Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design is an award-winning firm specializing in warm modern home design. Led by Charles R. Stinson, AIA, Allied ASID, the practice has developed a distinctive aesthetic — architecture that is warm rather than cold, modern rather than period, resolved rather than merely styled.
What sets the firm apart is its integrated approach: architecture and interior design conceived together from the earliest stages. This all-in-one model ensures that each home achieves a unified vision from structure to furnishing. Stinson's work spans custom homes across the Midwest and American Southwest — from Lake Minnetonka residences to desert contemporary retreats — always anchored in natural materials, refined proportions, and the quality of light. The firm also offers commercial interior design, remodels, and custom furniture design.
As a Mastercraft Architecture Partner, Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design works directly with verified specialty craftsmen from the Guild Roll — bringing access to the Twin Cities' most skilled trade studios to every project.