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American Swedish Institute - Nelson Cultural Center & Turnblad Mansion
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Misc Project
- LEED Certification (target):
-
Gold
References
- Client:
- American Swedish Institute
Scope Of Work
The campus expansion project includes construction of the new Nelson Cultural Center renovations to the historic Turnblad mansion. The 34,000 sf Nelson Cultural Center features an art gallery, large studio crafts workshop, flexible event office space. A 10,000 sf renovation of the 1908 Turnblad Mansion – which has housed the Institute for more than 80 years – creates more public gathering classroom space provides grounds for community festivals. In addition to various site improvements, construction also included a walkway a stair/elevator tower connecting the new facility with the Turnblad mansion. This project achieved (LEED®) Gold certification. The Cultural Center will also features several sustainable elements, including a geothermal system, green roof, water reclamation system, various sustainable building materials.
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