Meet Peter Crain
Long before Peter Crain founded Trestle Homes, he was a sculptor, using wood, clay and metal to bring ideas to life. As one of the Twin Cities’ top architectural builders, Peter is still an artist, creating distinctive homes for clients who value his quiet manner, refined taste, and meticulous attention to detail. Whether he’s building a new home in Linden Hills, renovating a landmark house in Lowry Hill, or updating a nautical-inspired family home on Lake Minnetonka, Peter brings his signature artistry and knowledge of architecture to every project. Between working, supporting The Basilica Landmark in Minneapolis and building his own family’s cabin in Wisconsin, Peter loves going to the theatre, biking and traveling with his wife Jeanne. They live with Ozzie, a Vizsla, in a home Peter built near Lake Harriet. In 2021, the Crains’ home was showcased on the AIA MN Homes by Architects Tour.
Cara Fox
Project Manager
Cara brings a love of design, a passion for construction and a wealth of engineering expertise to every project. Prior to joining Trestle Homes, she was a senior project manager, environmental engineer and consultant in the energy industry for more than two decades. A self-described hobbyist space improver, Cara was chief designer and general contractor for extensive renovations on her two 1950s homes. When she's not working, she shares her time and talents with Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People, the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, and other non-profits and community organizations. Cara received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. She and her family live in Edina.
At Home in Linden Hills
Visit the Trestle homes studio at Upton and 44th
Trestle Homes is located at the corner of 44th and Upton Avenue, on the first floor of the building adjacent to Sebastian Joe’s ice cream shop. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by for an espresso or a scoop of Pavarotti!