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WHO WE ARE
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BKV Group
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1978 FIRM STRUCTURE
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BKV Group is a holistic design firm providing a full complement of architecture, interior design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services.
Our core belief is that regardless of project type, design has a profound impact on the community, and our responsibility as a multidisciplinary firm is to enhance the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context of the communities we shape and design.
WHAT WE DO
WHERE WE WORK
Collectively, we represent a practice whose expertise is team-focused and offers a client-centered approach. BKV Group’s team of architects, engineers and design professionals work collaboratively using an integrated technology platform to ensure our work is well-coordinated and of the highest quality. Our integrated approach fosters strong partnerships across all design disciplines and supports an open dialogue with our clients to find the best design solutions under budget and timing constraints, while removing redundancies and enhancing the final product.
OUR NATIONAL REACH
Collaborating regionally between our practice sites and satellite offices, BKV Group operates as a cohesive firm to deliver a wide range of project types for a diverse set of national and local clients. We leverage industry-leading communication and technology tools with best-in-class design processes to seamlessly work across the country to meet our clients’ needs, and continually expand our presence into existing and new markets.
OUR INTERNATIONAL CAPABILITIES
The four American practice sites at BKV Group are supported by BKV’s Vietnam offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, which contribute design services for many of our U.S. projects, and allow BKV access to the Asian markets. Furthermore, our firm is able to provide cross-practice training opportunities and structure project teams to leverage the 12-hour time difference, creating a nearly 24-hour design studio that can meet accelerated deadlines without sacrificing quality and creativity.
Mike Krych, AIA
Development Managing Partner, Senior Partner
Mike brings over 35 years of experience in award-winning multifamily residential and urban design. He focuses on shaping housing and mixed-use developments that strengthen neighborhoods and elevate the urban environment. Known for his collaborative, design-driven approach, Michael helps guide BKV’s design philosophy by creating residential communities that balance innovation, quality, and consensus.
Kelly Naylor, CID, LEED AP
Vice President of Interior Design, Senior Partner
Kelly brings over 25 years of experience across multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, corporate offices, and municipal projects. She focuses on thoughtful interior planning and design strategies that support both function and long-term performance. Guided by a passion for environmentally smart design, Kelly creates sustainable, durable spaces tailored to each client.
Jeremiah K. Smith, AIA, LEED AP,
Vice President of Operations, Partner
Jeremiah brings experience across mixed-use residential, institutional, federal, municipal, and higher education projects for both public and private clients. He focuses on integrating sustainability and strong project leadership to support high-quality design. Known for his commitment to environmental stewardship, Jeremiah helps advance sustainable thinking across both projects and firm-wide initiatives.
Paul Michell, AIA
Government Managing Partner, Partner
Paul brings 24 years of experience planning and delivering complex public facilities. He focuses on creating purposeful, well-designed spaces that balance community impact with operational, budget, and schedule goals. Known for his collaborative leadership and understanding of local government decision-making, Paul is committed to delivering lasting value for the communities he serves.
Chris Palkowitsch, AIA
Senior Design Leader, Partner
Chris brings over 18 years of experience designing senior, affordable, and market-rate housing. He focuses on creating thoughtful, high-quality residential environments through a collaborative, client-centered approach. Known for blending innovation with practicality, Chris designs spaces that support functionality and enhance residents’ everyday lives.
Trace Jacques, AIA, CID, LEED AP ND
Senior Design Leader, Partner
Trace brings over 35 years of experience in multifamily residential and hospitality design. He focuses on creating distinctive, impactful buildings that strengthen the public realm and reflect their communities. Known for his collaborative and tech-forward approach, Trace actively engages clients and teams through dynamic design processes that build trust and bring ideas to life.
Charlie Charlton
Vice President of Construction Administration, Partner
Charlie supports projects through the construction phase, ensuring design intent is realized in the built environment. He focuses on quality control, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving to help teams stay on schedule and on budget. Known for his strong client relationships, Charlie helps resolve complex issues efficiently and effectively in the field.
Alex Sawka, PE
Director of Mechanical Engineering, Partner
Alex is skilled in offering innovative mechanical design solutions for a wide range of project types. He is a highly motivated and resourceful individual who interacts productively with people, and is a conscientious team player with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, able to design innovative solutions that promote maximum efficiency while requiring minimal maintenance. He has experience with projects in many different housing markets, including multifamily housing, student housing, and hospitality.
Chad Kurdi, PE
Vice President of Engineering, Partner
Chad is our lead electrical engineer with 25+ years of experience. He specializes in electrical power, lighting, technology, and safety systems across diverse building types. Having worked as an engineer, electrician, and trainer, Chad focuses on practical, code-compliant solutions and clear communication, ensuring projects are reliable, efficient, and successful from design through construction.
Brad Severson, PE
Director of Structural Engineering, Associate Partner
Brad brings 30 years of structural design experience across office, retail, multifamily, government, and industrial projects. He focuses on system selection, schematic and construction design, and structural problem-solving. Known for balancing innovation with code compliance, Brad helps teams navigate complex challenges efficiently while maintaining constructability and design integrity throughout every stage of a project.
Larry Farris, CBO
Director of Code Compliance, Partner
Larry is BKV Group’s Director of Code Compliance with 30+ years of experience in code enforcement and consulting. He guides teams through code review, permitting, and regulatory approvals across housing, government, commercial, and education projects. Larry focuses on early, holistic involvement to minimize delays, ensuring safe, code-compliant buildings while supporting collaborative, proactive design solutions.
Julie Lux
Director of Pre-Development Services, Associate Partner
Julie leads BKV Group’s Pre-Development Services group with 27+ years in commercial real estate. She focuses on site evaluation, acquisition, market studies, due diligence, entitlements, and permitting. Known for connecting strategy with design, Julie ensures projects align with client goals and community needs while fostering collaboration and clarity, helping move development projects forward efficiently and effectively.
MAISON GREEN | Edina, Minnesota
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MAISON GREEN
Edina, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Luxury living with high-end design, amenities and casual elegance
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
7-story
343,027 GSF
196 units
Step into the epitome of luxury living at Maison Green where the fusion of high-end design, amenities and casual elegance creates an unparalleled residential experience. From the moment you enter the grand lobby, adorned with exquisite artwork and bathed in soft ambient lighting, you’ll feel the essence of sophistication and comfort envelop you. As you make your way through the lobby, you’ll discover the expansive clubroom, a chic retreat where residents can gather and socialize in style. Sink into plush seating and unwind by the fireplace, or mingle with neighbors over a glass of wine at the elegant bar. With its timeless design and impeccable attention to detail, the clubroom sets the stage for unforgettable moments and meaningful connections.
THE FOX & THE GROUSE
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
First phase of Golden Triangle development; Consists of 2 connected buildings
TYPE
Market-Rate, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, High-Rise
SIZE
4- & 5-story
Wood Frame Podium 237 units
The Fox and The Grouse is a thoughtfully designed, multi-faceted development with a strong emphasis on integrating urban density, natural elements, and contemporary architectural styles. It strikes a thoughtful balance between urban density and environmental stewardship, ensuring that residents can enjoy a modern, connected living experience while surrounded by nature. The integration of Scandinavian design elements, high-quality materials, and a variety of landscape amenities contributes to a sophisticated and cohesive development.
The development is designed to accommodate and respond to future growth around the Golden Triangle light-rail transit hub, which encourages walkability and connectivity. The multi-building design minimizes the building’s overall scale, enhancing natural light and transparency. The design also features courtyards at ground level and on rooftops, creating varied and engaging experiences within the space. Connectivity to nature is a key element with at grade experiences and amenities tied very closely to walking trails and the wetland edge for an active, natural experience. Residents have access to numerous amenities including a swimming pool, spa, sauna, grilling stations, a pergola/shade structure, gas fire pits, golf simulator, fitness center, private dining, pet spa, and a pickle ball court.
LANDMARK TOWER
Saint Paul, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
25-Story Office-to-Residential Conversion with Modern Amenities
TYPE
Creative Adaptive Reuse - 1983 Office to Market-Rate Housing
SIZE
25-story
213,000 GSF
187 units
5-level existing parking garage
Landmark Tower, formerly known as Amhoist Tower is located at 345 St. Peter Street in St. Paul, MN. Built in 1983, the building is a Class A 25-story High-Rise, previously containing 20 floors of Class-A commercial office space and five floors of residential condominiums. The building area is approximately 213,000 sf with roughly 11,600 sf per floor, and converted floors 1-20 of Landmark Tower from office to residential use. Renovation includes 187 residential units, and includes new common area amenities including a rooftop outdoor patio, a tech lounge/coworking office, a club room, a fitness room, and a package room. Project also includes renovations to the parking ramp.
ALOMA
Shoreview, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Phase III of Shoreview development - Multifamily Development with Scandinavian-Inspired Design
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
4–story
140,543 SF 201 units
Aloma is designed for the outdoor enthusiast. The project is the third and final phase in a series of phases on the same site in Shoreview, MN. As such, the intent is to follow the previous precedent while creating a new and unique identity that creates harmony across the development. Each phase is designed as a modified “U” courtyard building with the courtyard positioned south to take advantage of solar orientation. It is broken up into three building segments to minimize scale and bring natural light and transparency into the corridors. The bars of each building are rotated slightly to bring interest and a dynamic quality. The buildings are rotated toward similar locations to bring a synergy between the phases and create subtle differences between phases.
Aloma is based on an authentic, natural, and contemporary interior design. With an overall concept rooted in Scandinavian styling; concrete patterned flooring along with large wooden timbers and blacken steel offset the high designed spaces, furniture, finishes and accessories. Branding is integrated to the overall concept and applied through all areas of the interior and exterior to communicate a youthful, cohesive, and beautifully designed apartment complex into Shoreview.
LODEN SV
Shoreview, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Bold interior and exterior redesign offering eclectic, communityfocused resident amenities.
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
294,032 SF
206 units
Loden-SV is based on three key design elements, authenticity, nature and youthfulness. The project is planned for two phases, North and South with the South phase completed in December 2018. The modified “U” building focused on a courtyard positioned south to take advantage of solar orientation. The building is broken up into three building segments to minimize scale and bring natural light and transparency into the corridors.
Loden-SV’s interior design is authentic, natural, and contemporary, with an overall concept rooted in Scandinavian style. The landscape design is intended to create a “building in a park.” Arrival to the building is through a drive-able shared plaza space with colored concrete, decorative lighting and extensive landscaping. The building’s courtyard mixes dynamic, highly active amenities with passive, heavily planted passive spaces in a cascading landscape that drops 6 feet in a series of terraces and sloped planted surfaces and walks. Active uses include a swimming pool, built-in grilling stations with granite countertops, a pergola/shade structure with decorative lighting and lounge furnishings, large gas fire pits and a pickle ball court. Passive uses include lawn areas (both real and synthetic turf), decorative gardens and paths, and plantings sloping to hide parking lot walls. At its southern end, there is an enclosed dog run with decorative metal perimeter fence.
EMRIK SV
Shoreview, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Outdoor-Focused Living in Connected Shoreview Community
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
294,032 SF 202 units
Emrik SV delivers 202 apartment units with an overall development cost of $47.7MM. Emrik SV is designed for the outdoor enthusiast. It’s nestled within the City of Shoreview, a city with more than 85 miles of sidewalks and trails, allowing residents to connect to parks, shopping areas, a community center and is a Bike Friendly Community. Take a dip, swing the racket or dream up your own outdoor activity, you’ve got plenty of room to game or entertain. Amenities are located within an attached, single-story building between the two residential wings. Amenity spaces will include a Lobby, Clubroom, Fitness, Business Center, Mail, and Facility Leasing/Management space. Outdoor amenities include an outdoor courtyard space with amenities such as outdoor patio, outdoor pool, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, grilling stations, bar, trellis, private walk-out patios and landscaping.
WATERFORD BAY
St. Paul, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Riverfront Living with Integrated Amenities and Design
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
4-story
295,460 SF
Waterford Bay apartments is a partial wrap residential development with a parking structure at its center and dwelling units surrounding it on three sides. The ground level is activated through the entry, amenity spaces, and units which are accessed directly from the exterior. The upper 3 floors frame two court-yards that are separated by an amenity pavilion. The design evolved in response to site constraints, presenting a lower 3-story façade toward the river while rising to a 4-story expression along Randolph street and the Mississippi River inlet. The bent form along the northeast flares at the ends serving both as a marquee design element while at the same time drawing a person to the primary entry point located at its center.
The proximity to the river and natural environment allows tenants to explore existing bike paths and access the river for leisurely activities such as kayaking, while providing adequate parking infrastructure for those who choose to commute to work. Amenities include outdoor swim spas and landscaped amenity deck with four-seasons porch, outdoor grilling stations, fire pit lounges, fitness center, yoga studio, resident lounge, dog spa, putting green, and bocce court.
THE FRED
Edina, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Resort-Inspired Living Connected to Nature and Community
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
8-story
408 units
The Fred is a stunning, new, best-in-class development adjoining the beautiful Fred Richards Park in Edina. The building brings together resort style living, “work from home” unit layouts, and access to nature, light, and views in a dynamic location in the heart of the metro. Green space is the defining feature of this eight-story, 400+ unit apartment building in the heart of Edina. Amenities abound at The Fred including pool, hot tub, sauna, one of a kind indoor sport court, virtual reality golf and game simulator, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor turf racket-sport court, pub and clubhouse, rooftop patios and fire pits, private work from home spaces, skylounge chef’s kitchen, library, EV-friendly indoor parking, dog run, and extensive native landscaping. The Fred seamlessly blends the natural and the urbane, bringing together suburban convenience, resort-style living, and access to nature in one location.
MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS
Champlin, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Market-Rate PUD with Amenities and Community Focus
TYPE
Public Pavilion, Amphitheater, Public Riverfront Docks, And Market-Rate
SIZE
4-story
300,000 SF 215 units
Mississippi Crossings is a two-phase Planned Unit Development (PUD) featuring market-rate apartments, community amenities, street-level walk-up units, and ample parking within a landscaped, park-like setting overlooking the Mississippi River.
The development emphasizes strong community connection, highlighted by a 600-person open-air amphitheater for concerts and events, and a public pavilion supporting three-season activities. Street-level design promotes a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood feel, with walk-up units, front patios, and landscaped front yards that complement surrounding single-family homes. Mature trees and enhanced landscaping further integrate the development into the existing community fabric.
BECK46
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Modern Living Rooted in Minneapolis Neighborhood Character.
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
5-story
109,374 SF
144 units
Nestled into the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis, Beck46 is a walkable community with access to grocery, parks, trails, and public transportation. Residents of Beck46 enjoy the perfect harmony of city living and outdoor recreation, plus partake in a robust set of amenities with the flexibility to help them build their ideal lifestyle. Beck46 is part two of a two-phase development, with phase one being Lowa46 (which BKV led the interior design for).
MINNETONKA STATION
Minnetonka, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
5 over 2 contruction; Transit-oriented development adjacent to the Southwest Light Rail Transit’s Green Line Extension
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
7–story
233,861 SF
275 units
Minnetonka Station is a 275-unit multifamily development in the Opus Park neighborhood of Minnetonka, Minnesota, offering both market-rate and affordable units. The property boasts a premier transit location, with a Southwest Light Rail station positioned directly next door. The project is carefully integrated into the surrounding Opus Park neighborhood, with native upland vegetation, public art, and an entrance to the Yellow Trail Scenic loop (connecting directly to Downtown Minneapolis), all lending the project immediate neighborhood character. The development features a pool, modern amenities, remote-work mini offices, and rooftop patios. Exterior materials include a combination of metal panels, stucco, cement board panels, and fiber cement siding.
THE STANDARD DINKYTOWN
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
17-Story Student Housing with Rooftop Amenities
TYPE
Student Living
SIZE
17-story
323 units
1,021 beds
Located at the corner of 15th and 6th on a site that is today made up of 10 parcels of land, BKV Group was the design lead for The Standard Dinkytown – a 17-story student housing community developed in collaboration with Landmark Properties, Inc., the developer’s very first in Minnesota.
With the exterior of the building exhibiting a modern design using brick, metal paneling, precast paneling, and glazing, the structure features a rectangular footprint at its base that transitions to an “S” shaped footprint as it moves upward. Amenity spaces are found on level three featuring an indoor lounge space and two outdoor courtyards. Plus – on the top floor – there is a large indoor amenity space, an outdoor rooftop space, and a large rooftop amenity deck complete with a pool and hot tub.
Dinkytown’s upscale amenities are designed specifically for University of Minnesota students with relaxing outdoor spaces and comfortable resident lounges, allowing students to focus on their studies and enjoy their college experience to the fullest.
KAPOSIA LIBRARY
St. Paul, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
A Modern, Sustainable Library Designed for Community Connection
TYPE
Public Library
SIZE
16,000 SF
The new Kaposia Library in South St. Paul replaces the original 1927 facility with a modern, 16,000–16,100 SF single-level library designed around community needs and extensive public input. Developed in partnership with Dakota County, the City of South St. Paul, and library staff, the project incorporates feedback gathered through outreach events, including Farmer’s Markets and children’s storytime activities.
The library features expanded study and meeting rooms, dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults, a Heritage Room highlighting local history, and an outdoor reading garden for programming. Its location across from South St. Paul Secondary School strengthens student access, while an after-hours community room reinforces the library’s civic role.
Designed to meet or exceed LEED Silver–equivalent standards and Minnesota B3/SB2030 requirements, the library integrates highefficiency systems, flexible spaces, and thoughtful site strategies to support a Net Zero Energy–ready future. The result is a welcoming, sustainable, and community-centered library that will serve South St. Paul for generations.
HOWARD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Howard Lake, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Minnesota’s First Net Zero Library
TYPE
Public Library
SIZE
6,977 SF
The new Howard Lake Library sets a groundbreaking precedent as Minnesota’s first Net Zero library, redefining what a sustainable public facility can be. Located in the city’s newly developed Central Park, the 7,000-square-foot library replaces its longtime home in a two-story building just a few blocks away, where it had operated since 1979.
As a Net Zero energy building, the library produces as much energy as it consumes through clean, renewable sources. Sustainable features include highly insulated foundations, walls, and roofs, along with strategic building and window placement to capture passive solar gain. Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic panels further enhance efficiency by generating the property’s renewable energy on-site.
The library was designed and built in alignment with Minnesota’s B3 Sustainability Building Guidelines, which address energy, water, site, materials, indoor environmental quality, and construction practices.
With only a small number of Net Zero libraries in the country— and most of them larger, urban facilities—Howard Lake Library represents a watershed moment for both Minnesota and the community of Howard Lake. This pioneering project demonstrates how innovative, energy-efficient design can thrive in smaller communities, delivering a high-quality, future-focused public library that will serve as a hub for education, programming, and social connection for decades to come.
UNION FLATS
St. Paul, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Workforce Housing with Community Amenities and Modern Design
TYPE
Affordable Housing
SIZE
316,896 GSF
217 units
Union Flats is a workforce- and family-focused residential building located near parks, restaurants, and the Raymond Avenue light-rail station in Saint Paul’s Midway neighborhood. The project provides affordable housing while complementing the evolving urban context, balancing modern design with subtle historic preservation elements, including a raised parking garage that stabilizes soil and references a nearby railroad spur.
The building’s exterior presents a bold, dynamic presence that engages the surrounding industrial and residential context. Street-level design includes a welcoming entry plaza, shaded terrace, resident bike shop, and expansive courtyard. Interior amenities include a spacious lobby with integrated art, a club room with kitchenette and gathering spaces, a fitness center, yoga room, and secure bike storage with trail access. Union Flats blends quality, affordability, and communityfocused design in a vibrant, transforming neighborhood.
SHELBY COMMONS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Co-developed affordable housing project; LIHTC funding; Green Communities certification
TYPE
Affordable Housing
SIZE
4-story
46 units
49 Stalls At-Grade and Below-Grade Parking
Shelby Commons, a co-developed project by Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and Project for Pride in Living (PPL), is a 46-unit affordable housing community located in the North Loop (aka part of the NuLoop area of the Roots District) neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis. The project nestles in just south of the historic farmer’s market anchoring the corner site with a pair of rectangular masses angled and offset to create a dynamic corner street presence. The corrugated corten exterior recalls the industrial characteristics of the current neighborhood giving the project an edgy but comfortable fit within the district. Two large building murals by artist Jordan Hamilton procured through Juxtaposition Arts occupy prominent positions near the main building entrances to add local roots and meaning to the spaces. The project is one of the first of a promising new development district for the City of Minneapolis.
The amenity spaces feature include a Lobby/Lounge, Mail Room, Clubroom, one Common Laundry space, and Facility Leasing/ Management/Service Center office space. Outdoor amenities include private walk-out patios at the First floor; outdoor green roof terrace at the Third floor and over the garage areas; and a children’s play area with an outdoor dining terrace located in the courtyard formed by the apartment building and adjacent building to the North, which provide privacy from street and highway noise. Additionally, the project also features Green Communities certification.
SABLE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Luxury Condominiums with Rooftop Amenities and Curated Interiors
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
57 Units
Sable is a 57-unit luxury condominium building in Minneapolis’ North Loop, defined by an eclectic, boutique, and Soho-inspired design. The final interior concept was the driver for all elements in the project right down to the functional programmatic elements and space plans required for a high-end luxury condominium building. Final design, finishes, and furnishing all evoke these concepts in providing a new offering in the North Loop neighborhood. Amenities include a large lobby space with dramatic fireplace, custom brass bar for happy hours and a variety of seating options for residents to socialize and work. Unit entries are framed with wood veneer and custom wall sconces to create a hospitality feel coming home. Two unit palettes are provided within the unit mix for a variety of options for potential buyers along with 2-story penthouse options. A large rooftop deck provides ideal views of downtown Minneapolis for residents congregating at the outdoor bar and grilling stations, firepits and banquette seating surrounded by beautiful plantings. An adjacent parking structure allows residents direct access to their floor via car, providing an elevated level of service.
CITY CLUB APARTMENTS CBD MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
High-Rise Residential with Rooftop Amenities and Historic Integration
TYPE
Market-Rate, High-Rise
SIZE
17-story
227,368 SF
307 units
City Club Apartments (CCA) Minneapolis is a 17-story high-rise featuring 307 units, nearly half of which are nano and alcove apartments, paired with a robust amenity package to create a new downtown hub at 10th Street and Marquette Avenue. The project revitalizes the historic Handicraft Guild Building (1907) while introducing a modern tower inspired by its Arts and Crafts heritage. Facade patterns echo the building’s architectural past, blending brick podiums with a Mondrian-like window arrangement that complements the surrounding neighborhood.
The building emphasizes alternative urban living with minimal onsite parking, leveraging nearby city infrastructure and public transit. Amenities include a Minnesota Cabin–inspired rooftop clubroom and pool deck, boutique lobby, business center, fitness center, theater, outdoor restaurant courtyard, and microbrewery. Units offer four finish packages with LVT floors, European cabinetry, stone countertops, and unique tile backsplashes, providing a blend of affordability and upscale finishes for young professionals and diverse residents.
CITY CLUB APARTMENTS CROSSROADS KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, Missouri
OVERVIEW
Historic Charm Meets Modern Living in Crossroads
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
7-story
356,394 GSF
297 luxury units
298 parking stalls
City Club Apartments Crossroads is located in the heart of downtown among an eclectic group of boutiques, restaurants, studios, and art galleries of the Crossroads Arts District. Residents of this sophisticated apartment building, are never far from outdoor recreation at Washington Square Park, Penn Valley Park, and Liberty Memorial Park. The apartment building includes approximately 100,000 square feet of below grade parking for approximately 298 vehicles and approximately 11,000 square feet of shell space for retail and restaurant.
Although a large and contemporary project, the design breaks down the scale of the building into smaller sections reminiscent of the historic scale of buildings within the area, with the retained historic terra cotta clad, 5-story hotel as the centerpiece of the development. The project features an extraordinary amount of amenities, including a boutique lobby and lounge, concierge, multi-story clubroom, fitness and yoga area, business center, a multifaceted courtyard with outdoor bar, grilling stations, fire pit, dog-run, and green roofs. The signature element is the rooftop amenity with an outdoor pool and bar area. Additional features include direct access to the newly integrated restaurant, retail spaces and underground parking.
240 PARK AVENUE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Mixed-Use Tower with River-Facing Lanai Experience
TYPE
Market-Rate
SIZE
17-story
411,000 SF
204 units
Post-tension concrete
240 Park Avenue is a 17-story mixed-use development featuring retail and market-rate multifamily housing. This post-tension concrete tower has a building footprint of approximately 30,000 SF, with below-grade parking, landscaped amenities, and site improvements.
One of the most intriguing design elements is The Lanai – a two-story space carved into the corner of 240 Park Avenue to create outdoor opportunities for views facing the Mississippi River. The Lanai will also create a terrific branding opportunity via video screens and a “lightbox” designed to project imagery and digital forms on the ceiling of the outdoor space – glowing and creating a beacon at night.
Also unique about the quarter-block-sized residence is the interior drop-off sequence. Through a cleverly designed interior porte cochere (a covered drop off space for vehicles) on the first level, residents can seamlessly make their way into the building. This feature will be especially useful during the colder winter months. Once inside, residents can enjoy views not only to the river and skyline. Also, thanks to a community art collaboration, residents and visitors alike will be able to take in stunning commissioned murals canvasing the neighboring structures.
1500 NICOLLET
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Courtyard Living Integrated with Lively Eat Street
TYPE
Affordable, Mixed-Use
SIZE
6-story
288,783 SF
183 Affordable Units
7,000 SF Retail Space
117 Below-grade Parking Stalls
The development utilizes building entries, commercial space, and walkup live/work units to create an active street front and provide a continuation of the commercial corridor, “Eat Street.” The design is inspired by the context of the neighborhood, specifically courtyard style historic brick apartments and condominiums. The primary building materials of brick and cast stone masonry on the street fronts are compatible with the historic existing buildings in the neighborhood.
The massing reinvents the contextual influences by creating a single building broken into two courtyard “buildings” connected with a link. The courtyard of the north building is the primary public entry for the apartment building, recalling the historical entries. The first floor of the north building also contains the commercial space, entrance lobby, leasing office, club room, fitness space, and exterior courtyard public and private spaces facing Nicollet Ave. The south building has a courtyard facing west, toward the alley. This courtyard space operates as the building’s backyard and is dedicated as a children’s play area. A third central courtyard space is created between the two buildings, dedicated to the residents for grilling, seating, and landscaping. Additionally, the building features 117 below grade parking stalls as well as bicycle storage and repair.
DUFFEY LOFTS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Historic warehouses transformed into multifamily housing & mixeduse spaces.
TYPE
Market-Rate, Historical Adaptive Reuse, Mixed-Use
SIZE
33,000 SF of Residential Amenities
188 units
22,700 SF of Retail Space
In Minneapolis’ North Loop along historic Washington Avenue, BKV Group revitalized the former Duffey Paper Company’s site. Inside, we transformed the manufacturing building into a contemporary, highamenity multifamily development featuring 188 residential units and 33,000 square feet of resident amenities, including a 4,000-squarefoot crane room – which features a large intact overhead industrial crane – designated for co-working, a coffee shop and residential concierge and 22,700 square feet of retail space.
A-MILL ARTIST LOFTS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Historic Mill Transformed into Affordable Artist Lofts
TYPE
Affordable, Creative Reuse
SIZE
430,000 SF 251 units
The A-Mill Artist Lofts is an adaptive reuse of the historic Pillsbury A-Mill, a National Historic Landmark in Minneapolis, transformed into 251 affordable artist apartments. The project preserves the mill’s original stone foundation, exterior, and internal operations equipment, including chutes, pulleys, and lifts, seamlessly integrated into modern living and studio spaces. The development features galleries, art studios, and collaborative spaces, celebrating the building’s industrial past while fostering a vibrant artist community.
Sustainability is a key feature, with a hydroelectric system utilizing the Mississippi River providing over 70% of peak power, contributing to LEED Gold certification. The adaptive reuse has revitalized the surrounding neighborhood, creating a thriving riverfront community with shops, restaurants, and public gathering spaces.
SCHMIDT ARTIST LOFTS
St. Paul, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Historic Brewery Reimagined as Artist Lofts
TYPE
Affordable, Creative Reuse
SIZE
410,000 SF 260 units
The Schmidt Artist Lofts is an adaptive reuse of the historic Schmidt Brewery in St. Paul, preserving the Brew House and Bottling House as key features of the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District. The project restored the building’s exterior, including crenellated towers and Gothic details, and converted the site into 247 loft-style units plus 13 townhomes, totaling 260 residential units.
Designed for artist-residents, the development includes specialized studios for visual arts, dance, sound, media, and performance, equipped with Wi-Fi, kilns, advanced acoustics, lighting, projectors, and sound recording technology. Glazed connections between studios foster inspiration and collaboration, creating a vibrant live/work community in a historic context.
SOO LINE BUILDING CITY APARTMENTS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Historic Office Tower Reimagined as Modern Luxury Living
TYPE
Market-Rate, Creative Reuse, High-Rise
SIZE
310,000 SF 254 units
The Soo Line Building is a 19-story office building constructed of reinforced concrete and steel framing. Constructed in 1915, the building is ornamented with Second Renaissance Revival details. Over the years, the structure fell into disrepair and underwent several renovations that did not respect its historic attributes. BKV Group was selected to renovate the building into luxury apartment units and added retail/restaurant and office space. The team paid special attention to the building’s historic features, and rehabilitated them where possible while creating a fun, up-to-date and trendy place to live.
The Soo Line Building features top-of-the-line amenities, including a fitness center, indoor/outdoor rooftop swimming pool, an indoor Skypark and lounge, walk-through closets, and hardwood floors throughout. Interior improvements included upgrading or replacement existing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and fixtures. The team also upgraded the fire suppression system and the main lobby and grand staircase were reoriented to their historic positions, preserving the historic fabric while adding necessary modern updates.
ELSEWAREHOUSE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Warehouse into a Vibrant Mixed-Use Community
TYPE
Market-Rate, Creative Reuse
SIZE
230,000 SF 116 units
ElseWarehouse is a standout example of adaptive reuse and urban place-making in Minneapolis’s North Loop. This mixed-use redevelopment transforms a historic 3- and 6-story brick and cast-concrete warehouse, formerly the ScriverAndrews Warehouse Company Building, into modern residences and amenities while preserving its industrial character. The design leverages the building’s deep floor plates by inserting two glass atria that flood the interior with daylight and reveal the beauty of the existing concrete structure. Industrial-inspired materials, retro graphics, and warm finishes define the amenity spaces, while loft-style units feature open layouts and wood floors. A dramatic steel-and-glass clubroom with 360-degree skyline and river views anchors this revitalized urban community.
THE PENFIELD
St. Paul,
Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Mixed-Use Residential Community Enhancing Downtown Connectivity
TYPE
Market-Rate, Creative Reuse
SIZE
6-Story
290,000 SF
254 units
The LEED Silver® Penfield is a six-story mixed-use development featuring 254 market-rate apartments, a 30,000-square-foot Lunds grocery store, and approximately 330 enclosed parking spaces. Designed to support downtown St. Paul’s strong employment base, the project offers residents exceptional walkability to government offices and key civic destinations. Its location just one block from the Green Line further reinforces its role as a transit-oriented community, providing convenient access to the broader metro area. The Penfield delivers a modern, amenity-rich living experience while anchoring an active and connected urban neighborhood.
ABIITAN
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Transit-Oriented Senior Living Community in the Urban Core
TYPE
Senior, Market-Rate
SIZE
210,000 SF 136 units
Abiitan is a transit-oriented, mixed-use senior living community in downtown Minneapolis that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care units. Designed to promote wellness and neighborhood connectivity, the development features walk-up units, courtyards, and strong access to transit and the Mississippi River Parkway. Amenities include dining venues, a café, theater/chapel, business center, and an outdoor terrace with skyline views. Memory care neighborhoods are organized around central activity hubs, and interiors reflect a modern, hospitality-inspired design shaped through resident focus groups.
THE MARSHALL
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Designed to promote pedestrian friendly environment; near University of Minnesota
TYPE
Student Living
SIZE
6-Story
316 units
994 beds
41,000 SF retail
The Marshall is located just north of the University of Minnesota East Bank Campus in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of southeast Minneapolis. It includes retail and commercial space on the first floor and a series of walk-up townhome units on the ground floor, that allow residents to have direct access from the adjacent sidewalk.
The 316 units of market-rate rental housing are marketed to University faculty, staff, students and other professionals who wish to live near the University. Approximately 41,000 sq ft commercial and retail space is located on the first floor and are designed to promote a pedestrian-oriented environment with outdoor seating opportunities at street level, as well as expanded boulevard conditions.
The street level retail provides and enhances a continuation of the current local retail patterns and experiences while also accommodating enclosed at-grade and underground parking for customers and residents. The streetscape has a personal scale with a lively, upbeat atmosphere of sidewalk seating, street lighting, plantings, and entries to large-windowed storefronts with dynamic canopies and signage.
WAHU STUDENT APARTMENTS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Transit-Oriented Student Housing and Retail Development TYPE
Student Living SIZE
594,000 SF 313 units
WaHu Student Apartments are a mixed-use development located just east of the University of Minnesota in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. The site is located across from the Stadium Village stop on Metro Transit’s Green Line. This prominent location presented a unique opportunity to design a gateway building at the end of the campus that serves as a catalyst for future transitoriented development in the area.
The project includes retail and commercial space that fronts the public streets on the first floor. Floors 2 through 11 have 313 units of market-rate rental housing marketed to university students. The exterior materials are a dynamic and contemporary mix intended to animate this particular intersection using materials such as glass, metal panels, metal siding, and cement board panels.
ROSEMOUNT POLICE STATION & PUBLIC WORKS
Rosemount, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
A Modern Civic Hub for Police and Public Works Operations
TYPE
Police, Public Works
SIZE
160,000 GSF
50,000 SF police station
35-stall squad garage
5-lane gun range
BKV Group was engaged to provide architectural and engineering services to the City of Rosemount, MN for a new combined police and public works facility. The 160,000 GSF facility was planned on a 20-acre site at a highly visible location within the city providing a new civic identity for the police and public works departments.
The facility has a strong presence along Biscayne Avenue and was designed to be a welcoming community asset, including a generous public lobby and community training rooms. The public space is shared between the police and public works departments, located to maintain and provide a secure facility while providing easy wayfinding to city services. The facility was carefully designed to maximize daylighting to the occupied spaces to support staff health and wellness. A landscaped courtyard space was created for staff use within the secure area of the site, with the fitness area and staff break spaces located around the perimeter.
The facility provides centralized public works operations, providing space for public works offices, and staff support space as well as vehicle storage, vehicle maintenance and wash facilities. The police includes staff workspace, interview rooms, temporary holding, evidence processing/storage, indoor gun range, tactical training, and K9 area.
DETROIT LAKES POLICE STATION
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
A Modern, Secure, and Community-Focused Police Facility
TYPE
Law Enforcement, Planning & Studies
SIZE
22,000 SF
The Detroit Lakes Police Station replaces a severely undersized and inadequate facility with a modern 22,000 SF building in the downtown district. Designed to meet the operational needs of 16 sworn officers, the facility includes secure offices, locker rooms, evidence processing areas, interview rooms, and a secure perimeter separating public and staff zones.
Public spaces, including a naturally lit community room, showcase historical imagery of the department, creating a welcoming environment that strengthens community identity. The design incorporates biophilic principles, natural materials, and warm finishes to reduce stress for staff and visitors. Security is integrated through ballistic glazing, reinforced masonry, and interior ballistic-resistant materials in key areas. The station balances operational efficiency, staff wellness, and community engagement, providing a modern, safe, and inviting civic resource.
WACONIA FIRE STATION
Waconia,
Minnesota
OVERVIEW
A Modern, Community-Oriented Fire Station Designed for Operational Efficiency
TYPE
Fire
SIZE
29,050 SF
6 drive-through bays 6 bunks
BKV Group partnered with the City of Waconia to plan and design a new fire station, guiding site selection, building program development, and budget establishment. The facility includes six apparatus bays arranged around a central support bar with integrated training features, personnel decontamination suites, dayroom, kitchen/dining, bunk rooms, and a physical conditioning room with exterior access.
A 100-person community room near the street serves for training and civic events, including polling, while staff offices maintain quick access to the bays. The site features a dedicated apparatus return drive, deep rear apron for maneuvering and staging, and public parking areas. The building’s exterior references Waconia’s first fire station with a brick façade, flat roofs, framed glass apparatus doors, a tower element, and stone accents.
The design accommodates a future law enforcement wing with a separate public entry while connecting to all building systems. Delivered under a Construction Manager, the project balanced cost, schedule, and pandemic-related pricing challenges while providing a modern, functional, and community-focused civic facility.
ELK RIVER FIRE STATION #3
Elk River, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
A Future-Ready Fire Station Designed for Community and Training TYPE
Fire SIZE
17,500 SF
3 double-deep drive-through bays
6 bunks (future), volunteer
BKV Group provided full design services for a new fire station in a growing neighborhood. The design includes a training tower and physical training room for the Academy, along with a divisible classroom that will be available for public use. The site has public streets on three sides and a manufactured wetland at the north that was expanded to accommodate runoff from the Station.
Currently a paid-on-call department, the City is looking to the future and planning for the potential conversion of office spaces into bunk rooms, planning the infrastructure and acoustic needs now. A safe workflow from emergency responder parking to the gear storage room to the apparatus is provided, as is a safe workflow from the future bunk rooms into the apparatus bays. The building is planned for additions to the bunk room area and to the apparatus bays.
The exterior design takes inspiration from the adjacent elementary school, with a combination of brick and stone cladding, repeating pilasters at public lobby spaces, and a combination of pitched and flat roof element.
WRIGHT COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
Buffalo, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
A Secure, Modern, and Collaborative Justice Center
TYPE
Justice Center, Courthouse, County Offices, Planning & Studies
SIZE
4-story 155,000 SF 9 Courtrooms
The Wright County Justice Center is a 155,000 SF modern facility co-located with the existing Law Enforcement Center and jail to allow secure inmate transfers. The center houses 9 technologically advanced courtrooms, including a Mass Calendar Court, Multi-Party/ Family Court, In-Custody Courtroom, and Grand Jury Court. Additional departments include Court Administration, Probation, Law Library, County Attorney, and Jury Assembly.
Designed for both security and collaboration, the facility features full public and staff security screening, secure inmate holding and transfer corridors, multiple group holding cells, inmate elevators, secure visitation areas, and bailiff stations. The building emphasizes natural light, staff collaboration, and timeless contemporary design while serving as a model for secure courthouse planning. Construction began in May 2018 and was completed in May 2020.
FRIDLEY CIVIC CAMPUS
Fridley, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Fridley’s new civic campus blends City Hall, Public Safety, and Public Works into a vibrant, central gathering place framed by water and shared public space.
TYPE
City Halls, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Public Works
SIZE
184,300 SF
The Fridley Civic Campus, located near Community Park and Locke Park, includes a City Hall/Public Safety facility and a Public Works building organized around a central plaza and water feature. Durable materials—stone, brick, metal, wood, and glass—define the clean, modern forms while harmonizing with the surroundings.
City Hall houses administrative offices, public service counters, conference rooms, community space, and a council chamber. The police and fire facility includes patrol and administrative spaces, apparatus bays, holding and evidence areas, a five-lane firing range, and training/fitness spaces.
BKV Group refined the master plan through public engagement, ensuring functional and community-focused design while anchoring the Columbia Arena Redevelopment and strengthening the neighborhood fabric.
EDINA CITY HALL & POLICE STATION
Edina, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Integrated City Hall and Police Facility
TYPE
City Hall, Law Enforcement
SIZE
57,000 SF
The Edina City Hall and Police Facility, located on a highly visible and particularly challenging triangular site surrounded by mature trees and high-value properties, is grounded with a stone plaza linking the site, parking, exterior plazas, and lobby with the neighboring community. The two-story building supports the city operations and public services, including council chambers, public conference rooms and the police department with secured underground parking. On such a visible site, it facilitates open communication to connect its multiple functions.
BKV Group conducted an open visioning session with the community to review the existing conditions and the existing facility for city offices and police. The design team presented new space-saving and productive design concepts that would utilize their staff better and reduce staff turnover. For the police department, the design team illustrated what a modern law enforcement facility needs to properly support needed services. As a result, the city leaders articulated that value to the community to justify the facility.
FARIBAULT ARMED FORCES
READINESS CENTER
Faribault, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Secure Military Facility with Community Access
TYPE
Law Enforcement
SIZE
51,600 SF
The Faribault Armed Forces Reserve Center, as a joint venture between the Minnesota Air National Guard, the United States Army Reserves, and the City of Faribault is a facility which on one hand is a highly secured military facility, and on the other is a welcoming public building, open for community use, in which the public and military personnel are encouraged to interact. The finished facility will encompass approximately 51,600 sf on 25-40 acres of land.
The primary spaces will include office areas, classrooms, a distance learning classroom, an assembly hall, commercial kitchen, toilet rooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, military unit storage rooms including arms vaults, mechanical, electrical and equipment rooms. Using the LEED process as a guideline, sustainable design features will be incorporated. This will provide a balance of economic, environmental and societal benefits through the use of materials, orientation, planning and energy efficiency.
KID ZONE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Hopkins, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Transforming a Former Medical Office into a Purpose-Built Early Learning Center
TYPE
Early Childhood Education
SIZE
13,200 GSF
Kid Zone is a conversion of a 13,200 GSF leased former medical office building into a vibrant infant through pre-K early childhood learning center. The building was fully reconfigured on the interior, replacing three dozen office and treatment rooms with seven classrooms, an indoor play space, administrative offices, and a commercial kitchen, used to prepare three meals a day from scratch. The project leveraged the building’s unique geometry, existing windows, notable vaulted lobby, and available outdoor space to provide a facility that offers Kid Zone Early Learning Center a new home that allows them to nurture an increased number of students.
GRAND CASINO CORPORATE OFFICE
Mille Lacs, Minnesota
OVERVIEW
Corporate Office Renovation with Ojibwe Cultural Integration
TYPE
Corporate/Commercial
SIZE
4-story
This project involved the renovation of a 4-story corporate office building for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Trust Land at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs reservation in Onamia, MN. As part of a multi-phase masterplan, the project replaced the building’s exterior envelope and fully redesigned the interior to create an open-concept corporate office that honors the Band’s heritage while embracing a forwardlooking vision.
The design integrates prominent Band figures, artifacts, and Ojibweinspired motifs through feature walls, built-in displays, perforated partitions, and etched glazing. Decorative lighting, bold accent colors, and wayfinding elements enhance visual interest throughout the space, including a mosaic at the main reception and “modern heroes” feature walls at elevator lobbies.
