Architect Michael Hara wanted to carry on a legacy from his father and grandfather by also building his own house. It went on to win a design honor from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota.
The condo built on the roof of an existing building offers a combination of privacy and nature, with outdoor spaces in the sky and no shared walls or hallways with neighbors.
Scott Olson, inventor of Rollerblades, added a silo and a bachelor pad over the garage when he lived in the former party house near the Minnesota River Valley.
The best-selling author and his ex-wife hired an architect to replace their modern house with a Low Country-style home featuring a pub, a theater and riverfront views.