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A Taste of Northern Hospitality
Architecture Minnesota's January/February issue highlights northern hospitality, featuring three boutique hotels by Minnesota architects. Read about two iconic but run-down 1920s-era towers that are transformed into unforgettable suites and one warm and comforting hotel in Duluth that has a landmark flavor. See how the W Minneapolis makes over the Foshay Tower into a dazzling boutique, the Minneapolis’ Ivy Tower goes from shambles to a chic hotel, and the new Sheraton in Duluth blends contextual design with dramatic views and comforting service.
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2008 Honor Awards Announced
Eleven honor awards were announced at the 74th AIA Minnesota Annual Convention and Exhibition in November.
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Design Encourages bicycle use
AIA St. Paul awarded Jim Lindborg, Assoc. AIA and Elisa Keck, Assoc. AIA, both of Tanek Inc. first place prize for their design of a Modular Bicycle Shed Prototype for Public Transportation Stops. Their solution provided a design that would work in almost any twin cities neighborhood and integrated good bicycle parking and sense of personal safety.