **Q: What type of tile is that? thanks :)** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The tile is Royal Mosa 'Colors'. **Q: is the stringer metal** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, it's a single centered tube steel stringer. **Q: what is the tile used here?** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the tile used here? A: Heath Tile. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*