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BACKGROUND
Founded by principal Cheryl Fosdick in 1998, CF Design has crafted over 100 new homes and remodels across the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes regions. Offering a full range of residential architecture and design services, CF Design works with clients at all stages of the design process—from project conception and schematic design to material sourcing and construction supervision. The firm’s work transforms words, experiences, and ideas into a carefully organized project—one that is durable, affordable, and beautiful.
PASSION & PROCESS
CF Design grounds its work in the stories and values of the client, as well as the context—physical and otherwise—of the project. The process begins with inquiry and discovery—meeting and learning about the client, their stories, and goals, as well as the unique features of the site. In addition to its signature focus on site-sympathetic and site-dependent designs, the firm’s work is characterized by a distinctive regionalism that harmonizes with the landscape of the Upper Midwest while also ensuring durability against the weather extremes of the area. Use of local materials and expressive structural elements is also a hallmark of CF Design’s work.
SHINE BRIGHT
Inspired by the magnificent natural light on Lake Superior, Fosdick launched LUMstudio, an offshoot of CF Design (located in Duluth), in 2023. A space for contemplation, education, and inspiration, LUMstudio displays iconic and innovative fixtures from the world’s finest lighting designers. The lights and furniture showcased in the studio embody a variety of aesthetic standpoints, but many are influenced by Danish modernism. With its carefully curated collection of products, LUMstudio makes the craft, creativity, and quality of the finest international lighting manufacturers accessible to curious and discerning buyers in northern Minnesota and beyond.
