The Solhem Story
Unbridled enthusiasm for our hometown, a commitment to helping build a more sustainable future, and a love for Nordic design have infused our company ethos since day one
“The Beginning
Fueled by a passion for architecture, thoughtful design, environmental sustainability and life on the entrepreneurial edge, our founders Curt and Catherine began investing in real estate in 1998.”
“Solhem Apartments
In 2008, we developed our first building, Solhem (“sun home” in Swedish), on a busy block in the Uptown neighborhood. We sold the property in 2015, but retained the naming rights for our company!”
“Our Design Ethos
From the outset, we’ve trusted in the power of good design to improve quality of life for our residents and the surrounding communities. And we’ve always believed that good design lessens our collective burden on the environment.”
“Building Communities People Love
Since 2008, Solhem has developed 22 multi-family buildings, 3000 housing units, retail space, office space and solar installations. With our partners, we’ve invested in some of the hottest sub-markets in both the Twin Cities and outside of Minnesota.
• Minneapolis: North Loop, Northeast, Downtown, Uptown, Lynlake, University of Minnesota
• Edina: Lake Edina/Pentagon Park district
• Maine: Brunswick Landing district
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“Sustainability
Today, we are recognized as innovators in sustainable design and construction and as a leader in environmental remediation. (Read more about our sustainability commitment at solhem.com/sustainability.) Our award-winning projects continue to attract partners, investors and residents – original and new alike.”
“Our Values
While our business has grown over the years, our values remain the same: Grit. Kindness. Awareness. Trust. We call it GKAT for short. Our peerless Solhem Management team strives to bring GKAT to life every day, especially when welcoming people and their pets home.”
