This project included ventilation upgrades to both buildings which necessitated new ceilings, soffits and some wall modifications. Other work at the Elementary School included new floors and an addition to provide an up to date food service kitchen. The High School building is comprised of a 1930’s building plus additions in the 1950’s and 1970’s. There had been several other smaller additions and remodelings over the years. One of the...
This home, built in 1956, was in need of remodeling to accommodate a more casual twenty-first century family lifestyle. In the first phase the kitchen, originally located at the front of the house, traded places with the master bedroom and bath at the rear which allowed for easy access to the back yard for entertaining. A library, also located at the rear of the house, traded places with the original dining room. This connected the dining room...
The project included complete window replacement, ventilation upgrades and interior remodeling. .
This new home was designed for a young, active family and overlooks rolling fields. The house was located to work with an existing barn on the site, avoid a smaller existing house, and take advantage of views and southern exposure. The two plus story residence is compact and has a rural character blending with the site.
Renovation and Addition: This 60 year old building is used by the National Guard as well as the community; each have differing requirements. A space utilization/programming study was completed to determine the most effective space distribution, and determine what would be required to meet current Building Codes, Life Safety, and accessibility code requirements. The project included the gutting and renovation of most of the building interior...
Remodeled an existing food vendor space and a bakery area to accommodate new vendors and equipment.
Addition An addition to the Wilder Community Recreation Center for additional teaching and classroom spaces, and offices for this Charter School. Due to the historical significance of the Wilder building, the addition was designed to be distinct from the original building. Concrete masonry was used for the exterior walls; a darker color was used at the entry where it joins the original building. This is a hands on school; student maintained gardens...
The original windows had been replaced in the 1950’s with smaller, strip windows and infill panels. We went back to the original drawings and found the original window design. We then removed all the panels and small windows and filled the openings with new windows similar to the original design. The new windows were made of insulated glass and transom panels were provided in the upper sash to accommodate a new suspended ceiling. Windows in the...
ADDITION Mendota Heights This school teaches pre-school through high school age children. The first project included the construction of a 8,050 square foot Early Learning Center providing day care, extended day, and Montessori classrooms The next phase was the new 27,550 square foot Athletic Facility which included a gymnasium with bleachers and concession area, a training and fitness center, locker-rooms, offices and classroom, and a 2,800 square...
Hopkins This project included exterior window replacement, ventilation upgrades and updating finishes in common areas such as corridors, locker rooms, pool, gymnasium, cafeteria and kitchen.
Remodeling, University of Minnesota Remodeled and reconfigured this existing Starbucks to provide for a better flow of customers and accessibility with updates to finishes.
ADDITION AND REMODELING Saint Paul, Minnesota The school was originally built in the 1920’s with an addition from the 1950’s. Our new addition, located between these two buildings, was designed to blend and unify the school while providing vertical circulation between all levels. The addition included a gymnasium/cafeteria, commercial kitchen, administration area, and music/band room. The existing gym was remodeled into the new Media Center and...
ADDITION AND REMODELING Saint Paul, Minnesota A 3,000 square foot administrative office addition and 3,500 square foot remodeling for this technology magnet school. The main office was located on a lower level with no visual contact with the school entries. The addition allows the staff to monitor the main and secondary entries, the building exterior and play ground, and allow daylight into their work areas through both on grade and...
Renovation of National Office / Minneapolis, MN Total renovation of a 43,000 square foot office building. Originally built in the 1920’s with retail shops on the first floor and offices on the second floor, the client needed to expand from their second floor location and occupy the entire building. Various alternative designs were studied to modify the exterior of to allow for office occupancy yet maintain the historical character of the...
Elementary School Additions and Renovation, Pine City, Minnesota Several projects have been completed at the Elementary School including a classroom wing on the west side of the existing building, a new gymnasium at the south end of the building, a library/media center plus several classrooms were added at the northeast corner, and indoor air quality improvements were made. Various other renovations were completed as well including renovating and...
