MEADOWBROOK CLUBHOUSE SLOWLY COMING TOGETHER

As difficult as it is to imagine green grass, tee times & patio beers, the folks at Ebert Construction have been making steady progress this winter on the new clubhouse at Meadowbrook Golf Course in Hopkins, MN. The steel & glulam structural system is in place, interior walls have been built out, and mechanical & electrical work is beginning to wrap up. There’s still a ways to go before the lounge opens to the public this coming April, but as each day passes, we are one step closer to Spring, to golf, and to the fantastic views offered by this new jewel of a clubhouse in the heart of the Twin Cities.

STEADY PROGRESS AT HUGO LIONS PARK

Exciting things are happening in Hugo! The pavilion’s steel frame and exterior wall framing has been going up quickly despite the bitter cold. The building features a large community gathering room that overlooks Lions Park. On our most recent site visit the framing is starting to reveal just how wonderful the views to the park are going to be. We are excited to see the finished product this Spring.

HCM's very own Roger Christensen retiring after 33 years

Though he is sticking around the office for a little while, Roger Christensen the C in HCM, has retired after 33 years of Architectural practice. We had a wonderful Retirement party in his honor and as with all of our celebrations; family, friends, clients, and consultants are what we value every day when we come to work and Roger has exemplified this approach to practice. Thank You for everything you’ve done to get us to this point.

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Meadowbrook Clubhouse Update

Formwork is currently in progress at Meadowbrook Clubhouse! Located atop the hill between the practice green and first tee, the compact new clubhouse will provide panoramic views of the entire course while offering a flexible space for a variety of outdoor activities & events.

HCM Welcomes Haley and Luke to the Team!

We would like to formally introduce our new staff! Give a warm welcome to Haley Koesters and Luke McCann our newest team member here at HCM Architects! We are very excited to have them both on the team.

Haley Koesters

Haley has been working with us on several projects this summer already. She is a Registered Architect and a Minnesota transplant from Louisville, Kentucky. Receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at the University of Kentucky and Master of Architecture from Rice University.

Luke McCann

Luke recently joined us mid-September. He graduated with his BFA in Sculpture from Minnesota State Mankato, and his Master’s in Architecture from the University of Minnesota.

As we work our way towards 2022 we are gearing up for some really exciting projects and its great to have both Haley and Luke a part of the HCM team!

ESMF Wins Finance & Commerce Top Projects of 2020

Well there was not much to celebrate during 2020. But to hear that Finance & Commerce had recognized City of Minneapolis East Side Maintenance Facility as one of Minnesota’s top construction projects of 2020, was definitely one of those few bright spots. Thank you to the design team and everyone who had a hand in this project.

Watch the Top Projects award event that was held earlier this year in celebration of such an awesome accomplishment, skip to 40:06 to see Matt accept the award.

Northwest Greenway Ribbon Cutting

The City of Plymouth will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 23rd @ 6pm to celebrate the completion of the Northwest Greenway Pavilion.

The Northwest Greenway pavilion, located East of Peony Lane on a ridge of land overlooking the wetlands, was designed to be a 3-Season facility used as a community gathering place for large events, while also being a signature structure for the city. Some of the amenities it will offer include an adaptable plaza, parking, drinking fountains, restrooms, server room with sink & refrigerator, serving counter, and green room for events. The building and patio have connections to 7.5 miles of paved trails for walking and biking with scenic overlooks.

The newly constructed open-air pavilion features stone piers, steel construction, and rich wood tongue and groove ceilings in the main gathering space for the public. The configuration and orientation of the building maximize the views overlooking the wetlands.

Brooklyn Park Reopens River Park to the Community!

Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks has officially re-opened River park to the community with new and improved amenities.

River Park is a beautiful 41-acre community park located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The parks new designs and features, designed by WSB, include constant views/ improved water access to the river, more trail connections, shoreline restorations, field space, and a new building /picnic shelter by HCM.

This long planned project includes a new restroom/picnic shelter building located on the south end of the park. Designed to match the (2) existing buildings on the north end in terms of proportions, materiality, and finishes gives the impression they were all built at the same time.

The City of Brooklyn Park, WSB, HCM, & Rosti Construction have worked hand in hand to redesign a welcoming, inclusive new park near the river.

Latitude Studios featured on Star Tribune

Click below and check out the new article on Star Tribune featuring our friends Andy & Sarah at Latitude Studios and the story behind their new business venture.

Thanks for the shout out guys!!!

HUGO LIONS PARK PAVILION

On Monday May 3rd the City of Hugo City Council authorized the bidding of a new Park Pavilion in the City’s Lions Park, designed by HCM Architects.

This long dreamed of park project includes the new Pavilion building and adjacent picnic shelter, along with the full reconstruction of the park itself, designed by WSB.

HCM, the City and WSB have worked hand in hand to design a welcoming, inclusive new park at the center of Hugo, adjacent City Hall.

(Update) Meadowbrook Clubhouse Design has been approved!

In the nearly 100 years since its founding, Meadowbrook Golf Course has seen its share of changes. Through floods, storm damage and frigid winters, the one constant has been the unrelenting support of the Twin Cities golf community. So, in 2016 when a burst pipe caused irreparable damage to the clubhouse, golfers and staff immediately began brainstorming what the future of the golf course and the clubhouse might look like. Fast forward five years and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has teamed with HCM Architects to answer that question.

Working closely with MPRB which serves as both Owner and Landscape Architect, HCM and the design team of Loucks (Civil), BKBM (Structural) and Emanuelson Podas (MEP) have developed a conceptual scheme that looks to celebrate the rich history of Meadowbrook while looking well into the future. The compact yet flexible form will be made from durable, commodity materials that reflect the surrounding neighborhood. Relocating the clubhouse atop the hill also lends itself to future events where a large tent pad and outdoor vendor area are planned.

Go visit MPRB PARK & RECREATION BOARD for more information and get a peak of the plans!

latitude studios co. website up and running!

“FIND THE PERFECT STUDIO FOR YOU”

Congrats Andy on the start of Latitude Studios, a Minnesota-based company that provides an efficient, economical, modern solution for today’s work and play at home lifestyle.

Go visit: latitude-studios.com/

Configure your own Live/Workspace to meet your needs. Latitude offers a creative solution using upcycled shipping containers customized to meet your desired use.

Offering 2 base models to choose from which you can then make your own.

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Latitude Studios Back Yard Office Concepts

HCM has begun working with Andrew Berg of Latitude-Studios preparing concept level renderings for a new growing trend of Tiny backyard offices “ office in a box”. These tiny spaces are becoming much more popular, especially now as people continue to work from home during these times of COVID, But these little one-room affordable dwellings can fill multiple functions such as: workout / yoga rooms, man caves, studios, etc.

City of Minneapolis Eastside Storage & Maintenance Facility Tour

Take a look inside the new City of Minneapolis Eastside Storage & Maintenance Facility.  Highlights of the virtual tour include the environmentally conscience design and improved public green space.

Woodbury City Hall Site Observation

Significant progress has been made at Woodbury City Hall. During a site visit last Thursday we were able to observe various stages of construction throughout building. One of the main design features the entire project, the front desk / lobby redesign is finally starting to take shape with the installation of the Kasota Limestone at the front desk and service counter.

Millwork and countertops currently being installed along with the laminated glazing assembly that matches the existing color of the curtainwalls is really starting to give an overall view of the final product.

Various offices, New & Existing are in the process of receiving paint, carpet, and glazing. .

While the Millwork in the Break room have been completed.

Dejong Farm Progress Update

Significant progress has been made to the cottage since we have last seen it. All of the exterior work has been completed and now all the focus turns to the interior finishes / details.

In the kitchen, the white millwork cabinets and subway tile backsplash have been installed along with the solid surface counter.

The view from the bedroom down to the living and dining room space show the shine of the newly polished concrete flooring .

Finally, sliding barn doors also being installed.

PEONY LANE TRAILHEAD UPDATE

Peony Lane Trailhead keeps chugging along as through mid October. Versacon has this building on the final phase of construction. Some exterior work still being done while beginning work on the interior spaces. Project Completion is projected to be around the end of November excluding sitework.

VIRTUAL REALITY LAB AT DREAMTRACE

Matt Lysne and Josh Tindall from HCM visited DreamTrace in Roseville, MN earlier this month to experience their Virtual Reality Lab and learn more about how it can be used to help clients visualize and understand their projects in three dimensions.

HCM's 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Outing

HCM Celebrated it’s 2nd Annual Sporting Clay event. The HCM crew went out to the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club for an adventure consisting of lunch, sport clay shooting, and an after shooting social hour. The weather was perfect for a fun, afternoon of team bonding and competitive shooting.

A little whimsical cottage progress!

An HCM Design by Roger Christensen for a close friend out east, built for his sister-in-law, this little cottage in Virginia sits on the owners’ farmland overlooking the picturesque views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The clean lines and bold black help it stand out amidst the beautiful mountainous backdrop. All the traditional elements and warmth of a typical cottage with a modern twist gives this little home a sleek, simplistic profile. Some of the design features include:

• SIPS Panel Construction

• Custom timber trusses

• Metal roof

• Radiant floor

Look at that view!