PRESS, RECOGNITION AND ASSOCIATIONS

2006 AIA MN Honor Award - House Extension
2009 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month Selection - Minong Cabin (Christian Dean while partner at Citydeskstudio)
2010 AIA MN / Midwest Home Emerging Talent - Christian Dean, AIA
2012 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month Selection - Park House (Christian Dean while partner at Citydeskstudio)
2015 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month Selection - Urban Beach House
2017 Minneapolis St Paul Magazine Rave Award - Remodel/Addition
2017 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month Selection - Sustainable Infill
2019 AIA MN Honor Award - Knock Inc. Office Building
2020 SIPA (Structural Insulated Panel Awards) - Uptown Penthouse
2021 AIA MN / Star Tribune Home of the Month Selection - Tile House
2021 Minneapolis St Paul Magazine Rave Award - Remodel Addition
2021 Minneapolis St Paul Magazine Rave Award - New Construction
2022 AIA MN Residential Emerging Talent - Jessica Harner, AIA
2024 AIA Connecticut Design Awards Jurist - Christian Dean, AIA
2024 MSP Magazine’s ‘Restaurants of the Year’ - Vinai and Diane’s Place
2024 Star Tribune’s ‘Restaurants of the Year” - Bucheron, Vinai and Diane’s Place
2025 James Beard Finalists - Bucheron (Restaurant of the Year), Diane Moua (Midwest Best Chef)
2025 James Beard Award Winner - Bucheron (Restaurant of the Year)
2025 Minneapolis St Paul Magazine Rave Award - 1st Place New Home 1,500 SF-3,500 SF - Lake / Courtyard House
2025 Food and Wine ‘Restaurant of the Year’ - Diane’s Place
2025 New York Times ‘50 Best Restaurants in the U.S.’ - Bucheron and Diane’s Place