Little Mod Duplex in St. Paul, Minnesota Residential Development, US homes, American architecture images
Little Mod Duplex in St. Paul, Minnesota
August 7, 2024
Architect: Double Jack Design Workshop
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Renderings by NOMINN
Little Mod Duplex, USA
Named The Little Mod, this urban infill development brings a new take on density in the West 7th neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The duplex boasts six co-living bedroom/bathroom suites per unit for a total of twelve suites.
The Nordic aesthetic, with two simple materials of wood and large format panels, is meant to complement its surroundings, not compete with them. The building faces south with large openings to bring in ample amounts of natural light and passive heating in the winter.
Faced with multiple challenges consisting of sixteen feet of grade changes in two directions, bedrock near the surface, and a small buildable lot, the design intent was to build a simple structure with minimal impact on the site.
The project is targeting a Zero Energy Building that pairs a high-performing building envelope with intelligent mechanical systems. Energy modeling will play a big role in the overall design of the building envelope, along with the quality of windows and doors of the project. The goal is to produce more energy than the home’s annual energy use.
In early 2024, Double Jack needed to rely on the exterior renderings to get the project across the finish line— securing funding, winning grant proposals, and obtaining city approvals. Visualization studio NOMINN embraced this creative challenge and produced a series of stunning renderings, each capable of standing alone as a piece of art.
“We captured the essence of Little Mod across the changing Minnesota seasons, showcasing its potential as a smart and natural addition to the neighborhood for investors and officials alike”, explains Jake Williams, NOMINN founder.
The project has since secured significant funds, including from Statewide Affordable Housing Aid, 2023 HRA Levy funding, and American Rescue Plan Act funding. Construction is planned to begin in late 2024.
NOMINN also submitted the renderings to the 12th Annual Architizer A+ Awards, earning the Jury Selected award in the Architecture +Models & Rendering Category.
Little Mod Duplex in Minnesota, USA – Building Information
Architect: Double Jack Design Workshop – https://doublejackdesign.com/
Project Name: Little Mod
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota,
Client: GRO LLC
Builder: GRO LLC
Project Manager: Jacob Zikmund
Collaborators: David Booth, Alex Zikmund
Environmental Engineer: Center for Energy and Environment
Civil Engineer: Design Tee
Structural Engineer: Meyer Borgman Johnson
Landscape Architect: Calyx Design Group
Visualization: NOMINN – https://www.nominn.com/
About Double Jack Design Workshop
Double Jack Design Workshop is a practice of crafters and makers, not just architects or designers.
As ‘hands-on’ architects, the work goes beyond life behind a screen. To better understand a project, first hand experiences are key— focusing on site visits and in person discussions to brainstorm ideas and set design goals. They see the project through from design to completion, ensuring the client has keys in hand and all questions answered.
About NOMINN
NOMINN /no·min/ is a Minneapolis based visualization studio focused on creating one-of-a-kind imagery for architects and designers alike.
Influenced by experience in architecture, interior design, and photography, they align most with projects that demand realism and a highly focused design intent.
Images by NOMINN
Little Mod Duplex in St. Paul, Minnesota images / information received 070824
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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