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volume 4: Issue 1 River + Ranch Magazine is a collaborative effort to showcase the creativity and design of the West. The two publishers of Bismarck Magazine decided to embark on a new adventure and create a different magazine focusing on design, art, and western living.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Unique Designs
10 Est. 2018
Your home design doesn’t have to be cookie cutter. See how personality and history can shape a space.
12 ND Architecture 18 Tudor Style 30 Old Hol lywood Glam 42 Kessel Run 54 High Third 62 Art is life. Life is art.
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LETTER
FROM THE PUBLISHERS This issue marks the third anniversary and the start to year four of printing River + Ranch Magazine. We have loved every minute of producing this magazine. Getting to see all the amazing ideas people have for their homes, and their willingness to share them with our readers is so fun. It’s the start of a new year and I am pretty sure everyone is ready to start fresh. As we look to the future it’s always good to reflect on the past. Follow along as we make our way through time, looking at the architecture from our iconic and timeless neighborhoods. Read how the incredible design of a Tudor style home captured the eyes of a young couple who have made it home for the last 30+ years. See how another family found their dream house and have kept the unique aspects of the original design and architecture from when it was built in 1971. It’s fun to look back and see how styles of architecture have changed, what we still use from the past, and how design has evolved. Help us celebrate year three of River + Ranch magazine, as we embark on another year ahead.
*River + Ranch Magazine is a publication is a locally produced publication and collaborative effort to showcase the creativity and design of the West. River + Ranch is a home magazine dedicated to highlighting design, art and Western Living. Based in Bismarck, ND, but showcasing everything Westward. You can find River + Ranch Magazine at any local grocery store in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston, Watford City, Medora and smaller cities in between. Thank you for reading.
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3 Year Story
Est. 2018 River + Ranch Magazine started three
living, landscapes, garages, and so much
years ago as a collaborative effort to
more. 2021 will be full of that and then
showcase the creativity and design of the
some. We are adding a getaway issue
Bismarck-Mandan area and westward.
for the August/ September issue and
As publishers of Bismarck Magazine,
Women in Building for our October/
we decided to embark on this new
November issue.
adventure and create a totally different magazine focusing on design, art, and
We started and finished two
western living.
“Foundation to Finish” feature stories showing the building process from start
Starting in February 2018 we published
to finish, getting an in depth look at the
our first ever issue. The magazine
renderings, the design process, the stress
was only for Bismarck, Mandan, and
and the gorgeous final outcome. 2021
Lincoln. In February 2019 we expanded
will bring us our third “Foundation to
the distribution and feature articles
Finish” series.
to Minot, Dickinson, Watford City, Williston and so many small towns
Thank you to our loyal readers and
in between making an impressive 600
advertisers. Without you this magazine
mile circle of distribution to over 1000
would not exist and we are so thankful
locations.
because we love our job.
Three years later we have published 18 editions. We have showcased builders in their personal homes, kitchens, outdoor
- The Bismarck Magazine Corporation Team
A History of Architecture A Look Back at Bismarck's History and events that Shaped Its Most Well-known Neighborhoods Story by Jennifer Kranz
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Northern
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fire destroys most
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capitol building is
commissioned
organized and
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subdivision begins
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of the city
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moves into
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by Doctor Walter
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subdivision begins
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merging the
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Burleigh were
named the county
the capital
Northern Pacific
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built
seat
and McKenzie’s Addition subdivisions
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1935 1946 1948 1952 1969 1980 2016 2017 2020 1935- New state
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2017-Bismarck’s
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Veterans
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unit condos
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on the National
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families move into
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A History of Architecture Continued... Bismarck is a vibrant city with a storied past. Join us as we explore the history and architecture of some of Bismarck’s most well-known residential areas.
built in the Prairie School style by Purcell, Fiek & Elmslee are just a couple more examples of the diverse architectural styles found in the Cathedral Historic District.
The Cathedral Area Historic District The Cathedral Area Historic District, located just west of downtown Bismarck, is a charming neighborhood established in the early 1900’s. Also known as “The Hill” the neighborhood is situated just before the top of a hill. In its heyday many of Bismarck’s prominent citizens were drawn to the Cathedral district including CB Little and Wild Bill Langer. The eclectic mix of architecture on the Hill makes for an entertaining drive through the area.
Highland Acres Highland Acres is a development in western Bismarck created by the Bismarck Veterans Homeowner’s Cooperative Association. As soldiers began returning from World War II a housing shortage took over the nation and Bismarck was no different than any other town, homes were needed.
The various styles of homes keep your eyes guessing as you travel street to street, and makes for an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon. While the cut stone and shingle home of CB Little is one of the more recognizable homes in the area, you may be hard pressed to choose a favorite. Does the stucco and timber of a Tudor Revival home trip your trigger? You’ll find it in the Cathedral District and on pages 1222 in this issue. Can you imagine yourself reading on the front porch of an American Bungalow, then you can imagine yourself on the Hill. Colonial Revival homes and homes
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Highland Acres was the answer to the housing shortage and while it took longer to build than any had anticipated the result was a thoughtfully planned out neighborhood that highlighted all the right things. The wrong things, like power lines, were relegated to the back of lots. The result is clear sightlines to peer down the subdivision’s meandering roads. Highland Acres homes were built with similar designs, but each had enough of its own style to add variation to the neighborhood. The subdivision is home to some of the best examples of midcentury modern residential architecture in Bismarck. A clean, minimalist aesthetic, large windows, and angular structures are characteristics in mid-century modern
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A History of Architecture Continued... design and can be seen often in the design of many Highland Acres homes.
created a plan with guidelines on how to grow in.
Check out pages 24-35 to see inside one of the most recognizable homes in Highland Acres and how the new homeowners have kept much of the 1970’s style including original wood flooring, wallpaper and a gorgeous banister but added a new kitchen for modern convenience.
This concept is known as infill. Infill is the development of vacant urban land that has gone undeveloped while the land around it was developed. Because of the relative newness of the plan, we are just now seeing residential infill development in properties like Kessel Run which you can read all about on pages 36-47.
Infill and Redevelopment In 2016 the City of Bismarck created the Infill and Redevelopment plan to address the growth of the city within its existing footprint. Instead of growing out, the City
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Design principles, as laid out by the city, call on developers to make multiple considerations like aesthetics, as well as formation and growth of complete
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neighborhoods. The architectural style of each development will be dictated by the architecture around it.
Bismarck Magazine would like to thank the following sources for their wealth of information:
The clear guidelines that follow the city’s strategic plan’s values and goals, pave the way for more infill development and unique and challenging opportunities for developers and builders.
The City of Bismarck www.bismarcknd. gov/DocumentCenter/View/27981/IRP_ CommissionAccepted_022817?bidId= Livingplaces.com www.livingplaces.com/ND/Burleigh_County/
Thank you for taking this trip down Bismarck’s residential architecture lane. We hope this has given you a new appreciation for the neighborhoods you drive through every day and especially for our Small Town. Growing City.
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Tudor Style
First built in 1938, this Cathedral District home’s character has been preserved throughout various renovations and remodels.
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A HISTORIC HOME The Cathedral District in Bismarck is known for its
A little over 33 years ago, Greg’s job required them
neighborhoods of beautiful historic homes. Some
to move from Fargo to Bismarck. They knew they
of these homes are over 100 years old. They are an
wanted an older home with 3 bedrooms that also fit
important part of the preservation of Bismarck’s
in their price range. Margie came down to Bismarck
history. Margie and Greg Enerson bought their
to scope out the market, but couldn’t find anything.
charming home in 1987, becoming only the second
She left town discouraged and was almost on the
family to live in it. Since then, they have worked hard
interstate when she decided to turn around and try one
to preserve the home’s original style through various
more time. “I drove around and I saw the sign being
renovations.
pounded in the yard. It was the first time it had been on the market since 1940,” tells Margie. The previous
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owners had lived there for 47 years. “We were just fortunate enough to get it,” says Margie. Everything about the house was perfect. Margie had studied abroad in England, so she loved the English Tudor style with the steeply pitched gable roofs, elaborate masonry chimneys, decorative exposed wood framework, and stucco-based exterior. The home has a screened-in patio, another item on Margie’s wish list. For Greg, the expert craftmanship of the home was a big draw. “One thing that was very noticeable was the quality of workmanship,” describes Greg. “The unique wood catches you right away.” The home also has cathedral ceilings, plaster sculpted walls, and an easy-tomaintain yard.
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Over the years, the home has undergone renovations large and small, but the integrity of the home has remained constant. “Pretty much every wall, every floor has been redone, but we tried to keep with the older style,” explains Margie. The Enersons did not want any remodels to look like add-ons, so they ensured the home’s updates flowed with the rest of the house.
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In 1995, the entire roof needed to be replaced, so the Enersons took that opportunity to create a master suite upstairs which is uncommon in older homes. While renovations were underway, they found many interesting things in the walls including cigarette packs, glasses, and toys. The master bath features art deco flooring with ceramic tiles. The bedroom and bath were renovated again two years ago.
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The Enerson’s home is on the Historic Registry, so they were also the beneficiaries of a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund in 2004 which enabled them to do cedar shakes, a more traditional, well-fitting door, and have the windows re-caulked on the outside. In 2012, the house underwent another remodel that added an additional garage stall and a man cave for Greg. The kitchen has also been remodeled at various points, but the cabinets are still from the previous owners 1962 remodel.
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Margie is proud of how many people are maintaining their older houses and investing in them. The Enersons love their own home and the gift that it is to them. “We love to have dinners. We love to have friends over in the backyard with the screened-in patio. It’s just always a good home to entertain in,” expresses Margie. The home holds many fond memories for the Enerson family from over the years, blending the new and the old in a delightful home with a historic past.
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Old Hollywood Glam The bold glamourous style of this home makes it one of the most unique homes we have ever featured.
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A RETURN TO OLD GLAMOUR “You have to love where you live.” These words from
When house hunting, one of the biggest draws of this
Gina Gordon, owner of this featured home, capture the
1971 home was its neighborhood. “What attracted us
conviction behind the home’s glamourous Hollywood
to the house was the neighborhood. Highland Acres is
Regency style. Among the prevailing coastal,
really a tight-knit neighborhood,” explains Gina. With
farmhouse or modern styles, Gina’s home showcases
a young growing family, not only were good neighbors
the glamor of the Hollywood Regency style without
essential, but so was a larger home. The Gordons
losing the home’s identity.
moved from a small Cathedral district home without a garage. Their new home has a large master bedroom, huge walk-in closet, and double garage.
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There are five bedrooms on the second level with a comfortable living area on the main floor. Gina loves the home’s layout. “In this house the layout is such that you feel like you are very much a part of what’s going on in the other room, but you still have walls,” explains Gina. “I also like to decorate, and I felt like it had so many neat places.” The home’s entryway with the remarkable spiral staircase was what finally sold Gina on the house. The Gordons bought the home from the original owners in January 2017. They spent about five months remodeling it before moving into the house in late June. During renovation, they found the home’s original plans in the basement which revealed some interesting facts about the house. A few of the home’s aspects had been altered or completely left out of the finished build. For example, the plans detail a balcony off the master bedroom and a fireplace in the formal living room that are not there. Gina also believes that her large walk-in closet was originally a baby nursery but was converted into a closet later by the original owners. 32
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This end of the mid-century home has good bones, and Gina wanted to keep the home’s character when remodeling. The only wall that had to be taken out for functionality was in the kitchen. Besides this, the only changes made were cosmetic. “It’s a unique house because it can take on anything you do to it because it has all this character,” describes Gina. Gina preserved the den and formal living room, keeping them mostly for their original purpose. The wallpaper in the entryway and front hallway was put in by the original owners and seamlessly fits into Gina’s modern vintage style.
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While Gina preserved the integrity of the home, she also managed to design her new home in a style she loves. “Anything I did with the last house, I did for re-sale,” Gina says. “So then for this house, I decided I’m not doing this for re-sale, I’m doing this for me-sale. So everything that was kind of daring, I was like I’m just going to do that because I don’t plan on leaving, this is what I want to do, and I’m not going to play it safe while I’m spending all this money anyway.”
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Much of Gina’s style can be described as Hollywood Regency featuring the style’s bold colors, patterns, and textures. The home may have been built in the early 70s, but the plans were designed in the 60s, and Gina returned to this era with pinks, turquoises, purples, golds, and silvers. “It’s something I always loved as a child,” explains Gina. Her furniture and lamps are also in the Hollywood Regency style. The Regency influence is prominent in the decor of the master bedroom.
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While remodeling the home, Gina received some pressure to rethink her designs. The person Gina hired to wallpaper her den was worried she would regret the full room wallpaper coverage. The white brick wall outside her home received criticism from nearby golfers as it went up. However, Gina stuck to her vision and loves how it turned out. Gina’s eye-catching style brought bold colors and patterns to her home without losing any of the home’s integrity. Gina’s commitment to modern vintage and Hollywood Regency and the stylish result is an inspiration to decorate your home how you want, not simply according to the trends. Don’t be afraid to try a different style you love. There are many gorgeous styles out there, waiting to be discovered and brought into the 21st century like Gina’s beautiful house.
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Kessel Run
What was once a vacant lot is now a vibrant, modern condo complex.
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WHAT WAS OLD IS NEW AGAIN Thanks to a change in policy in 2017 by the City of
Downtown Motivation
Bismarck, Kessel Run, located at 3rd Street and Avenue
It’s no secret that Bismarck is a Small Town. Growing
D in downtown Bismarck, brought new life to a vacant
City. Because of this there is a demand for housing not
property. The lot, vacant for 30 years due to a fire,
only outside of Bismarck proper but downtown as well.
was developed as an infill property by Jake Axtman
“Bismarck is in need of additional housing options near
of Axtman + Associates and designed and built with
the core of our city, near downtown,” Jake explains,
Tanner Reidman and Logan Hauff of Plainview Design
“There really weren’t a lot of things in the works when
+ Build.
we started the project, so we saw it as an opportunity to provide housing downtown especially for the young professionals. A lot of the major employers in town talk
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a lot about the need for attracting and retaining young talent in the city of Bismarck and there aren’t a lot of housing options for that type of demographic.” Its safe to say that the goal of Kessel Run, to provide housing options for young professionals, has been met. The condos were built and sold out in 13 months. “As far as aiming for your demographic and hitting across all sectors it was a major success in that regard,” Logan says.
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Challenges of an Infill Property Kessel Run is an infill property. Infill is developing parcels of land that have not been developed for a period of years due to zoning restrictions. “In the case of [Kessel Run], it was vacant for 30 years and nobody had built on it because our zoning ordinances prevented any development on it. So, we had to go through a really extended approval process to get the project approved through the city,” explains Jake. This was vastly different than working on a traditional residential project. “We didn’t know what it was going to be until we worked through planning and zoning and we had to go through all the restrictions that we had on the site. It kind of backed us into what the structure was going to be and the overall aesthetic was a choice of materials we liked,” says Tanner.
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With Challenges Come Opportunities While the Kessel Run lot size and the infill nature of the project created unique challenges it also offered interesting opportunities. Just 37 feet wide, the entire building is a rectangle. “You can make a rectangle look like a lot of different things. We didn’t want to go over the top with anything, but we wanted the units to be a nice addition to the neighborhood,” Tanner says. Functional lofts are a smart use of what would otherwise be attic space. Window size was another design aspect that was given special consideration. “We wanted the windows to feel large enough to let light into those middle units,” Tanner adds.
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Fresh, New, Modern Design The modern aesthetic of the units was designed with a specific demographic in mind. “We were targeting young professionals, so we went with minimal, modernistic materials,” Jake explains. When it comes to the specifics of the exterior Tanner likes to stick with a formula of 3 to keep things simple and visually pleasing. “Three materials are a good goal, and we have a few different elements here. We have a dark Hardiepanel, and we have the light lap siding, and then we have some natural wood to kind of warm it up,” he explains.
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Outside In The exterior design is carried through the interior of the units giving each home a clean, cohesive look. Concrete floors anchor the light and airy feel of the main level. “We have a dark gray concrete floor and light white everything with the walls,” explains Tanner. A wood staircase and wood accents throughout warm up the space. There are hard surface countertops in the kitchen and a double vanity and walk-in closet in the master. Through the unique challenges presented by the infill nature of this build Logan and Tanner enjoyed the project. “This project was really fun because we’re used to working with the homeowner. This time we got to work with the investor.”
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High Third
New on the scene in Minot is this unique restaurant which honors its historic past while bringing it into the 21st century.
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PRESERVING THE PAST WITH A MODERN TWIST The city of Minot has a storied past and its buildings
Ackerman-Estvold was initially hired by the landowner
are a testament to this history. New to Minot is High
for a due diligence project. Since the building High
Third, a restaurant whose name and design is a nod
Third is now located in is over 100 years old, the team
to Minot’s past. Thanks to Ackerman-Estvold, an
from Ackerman-Estvold had to ensure the building was
architecture and civil engineering firm, this unique
structurally sound and up to new safety codes. Because
restaurant preserved the old and also brought in the
the building had not been designed to hold the weight
new to create a unique place and help bring life to
of a bar, restaurant, and event space, beams were put in
downtown Minot.
place to support the floors. The building’s roof also had to be reinforced.
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During a build or renovation, architects are typically involved from beginning to end and this project was no exception. “We prefer that because we can convey the design idea all the way throughout the building,� explains Jessica Egge, Assoc. AIA. Ackerman-Estvold helped develop the plans right from the start of the project, making sure all the spaces in the newly renovated space would fit together. Then, they developed details for the contractor to work from as they built. The renovation for this historic building involved a full gut job and included replacing all the internal systems like mechanical and electrical. Finally, AckermanEstvold helped pick out the finishing details such as the tiles and colors. The result is a fun combination of new and old, with the preserved brick walls and bright modern colors.
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The name, High Third, is a callback to Minot’s history. High Third was the name of the red light district in Minot. The city also has a storied past with bootlegging and High Third’s goal was to preserve the building and district’s history. The food and drinks served are a nod to this time period. “The building had a lot of history to it and that’s something we wanted to preserve,” describes Paul Breiner, AIA and lead architect on the project. Each level of High Third has a unique name that directly ties into Minot’s history. The first level is the restaurant named Bostow. The second level is the Vendome bar with access to the rooftop patio, located on the adjacent building’s roof. The third level called The DeeDee is the event space which can be reserved for small private events.
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“We wanted to create an iconic place where people could just gather and know exactly where they’re at,” states Jessica. High Third is exactly that. The fun combination of past and present has brought life to this historic building and the surrounding area.
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Art is Life. Life is Art. A column exploring art in your home, by David Borlaug and Marci Narum, The Capital Gallery
Welcome to this inaugural column that in
Minot, who has been painting for more
this and future editions will reveal the joy
than 50 years. His rodeo and western
of having original art in your home. We
themes, presented in a highly expressive
believe strongly that art transforms your
manner, have found themselves nestled in
space, while your space transforms the
homes across the country.
art. And therein lies the joy. The photo shown is from a home in The column’s title is a quote from Iranian-
northwest Bismarck, whose owner has
Dutch artist Sevdaliza, who was expressing
purchased seven of Piehl’s works, bringing
her feelings about “the ultimate power of
his new home to life in such a dramatic
art, even in fragile times.”
way. The image is from the home’s entryway, and you’ll see a large work in
Since opening our gallery four years ago in
the background, hovering over the dining
downtown Bismarck, and then branching
room table.
out to Medora and Fargo, our nonprofit entity has been fulfilling the mission of
Perhaps more than any other of our
“Celebrating History, Art, and Culture” by
clients, this collector has chosen to make
representing some of the most remarkable
his home a showcase for North Dakota’s
artists, not only from our region, but
most notable living artist. We are thrilled
nationwide.
to be the conduit between him and the artist, offering advice, showing images
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While a gallery is a lovely place in which
To learn more about The Capital Gallery
to view art, the ultimate experience is in
and their stable of artists, see them at
your own home. We are happy to make
109 N. 4th Street in downtown Bismarck,
that happen, and whenever we do, the
inside Curated by Trever Hill Design,
result is a very happy homeowner.
downtown Fargo, at the Harold Schafer Heritage Center in Medora, or visit
Be watching for future columns, which
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will explore the vast array of art available,
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L ET ’S TALK DEV E L O P I N G
The Silver Ranch Podcast
In our final installment of the Silver Ranch podcast previews, we are introducing you to one of the masterminds behind the master planned subdivision, Jake Axtman. Jake is the president of Axtman + Associates, a landscape architecture and planning firm located in downtown Bismarck. It took a village to plan this microcity and it was Jake that brought everyone to the table. The collaborative process included entities like the City of Bismarck engineers, parks, development staff, and commercial and real estate brokers to name a few. Jake drew on his seven years in the business to successfully pull together not only the people needed but the essential master planning of Silver Ranch, too.
how access and walkability played a big role in the plan. Thank you for joining us for these previews of the Silver Ranch podcast. If you would like to hear more about Jake and Axtman + Associates and their part in the master planning of Silver Ranch subdivision, tune in to the latest Silver Ranch Podcast. Silver Ranch subdivision is one of the most exciting developments in Bismarck. To listen to the Silver Ranch Podcast, visit @ silverranchnd on Facebook. To learn more about Jake and Axtman + Associates, visit www.axtmanassociates.com or contact Jake at jake@axtmenassociates. com and follow him on Facebook at @axtmanassociates.
Be sure to tune in to the podcast to find out Jake’s favorite part of designing the Silver Ranch subdivision and to find out
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