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Century College design-build students present twin-home interiors to North St. Paul council
Summary
Century College's design-build class showed interior and exterior plans for a pair of attached homes in North St. Paul, outlining distinct design schemes for the two units and describing construction progress ahead of a public showcase this summer.
Century College design-build students presented interior and exterior selections for a newly built pair of attached homes during the City of North St. Paul's workshop. Katherine Harrington, who introduced the student team, said the class aimed to create two distinct but cohesive living spaces on a single lot and that the students are "really proud to show you what we've done and all the selections we've made."
The students showed two contrasting palettes. Unit A was described as a transitional-style home using earthy greens and browns, warm luxury vinyl plank flooring, two-tone kitchen cabinetry (natural walnut on lower cabinets, beige on uppers) and a tray-ceilinged living room with a fireplace. Unit B was designed as a contemporary unit featuring cool grays and blues, two-tone blue cabinetry, a white hexagonal-tile backsplash and a large island intended for open-plan living. Presenters said both units include a four-season porch and finished lower-level living space.
Tom Lysow, St. Paul College carpentry instructor, provided a construction update and said the project is "going really well" though slightly behind schedule. He reported that main-level drywall work is complete, painting and interior millwork installations are pending, garage floors were poured and garage doors were scheduled for May 4 for installation. Lysow said students' last day on site would likely be about May 14 and that his cohort of students was set to graduate May 18.
Council members and staff praised the program's hands-on value. City officials noted that the annual collaboration gives students real-world exposure to contractors, electricians and plumbers and benefits the neighborhood during construction and the upcoming public open house.
The presentation concluded with the students thanking the city and contractors for the opportunity; council members encouraged continued partnership and attendance at the eventual showcase. The workshop then moved on to the city's lead service line inventory update.
