Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design

"The right fit": "We measure your space and track the sizes of all furniture to create as built drawings and/or models to test the sizes and functionality of the design."

"Design details": "We carefully consider every element of how a space looks, feels and functions while considering options for your space."

"Turn-key installation": "More than just delivery, our skilled interior designers will be on site to receive and place furniture and accessories in the completed space."

Interior Design is also one of the six portfolio categories, and published interiors work includes Prairie Retreat Interiors, Classic Modern Color, Rose Room, Madeleine Moment and the ASID House / The Apartment. Sarah Hughes is listed on the team page as Interior Designer, Allied ASID.

Although the page mentions establishing a budget for each room as part of the first step, the website publishes no prices, rates, fees or cost figures for interior design, and no hourly or per-room pricing. There is a separate Interior Design Inquiry form on the contact page for anyone who wants to discuss a project, request a quote or estimate, or schedule a first conversation. The phone number is 612.823.0233.

Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design is a residential architecture and interior design practice based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its contact page states: "Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design specializes in creating meaningful residential design. We offer services for new homes, retreat homes, additions, remodelings, and more. Our team is based in Minneapolis but works with clients through out the US." The home page taglines read "Thoughtful design. Delightful living." and "Creating meaningful residential architecture and interior design."

The portfolio groups the firm's services and project types into six categories: New Homes, Retreat Homes, Remodeling/Additions, Lofts, Interior Design, and Pets. Portfolio projects can also be filtered by space: Living Room, Outbuilding, Bedroom, Bathroom, and Kitchen. Named projects published on the site include Crane Island Cottage, Prairie Retreat, Spring Brook Farm, Lynnhurst Revival, Leech Lake Retreat, Edina Colonial, Rochester Revival, Lake Pepin Country House, City Stuga, Linden Hills Renewal, North Shore Overlook, Pine River Lodge, Warehouse Loft Remodeling, River View Loft, and Lake Pokegama Boathouse. The About Us page says the firm is "committed to creating timeless residential architecture and interior design" and describes its aesthetic as "a deep respect for the past with an eye towards modern functionality."

The website publishes no prices, pricing, cost, rates or fees for any of these services, and no fee structure of any kind. Anyone who needs a price, an estimate or a quote should ask the firm directly. The phone number for contact is 612.823.0233, and the contact page carries separate inquiry forms for new builds, additions and remodels, and interior design.

The How We Work page sets out the firm's design process in six named phases, quoted here as published.

1. "Sharing your story" - "Because a house is much more than a collection of beautiful rooms, we listen carefully to your aesthetic and functional goals."
2. "Analyzing your site" - "Each site is unique with opportunities and challenges. Our goal is to find the best use of your site in terms of natural light and connection to the outdoors."
3. "Visioning the details" - "Our schematic design phase morphs all the complex goals and criteria for a design into two or three distinctly different strategies."
4. "Visualizing the concept" - "We utilize 3D modeling tools to help you better understand the design."
5. "Working out the details" - the firm creates "a detailed three dimensional model of each project" using Archicad BIM software.
6. "Putting it all together" - "We stay with our projects during construction leading the relationship between homeowner and contractor."

The About Us page adds that clients "come to us with amazing ideas that we're able to transform into something that has architectural, functional, visual qualities that have meaning," and describes the working relationship as "a partnership, where we're joint stewards of the property."

The process pages do not publish how long any phase takes, what a phase costs, when work can be scheduled, or anything about permits, approvals or contract terms. To ask how the process would apply to a particular project, or to book a conversation, use the inquiry forms on the contact page or call 612.823.0233.

Christine Albertsson received her Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990, began practising in Minnesota in 1991, and founded Albertsson Hansen in 2000. She served on the architectural faculty at the University of Minnesota from 1993 to 2001 and again in 2019. Todd Hansen received his Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and taught at the University of Minnesota from 1994 to 1999. Mark Tambornino holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota, has taught there since 2002, joined Albertsson Hansen in 2003, and has over 25 years of experience. Ian McLellan holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in biology from Lawrence University.

Architects and designers listed

Jennifer Seim, Associate AIA; Kendra Fjerstad, Associate AIA; Nicolle VanWie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP; Madison Bose, Associate AIA; Oliver Batzli, Associate AIA; Liam Hoy, Associate AIA; Tyler Matz, Associate AIA; Sarah Hughes, Interior Designer, Allied ASID; and Alli Benson, Design Assistant, Associate AIA. Support staff are Heather Zimmermann, Business Manager, and Heather Edington, Client Relations and Marketing Manager. The page also introduces Bruno Albertsson, the office dog. The About Us page notes the firm is an AIA EP Friendly Firm for 2025-26.

No individual email addresses, direct phone numbers or licence numbers are published, and the site does not say which team member is assigned to a given project.

Phone: 612-823-0233

Address

Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design, 2800 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 220, Minneapolis, MN 55408. Phone: 612.823.0233. The office is located in Minneapolis, and the contact page links to the address on Google Maps.

Areas served

the contact page states, "Our team is based in Minneapolis but works with clients through out the US." Published projects are located in Minnesota and neighbouring states, including Minnetrista, Chisago Lake Township, Minneapolis, Boy River, Rochester and Northfield in Minnesota, plus Madeline Island and other Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula locations.

How to contact the firm or book a conversation: the contact page asks, "Are you interested in discussing a project with us? Please let us know the type of project you have in mind so we can direct you to the appropriate place." It offers four routes - New Build Inquiry, Addition/Remodel Inquiry, Interior Design Inquiry, and Careers - plus a general "Don't see what you're looking for? Inquire here" option. A payment portal for ACH payment is linked from the site for existing clients.

Not published on the website

business hours, opening times, an email address, and any prices, pricing, cost, rates, fees or estimate figures. There is no published appointment booking calendar or online scheduling tool. Anyone who needs the hours, an email address, a price or a quote should call 612.823.0233 or submit the inquiry form that matches the project type.

2024: Star Tribune / AIA Home of the Month Award for Merriam Park Cottage Renewal. RAVE Awards, AIA Mpls/St. Paul - 2nd Place, Architectural Plans, Balsam Lake Retreat. Midwest Home Design Awards - 2nd Place, Traditional Architecture (up to 4,000 sq ft), Lake Pepin Country House.

2023: Star Tribune / AIA Home of the Month Award for St. Anthony Mid-Century Revival, plus four ASID MN Design Excellence Awards, two RAVE Awards and nine Midwest Home Design Awards across categories including home office, sunroom, use of color, stair and railing, and vacation homes.

Earlier years include Star Tribune / AIA Home of the Month Awards in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013; ASID Best in Show for Lakeside Residence (2016) and A House in White (2014); a Marvin Architect Challenge Award for Madeline Island Retreat (2015); and AIA Architect of Distinction recognition for Christine Albertsson (2017). Publications listed include Star Tribune, Architecture MN, Midwest Home, Custom Home Magazine, Lake Society Magazine, Great Lakes by Design, The New York Times Home section and Houzz. Professional affiliation logos shown are AIA Minnesota, ASID Minnesota, RAVE, Midwest Home and Minneapolis Lakes Lifestyle.

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