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The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College

The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
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TYPE: New Construction|LOCATION: Northfield, MN|ARCHITECT: Rehkamp Larson Architects|DESIGNER: Brooke Voss Design
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf House at St. Olaf College
Architectural drawing

ICONIC DETAILS

  • High-performance SIP wall and roof system for exceptional energy efficiency
  • Reclaimed timber trusses and natural-stone elements create a warm, enduring character
  • Ample windows and skylights bring daylight deep into public spaces.
  • Low-maintenance exterior materials chosen for longevity and campus context.

OVERVIEW

The President’s House at St. Olaf College was conceived as a durable, energy-efficient residence rooted in campus tradition and landscape. A high-performance envelope, including SIP wall and roof panels, ensures strong insulation and long-term efficiency. Reclaimed timber trusses and stone finishes establish permanence and craft.

Large windows and carefully placed skylights fill public rooms with light and connect to terraces and woodland beyond. Low-maintenance materials and a balanced palette support longevity, comfort, and year-round campus life.

us life.