BKV Group: Cultural & Civic Facilities

CULTUR AL & TITLE CIVIC FACILITIES

ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE | | INTERIOR INTERIORDESIGN DESIGN | | URBAN URBANDESIGN DESIGN&&LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPEARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERING | CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION | BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS | SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

We create cultural and civic facilities that define and influence our communities

PROJECT NAME | City, State FRIDLEY CIVIC CAMPUS | Fridley, Minnesota

W H O WE AR E

5

CORE PRACTICE SITES

45+

YEARS OF OPERATION

210+ EMPLOYEES

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ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR DESIGN

URBAN DESIGN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

ENGI NEERING

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

MAPLE GROVE GOVERNMENT CENTER | Maple Grove, Minnesota

DE S I GN LEAD ERSHIP

Enriching lives

and strengthening communities

OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY BKV Group enhances the physical and cultural environment through meaningful, responsive, multi-disciplinary design. Supported by innovative technology and a strategic market focus, we work to transform communities locally, nationally, and internationally. We believe the craft is as important as the science, especially in giving soul to the process and built environment. Through a highly participatory endeavor, our design strategies express a “rootedness” in their surroundings. This strategy goes beyond the specific building to deliberately capture the expression of people, site, and culture. It is a contextually sensitive approach that is based on, and reactive to, our clients’ goals, budget, vision, and focus, with our creative process engaging all team members to transform and positively shape communities around the globe.

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NAT I ONAL C I VI C & CULTURA L LE A DE RSHIP TE A M

PHIL CALLISON

MARK MANETTI

Government Managing Partner Dallas, TX

Government Managing Partner Washington, DC

KYLE YARDLEY

CRAIG CARTER

Government Managing Partner Chicago, IL

Fire/EMS Practice Leader, Partner Chicago, IL

MITCH COOK

Civic Practice Leader, Associate Partner Kansas City, MO

PAUL MICHELL

Government Managing Partner Minneapolis, MN

MICHAEL HEALY

Public Safety Practice Leader, Partner Minneapolis, MN

TRACE JACQUES

Senior Design Leader, Partner Minneapolis, MN

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W H E RE WE WOR K

One firm with four

practice site locations

O U R N AT I O N A L R E A C H Collaborating regionally, BKV Group operates as a cohesive firm delivering a wide range of public safety projects 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 practice sites to meet our clients’ needs, and continually expand our presence into existing and new markets.

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W H AT W E PROVID E

Knowledge and

experience for a wide

range of project types D E S I G N V E R S AT I L I T Y BKV Group provides knowledge and experience for a wide range of government project and sector types, plus has familiarity in working with a spectrum of project partners. Our designers have a profound responsibility to drive positive change in our communities. We are passionate about helping our clients identify, pursue, and achieve ambitious goals in creating unique, meaningful places of value and purpose.

PROJECT TYPES

P ROJ EC T PA RT N E R S

PROJECT SECTORS

+ Facility Assessments

+ Government Entities

+ GOVERNMENT

+ Feasibility Studies

+ Owner’s Representatives

+ Space Plan Studies

+ Developers

+ Pre-Design

+ Contractors

+ Programming

+ Architects

+ Planning

+ Landscape Architects

+ Community Engagement

+ MEP Engineers

– E911/Dispatch

+ Renovations

+ Civil Engineers

– Justice

+ Adaptive Reuse

+ Structural Engineers

+ New Construction + Furniture, Signage, and Branding

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– City Halls – Public Works – Community Centers – Parks & Recreation – Fire – Law Enforcement – EOC

– Detention + LIBRARY + EDUCATION

ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERI URBAN OR DESIGN DESIG N

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

CLIENT

INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN

BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

ENGINEERING

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W H AT W E PROVID E

Designing to the

cultural fabric of the community

OUR PROJECT EXPERIENCE Our team offers comprehensive experience in all types of developments, ranging from small-scale to largescale communities. This is demonstrated through the variety of housing types we design; all which have an overarching goal to establish the highest quality of public safety design that promotes and enhances community redevelopment. + Project Visioning and Goal Setting + Public and Stakeholder Engagement + Planning and Pre-Development Services + Funding Strategies and Capital Improvement Planning + Innovative Building Technology + Health, Safety & Wellfare Strategies + Trauma Informed Design + Workplace and Employee Amenity Design Leadership

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LEECH LAKE JUSTICE CENTER AND TRIBAL POLICE | Cass Lake, Minnesota

W H AT W E PROVID E

Defining communities Cultural & Civic facilities play a pivotal role in shaping the identity and perception of our communities unlike any other architectural design. Given their enduring nature and dynamic function, government buildings stand as enduring landmarks that leave a lasting imprint on public experience. However, as the demands of public service evolve over time, these structures must remain adaptable and responsive to changing needs. We couple a strategic vision for addressing long-term requirements with a respect for how these facilities embody each community and its values, something we translate into design with a collaborative approach between our team and yours.

FAC I L I T Y A N D N E E D S A S S E S S M E N T S BKV Group specializes in municipal facility planning and design. We help identify deficiencies in current facilities, including operational limitations and security risks. Our team documents current and projected space needs based on current operations, community growth projections, and industry best-practices. We benchmark findings against national standards, providing validated information to gain project support.

O P E R AT I O N A L P L A N N I N G Cultural & Civic facilities serve a wide range of users, from officers to administrative staff and residents. Recognizing and accommodating the diverse needs of these groups is essential to ensure that the facility functions effectively and remains adaptable to evolving circumstances. BKV Group takes a collaborative approach with each department, and where appropriate, with the community overall, to thoroughly understand their unique needs. By doing so, we can design facilities that not only facilitate efficient operations but also prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone within the building.

In order to achieve this, BKV Group’s planning process encompasses critical areas informed by national standards but tailored to fit the specific context of each department. This approach ensures that the resulting facility meets all necessary standards while also addressing the particular requirements and preferences of the department it serves. By customizing the planning process in this way, BKV Group can deliver solutions that are both comprehensive and finely tuned to the needs of our clients.

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VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION | Streamwood, Illinois

W H AT W E PROVID E

Planning for the future For more than 40 years, BKV Group is a recognized leader in the planning and design of Cultural & Civic facilities.

A needs assessment study that includes an operational and physical analysis of the facility is the foundation of telling the story to your constituents of whether a remodeling, new addition, or a new facility is required. As a full-service firm with architecture and engineering in-house, our experienced team documents the operational and physical deficiencies of your facility to demonstrate the need and requirements of the project.

Facility planning follows the needs assessment and through space programing and preliminary concept design, the spaces, adjacencies, flows, and overall image of the facility along with an estimated construction budget and construction documents.

SITE FEASIBILITY MASTERPLAN BKV Group performs site test-fits for one or multiple sites to determine the functionality of the design concept. Site constraints such as site access, zoning regulations, utility locations, topography and storm water requirements are reviewed and demonstrated graphically. Multiple concepts explore ideas for the building massing, facility functionally and adjacencies, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, wayfinding, staff and public parking, and site security. The final master plan is developed after ranking the evaluation criteria and preferences are included.

S P A C E N E E D S A N A LY S I S BKV Group can determine your future space needs by analyzing demographic forecasts and applying our knowledge of national standards and best practices, refining the output through discussions with administration, and surveys of your staff.

The result is a spreadsheet for each internal department showing staff growth over time, workspaces for those staff, and support spaces for each department.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT BKV Group can help you communicate the importance of a new or replacement Cultural & Civic facility and rally support in the community in a variety of ways: neighborhood meetings, community charrettes, press releases, project websites, and direct mailings, for instance. By using a mix of project narratives, graphic diagrams and maps, comparative space program matrices, and other project-specific visual collateral, a clear presentation of the local, regional, and global benefits can be made, clearing the way for approvals, zoning changes, or public funding.

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WRIGHT COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER | Buffalo, Minnesota

W H AT W E PROVID E

Capabilities and Services

BKV Group, through rigorous continuing education, provides design solutions at the leading edge of innovative technologies. A commitment to integrated design necessitates constant collaboration among all professional disciplines who share a common vision.

Our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to serve the unique and diverse needs of each client through a fully-coordinated, singlesource team.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Goals and Objectives Communication Protocols Project Budget Management Project Schedule Management Quality Assurance PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY Existing Condition Assessment Functional Workflow Assessment Health and Safety Assessment Capital Improvement Planning Phased Property Planning Space Needs Analysis Space Standard Diagrams GIS Drive-time Analysis Land Use and Zoning Analysis Site Selection Study Site Feasibility and Planning Building Planning and Stacking Project Master Planning Total Project Cost Estimating Total Cost of Ownership Analysis ARCHITECTURE Visioning and Conceptual Design Construction Documentation CSI-format Specifications Building Science/ Forensics Cost Estimating and Value Engineering Critical Path Scheduling Building Information Modeling Computer Rendering Immersive 3D Visioning INTERIOR DESIGN Space Planning Interior Concept Renderings Material Finish Selection Durability Analysis Infection Control Analysis Furniture and Equipment Selection Art & Accessories Staging FF&E Budgeting and Procurement

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BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS Project Discovery Project Messaging, Positioning & Strategy Naming Visual Identity/Logo Brand Guidelines & Programming Standards Digital & Print Collateral Marketing Floor Plans Promotional Merchandise Design Environmental Design/Graphics Visual Identity Systems (Wayfinding Signage) Social Media Templates Website Design Concepts MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Energy Use/Conservation Analysis HVAC System Lifecycle Analysis Building Commissioning System Operations and Training Building Automation Controls Sequencing Fire Protection Systems Plumbing & Piping System Design Electrical Engineering Photometric Lighting Design Power Distribution Design Generator Load Analysis Photovoltaic Integration Data and A/V System Design Security Hardware and Cameras Fire Alarm System Specification Alert Notification Design Power and Systems Commissioning STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Structural Analysis and Design Structural System Comparisons Existing Structure Evaluations Dynamic Vibration Analysis

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Land-Use and Zoning Analysis Planting and Hardscape Design Boundary/Screening Yard Design Rainwater Collection and Irrigation Tree Inventory and Analysis Streetscape Design SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Owners Project Requirements Simple Box Analysis Comprehensive Energy Modeling Basic Commissioning Daylight Modeling and Calculations Custom Systems Analysis Typical Meteorological Year Analysis ASHRAE Calculations LEED Project Tracking and Submissions LEED Construction Phase Oversight Green Communities Submissions National Green Building Standard CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Contractor Selection Assistance Cost Control and Evaluation Scheduling Oversight Construction Observation Quality Control Management Move-in Coordination Photography Coordination Grand Opening Coordination Eleven-Month Warranty Walk-Through HSTORIC PRESERVATION Historic Structures Report Adaptive Reuse Options Measuring and Documentation

ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY | Anoka, Minnesota

Portfolio

500 + Cultural / Civic Projects

Becker County Justice Center, Addition and Remodeling, Detroit Lakes, MN • Bedford Justice Center, New Facility, Bedford, OH • Cincinnati Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Modernization and Court Recognition, Cincinnati, OH • Cleveland Federal Building, Preliminary Design Study, Remodeling, Building Schematic and Cost Estimates for Courts, Cleveland, OH • Detroit Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Program and Schematics for Bankruptcy and Court Office Space, Detroit, MI • Federal Office Building Dirksen and Klucynski Buildings, Energy Study, Elevator and Window Replacement, Chicago, IL • Findley Federal Building, Office and Courts Remodeling, Springfield, IL • Freeborn County Government Center, New Facility, Master Plan and Study, Addition and Remodeling, Albert Lea, MN • Harlan County Judicial Center, Master Plan, Remodeling and Renovation, Harlan, KY • Isanti County Law Enforcement Center, Needs Assessment Study and Jail Expansion, Cambridge, MN • Lake County Courthouse, Facility Master Plan, Cleveland, OH • Le Sueur County Courthouse, Master Plan, Addition and Remodeling, Le Center, MN • Minneapolis Federal Courthouse, Site and Massing Studies, Minneapolis, MN • Nicollet County Courthouse, Study and Master Plan, St. Peter, MN • Parma Justice Center, New Facility, Parma, OH • Olmsted County Human Services Building, Rochester, MN • Pennington County Courthouse Master Plan & Government Center, Rapid City, SD • Pine County Justice Center, Facility Master Plan, Addition and Remodeling, Pine City, MN • Pine County Public Works, Sandstone, MN • Rockford Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Program, Schematic Design and Cost Estimating, Studies for 3 Courtrooms, Rockford, IL • Springfield Federal Courts Building, Court Program Schematics for 12 Courtrooms, Springfield, IL • Todd County Courthouse, Addition and Remodeling, Long Prairie, MN • U.S. Federal Courthouse, Programming and Planning Studies, New Courthouse, Greenville, TN • Youngstown Federal Building and Courthouse, Prospectus Development Study, Youngstown, OH • Winona County Courthouse, Facility Remodel and Renovation, Winona, MN • Albert Lea Municipal Facilities Master Plan, Albert Lea, MN • Andover City Hall and Police, Needs Assessment, Andover, MN • Bedford Municipal Complex, Needs Assessment and New Facility, Bedford, OH • Bloomington City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Bloomington, MN • Champlin City Hall, Needs Assessment, Addition and Reconstruction, Champlin, MN • Chanhassen City Hall, New Facility, Chanhassen, MN • Cloquet Municipal Facilities Needs Assessment, Cloquet, MN • Coon Rapids City Hall and Community Center Needs Assessment and Master Plan, New Facility, Coon Rapids, MN • Dayton Municipal Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Dayton, MN • Eagan Municipal Center, Addition and Remodeling, Eagan, MN • Edina City Hall and Police Station, New Facility, Edina, MN • Elko New Market, Public Facilities Master Plan, Elko New Market, MN • Emily City Hall and Police Station, Needs Assessment, Addition & Remodel, Emily, MN • Fairmount City Hall, Addition and Remodeling, Fairmount, MN • Fridley City Hall, Needs Assessment, Addition and Remodeling, Fridley, MN • Fergus Falls City Hall Feasibility Study, Preservation Upgrades and Window Replacement, Fergus Falls, MN • Forest Lake Municipal Facilities Master Plan, Forest Lake, MN • Inver Grove Heights City Hall & Police Station, Addition and Remodel, Inver Grove Heights, MN • Island Lake City Hall and Police Department, Needs Assessment, Island Lake, IL • Lakewood Municipal Facilities Master Plan, Lakewood, IL • Little Canada City Hall, Needs Assessment, Addition and Remodeling, Little Canada, MN • Mahtomedi City Hall & Fire Department, Needs Assessment, Mahtomedi, MN • Maple Grove Government Center, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, New Facility, Maple Grove, MN • Melrose City Hall, Community Center, and Library, Needs Assessment, New Facility, Melrose, MN • Minnetrista City Hall, Needs Assessment and New Facility, Minnetrista, MN • Minnetonka City Hall Council Chamber Renovation, Minnetonka, MN • New Prague City Hall, Addition and Remodeling, New Prague, MN • Orono Village Center, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, New Facility, Orono, MN • Osseo City Hall, Handicapped Remodeling, Osseo, MN • Rosemount City Hall, Needs Assessment, Rosemount, MN • Parma City Hall and Municipal Facilities Assessment and Master Plan, Parma, OH • Plymouth City Hall and Public Safety Building, Needs Assessment, Addition and Remodel, Plymouth, MN • Prior Lake City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Prior Lake, MN • Ramsey Municipal Center, Needs Assessment and New Facility, Ramsey, MN • Richfield City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Richfield, MN • Rockford City Hall, Schematic Design, Rockford, MN • Rosemount City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Rosemount, MN • Savage City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Savage, MN • St. Louis Park City Hall, Needs Assessment, St. Louis, MN • St. Michael Municipal Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan, St. Michael, MN • Savage City Hall and Municipal Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Savage, MN • Shakopee City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Shakopee, MN • Sterling City Hall and Police, Facilities Assessment and Master Plan, Sterling, IL • Vadnais Heights City Hall, Needs Assessment and New Facility, Vadnais Heights, MN • Watertown City Hall, Needs Assessment and Master Plan, Watertown, MN • West Fargo City Hall and Police Facility, Addition and Remodel, West Fargo ND • West St. Paul City Hall and Municipal Facilities Needs Assessment, West St. Paul, MN • White Bear Township City Hall, New City Offices, White Bear Township, MN • Woodbury City Hall, Needs Assessment, Woodbury, MN

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ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY | Anoka, Minnesota

O U R P RO CESS BKV Group provides total building design: from the aesthetics of branding, to the science of building technology, to the challenge of creative cost control.

DISCOVER YOUR STORY CONCEPT/ VISIONING

Immersing our holistic team in your project from the very beginning to understand your culture, values, objectives, challenges, and location serve as inspiration to develop the project story and the firefighter experience. These insights inform the overarching vision/concept narrative that will drive every aspect of the design.

PLANNING: FUNCTION/OPERATIONS MEET FORM/DESIGN With the story in mind, Schematic Design focuses on function. BKV works with your operations SCHEMATIC DESIGN

team to understand the operational flow and adjacencies in order to plan efficient layouts that function well for your staff, while creating the experiential path of travel for your staff.

Preliminary massing, space plans, initial finish and FF&E selections are developed at this time resulting in a design that embodies your goals, concept narrative, and functional needs.

REFINING THE DESIGN Refinement of the concept and documentation occur during this phase by marrying DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

the space planning with the concept in a 3-dimensional illustration of the design.

Visualization presentations may include wireframe and/or rendered studies, plans, key elevations, initial detail, material and FF&E selections, and virtual reality walk throughs when warranted.

TECHNICAL DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION Construction Documents include Floor, Finish, Furniture, and Reflected Ceiling Plans; Elevations; CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Sections; Details; Schedules; and Specifications necessary for your contractor and procurement professionals to execute the project. Documents are coordinated with in-house disciplines and outside consultants, and reviewed for QA/QC. Project bidding, permitting, cost verification, and VE may occur prior to construction.

EXECUTION During Construction and Installation, BKV’s team is actively engaged with your General CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

Contractor and Procurement teams: periodic site visits to monitor construction progress, responding to RFIs and submittals, helping the team address challenges that arise in the field, and review of FF&E, artwork and Accessory installation. Our team responds quickly to keep the project progressing.

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PINE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER | Pine City, Minnesota

ST. CLOUD POLICE HEADQUARTERS | St. Cloud, Minnesota

CU LT U RAL AN D C IVIC FACILIT Y D ES IG N AP P ROAC H

BKV Group’s design solutions are functional, beautiful, and respond to our client’s goals, vision, budget & focus

LIST ENING & IN FO RMAT IO N GAT H ERIN G (CLIEN T EN GAG EMEN T )

We immerse our team in our client’s communities to gain a deep understanding of their culture, values, objectives, challenges, demographics, opportunities, and differentiators.

We listen to the input of our core client team, primary project stakeholders, and the voices of the broader community to identify the opportunities and expectations of each project for positive community impact. This data and personal feedback guide the functional, operational, and cultural programming for the project, providing a uniquely responsive creative direction.

Demographic Analysis Benchmark Peer Communities/Facilities Establishing Goals, Vision, and Objectives Site Opportunity Mapping Programming Branding Exercises

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HOLIST IC C APAB IL IT IES

BKV brings multi-disciplinary design and engineering services to support projects spanning from interior renovations to new construction. Our comprehensive planning approach integrates functional needs, operational efficiency, customer experience, and staff engagement and retention into resolved planning and design recommendations. We validate our work by providing cost assessments and project budget review, and supporting consideration of project phasing and implementation.

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DAKOTA COUNTY EMPIRE CAMPUS BUILDING | Farmington, Minnesota

VIS UAL IZ AT IO N

From study through construction, we leverage different types of graphics to communicate the possibilities of a project, options for look and feel, and to establish expectations for quality and craft of construction.

We use visual storytelling and mood boards to express the potential character and energy of the project. Simple black and white wireframe studies help convey spatial and functional relationships, and rendered perspectives showcase material exploration.

Virtual reality walk-throughs allow clients to experience the unbuilt space in three dimensions. From initial massing to the finalized design, this immersive technology allows for real-time project and client team collaboration and development.

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FRIDLEY CIVIC CAMPUS | Fridley, Minnesota

CON S T RUC T IO N

BKV works hand in hand with our clients and their construction professionals – whether general contractors or construction managers – throughout project construction. We believe in maintaining the continuity of our project teams from design through construction. Consistent leadership paired with our construction administration specialists, all of whom have deep experience in Civic projects, allows the early decisions and foundations of the project’s vision to be shepherded through to completion.

Timely communication and attention to detail is the key to implementation of a finished project that successfully realizes what our clients have envisioned.

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DETROIT LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

BRAND ED EN VIRO N M EN TS

BKV Group is one of the few national design firms offering an in-house Branded Environments unit who, in addition, assist our design teams in navigating through the initial research, strategy and discovery phases, shaping brands early in the project life cycle that will inform how spaces are designed, marketed and experienced.

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OUR SERVICES Project Brand Discovery Project Brand Messaging, Positioning & Strategy Naming Visual Identity/Logo Brand Guidelines Brand Applications Digital & Print Collateral Marketing Materials Promotional Merchandise Design Environmental Graphics / Installations Visual Identity Systems (Wayfinding Signage) Social Media Templates Website Design

SUSTAI N A BLE D ESIGN MI S S IO N

Creating positive impacts on people, the planet,

and providing the greatest value for our clients VISION Architecture is beautiful for the harmony it creates between itself, it’s environment, and its inhabitants. Sustainable design is the natural progression of that vision with BKV designed buildings always responding to their context — their location, their function, and how they are used by their occupants. BKV Group has a holistic vision for the building’s life-cycle to appropriately respond to context, function, and use. We leverage sustainable design strategies by tapping into a wide spectrum of knowledge — of architecture, interior design, urban planning, energy modeling, engineering, landscape architecture, technology and science — with our clients receiving the benefit of decades of collective professional expertise. In addition, because there is no predetermined outcome or prototypical concept, our process yields work of extraordinary originality, crafted to the specific needs of the site, user and circumstances.

F I R M W I D E S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y C E R T I F I C AT I O N S

USGBC LEED

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FITWEL

WELL

GREEN COMMUNITIES

B3

COMMITMENT TO A CARBON-NEUTRAL PRACTICE Memberships & Affiliations AIA Materials Pledge, ASID Materials Pledge, Mindful Materials, B3 Guidelines 2030 Documentation BKV’s Architects and Designers, Structural, and MEP Engineers report Embodied Carbon and Energy performance for all projects to The AIA 2030 Commitment initiative records Construction Standardization Standard Method v1.1 (Greenguard, SCS, Indoor Advantage, FloorScore, CRI Green Label Plus) Healthy Materials Promise We work with our vendors to minimize the use of toxic materials and focus our specifications on non-toxic materials.

Designers will seek certifications for the materials that are specified by HPD, EPD, Declare, Cradle to Cradle, Living Product, FSC, SCAQMD, CDPH Standard Method v1.1 Greenguard. SCS, Indoor Advantage, Floor Score, CRI Green Lable Plus Healthy Community Building Urban design and landscape architecture are critical components of human health

SHAKOPEE CITY HALL | Shakopee, Minnesota

CULTURAL & CIVIC EXPERIENCE

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FRIDLEY CIVIC CAMPUS CITY HALL & PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Fridley, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Integrated public safety facility.

TYPE Government, City Halls, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Public Works SIZE 184,300 SF total project 37,500 SF Police Station 40-space garage The Fridley Public Safety facility, City Hall, and Public Works stands on a prominent site near Rice Creek, blending urban and natural elements in their design. Featuring stone, brick, metal, wood, and glass, the buildings integrate with their surroundings.

The Public Safety Department is located across the main lobby from the City Hall, with sub-lobbies for Fire and Police offices. Shared spaces include restrooms and conference areas, while sensitive functions like printing are kept separate. All personnel areas are on the first floor, including administration, records, investigations, and patrol spaces.

The facility includes dual three-bay drive-through apparatus rooms, a large training room, and support spaces. The lower level houses Police facilities like a squad garage and firing range, while the second floor hosts fire station amenities and bunk rooms.

Past the secure fire station perimeter lies a fitness room available to all City employees and a shared training room also used as an EOC.

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FRIDLEY CIVIC CAMPUS CITY HALL & PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY | Fridley, Minnesota

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INDEPENDENCE CITY HALL STUDY & RENOVATION Independence, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Transformative adaptation expressing community values TYPE City Hall, Public Safety SIZE 14,719 SF Remodel The City of Independence, MN, located 25 miles west of Minneapolis, underwent a renovation of its City Hall, originally built in 1991 and expanded in 2000 to accommodate the West Hennepin Public Safety Department. BKV Group conducted a feasibility study to enhance the facility’s operational efficiency and aesthetic representation of the community. We identified underutilized space withing the building, and proposed a revised space plan that enhances the visitor experience and connects all building users with the beautiful landscape.

Key improvements included repurposing an oversized, windowless community room to incorporate views of the wetlands, redesigning the lobby for better flow and natural light, and upgrading finishes, furnishings, and lighting. Infrastructure upgrades were made to address mechanical, electrical, and site drainage issues, while the building’s exterior received a new rainscreen system for a modern look.

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INVER GROVE HEIGHTS CITY HALL & POLICE STATION Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Sustainable solutions for Police Station and City Hall.

TYPE Government Center, Law Enforcement SIZE 62,600 SF The City of Inver Grove Heights faced serious space shortages in its combined city hall and police station as a result of the city’s significant growth in recent years. After a needs assessment and analysis, BKV Group provided additional space through a two-phase project. The project first added a new public safety wing on the west, and then renovated and added on to the existing structure to create a city hall wing on the east.

The public safety wing houses the police department and fire department administration. It includes offices, holding facilities, locker rooms, support spaces, and a 10-stall enclosed and secured garage for police vehicles. The city hall wing has been remodeled to include expanded office space for city departments including administration, finance, community development, public works, and engineering, as well as needed support spaces. An enlarged council chamber, lobby, and public circulation space connect the various components.

Extensive sustainable design and energy-saving strategies were incorporated in the project, including a geothermal HVAC system, daylighting throughout the regularly occupied portions of the building, on-site storm water treatment, and sustainable building material selection.

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ROCHESTER NORTH SERVICE CENTER & POLICE STATION Rochester, Minnesota

OVERVIEW New police station for expanding population.

TYPE Government, Police Department SIZE 61,000 SF Rochester’s population has grown significantly from almost 72,000 to 111,000 since 1990, with projections indicating further growth to 150,000 in the next five years due to Mayo medical complex developments. Police operations have adapted to this growth, with staff numbers increasing from 121 to 191 and projected to reach 254 over the next 15-20 years.

BKV Group was hired to conduct a study to assess future staffing and operational needs. The study identified four planning options aligned with the city’s long-term vision. The preferred master planning option called for a north-side substation. The City adopted this approach and BKV Group conducted a site feasibility study on an existing building that was offered for sale. Upon completion of the study, the city purchased the property and worked with BKV Group to design renovations and a building addition to the existing structure. This project was phased with the sitework and Service Center in early 2020. The new Police Station will open in summer 2020 providing much needed operational space for the department.

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EDINA CITY HALL & POLICE STATION Edina, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Challenging site with integrated city hall and police station TYPE City Hall, Police Station SIZE 87,000 SF The new Edina City Hall and Police Station, situated on a challenging triangular site surrounded by trees and upscale properties, features a stone plaza that connects the site with parking, outdoor areas, and the lobby. The 87,000 sf, two-story building houses city operations, council chambers, public conference rooms, and the Police Department, along with secured underground parking.

The design solution recognizes the existing city hall/police facility’s need to remain in operation on the same site during construction.

The site is at the junction of two significant entry points onto the City.

The design integrates city hall and police functions around a central public space, with the lobby serving as the access point between the two buildings.

The council chambers, reminiscent of the original ‘grange’ hall, serves as a gateway to the City. City government and law enforcement meetings are transparently conducted and visible to its constituents. The lobby spans two floors eastward, granting access to city department suites.

With its fully glazed south-facing walk, it offers a connection and overview of the city.

The police department, accessible through the main lobby, occupies two floors, with a secure 30-car squad garage underground.

Administration for both city hall and the police department are linked through a bridge over the public lobby, merging separate functions discreetly.

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PLYMOUTH CITY HALL & PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Plymouth, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Integrated city hall and public safety facility solution.

TYPE Public Safety, City Hall SIZE 68,850 SF The BKV team took a step back and master-planned the entire municipal site. This new plan incorporates both the public safety department and the city hall into one modern facility.

Combining these programmatic elements into the existing city hall unifies the complex and supports the building’s natural setting. The secured squad garage is built into the natural bowl-shaped site, reserving additional city park area as well as providing a necessary security separation of police and staff vehicles. The landscape supports this gesture with native plantings and low stone walls.

The project resolved the problem of public safety vehicle parking by placing 80 spaces of secured parking underground and contained vehicle parking on its roof. This proposal allowed for a new park edge to be established. Terraced walls modulate the landscape and provide seating positions for events at the band-shell and in the park. A green roof terrace was constructed along an axis with the existing bandshell. Between the two buildings a new community room was placed.

The space is available to all residents of the city and is accessed both from the park and the new lobby of the combined facility. A new stair tower was also added to connect to the new sub-grade parking. The tower also continues with the vernacular and its scale responds to the expanse of the park beyond.

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SHAKOPEE CITY HALL Shakopee, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Integrated city hall and public safety facility.

TYPE City Hall, Law Enforcement SIZE 21,000 SF BKV Group collaborated with Shakopee City to develop a new City Hall due to space constraints in the downtown location. The new facility, an extension of the existing police station, consolidates city services and features a modern council chambers and community meeting room. Despite limited space, the design emphasizes connectivity and public accessibility with a light-filled corridor and welcoming lobby. Challenges included splitting functions between two levels, addressed through careful planning and an internal open stair. A plaza area enhances community engagement and visually connects adjacent city buildings.

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STREAMWOOD VILLAGE HALL & PUBLIC WORKS RENOVATION Streamwood, Illinois

OVERVIEW Integrated city hall and public works renovation TYPE City Hall, Public Works SIZE 4,630 SF Remodel BKV Group and WRA conducted a thorough analysis of space needs and utilization for various facilities in the Village of Streamwood, including the Village Hall, Police Station, Fire Stations, Community Development Garage, and Public Works facility. After discussions with each department, BKV Group was tasked with designing changes to the Village Hall and part of the Public Works facility, as well as conducting asbestos testing and exterior work on the Village Hall.

Detailed 3D models were created to visualize proposed changes, and the design team collaborated with the Village and furniture vendors to select suitable interior finishes and desk systems.

The project was executed in multiple phases to minimize disruptions to employees’ workspaces.

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WADENA CITY LIBRARY DESIGN Wadena, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Adaptive reuse expands library services TYPE Public Library SIZE 7,277 SF The library faced challenges with its outdated and overcrowded building, which lacked the capacity for reuse and expansion. BKV Group conducted a feasibility study of various sites and chose a centrally located former bank building for its visibility and potential for future growth. This new location allows for expanded operations, including drive-through book services and rentable spaces like a community room and maker space. Project goals focused on enhancing customer experience, providing dedicated areas for different age groups, and accommodating new program functions.

BKV Group’s work included detailed collections analysis, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive design and planning services. The new library supports collection growth, offers distinct areas for children, teens, and adults, and includes a maker space and a flexible meeting room, with plans to further expand study and meeting spaces in the future.

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DAKOTA COUNTY KAPOSIA LIBRARY South St. Paul, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Robust community engagement informs resilient, accessible library TYPE Public Library SIZE 16,000 SF A Community-Centered, Forward-Thinking Library The new Kaposia Library in South St. Paul represents a transformative addition to the Dakota County Library system, completing the transition from the original 1927 city library to a modern, 16,100 SF, single-level facility. Developed through close collaboration among Dakota County, the City of South St. Paul, and both library teams, the project was shaped by extensive community engagement, including outreach at local Farmer’s Markets and interactive children’s storytime events.

The facility provides expanded study and meeting spaces, dedicated areas for children, teens, and adults, a Heritage Room celebrating local history, and an outdoor reading garden for storytime and programming. Its location across from South St. Paul Secondary School encourages student engagement, while a multiuse community room is accessible after hours, making the library a true civic hub Sustainability and Innovation Kaposia Library demonstrates Dakota County’s leadership in high-performance, cost-effective, and energy-efficient design. The building is designed to meet or exceed LEED Silver equivalent standards and aligns with Minnesota B3 Sustainability Guidelines and SB2030 energy requirements. Modern energyefficient systems, flexible spaces, and thoughtful site planning contribute to a Net Zero Energy–ready facility that supports both environmental responsibility and long-term operational value.

The project balances sustainability, functionality, and community impact, providing South St. Paul with a future-focused library that will serve as a hub for learning, connection, and culture for generations to come.

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MARY RILEY STYLES PUBLIC LIBRARY Falls Church, Virginia

OVERVIEW Library expansion enhances Falls Church community.

TYPE Public Library SIZE 2-story, 24,600 SF, 6,600 SF addition, 18,000 SF renovation The Mary Riley Styles Public Library in Falls Church, established in 1899, required expansion from its 18,000-square-foot building to accommodate population growth. BKV Group was tasked with providing programming confirmation, design, and construction administration services for the renovation and addition. They designed a two-story, 6,600-square-foot addition along Northern Virginia Street and relocated the entrance to Park Avenue, integrating exterior site improvements to create a “City Center” that connects the library with City Hall and the community center.

Due to budget challenges identified during the schematic design, the library was temporarily moved to modular classrooms during construction, which helped eliminate costly project phasing. BKV Group’s efficient planning allowed the use of existing modular classrooms without structural modifications, reducing costs.

The completed renovation, achieving LEED Silver certification, retains cherished features of the original library while introducing new spaces and details. The renovation significantly enhances the customer experience, with reconfigured collections offering distinct areas for each age group.

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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.

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CLARA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Clara City, Minnesota

The existing operations of the Clara City Library are located in a former bank building. Earlier adaptations of this space for reuse has led to inefficiencies of space, limited space configurations, and a lack of amenity spaces one would typically find in a contemporary local library. The scope of this project was to define current operational, functional, and facility issues, while developing a proposed space program and cost estimate for the recommended renovation or construction strategy. Goals of the project included: Ensuring sufficient space for collections, activities, programming, administration, collaboration and the community. A facility that welcomes, represents, and accommodates the whole community and their varied needs and wants. A renewed library with spaces that are functional, durable, and adaptable as needs continue to evolve.

The study included an evaluation of multiple strategies, including existing building renovation and expansion, re-building on the current site, and potential relocation of the library to multiple potential new sites. The scope of work included a space needs assessment study, benchmarking the library with metrics of the regional library system, dialogue with key library and community stakeholders, development of a recommended space program, development of functional adjacency diagrams, and development of total project cost estimates for each scheme reviewed.

The recommended site has the capacity for the expanded building as a one-story facility, has the flexibility to be a two-story structure if additional shared community meeting spaces are desired, and can accommodate a dedicated library green space which is lacking in the existing location. A benefit of relocation to a new site is that the existing library can remain fully operational until moving into the new building; additionally, this site offers more parking and enhanced pedestrian connectivity to other Clara City public resources.

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ALBERT LEA PUBLIC WORKS Albert Lea, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Facilities study and expansion.

TYPE Public Works SIZE 6,000 SF BKV Group performed a comprehensive study of the City of Albert Lea’s facilities, including the airport, city hall, library, fire station, police station, public safety answering point, public works, pool house, community center, ice arena, and a large park shelter. The team reviewed space functionality, interviewed staff and elected officials, and gathered data on future needs to create space programming for each city department.

Based on an overall public works master plan, this project is the first phase of a multi-phase expansion project that re-purposes a series of buildings and proposes multiple additional spaces. Phase I provides administrative and support spaces including offices, locker rooms, conference and meeting rooms, along with other essential support areas. A planned phase II includes significant site work, a wash port and a fleet garage building.

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DAKOTA COUNTY EMPIRE CAMPUS BUILDING Farmington, Minnesota

OVERVIEW Centralized facilities expansion TYPE Public Works, Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch SIZE Remodeled Building Area = 31,541 SF Building Additions = 44,347 GSF Dakota County is the third largest county in Minnesota with a population of 421,751. The county has 424 miles of roadways, 83 bridges, 250 traffic signals and more than 25,000 signs that their public works department is responsible for. In 2016 a study was completed that examined centralizing the majority of their operations into one facility. The existing facility that will be expanded is the Dakota County Empire Campus, which currently is 40 Acres. The site supports operations for transportation, fleet maintenance, parks and recreation, the sheriff’s office and 911 dispatch facility.

In conjunction with our consultant, Maintenance Facility Consultants, a division of Whitman, Requardt & Associates, our project design identified a long-range, 20-year operations and space requirement to address the current multiple campus space needs as well as the immediate needs of relocating operations from other campuses to the Empire Transportation site. The design team worked with the county to maximize the use of existing space while minimizing the construction dollar impacts of new space. One way this was accomplished was converting existing cold storage space into conditioned space and replacing the cold storage space with a construction solution that would cost less. Operational efficiency was maximized by analyzing the county’s current operations and reconfiguring spaces to provide both appropriately sized space and proper adjacencies.

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ROSEMOUNT POLICE STATION & PUBLIC WORKS Rosemount, Minnesota

OVERVIEW New combined Police and Public Works facility TYPE Government, Police Station SIZE 160,000 GSF 50,000 SF police station 35 stall squad garage 5 lane gun range BKV Group and Oertel Architects partnered 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 is planned on a 20-acre site at a highly visible location within the city.

Our team worked with each department to confirm their operational space needs and develop an accurate space program for their current and long-term needs. The new facility will centralize public works operations, providing space for public works offices and staff support space as well as vehicle storage, vehicle maintenance, and wash bay areas. Additionally, a fuel island, material storage bins, and salt shed are planned on the site. The police station will include officer work areas, indoor squad garage, law enforcement training features including an indoor 5-lane gun range, temporary holding spaces, evidence processing and storage, and shared classroom spaces.

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CHANHASSEN CIVIC CAMPUS Chanhassen, Minnesota

OVERVIEW City Hall, Senior Center and Park Building TYPE City Hall SIZE 33,000 SF City Hall // 7,000 SF Senior Center // 4,000 SF Park Pavilion // 6 acre Park // Campus Site The City of Chanhassen has engaged the BKV Group team to help re-imagine their civic center of their downtown core. The team is currently assisting the City of Chanhassen in reimagining its civic campus as a city center that will attract visitors to the campus and the surrounding downtown area for community events and recreational and cultural activities. The project’s purpose is to create a multi-use Civic Campus that includes a City Hall, Senior Center and Park that are welcoming to Chanhassen’s diverse community and creates a place of gathering, entertainment and nature. A public open space for celebrating community life will be the highlight of the downtown, creating a center of activity and a focus for the downtown.

The new civic center retains the existing library, skate park, Veterans’ Memorial, and parking structure while adding a new city hall; new pickleball courts; a new park pavilion, stage, plaza, fire pit, and upper lawn; an art walk; a splash fountain; a new playground; food truck areas; reflection pool, and a reconfigured intersection.

Surrounding downtown neighborhoods will be linked to the new Civic Campus, strengthening the relationship between the downtown and the community it serves.

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CHANHASSEN BLUFFS COMMUNITY CENTER Chanhassen, Minnesota

OVERVIEW A new regional recreation destination for all ages.

TYPE Recreation/Community Facility KEY FEATURES 300,000 SF BKV Group is leading the planning and design of the Chanhassen Bluffs Recreation Center for the City of Chanhassen. Envisioned as a regional recreation destination for all ages, the facility will feature two sheets of ice, a field house with year-round turf and gym space, an indoor walking track, playground, community room, and a privately operated restaurant. Located at the southeast corner of the Avienda development at Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard, the recreation center will provide a dynamic and inclusive environment that promotes wellness, activity, and community connection.

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