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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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NowHaus
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Nowhaus is a synthesis of fanciful urban loft and practical family basecamp. Kaleidoscopic art and green design. Radical new techniques and reused materials. Nowhaus is the first in a series of singular homes that celebrate modern, sustainable city living—conceived and built by us. This dramatic rebirth of a 1950s rambler manifests our core principles—and some of our most intriguing ideas.
From the striking façade with its translucent, billboard-backed siding and hidden entry to the interesting path and steps, this house makes a powerful first impression. Inside, the home is filled with unique features and details that give it intrigue and character. At Locus, we take a hands on approach to building. In Nowhaus, we fabricated our own concrete countertops and the copper shower surround. We designed and built the steel catwalk and the sculptural hanging stairway. Given the choice, we prefer handmade to off-the-shelf every time. The translucent polycarbonate sheathing that is such an integral feature of this home (inside + out) functions on many levels. It was chosen for its passive solar heating qualities, translucency, and color characteristics. It allows light to transform the space during day and night—from the outside and from within—and to signal activity. The way it’s installed, with an inch and a half of airspace behind, eliminates trapped moisture—a primary cause of siding failure. Like most materials we use, it’s practical and expressive at the same time.
From the striking façade with its translucent, billboard-backed siding and hidden entry to the interesting path and steps, this house makes a powerful first impression. Inside, the home is filled with unique features and details that give it intrigue and character. At Locus, we take a hands on approach to building. In Nowhaus, we fabricated our own concrete countertops and the copper shower surround. We designed and built the steel catwalk and the sculptural hanging stairway. Given the choice, we prefer handmade to off-the-shelf every time. The translucent polycarbonate sheathing that is such an integral feature of this home (inside + out) functions on many levels. It was chosen for its passive solar heating qualities, translucency, and color characteristics. It allows light to transform the space during day and night—from the outside and from within—and to signal activity. The way it’s installed, with an inch and a half of airspace behind, eliminates trapped moisture—a primary cause of siding failure. Like most materials we use, it’s practical and expressive at the same time.
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