Shining Bright

HCM Architects is proud to announce the competition of the Construction Documents for Star Exhibits & Environments Inc.’s new 200,800-square-foot building in Brooklyn Park.  HCM worked with a team of STAR leaders, CBRE and Ryan Companies to develop a building STAR can call home.   It will include a combination of office, production and warehouse space along with an outdoor patio with seating and a fireplace; delivering a space to provide a wide range of flexibility and inventive support.  The ultimate goal for the facility aligns with the vision of STAR – ‘ To create solutions which inspire people and companies to thrive.’  From hanging ceiling components, a 30’+ gallery space to Kona Coffee Café up front, all are outreaches to a visitor to help demonstrate what Star’s values and capacities are.  

Rendering by Ryan Companies

Interior Renderings by HCM & STAR

 

Happy Holidays!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Harmon Park

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.

VAST Building B - Polymer Lab

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.

Valspar Applied Science and Technology Center

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.

Wright County Ground Breaking

Here are some photos from the Ground Breaking at Wright County. The excitement was evident—everyone was sporting smiles and hats!

 

Valspar - Phase 2

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.

Colossal Café - Grand Ave

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.  

HCM Crew

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 in Shakopee

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.

Wright County Highway Maintenance Facility

  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.

 

Bad Weather Brewery

Tap House - Coming Along! 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/

HCM is celebrating 17 years!

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!

 

 

Hennepin County Libraries- Upgrades Complete

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.

Washington County Public Works Facility Renovation/Addition

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.

 

People Serving People- Dining Facility Renovation

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!