1. LUNDIN ARCHITECTS LLC
Selected Residential Project
Experience
Rick Lundin AIA ph (612) 616-7015

2. Family history, rural vernacular, and local materials are combined to create a home that responds
to site and soul.
LA PRAIRIE RESIDENCE

3. High clearstory windows let in morning sun while sliding doors can be moved to conceal the kitchen.
LA PRAIRIE RESIDENCE

4. A large open kitchen works well for entertaining with a intimate family nook
and fireplace to the side
LA PRAIRIE RESIDENCE

5. Clever details like a TV concealed in the ceiling preserve
Lake views.
Natural Prairie grasses flow around a river boat
imagery .
LA PRAIRIE RESIDENCE

6. A new lake home blends into the woods while exposed structure creates a canopy of trees
inside. Transformable spaces allow the owners to host very large family events.
LA LAKE RETREAT

7. BEFORE
A suburban space
transformed to
Prairie Zen for a
transplanted
California couple
incorporating natural
materials and brining
a beautiful site
Indoors.
LA LONG LAKE “ZEN”

8. BEFORE
A center island with a Lazy Susan provides a place for family eating
while pulling work away from the outside wall to allow views and light.
LA LONG LAKE “ZEN”

9. BEFORE
A big blank space gets scale and
warmth through color, texture, and
natural materials.
LA LONG LAKE “ZEN”

10. BEFORE
A tiny ranch home kitchen was
torn off to make way for a
gourmet kitchen complete with
wood fire pizza oven.
LA GOURMET KITCHEN & GUEST HOUSE In collaboration with North Star services

11. BEFORE
A guest quarters was even added to
the mix to accommodate the owners
world traveling friends
LA GOURMET KITCHEN & GUEST HOUSE

12. BEFORE
The old farm house was opened up to
create space for cooking, art and
growing children. Large windows open
to the gardens and swooping ceilings
bring in light to formerly cramped
bedrooms above.
ARTFUL
LA DISCOVERY

13. The center island features stainless steel surfaces and a lowered A bearing wall was opened to connect a family space to the
butcher block top for rolling dough Kitchen
LA ARTFUL DISCOVERY

14. A family compound of
thirties cabins gets a new
addition that fits in with
small scale structures
differentiated by color and
form.
PETE SEIGER MS&R PETE SEIGER MS&R
PETE SEIGER MS&R
LA FAMILY TRADITION

15. Inside open
spaces are
trimmed in wood
reclaimed
from timber
great grandpa
had cut.
PETE SEIGER MS&R
LA FAMILY TRADITION

16. A total
Reconfiguration
of an outdated
and decaying
home into an
estate for today
BEFORE
LA COUNTRY CLUB CLASSIC In collaboration with Renee LeJeune Hallberg of William Beson interiors

17. BEFORE A new kitchen location allows a large family space to spill out to the pool area
LA COUNTRY CLUB CLASSIC In collaboration with Renee LeJeune Hallberg of William Beson interiors

18. BEFORE
A classic Kenwood home defined by compartmented rooms is opened up. Leaded glass windows
are reused as accent along with a brick wall Discovered during demolition.
LA KITCHENS OPEN

19. Upstairs the family bath
combines tub and shower
to create a luxury of space
and light.
BEFORE
LA BATHROOM TOO

20. BEFORE
A lake cabin with many bad additions gets clarified and expanded. Light scoops,
glass floors, and floating stairs fill the inside spaces with light.
LA MODERN TRANSFORMATION CONstruct Architects, inc

21. LA MODERN TRANSFORMATION CONstruct Architects, inc

22. BEFORE
A classic 1940’s rambler with
a great backyard is opened up
with a new center island and
wall of cabinets liberating the
outside wall. New French
doors open to the yard and
porch.
LA RAMBLER AWAKENING

23. A small dark kitchen need a freshening up and
a more functional layout. An existing peninsula
was reconfigured to add storage with special
features like a pivoting key drawer and extra
deep roll out shelves in an unused corner. The
TV was incorporated
LA DEEPHAVEN KITCHEN

24. BEFORE
LA BATH TRANSFORMATION

25. LA MODERN RESIDENCE

26. LA MODERN RESIDENCE

27. LA MODERN RESIDENCE

28. BEFORE
LA TRADITIONAL BATH

29. LA 2nd story addition

30. BEFORE
BEFORE
LA a LA carte Exterior

31. LA STORIES

32. LA LUNDIN ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Professional Affiliations and registrations.
Member American institute of Architects (1996)
Registered Architect in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Education
• B. Arch. with Distinction, Honors Thesis Award, University of Minnesota College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (CALA).
Professional Experience
• Founding Principle LA Lundin Architects 2009-present
• Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle Architects Architect. 2008-2009
• Founding Principal and CEO 3 Studios, Inc. (Formerly CONstruct Architects) 1995-2008
• Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle Architects Intern Architect. 1990-1995
• RSP Architects, Student Architect 1988-1990
Professional recognitions and Honors
• Recognized as one of the 2005 Minneapolis Saint Paul Business Journal’s 40 under 40
• MSAIA Residential Architects Vision and Excellence Award (RAVE) 2004 Lake-of-the Isles Residence
• MSAIA Honor Award 2001, 21320 Residence, Minnesota AIA
• Metal Architecture 2000 Design Awards Honorable Mention, Bank Vista Financial Center
• MSAIA Young Architects Citation 1999
• Guest Critic University of Minnesota College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
• Publications: Architecture Minnesota, Minnesota Business, the Star Tribune, The Minneapolis Saint Paul Business journal, Home magazine, Metal Architecture, Midwest
Home and Garden, Minneapolis Saint Paul Magazine, Kitchen Trends, Bathroom Trends, Home and Architectural Trends, Custom Home Magazine, Stone World, Custom
Kitchen and Bath Planner.
Other Professional recognitions and Honors
• Walker Art Center Art Lab Installation Russian Constructivist Show Design Team.
• First Runner Up Evanston Public Library Competition, 1991 Evanston, Illinois (Project team with Harrison Fraker, FAIA, Dean University of Minnesota College of
Architecture and Landscape Architecture )
• Public Art Affairs Project Asphalt Paint Brass Forecast, Minnesota 1993 (Project team with Todd Rhodes and Ali Heshmati)
• MSAIA Honor Award Schall Residence, 1993 Minnesota AIA (With Tom Meyer and Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle Architects)
Community Activities and Affiliations
• Rotary Club 9 of Minneapolis. Club Secretary, Board of Directors (300 Members)
• Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America
• Saint Marks School. School Advisory Board
• Professional Referral Organization Former President
• Town and Country Club
• Bethlehem Lutheran Church
• Kappa Sigma Fraternity

33. Project experience while with Meyer Scherer and Rockcastle LTD.

34. Project experience while with Meyer Scherer and Rockcastle LTD.