We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Located in the northern part of West Saint Paul, Harmon Park is one of the city’s oldest residential parks dating from the 1920s and largest with almost 11 acres of space. HCM Architects and SRF Consulting were commissioned by the City of West Saint Paul to renovate Harmon Park which had not been updated since 1987. The Site and Buildings are close to completion just in time to open the splash pad for this beautiful summer weather. The ballfield will not be ready for play until next year but the rest of the park will be open come later summer.
Finance & Commerce recognizes Minnesota’s top construction projects in its eight annual Top Projects Series. Projects are judged for their degree of difficulty, creativity in design, innovative construction techniques, cooperation among contractors and management, and sustainability efforts.
http://finance-commerce.com/2015/09/top-projects-valspar-applied-science-and-technology-center/
After helping to revamp this building back in 2010, Valspar asked HCM architects and the rest of the design team to provide more design services to relocate and enlarge the Polymer Lab within their VAST campus. The project includes additional specialty hoods, bench top and researcher office space.
From 2012-2014, Hagen, Christensen & McILwain Architects provided design services to incorporate Valspar’s North American Research and Test Lab capabilities and Valspar’s World Headquarters into one campus - the Valspar Applied Science and Technology (VAST) Center. The building is actually two buildings – a 5-story heavy-timber structure and a 3-story concrete structure, both clad in the same brick exterior. HCM Architects designed research and test laboratories in the 3-story portion, and office support and storage functions in the 5-story portion as part of a multi-phase build-out. HCM Architects also worked with Valspar to fully restore this structure to its original character through a historic rehabilitation process regulated by State and Federal government agencies.
Here are some photos from the Ground Breaking at Wright County. The excitement was evident—everyone was sporting smiles and hats!
VAST Phase 2 – Building A This campus is comprised of four (4) buildings centered on the intersection of 11th Avenue South and 3rd Street South in Minneapolis. This specific project for Valspar involves Phase 2 of the restoration and reuse of Building #4. The laboratory space occupied the lower and first floors completed as Phase 1, leaving most of the rest of the building unoccupied and only partially renovated. The success of the VAST Center made corporate leaders take a second look at the building. Response was so positive that Valspar recognized "this is who we are-- this is where we belong;" and immediately commenced with Phase II, and commissioned HCM and the original design/construction team to design and build out the additional three floors of offices within the facility to accommodate Valspar's corporate headquarters.
HCM's newest design for the Tinuccis is a TI space on Grand Avenue taking on the characters of an all-American city café in energetic neighborhood. With full sunshine through the large storefront windows and an exposed white painted tin ceiling offering bright environment. The bar was reused with an added flair with delightful tile back bar. All the charm components including the vibrant paint colors, flooring and exotic light fixtures from the Saint Anthony renovation were used in this new café.
Enjoying a beautiful day in July, the HCM Crew took to the outdoors for a new staff photo by our friend Philip De Jong. Thanks Phil!
Quarry Park--a new park in Shakopee, MN--is an exceptional example of reclaiming an industrial site by providing public access, a community building and pavilion, and re-introducing nature through intensive landscaping--all the while maintaining a sense of connection to its colorful past. HCM is working the City of Shakopee and its Parks & Recreation Department, as well as WSB Engineers to provide a comprehensive site design, which includes unique event and picnic venues.
HCM is working with Wright County to design and construct a new Highway Maintenance Facility! The site is currently being prepared and construction is set to begin this fall.
Floors are polished, concrete bar-top is installed, reclaimed wood is up, tile is set, lighting is hung and the furniture and equipment is rolling in! Construction process is coming to an end and Bad Weather Brewery is expected to open late summer. Your beer cravings for the delectable Windvane brew will be satisfied soon! Check out Bad Weather Brewery's website: http://www.badweatherbrewery.com/taproom/
This year marks our 17th Anniversary. We are excited to celebrate another successful year with clients, consultants, colleagues, family and friends on Friday February 6th! Come join us for a night of fun!
Client: Hennepin County Libraries - Maple Plain Locations: Maple Plain, Ridgedale and St. Louis Park
Completion: Summer 2014
HCM Architects assisted in the renovation of three Hennepin County libraries that was completed at the end of summer 2014; Maple Plain, Ridgedale and St. Louis Park. The goal of the renovation was to update the book sorting spaces, some interior furnishings and room layouts for each library.
Maple Plain Library received new flooring in specific areas as well as changes to room functions and a remodeled Checkout Area. Ridgedale Library received electrical modifications and a remodeled Book Sort Room. St. Louis Park Library received new interior furnishings and layout of seating areas as well as a remodeled Book Return area.
Client: Valspar Corporation Location: Minneapolis, MN
The office of HCM Architects toured the current construction progress of Phase 2 of the Valspar Applied Science and Technology (VAST) Center in Minneapolis. Interior framing is complete and further interior finish work is underway. Project completion is scheduled for January 2015.
Client: Public Works Dept., Washington County Location: Stillwater, MN
Status: In Progress
Hagen, Christensen & McIlwain Architects and its Design Team are currently working on the final design of the expansion and renovation of the Public Works North Shop Facility for Washington County. The Project will completely renovate over 53,000 SF of existing space and add 47,000 SF of vehicle maintenance, vehicle storage and office space. The building and site design are following the Minnesota B3 Guidelines and will have greatly improved storm water management, site systems sustainability, energy efficiency and sustainability.
The Project Team includes; Ericksen Roed & Associates structural engineering, Emanuelson-Podas mechanical/electrical engineering, Bolton & Menck civil engineering, and Kraus Anderson Construction.
The Project is anticipated to start construction in the spring of 2015 and be completed in the summer of 2016.
Client: People Serving People Location: Minneapolis, MN
Status: Under Construction
People Serving People (PSP) is the largest and most comprehensive family shelter in Minnesota. 60% of the people PSP serves are children averaging 6 years old. The facility needed to renovate their kitchen and dining room facilities to better accommodate the +250,000 meals that are served annually at PSP. HCM Architects and Premier Restaurant Equipment and Supplies partnered to renovate the existing kitchen and dining room to include new kitchen equipment, a new designated area for dish washing, and new seating configurations to increase seating capacity. HCM Architects was happy to help this great organization!
Client: City of Minneapolis Border Avenue Traffic Management Center Location: Minneapolis, MN
Status: Under Construction
HCM Architects were commissioned to design an office renovation for the City of Minneapolis Border Avenue Traffic Management Center. The architectural remodel of the building is paired with improvements to the building's accessibility, mechanical and electrical systems. The renovation encompasses ~9,400 GSF on the main level of the building that includes office, work and conferencing space, breakroom, restrooms and locker rooms. All renovated spaces will be ADA compliant and receive new interior finishes.
Client: Faithful+Gould Location: Minneapolis, MN
Completion: Spring 2014
HCM Architects were commissioned by Faithful+Gould to design their new Minneapolis branch office space on the 25th Floor of the Plaza VII building in downtown Minneapolis. Faithful+Gould is an international construction project and cost management consulting agency that is headquartered in London. The Minneapolis branch office comprises ~6,200SF for about 60 employees with an open office/flexible format driving the main design theme. Several informal collaboration areas for employees are integrated within the open office at corners of the floorspace, while there are also enclosed formal conference rooms. Modern white and dark gray field colors were used with blue and green accents that mimic the Faithful+Gould brand logo throughout the interior finishes. The company logo was also incorporated in the floor carpeting and wall décor.
HCM Architects would like to recognize Dering Pierson Group for their collaborative efforts with this project. Following photo credits to Paul Crosby.