Wells
Albany, MN
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Pioneer Hall - University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
The project required a very unique and detailed look at the window openings. Framing this unique look in traditional framing materials, such as wood, would have been very time-consuming and costly due to the fact that they would have to be replaced after every pour. The shear amount of daily f… Read More
The majority of the precast work was done in the expansion of the south and north courtyards, with a great deal of ingenuity put into producing the architectural precast panels to coexist with the historical aspects of the building. The precast panels were erected in the expansion of the south and n… Read More
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TKDA
Saint Paul, MN
Smoothly finished, buff-colored end pieces separate the existing building and the new panels, helping to make the transition less jarring. Each of the panels has two windows with architectural precast frames that were made from a 3D printed mold and an intricate cornice, all surrounded by cast-in b… Read More
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TKDA
Saint Paul, MN
Matching the appearance was a sensitive issue; the original building featured a Flemish bond brick that was hand-laid, with tolerances that varied in coursing and layout. The original punched windows included wood timed windows set back amongst basic brick-returns, and wood sills. The new panels mai… Read More
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TKDA
Saint Paul, MN
Matching the appearance was a sensitive issue; the original building featured a Flemish bond brick that was hand-laid, with tolerances that varied in coursing and layout. The original punched windows included wood timed windows set back amongst basic brick-returns, and wood sills. The new panels mai… Read More
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TKDA
Saint Paul, MN
