The Villas of Lilydale

Multi-family housing

19 Feb, 2026

Minnesota

19 Feb, 2026

The Villas of Lilydale is an age restricted, 47-unit community in St. Paul, MN. Offering 87,542 sq ft of comfortable, balanced living.

PROJECT SUMMARY

 

After the success of Lilydale Senior Living, the first Southview Senior Living building on site, phase II began with the same architectural team. The Villas of Lilydale is a 47-unit independent apartments along the Mississippi River bluff. The site includes some of the most magnificent views of the river and downtown St. Paul. Every unit has an outdoor deck and below grade parking. Amenities include the grand lobby, club/community room, and fitness room. 

 

Due to the building's proximity to the Mississippi River, the whole concept of the building was sensitive to the landscape of the river bluff and to migratory bird patterns. Since the site was a part of a PUD, the overall height of the building was preset and preapproved. To achieve the density required by the client and meet the height requirements for the site, the decision to add a habitable attic drove the aesthetic of the building. The attic includes the headquarters for Southview Senior Living, as well as four additional units. 

 

PROJECT DETAILS

owner: sOUTHVIEW sENIOR cOMMUNITIES
LOCATION: sT. pAUL, MN
PROJECT TYPE: independent senior living, new construction
status: Completed 2014
PROJECT size: 87,542 SF, 47 units

the team

kaas wilson architects: 
LINK WILSON & Mindy Michael
General Contractor: STONEBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Civil/Landscape: James R. Hill
Structural: Darg, Bolgrean, Menk
MEP: j-berd
INTERIORS: 
Photographer: Farm Kid Studios
 
  • All
  • Architecture
  • Test