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ALTUS Architecture + Design
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Light is the creator of architecture, believes Timothy A. Alt, the
founder and principal of ALTUS Architecture + Design. How light
is captured in various spaces throughout a home or what qualities
it displays at different times of day are both vital considerations
that Alt and his team respect when starting a new project. Being
conscious of a home's site—and building with, rather than
against, its natural properties—is the foundation of ALTUS' design
philosophy, which Alt has distinguished "organic minimalism."
He describes it as a distilled reflection of the site and integration
of the living environment, as well as building with materials and
craftsmanship that reflect a timeless, natural architecture that
unifies the projects within the setting.
Though Alt considers organic minimalism the guiding principle
for his full-service architecture and interior design firm, he is
careful to avoid prescribing other "signatures" in his designs. With
advancing technology and emerging green design both playing a
role in this era, it's important to understand the qualities and issues
present in all great architecture over time. Only then can each
project be truly unique.
