Homes by Architects Tour

09/01/2026

Explore this month’s shopping and events highlights around the Twin Cities, from the Minnesota State Fair to home tours and craft festivals.

08/25/2026

The only way to see a full photo gallery, explore a digital 3D tour, and watch an interview with the architect of this stunning Shell Lake, WI, cabin? ➡️ Get a ticket to the Homes by Architects Tour! All-Access Tickets and Virtual Only tickets are available.

This cabin is a modern update of the traditional A-frame. Local sourcing and craftsmanship were also central to the process—from the milled-on-site white pine trees repurposed for interior finishes, to the steelwork fabricated by regional artisans for the custom staircase.Beyond aesthetics, the home exemplifies regenerative design through its alignment with the Living Building Challenge’s Core Green certification. Materials were vetted for health and sustainability, and innovative systems like rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and an energy recovery ventilator work together to minimize the home’s environmental impact while enhancing comfort and performance.

“Tour” this home and two more online only, plus nine others in person on this year’s Homes by Architects Tour this September. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.homesbyarchitects.org/tickets

Pictured: Home 2 “Shell Lake Cabin”
• Architect: Twelve12 Architecture + Interior Design
• Photo: Farm Kid Studios
• Windows: Dwell44 - Modern Design Showroom

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference

08/16/2026

Architects aren’t just for new homes or whole-house renovations. Discover the high level of expertise a registered architect brings to smaller home projects as well at Home 7 in Golden Valley. EJ Hansen, AIA breathed new life into this 1950s rambler, with refreshes to the kitchen, living, and dining rooms, and a new mudroom, among other updates.

This project is part of the Homes by Architects Tour Small Projects Showcase, highlighting the value an architect brings to residential projects of every size.

Get your tickets for the 19th annual Homes by Architects Tour on September 19 & 20. Tickets available now: https://www.homesbyarchitects.org/tickets

Pictured: Home 7 “Bassett Creek Revival”
• Architect: EJ Hansen, AIA
• Photo: Joe Michl
• Windows: Synergy Products

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.

08/15/2026

Sirkel Kjøre details 👀

Designed for a variety of uses, from private retreat to music soirees, family gatherings to professional retreats, this new home in Edina balances refinement with permanence in its design, with the landscape being an extension of the architecture through the creation of outdoor rooms and precisely framed views.

Tour this house and eight more in person, plus three online only, on the AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects Tour, coming soon on September 19 and 20 to the Twin Cities metro area and Rochester. Attend to be inspired by custom homes of all different styles and sizes, all designed by registered architects for real families. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://www.homesbyarchitects.org/tickets

Want free admission? Volunteer for the tour! Learn more and sign up: https://www.homesbyarchitects.org/volunteer

Pictured: Home 10 “Sirkel Kjøre”
• Architect: Twelve12 Architecture + Interior Design
• Builder: Erotas Custom Building
• Exterior siding: Dwell44 - Modern Design Showroom
• Interior design: Twelve12 Architecture + Interior Design
• Landscaping: Field Outdoor Spaces
• Photo: Farm Kid Studios
• Windows: Synergy Products

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.

08/14/2026

Want to be part of the magic behind the 2026 Homes by Architects Tour?

We’re looking for Greeter Volunteers to welcome tour goers, check tickets, hand out guidebooks and wristbands, sell tickets, and help visitors get the most out of their tour experience.

It’s a fun way to connect with fellow design enthusiasts, meet architects and designers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at some truly inspiring homes. Greeters get free tour admission all weekend long plus a $10 Caribou Coffee gift card.

Interested? ➡️ Sign up to volunteer and help make this year’s tour a success: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FADAB2BA4FC1-64963290-2026 #/

08/10/2026

Can you imagine a more idyllic place to spend your summer?

Join us on the Homes by Architects Tour this September to tour nine architect-designed homes in person and explore three online only with 3D software and photo galleries, including this lake home located on a Lake Minnetonka island.

Don’t miss the only home tour in Minnesota showcasing the expertise and creativity an architect brings to home design projects of all sizes and styles. Tickets on sale now: https://www.homesbyarchitects.org

Pictured: Home 3 “Lake Minnetonka Island Cottage”
• Architect: Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design
• Flooring: Oxbow Hardwoods LLC
• Photo: Gaffer Photography

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.

08/08/2026

Want to see inspiring, smart, and thoughtful home design? Tickets are on sale now for the AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects Tour!

This annual self-guided home tour is the only one in Minnesota to exclusively showcase the work of talented local residential architects, with homes this year in the Twin Cities metro and Rochester—and more online only. Experience firsthand the difference working with a registered architect can make for home projects of all sizes and styles.

Learn more and get your tickets now: https://www.homesbyarchitects.org/tickets

Pictured: Home 11 “Well Framed”
• Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
• Photo: Scott Amundson

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.

08/07/2026

Tickets are now ON SALE for the 19th annual Homes by Architects Tour!

This September, step inside some of Minnesota’s most thoughtfully designed custom homes, all designed by local registered architects. Get inspired, peek behind the scenes, and see what’s possible when great design meets the way people really live.

🎟️ Get your tickets now—prices go up during tour weekend! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aiaminnesota/2349081

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.

Homes by Architects Tour – Twin Cities metro, Rochester + Online, Sat Sep 19, 2026 - Sun Oct 4, 2026 - Experience the architect-designed difference.In Person: September 19 & 20, 10:00 am–5:00 pmVirtual Tour Experience: September 19–October 4homesbyarchitects.org

08/06/2026

Traditional homes and modern homes, historic renovations and new builds, projects large and small—find it all on the Homes by Architects Tour this fall!

Join us on the only Minnesota home exclusively showcasing the work of local registered architects and discover the architect-designed difference.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, August 7! https://www.homesbyarchitects.org

Picture: Home 5 “Deephaven Craftsman”
• Architect: David Heide Design Studio
• Photo: Susan Gilmore

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.

08/03/2026

Looking for “up north” design inspiration? Don’t miss the Homes by Architects Tour virtual tour experience, where you can access 3D digital tours of three cabins and retreats in Minnesota and Wisconsin, all designed by Minnesota architects. Plus, view photo galleries of all 12 homes on the 19th annual AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects Tour.

In-person tour weekend: Sept. 19 & 20 | Virtual tour: Sept. 19–Oct. 4
Tickets go on sale soon! Watch https://www.homesbyarchitects.org for details.

Picture: Home 1 “Ely Retreat Home”
• Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects
• Photo: Gaffer Photography

Experience the Architect-Designed Difference.