Snow Kreilich Architects

Please join us in congratulating our newly promoted studio members: Aksel Coruh, Intl. Assoc. AIA to Associate Principal; Doug Gerlach, AIA to Associate Principal; Nick Reiter, AIA to Senior Associate; Brad Smith, AIA to Associate; Kat Hughes, Assoc. AIA to Associate; Tamer Azzazi, Assoc. AIA to Associate; and Michelle Ney, AIA to Associate. We are so proud of the talent, dedication, and leadership these team members display every day. 

AIA Minnesota Conference on Architecture, the single largest annual event in the Midwest for architects, is coming up! The conference is being held in Minneapolis from November 11-13, and Snow Kreilich studio members are presenting and part of various panels. Patricia Mutebi is a Moderator on the “M10. Charting Paths: Career Evolution, Resilience, and Diversity in Architecture” panel on Monday, November 11th. Also on Monday, Katie Blaisdell is a Moderator on the panel for the “M11. WIA Networking: 10 Years Looking Back to Look Forward”. Then on Wednesday, the 13th, Mary Springer is a Panel Member for the “W51. Realizing Design Excellence Through the Common App”. Later that day, Justin Wang and Karen Lu, along with Denita Lemmon of Miller Dunwiddie are leading “W63. Tour: Welcome Center at Lakewood Cemetery”. We welcome you to join any and all! #aia24mn #snowkreilich #minnesotaarchitecture #aia

Lakewood Cemetery's new Welcome Center is now featured in The Architect's Newspaper!    The piece highlights the evolving role of cemeteries in urban life, tracing their transformation from vibrant public parks in the 19th century to underutilized spaces in recent years. Frank Edgerton Martin cites Snow Kreilich’s design as a transformational contemporary approach to remembrance. He writes:  “The paradigm shift happening now at Lakewood doesn’t rely on stylistic design precedents or the creation of contemporary monuments. Instead, Snow Kreilich Architects’ design for the Welcome Center is subtle, elegant, and beautifully crafted. The building is not an iconic form but a vessel for the experience of learning, welcoming, gathering, creativity, and being alive in a place to remember those who have passed.”  Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gNrBanHi   Project Team:  TEN X TEN, Miller Dunwiddie, MEYER BORGMAN JOHNSON, Emanuelson-Podas, Cause Sustainability, Coastwise Firegaurd, PIERCE PINI & ASSOCIATES, INC., Schuler Shook, True North Consulting Group, Kvernstoen, Rönnholm, & Associates, NTH, Inc., Gaffer Photography

We are excited to share that two of our collaborative projects have been recognized with either an Honor Award or a Commendation for Excellence by The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Minnesota.   CITYPARK, developed in partnership with HOK is part of a design vision for a stadium district that aims to create an inclusive experience for the St. Louis region. Each side of the stadium is intentionally designed to be open and accessible, with no visible back doors. The interior spaces are meant for year-round activities, complemented by a large, landscaped plaza to the east that adds vital public space to the community.    The Lakewood Cemetery Welcome Center, created in collaboration with Miller Dunwiddie addresses the challenges of integrating a historic lawn cemetery with its existing architecture, harmonizing tradition and innovation. This design focuses on enhancing the connection between the cemetery and the surrounding community by establishing a more inviting entrance.    The awards for both of these projects will be announced during the A’24 MN closing Awards Celebration on November 13th, where the three visiting jurors will share their thoughts on their selections.     CITYPARK photo by Michael Robinson Photography Lakewood Welcome Center photo by Corey Gaffer Photography

Patricia Mutebi, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate was selected to take part in the 2024-25 AIA Next to Lead program! Next to Lead is the first program of its kind to support association leadership for ethnically diverse women aspiring to be leaders of the AIA. It’s part of AIA's commitment to advancing racial equity in our organization, in the architecture profession, and in our communities. And it’s how we're committing to diversity for the next generation of leaders and ensuring everyone's voice and unique perspective is heard.   Patricia believes that architecture is a powerful tool for creating positive change in communities. She is committed to sustainable design practices and believes that every building should enhance the well-being of its users and the environment. Her vision for the future includes continuing to advocate for socially responsible architecture that addresses the needs of diverse populations and promotes equity within the profession.  Mutebi serves on the Minnesota Architectural Foundation (MAF) Board, chairs the MAF’s Clarence Wigington Architectural Scholarship, and recently co-chaired the BOLD Mentorship Program. For more information about this program, visit the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9kjyfbs

Dezeen has just announced their 2024 Dezeen Awards architecture longlist, and Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo is featured! The project was selected from a pool of more than 4,000 entries from 82 countries to Dezeen Awards this year, Treetop Trail is one of 227 architecture projects still in the running to win an award later this year in the Landscape and Urban Design category. From Dezeen:  "Linking the developed southern half of campus with the undeveloped, forested northern half, this walkway immerses visitors into a wonderland of natural elements and animal exhibits with unparalleled vantage points. Not just an elevated walkway, the 1.25-mile-long trail incorporates four distinct access points to enhance user experience and introduce visitors to the trail. It reinforces the zoo's overall mission, prioritizes accessibility and provides opportunities for respite, wayfinding, interpretation and enhanced engagement." More Info Here: https://lnkd.in/g4GKeWYZ 

✅GSA Seals the Deal on Sustainability: The 👉 2024 P100 👈 (https://lnkd.in/eB_PSd9M) validates: ✔️ Industry-leading standards for building envelopes 🏢 ✔️ Reductions in energy 🔌 consumption ✔️ Saving taxpayer dollars 💰💰💰 These tighter envelopes minimize air leakage, reducing energy consumption and our environmental impact. Additionally, by taking into account future weather data and resiliency, these facades provide a more comfortable and thermally controlled environment for federal tenants. ✅

The recently reopened Midway Contemporary Art, which we worked on in collaboration with bplus.xyz, was recognized by Elizabeth Smith, Director of the Frankenthaler Foundation, in Observer. She notes: “The facility successfully switched to fully electric power, added new insulation that helps reduce carbon emissions, and upgraded to triple-pane windows, which together have greatly improved energy efficiency. The gallery reopened in June with a major exhibition, and plans are in place for another expansion that will incorporate additional sustainable features.”    We are so grateful to Elizabeth Smith and Helen Frankenthaler Foundation for their dedication to this project, and to their continued support of sustainable arts across the country.    Photo: Jeff Wheeler / The Minnesota Star Tribune Full Article Here:  https://lnkd.in/gsc2sP_w

The Treetop Trail project at Minnesota Zoo was recently featured in Fast Company, in a wide-ranging article and interview with the design team about our innovative approach to adaptively reusing a former monorail path into an accessible walkway, which has resulted in record attendance for the Zoo. Patrick Sisson writes, "The Treetop Trail adds connections to existing Minneapolis trails, opened up more views of a previously inaccessible forested area called the Back 40, and created room for additional programming, including elevated art shows and yoga classes. To fulfill these different goals, the design was purposely streamlined and unobtrusive." Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/dj_RaTud