Located in a large open space on the second floor of a 1925 office building in downtown Minneapolis, MSR Design's new studio cultivates the firm’s design culture through spaces that support the myriad ways of making architecture and make the design process visible. The design arranges workstations around the perimeter near large windows that overlook the urban setting. Staff can choose from a mix of flexible spaces for individual focus or collaboration in a dynamic environment that promotes productivity and creativity. The juxtaposition of a solid black box inserted into the open, white perimeter areas defines and delineates the various zones. The project’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes enhanced air filtration, monitors, and controls for the health and well-being of staff and visitors.
AIA Minnesota Honor Award
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Leadership Award
METROPOLIS Planet Positive Midwest Regional Award in Workplace Category
IIDA Northland Chapter FAB Grand Award and Small Workplace Award
Finance & Commerce Top Project
CSI MSP Chapter Rebecca L. Foss Environmental Award
Client
MSR Design
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Project Type
Workplace
Size
14,400 SF
Certifications
Achieved Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal certification for materials, equity, and beauty petals
Role
Architect | Interior Designer
Status
Complete
Integration
1st LBC Petal certified project in Minnesota
Resources
200+ Red List free materials used
Well-Being
CO2 and VOC air quality monitoring
Resources
28% reduction in embodied carbon due to material reuse
“With a state-of-the-art air ventilation system, gender neutral washrooms, and workstation flexibility, the MSR Design team members—and their dogs—have a new home that enables them to bring to life their best work.”
—Quinn Halman | Interior Design
To reduce the carbon footprint, the design team created a minimal palette of materials and reused, salvaged, and repurposed materials where possible.
The materials palette builds on existing elements in the space: traces of historic travertine floors, brick walls and piers along the exterior, and fireproofing-clad columns and ceiling structure.
