2024 DO Single-Family Monograph

2024

SINGLE-FAMILY MULTI-FAMILY LANDSCAPE COMMERCIAL/OFFICE

2441 UNIVERSITY AVE W | STE.300 | 612.259.8623 WWW.DO-ARCHITECTS.COM

We design modern, living architecture. Award-winning multiand single-family residential buildings that celebrate beauty, authenticity, and sustainability, promote personal and communal well-being, and seamlessly merge structure with nature.

Founded in 2011, D/O practices a research based approach, we conceive of spaces which grow naturally from our understanding of the culture, materiality, and ecology in every site and client. Our design process relies on careful listening and close collaboration with partners from conception through construction Our work has received national and regional honors including awards from the American Institute of Architects, and the American Society of Landscape Architects. Our work has also been featured in publications including The New York Times, Architectural Record, EcoStructures, Utne Reader, Residential Architect, AM Magazine, New American Luxury, Scape, Star Tribune, and Midwest Home.

Our philosophy is simple, we seek to seamlessly merge structure with nature. We work with you to shape the world with vision and improve the human experience while enhancing our environment.

D/O LEADERSHIP

COLIN OGLESBAY

JIHYOON YOON

PRINCIPAL, FOUNDER RA, AIA, A-ASLA, LEED-H

PRINCIPAL RA, RLA, AIA, ASLA, LEED AP

Colin Oglesbay is the founder and managing principal of D/O Architects and leads the interdisciplinary design studio committed to design excellence through the seamless integration of structure and nature. Colin studied landscape architecture at the University of Wisconsin- Madison and received his Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities.

Jihyoon Yoon leads design for D/O Architects, utilizing his background in both architectural and landscape design to create innovative and practical solutions for modern projects.

His passion for exploring new ideas through keen observation, sharp analysis, and extensive research has resulted in groundbreaking sustainable architecture. With his global experience and international design awards, Jihyoon effectively manages all of D/O Architecture’s work.

His work has been celebrated by the AIA and ALSA, and seeks to discover new and innovative methods linking landscape architecture and modern architecture. His writing, research and work has been published in numerous national and regional publications. He also teaches design at the University of Minnesota. With over 20 years’ experience in the field of landscape and architecture, he has lead projects ranging from new cities in South Korea to carbon-neutral cabins in Minnesota.

Colin’s inspiration for living architecture comes from his passion for camping, mountaineering and anything that gets him out into rugged nature.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jihyoon is also a talented artist who enjoys creating hand-drawn pieces in his downtime and has been invited to showcase his work at several art exhibitions.

As a registered architect and landscape architect with a master’s degree from Harvard University in Landscape Architecture and the University of Pennsylvania in Architecture, Jihyoon brings a wealth of expertise to every project he undertakes.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin | Landscape & Urban Studies University of Minnesota | Bachelor of Science in Architecture University of Minnesota | Master of Architecture

Harvard University | Master of Landscape Architecture University of Pennsylvania | Master of Architecture Korea National University of Arts | Bachelor of Architecture

MODERN BARNHOUSE Located on a 4.5-acre farmstead in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota is a 130-year-old dairy farm complete with the classic red barn and milk house.

Drawing from the original cloistering of farm buildings the new house is a long linear gabled form oriented to capture views and daylight. The house is cut into two pieces connected by a glass link that frames the front door and an airy catwalk on the second floor. This experience connects the house back to the land and leads to a backyard where a natural stream flows through winding restored prairie.

This is the This Old House’s 2021 Idea House, a building celebrating historic character while transforming it into a rustic modern farmhouse.

The two agrarian forms are linked together by a steel and glass entry. Views flow through the house to the backyard, while a second-floor catwalk dissolved in the landscape, offering a perch over the backyard from the owner’s suite.

A private front-porch offers a welcoming overlook toward the barn and entry bridge to the property. Three treatments of cedar create contrast and beauty within a rustic setting.

An iconic chimney stands in the red pine forest. The front façade blends away into the naturalized modern landscape with expansive glass. The entire rural campus is part of the greater outdoor experience, making the new buildings seamless with the history of the land.

The main level is organized around a monolith of natural white oak. This furniture object holds the open modern kitchen, pantry and wine bar.

The living room is an open entertaining space focused on the massive chimney with linear fireplace integrated into expansive glass and nature beyond.

Natural light penetrates every part of the house. A reclaimed wood tread floats over blackened steel in this minimalist modern staircase.

Rhythmic horizontal windows align with skylights creating patterns of light. Metal and wood details bring rustic warmth in simple white spaces.

Rustic grade white oak flooring and exposed beams reference the historic materials of the dairy farm.

An outbuilding follows the simple agrarian design while providing an open air workshop along with entertainment space and guest quarters.

The simple gabled form of the house is expressed in galvanized metal roof, natural cedar and shou sugi ban accents. The entry and dining room flow directly into the natural modern landscape.

The owner’s suite features a bright bathing scape of white solid surface and rich wood details. Windows bring in natural light during the darkest Minnesota days.

A glass link and catwalk transport the owner into another world.

A private hotel like suite awaits on the other side.

EVERWOOD FARMSTEAD This arts center’s master plan was inspired by its site’s rolling landscape, lush forest, and surrounding fields. The campus congregates around an 1850s-era barn that has been transformed into a 120-seat performance venue. Guests can meander along trails that connect stone formations, groves of trees, and other contemplative spaces. The caretakers’ house is set between the public parking area and the woods. On the public side, its minimally punched, wall-façade conveys this is a private residence. All living areas are organized along the opposite facade where large windows overlook the forest and draw daylight into the interiors.

The second phase of construction for the caretakers’ residence entails adding a carriage house that is connected to the main living areas by a covered courtyard.

Nestled into the rolling countryside of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, this agrarian arts center celebrates the natural beauty of an 80-acre historic farmstead.

Visitors walk through an opening in the wall to reach the front door.

A hedge-like wall faces the public parking area to convey that this is a private residence, not a public gatehouse.

Floor-to-ceiling windows open up the caretakers’ house to the woods.

The interiors are designed to efficiently use space with features such as recessed shelving.

A central staircase connects all three levels.

The live-edge pine used for backsplashes in the kitchen and main bathroom was milled from fallen trees discovered on the farmstead property.

The kitchen island can be used for informal dining as well as food preparation.

The office upstairs has a direct view of the barn so the caretaker can monitor site activities while completing other tasks.

NORDIC LIGHT Located on a corner lot near a vibrant neighborhood node, this modern home is strategically set on a barely buildable site. Its footprint precisely complies with governing setback, minimumwidth and total-area requirements. The windows are placed to optimize views of nature and draw daylight deep into the interiors. Here, white finishes boost overall illumination levels and bounce light off the wood floors and ceilings, warming it to a pleasant, wellness-promoting hue.

The kitchen, dining room, and group gathering space are adjacent to each other on the first floor.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, a private TV-viewing room, and a large roof-deck.

The award-winning, biophilic design for this urban abode amplifies and enhances seasonal daylighting while optimizing views of indigenous site plantings and nearby green space.

The path from the garage leads to the private patio and on to a universally accessible side entry.

Windows are placed in relation to the path of the sun and to provide desired views.

The site design preserves as many existing trees as possible, including mature white oaks.

A natural-gas-fueled Jøtul stove provides a focal point for the living room and an energy efficient secondary heat source for use on especially cold winter days.

Built-in benches in the dining room and main-floor living room provide additional seating to accommodate larger group gatherings.

A key biophilic design principle used throughout Nordic Light strategically combines fenestration and finishes to draw natural light deep inside and bounce it off multiple surfaces, including wood, which warms its hue.

Windows throughout the home provide views of nearby greenspace, the site’s native wildflowers, grasses and other indigenous plantings, and the surrounding neighborhood.

The view over the half-wall on the second floor, which overlooks the staircase and dining room.

A polycarbonate half-wall on one side of the upstairs living room wraps down and around the stairway to serve as a railing.

This window is sized and positioned so sunlight will enter the home from the west, bounce off the adjacent white wall, and brighten the stairwell and the open living area on the second floor.

Every detail of the home’s design is clean and contemporary.

The house is set into the existing grade giving it a sense of intimacy on an urban, corner lot. Windows in the main living area are perfectly positioned to reflect light off the snowpack in the winter.

LAKE OF THE ISLES HOUSE The corner infill site for this contemporary single-family home is located at the edge of a historic district in Minneapolis and bordered by a grocery store’s service entrance to the east and a busy side street to the south. Thus, the home’s architecture and landscape design address the confluence of a densely developed urban realm and a traditional neighborhood setting by breaking down and inventively rearticulating details of nearby Late-Era or modified four-square Victorian homes.

This new home’s massing and proportions take their cues from historic Victorian houses while its clean, modern architecture stands in calming contrast to the bustling activity of an adjacent commercial hub.

An alcove in the front porch features a built-in bench and a large opening to provide privacy with clear “eyes-on-the-street” views.

The carriage house is positioned perpendicular to the home creating a private patio and screen out the loading dock area of the adjoining commercial site. Newly planted aspens and a slat-wood fence buffer this outdoor room from traffic along 25th street.

Simple forms and bright, white finishes are used throughout the interiors to achieve the airy and light-filled spaces desired by the homeowners. White painted millwork and walls, white marble countertops, and red-oak floors stained to match the exterior cypress create continuity between indoor and outdoor materials.

The kitchen opens up to the dining area and living room, creating a large, flexible gathering space.

A three-story storage closet behind the center wall shown here is perfectly sized for the future addition of an elevator. There is also a zero-threshold entry at the back to further facilitate aging in place.

Clerestory windows in the master bath preserve privacy while allowing natural light to enter this space where it is amplified by white finishes, cabinets and fixtures.

The minimalist modern gable is extruded on the back elevation, creating a roof for the back entry. Tongue-in-groove stained cypress wraps around the entire first level of the home. The groove is removed to create slat-wood fences on the south and north sides of the patio.

A second-floor balcony provides outdoor space for the Owner’s bedroom suite and extends over the front entry at the same height as the roofs sheltering the large porches of adjacent houses. The south side of the new home is designed to create privacy along a high-traffic street.

GRAIN HOUSE Nestled in a neighborhood of two-bedroom, mid-century ramblers in the Village of St. Anthony this house was expanded to serve the needs of a blended family. The owners also wanted a modern, light-filled home. The design solution maintains the first-floor framing adds a second floor and wraps the exterior in charcoal-stained and natural cedar. The interior walls were removed to create an open plan with white walls and rich wood accents. The living room and metal staircase have floor-to-ceiling glass that allows these open areas to be bathed with natural light. The house is transformed into a four-bedroom home complete with a family room and office. The landscaping features architectural planters, a master-suite terrace, and a seamless deck that is sheltered by a cantilevered roof.

This renovation transforms a modest mid-century home into a contemporary modern home that extends into the landscape with rich wood and dark accents.

The materials are locally sourced, with a solid walnut hearth stained to match the natural cedar of the exterior chimney stack.

White-oak floors are white washed as part of the white/gray/ black modern palette.

The renovation opened up the floor plan to create bright, daylit spaces.

The open wood treads of the floating staircase allow natural light to travel to the basement below.

Black steel accents and white wood screens play with the black and white interior design of the house. The rich natural wood becomes the key design feature in each space.

A steel-and-painted-wood screen wraps the stairway. It filters light and carries the weight of the floor and roof above.

Every room has ample glazing to provide access to natural light and views to the exterior.

Solid walnut contrasts with the white Silestone vanity top and ceramic tile in the bathing suite off the master bedroom.

LINDEN TWINS

LINDEN TWINS INTEGRATES NATURE TO CREATE A NEW MODEL FOR URBAN LIVING.

Integrating low-rise high-density solutions in single-family neighborhoods, creates ideal walkable, sustainable housing unified with public parks.

This twin home located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis is a block away from the downtown district of a famously walkable single-family node. Situated across the street from a large city park, this three-story, side-by-side project maximizes daylighting and views to interior gardens the greater park. A simple façade of tall vertical windows and low-maintenance shou sugi ban cedar creates a playful pattern, while the gable forms match the scale of neighboring houses.

Every room is integrated with the natural views of this large urban lot. Visual and direct connection to nature is essential.

The custom oak kitchen and natural quartzite countertops are sculptural and symmetrically elegant.

A modern interpretation of a Japanese staircase offers large storage for the house and playful light niches for art.

A third half-story offers a family room space that opens into an integrated screen porch overlooking Lind Hills Park.

LAKE SARAH HOUSE

CARIBOU CABIN

NORTH RAIL HOUSE

PLATINUM HOUSE

PROJECTION HOUSE

OUTLOOK RENO

TROUTBROOK CABIN

B-S CABIN

JUNE CABIN

ROSE GARDEN HOUSE

WALL HOUSE

STRING HOUSE

2024

2441 UNIVERSITY AVE W | STE.300 | 612.259.8623 WWW.DO-ARCHITECTS.COM