// prairie overlook

Residential
Written By Karl Adalbert
Custom kitchen island with woven counter stools, white cabinetry, and warm natural materials in a Rochester, Minnesota home.
Sunlit dining area with panoramic landscape views in a custom Rochester, Minnesota home.
Bright second-floor loft with reading nook, built-in shelving, and natural light.
Cozy built-in window seat with integrated storage and custom shelving.
Front elevation of a white modern farmhouse with shake siding and expansive front lawn.
Vaulted great room with oversized windows, custom furnishings, and a limestone fireplace in a Rochester, Minnesota residence.
Arched architectural opening connecting living spaces in a custom Rochester, Minnesota residence.
Kitchen with large picture windows overlooking scenic countryside in Rochester, Minnesota.
Covered backyard patio with outdoor seating and white farmhouse exterior.
 

prairie overlook

Designed for a growing young family, Prairie Overlook embraces expansive views across the prairie and the Zumbrota River Valley. A vaulted great room anchors the home, filling the main living spaces with natural light while framing the changing landscape beyond. The dining room is intentionally set apart, creating a quieter gathering space with direct access to the outdoor patio.

The mudroom was designed for everyday function, integrating laundry, a powder room, generous storage, and a future connection to the patio and pool. Throughout the home, thoughtful planning supports the rhythms of family life while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. Bright, welcoming interiors celebrate the peaceful beauty of southeast Minnesota through every season.

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rochester, mn

builder: Mark d. williams custom homes

Interior Designer: chirigos designs

Photographer: spacecrafting

 
Karl Adalbert

Karl Adalbert is the founder and principal architect of Karl Adalbert Architecture and Design, a Minneapolis-based studio creating thoughtful residential and commercial spaces rooted in simplicity, functionality, and lasting design.

https://www.karladalbert.com/
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