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Charles R. Stinson is a contemporary international architectural and interior design firm. Stinson is a modern architectural and interior design firm.

24/09/2026

In our Spring Lake Modern, the water became the quiet center of the design, shaping an approach to architectural design on the water where every room finds its own relationship to the lake and the horizon is never far from view. See how the lake shaped the architecture of this home via our link in bio.
Architecture + Design: Charles R. Stinson, Chuck Thiss, and Ben Bower of
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22/09/2026

The best architecture knows when to take a step back. With deep overhangs, warm ash siding, expansive glass, and a floating deck that surrounds the house, Island House was designed to make room for the lake, the woods, the changing light, and the people who come to enjoy them. Explore how this modern design becomes a quiet connection to the landscape via our link in bio.
Architecture + Design: Charles R. Stinson & Chuck Thiss
Builder: Jason Stinson & JJ Muennich, Stinson Builders
Interior Design: Kim Streeter Charles R. Stinson Architecture+Design
Photography: Paul Crosby
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17/09/2026

There is a quiet relationship between the things we choose to live with and the spaces that hold them. At Island House, iconic mid-century modern design brings warmth, character, and a sense of timelessness to the relaxed rhythm of this lake home, creating an interior that feels connected to both the nostalgic era this house embraces during all seasons and its surroundings. Step inside our Island House via our link in bio.
Architecture + Design: Charles R. Stinson & Chuck Thiss
Builder: Jason Stinson & JJ Muennich, Stinson Builders
Interior Design: Kim Streeter Charles R. Stinson Architecture+Design
Photography: Paul Crosby
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15/09/2026

The best lake homes invite you to the water. Here, boats arrive at the shore, a putting range follows the rhythm of the landscape, and a series of decks, lounges, and an outdoor kitchen create a natural progression between home, landscape, and architectural design on the water. Discover more within these outdoor spaces from our Spring Lake Modern via the link in bio.
Architecture + Design: Charles R. Stinson, Chuck Thiss, and Ben Bower of
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10/09/2026

There is a quietness that comes from the horizontal line. For this Spring Lake Modern home, our approach to modern architecture was rooted in the landscape, using floating planes, warm limestone, and eco-roofs to create a sense of peace and calm. Explore Spring Lake Modern in our link in bio and discover how architecture can settle into its surroundings.
Architecture + Design: Charles R. Stinson, Chuck Thiss, and Ben Bower of
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01/09/2026

The vision for this serene Deephaven retreat began simply. While walking the lot and after standing upon a fallen tree, the heart of this home was discovered. Belonging to the landscape rather than impose upon it, a quiet architecture shaped by water, woods, and the natural contours of the land. Today, the home offers a rare kind of sanctuary, where light moves gently through the trees, the lake is always within reach, and the architecture invites a slower, more contemplative way of living. What does your summer retreat look like this time of year?
Architecture: Charles R. Stinson, Chuck Thiss with
Interior Design: Kim Streeter,
Builder: Jason Stinson,
Photography: Paul Crosby
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27/08/2026

A recent feature of our Park Rapids lake home is featured in Midwest Design Magazine explores how architecture can draw inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding it.
From the relationship between the home and the lake to the thoughtful material selections and connection to nature, the feature takes a closer look at the ideas behind this modern Minnesota retreat.
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25/08/2026

As these last days of summer linger, we find ourselves drawn to the peaceful embrace of this Minnesota home, where contemporary architecture opens generously to the landscape through expansive windows, low rooflines, and the enduring presence of Fond du Lac limestone. Inside, warm white oak, creamy walls, slate-toned surfaces, and quiet rust and bronze accents create a home of depth and warmth. It's an invitation to slow down, gather, and experience the beauty of the environment.
Architecture: Charles R. Stinson, AIA, Allied ASID, and
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20/08/2026

What does it mean to design a home that truly belongs to the Arizona landscape?
For Desert Harmony, Charles R. Stinson and Project Architect Chuck Thiss began with a simple idea: listen to the land before designing upon it.
Set within Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, the home works with the existing topography, native landscape, dramatic mountain views, shifting desert light, and the rhythms of the climate. In collaboration with Manship Builders, every decision was made to create a retreat that feels less imposed upon the landscape and more naturally rooted within it.
What began as a lovely returning client quickly turned into a testament to the idea that the most successful architecture can change how we experience a place and how we live within it.
In our latest journal, we’re exploring the approach behind Desert Harmony and what this project reveals about designing with the Arizona landscape rather than simply building within it.
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18/08/2026

What happens when you live in Minnesota and you miss the ocean?
For the original homeowners of this Cedar Lake residence, the answer was a warm, light-filled modern home inspired by their love of Australian coastal architecture and shaped by its extraordinary setting on the lake.
They wanted expansive views, an outdoor swimming pool, and a strong connection to the water, while maintaining privacy from the streetscape below. The steeply sloping site offered an opportunity to create something distinctive: a two-level home that appears to float above Cedar Lake.
A wall of Minnesota limestone shields the home from the street, while expansive windows open the interiors to the lake and Minneapolis skyline. The main living spaces sit above the landscape, creating a treehouse-like experience, with the kitchen flowing naturally to an elevated terrace and lake-facing pool.
As Charles shared with Lake Society Magazine, the goal was never simply to create a home with a view. It was to create a home that feels connected to what lies beyond the glass while offering comfort, privacy, and a sense of place.
Today, this home enters its next chapter. The architecture, materials, views, and spaces that were thoughtfully designed for one family now await the next stewards who will make the home their own.
Learn more about this home and how to request a viewing in the latest issue of
Architecture + Interior Design: Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design
Real Estate: Ben Ganje
Builder: Streeter Custom Builder
Landscape Architecture: Coen+Partners
Photography: Paul Crosby
Stone: Vetter Stone Company
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