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University of Minnesota, Johnston Hall Floors 2 & 3 Remodeling
Project Status: Completed in 2007Project Location: Minnepolis, Minnesota
Studio five Architects recently completed the remodeling of Johnston Hall for the College of Liberal Arts administration.
The project was designed with significant input from the various CLA departments and was completed in multiple phases of construction. Natural light was brought into interior spaces through the use of transom lites. A new reception desk was centrally located into the corridor to welcome visitors and prospective students to CLA Administration offices.
The project was completed below budget and on schedule.
West Bank Office Building Conference Center
Project Status: Completed in 2008Project Location: Minneapolis, MN
Studio five Architects has completed the design services for the distance learning classroom for the Center for the Development of Technological Leadership at the West Bank Office Building at the University of Minnesota, which is currently under construction.
The project scope includes remodeling of their existing suite with classroom technology, ceiling and lighting improvements, new tables and chairs and a better designed breaout areas for group sharing. A new entrance to the suite and a new reception area are included within the project scope.
Studio Five has 3-D modeling capabilities that we utilize as a tool to help our clients visualize different options during the design phase.
Before/After photos of the project:
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Folwell Hall, University of Minnesota
Project Status: Completed in 2000Project Location: Minneapolis, MN
Folwell Hall, built in 1907, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Studio Five Architects was selected by the State Designer Selection Board to assist the University of Minnesota with a rehabilitation of the entire 127,700 square foot building. The goal of the project was to create a center for language study on the Minnesota East Bank Campus. The center will inlcude classrooms and offices for five language departments.
The design solution included restoring the historic fist floor hallway and two original fist floor meeting rooms. All the classrooms will be updated to include state-of-the-art technology improvements. The entire building will require a new mechanical and electrical system that hast to be carefully integrated into the existing interior shell, while maintaining the exterior historic character of the building.
The exterior improvements include removing some recent exterior structures and resotring the south lawn. Schematic Design completed in 2000.
Bierman Field Athletic Building Addition and Remodeling
Project Status: Completed in 2001Project Location: Minneapolis, MN
The athletic facility needs at the University of Minnesota have grown, particularly with the expansion of the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics program. Studio Five Architects worked with the University of Minnesota to expand the existing Bierman Field Athletic Building with the largest addition that can be accommodated on the site, and reconfigure the interior of the existing building to allow better organization of the athletics space within the building. Particular attention was paid to achieving a balance between space allocated to the Men's and Women's Athletics Departments.
The two-story 14,000 gsf addition houses the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics sports staff on the main level and a medical training facility and a 12 foot by 16 foot hydro-therapy pool for the student athletes on the lowest level. Varsity locker rooms in the existing facility were remodeled for Men's and Women's Athletics use.
Office suites were created for the coaching staffs and athletic administration departments. The Academic Counseling and Student Services departments consolidated and expanded their office, group study, classroom, and computer lab space, and were relocated to the center of the facility placing greater emphasis on the academic side of the student-athlete's life.
Studio Five Architects was also responsible for the development of a multi-phased plan that allowed the Men's and Women's Athletic departments to remain in operation throughout the construction of the addition and remodeling, without impacting negatively on any of the sport teams that were actively in season.
Gopher Women's Basketball Locker Room Renovation
Project Status: Completed in 2005Project Location: Minneapolis, MN
As a result of an expanding fan base for the women's basketball program, the team moved their home games to Williams Arena. This move prompted the team's need for locker room and team facilities to be located in renovated space within Williams Arena.
The new suite consists of a team lounge area; team locker/ shower area; a film room; a private conference room; and an area for editing game films.
In addition to the team locker area, two assistant coaches locker rooms and a head coach's locker room/office, were created.
The team lounge area has a relaxed, family room feel with comfortable couches, big screen TV, lounge chairs and a study area for the student athletes.
The film room has a retractable screen with fixed auditorium-style seating to accommodate 18 players. A replica of the game court is laid in the flooring.
The private conference room is accessible from the film room as well as the corridor and is designed for recruiting meetings with the student athlete and their family. This space also has an area for editing game films.
The signature entry from the corridor and the arena has wood paneling and back lit etched glass. The team locker room has custom wood lockers/wardrobes for each player, with special amenities designed for the female athlete.
Gibson Nagurski Football Training Room & Equipment Room Remodeling
Project Status: Completed in 2006Project Location: Minneapolis, MN
As the nature of athletic medicine has changed dramatically since the original football complex was built, the training facility was in need of updating. Studio Five Architects was selected to design a new state-of-the-art training and treatment facility for the University of Minnesota Football team.
The football program requested that the athletic training facilities be expanded. The additional square footage was made available by reducing the size and maximizing the efficiency of the existing equipment room. Changes in the equipment room included relocating and adding fixed casework and installing high density storage units.
The treatment facilities include a hot spa and a cold plunge pool for the student-athletes. Workout areas include a cardiovascular workout area and conditioning area.
A doctor's exam room is also included in the suite. Private offices are provided for the athletic trainers with a view of the overall workout area.
The renovation to the athletic medicine suite was critical to enhance the value of the student-athlete experience.