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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
250,000
Urban Outfitters
Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle
Blue Rock Construction
| | Five circa 1900 buildings at the Navy Yard in south Philadelphia were converted into a new corporate campus for retailer Urban Outfitters, providing over 250,000 square feet of office, restaurant, and event space. The buildings range from one- to three-stories (some with mezzanines) and were originally constructed with materials characteristic of the era, such as heavy timber, cast- and wrought-iron, carbon steel, concrete, and unreinforced multi-wythe brick. Renovations included new roofing and exterior facades, exterior brick restoration, new raised slabs on grade throughout (to allow insurance coverage in flood zone), seismic retrofit, new mechanical and electrical systems, new elevators and stairs, and modifications and additions to the structured floors and mezzanines. This flash-track project was completed in 20 months from programming to occupancy. | > 2007 Preservation Achievement Award, Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia
> 2007 National Preservation Honor Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation
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| Minneapolis, Minnesota
95,000
Ryan Companies
RSP Architects
Ryan Companies
| | Originally built in 1891 and closed in 1975, the Grain Belt Brewery sat vacant for nearly 30 years. Renovation began a conditions survey of the building’s structural systems and research on the construction practices used to build the original structure. This initial evaluation helped MBJ provide economic solutions to support loading of the new occupancies. MBJ added a new mezzanine and multiple catwalks, which hang from the existing floors. Because the fourth floor’s structural steel system was completely corroded, the entire floor was replaced with a composite steel system. MBJ also designed new exterior window mullions and interior and exterior lintels. Other structural design features include stairways and elevators, located in the old granary bins, a new six-story glass elevator in the main atrium, and restoration of the existing grand stairway to its original design. | > 2002 AIA Honor Award, Architecture Minnesota
> 2002 Preservation Honor Award, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
> 2002 NAIOP Award of Excellence
> 2002 Adaptive Reuse Preservation Award, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation
> 2002 CUE Award, Minneapolis Committee on Urban Environment
> 2001 "Best Redevelopment," Minnesota Real Estate Journal
> 2001 "Best Overall Deal," Minnesota Real Estate Journal
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| Minneapolis, MN
11,000
Minneapolis Public Library Board
RSP Architects
Lund Martin Construction
| | The Pierre Bottineau Library building was originally the wagon shed and millwright shop for the Grainbelt brewery in the early 1900's. It was later re-used as the old Gastoff Haus in the 1950's and has now been renovated and expanded to house the Northeast branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. MBJ performed the preliminary site investigation and feasibility study, as well as all expansion, renovation, and restoration design for the new library. Structural design elements included demolition and rebuilding of overstressed masonry bearing walls; strengthening and straightening of existing steel trusses; the addition of mechanical mezzanine and rooftop units to the existing roof structure; lateral stabalization of the existing building and new addition; and extensive tuckpointing to the existing masonry walls of the millwright shop. Structural steel moment frames and trusses support the new areas of the facility. | > 2004 CUE Award, Minneapolis Committee on Urban Environment
> 2004 Adaptive Reuse Award, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission
> 2003 Preservation Alliance Award, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
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| St. Paul, Minnesota
: 90-foot diameter dome; 250 feet from base of dome to top of cross
Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
Miller Dunwiddie
McGough Construction
| | Construction accessibility for this historic restoration project was extremely difficult. The project included installation of a new copper roof, cleaning and tuck pointing of the entire granite façade, and repair and rebuilding of all deteriorated roof framing, stairs, rails, walls, and other damaged components. The biggest challenge was designing a structural steel frame around the main roof dome to support the scaffolding required to install the new copper roof. | > 2003 St. Paul Heritage Preservation Award
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| Minneapolis, MN
27,634
University of Minnesota
Stageberg Beyer Sachs
JE Dunn
| | The goal of this project was to update and modernize the interior of Jones Hall, while preserving its historic character and façade. Structural changes involved replacement of the existing wood roof with non-composite metal deck framing, installation of a large skylight, and the design of structural steel infill floor framing to support a new elevator and stairways. Existing clay-tile arch and steel beam construction remained intact as one of the historic architectural features of the building. Although the existing hardwood floors could not be used in the renovation, they were harvested for architectural reuse in another project. Wood removed from the roof was remilled as window trim for this project. | > 2006 Excellence in Concrete and Masonry Design & Construction Award, Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association
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| Minneapolis, MN
100,000
JAS Apartments
James Dayton
Flag Builders
| | Renovation of this late 19th century brick warehouse resulted in fifty-seven new residential units, one- and two-story lofts ranging from 800 to 2,000 square feet each. Structurally, the building features concrete floors, beams, and columns. Balconies and rooftop porches are structural steel. |
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| Minneapolis, MN
26,000
Bakken Museum of Electricity
Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle
M.A. Mortenson
| | The 12,000 square foot addition to the Bakken museum lies underground and directly adjacent to the existing building. One of the project’s greatest challenges was the successful design of a temporary support system that was capable of maintaining the structural integrity of the east vestibule during excavation. Underpinning of the existing east foundation wall was necessary in several places because of the depth of the new lower level. The roof of the addition is in line with the first floor of the existing building and serves as a green plaza. To accommodate the heavy loads associated with green roofs, e.g., soil, water, planting materials, a cast-in-place concrete system was used for its strength and relative thinness. Front and back visitor entrances were relocated to the new addition, improving handicap-accessibility. An elevator and two new vaults were also installed in the new addition. | > 2000 CUE Award, Minneapolis Committee on Urban Environment
> 2000 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Award
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