Dale Mulfinger was born and raised on a dairy farm in Minnesota, and the rural landscape and vernacular architecture have informed his many designs. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, he worked nationally and internationally before becoming a Founding Partner in 1983 of what is now SALA Architects, Inc. He has taught architectural studios at the University of Minnesota and other schools since 1976. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architecture and author of four books including The Architecture of Edwin Lundie and The Cabin. He, along with wife and chef Jan Mulfinger, have lived in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis for 40 years, raising two daughters.
Crystal Bridges Fellowship, 2009
AIA Firm Award, 2005
Ice Haus, Rave Award, 2005
Fellow, American Institute of Architects, 2002
Residential Architect Award, Rising Star, 2000
Frederick Mann Award for Professional Service, 1993
Minnesota Historical Society Publication Grant, 1993
Graham Foundation Grant, 1991
ACSA Energy and Education Award, 1984
University of Minnesota Educational Development Grant, 1983
Wilder Foundation Grant: Design for Camp Wilder, 1979
University of Minnesota CALA, Adjunct Professor, 1976 - present
University of Oregon, Department of Architecture, 1995
University of Arkansas, Fay Jones Guest Professor, 2004
Science Museum of Minnesota, Lecturer, 1993-1994
Boston Architectural Center, Lecturer, Studio Instructor, 1968 - 1970
Lecturer or Guest Critic; Harvard, North Carolina State, North Dakota State, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, California Polytech, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi State, Tulane, Washington and Auburn