Purcell-Cutts House

The Purcell-Cutts House is a residential villa in Minneapolis known for its innovative design featuring a nearly flat roof and custom art-glass windows throughout. The interior displays thoughtfully arranged rooms with earth-toned colors and carefully crafted elements in every space.

The house was constructed in 1913 by two prominent architects and stands as a significant example of a new building philosophy emerging in the early 1900s. It was part of a larger movement that challenged traditional residential design concepts.

The house embodies ideals of a residential movement that sought to bring beauty and craftsmanship into everyday living. Visitors can still see today how this philosophy shaped every detail of the rooms.

The building is accessible through guided tours held on specific weekends, and it is advisable to plan ahead. The house sits in a residential neighborhood and is easy to reach from main streets.

Many of the handcrafted details such as painted patterns and furniture pieces have been preserved exactly as originally conceived and were never altered over time. This makes the interior a rare time capsule of the design philosophy of that era.

Location: Calhoun Isles

Location: Minneapolis

Inception: January 1, 1914

Operator: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Address: Lake Place

Phone: +16128703000

Website: https://new.artsmia.org/art-artists/architecture/purcell-cutts-house

GPS coordinates: 44.95925,-93.30087

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07