A Gut Rehab and Addition Double the Size of a Minneapolis Foursquare

A four-part journey into the layers, techniques, and thinking behind the OA Awesome Wall
April 27, 2023
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This house was built in 1927. Like many others of that time, it had a stucco exterior and lath and plaster interior with red oak floors. Unlike many houses of the time, it has a poured-concrete foundation, which is much stronger than the rubble foundations that many homes in Minneapolis are built on.

This video series covers the construction process, focusing mostly on the durable and resilient wall system, which Michael Ansche, owner of OA Design + Build + Architecture, calls "The Awesome Wall."

Four Part Video Series

A drone's-eye view of an ongoing remodeling project
May 2, 2017
A peek at interior and exterior foundation waterproofing in one single house
June 7, 2017
Exterior insulation can create transition problems. Here are a few solutions
July 7, 2017
Belt, suspenders, rainscreen, and redundancy make this wall awesome.
Sept. 18, 2020

About the Author

Michael Anschel

Michael Anschel is the founder and president of OA Design+ Build + Architecture in Minneapolis, MN. He is thew star of Building Resilience, a hot YouTube show about extreme climate construction and extreme home comfort.

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