A design collaboration between Henning Larsen and MSR Design, the new City of Minneapolis Public Service Building provides Minneapolis citizens with a customer-centric experience as the new public service face for the city. Situated next to City Hall, the building helps create a contemporary workplace for city business that reflects the diversity of Minneapolis. It introduces a wholly reimagined public service model. The design features innovative collaborative workspaces, integrated sustainability, and access to daylight as a contributor to a healthy work environment. It is truly a building for everybody. The design invites the public into the building by placing public functions towards Government Plaza. Taking inspiration from the city’s abundant parks and lakes, the design incorporates open community space at street level, gesturing towards City Hall and activating the adjacent plaza. The new building’s main entrance is oriented to minimize wind exposure, with its massing and façade oriented to optimize daylight.
AIA Architecture Award
AIA Minnesota Honor Award
AIA New York Design Award
Client
City of Minneapolis
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Project Type
Workplace, Government Facility
Size
370,233 SF
Roles
MSR Design | Architect of Record
Henning Larsen | Design Architect
Status
Complete
Equitable Communities
7 city departments
1,100 employees
1 building
Water
52% reduction in runoff with green roof
Energy
PV array delivers 14,000 kWh/day
Well-Being
90% of spaces with direct outdoor views
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The City of Minneapolis dedicated a $2 million budget to the incorporation of public art. The project includes 18 commissioned pieces involving 17 artist teams, including "Current Conditions," Tristan Al-Haddad's kinetic sculpture piece with programmed lighting located in the main lobby.
Limestone walls in the public lobby space reflect common elements found in the Minnesotan landscape.
Building employees and visitors enjoy access to biophilic outdoor areas with planters and city views.
Beveled aluminum frames wrap the windows of the office floors, capturing and enhancing changing light throughout the day. As clouds pass on sunny days, the building shimmers like the surface of a lake.
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