Two Minneapolis public works facilities complement an urban-edge environment of diverse buildings, scale and materials.

The Currie Maintenance Facility is 185,000 square foot and is intended to update and consolidate existing facilities. It provides for the maintenance and repair of all City of Minneapolis vehicles including sedans, sanitation trucks, fire engines and many other specialized equipment items. The facility also includes a 70,000 square foot warm storage area.

This facility is an example of how good aesthetics can combine with a functional, efficient plan and still be economical. The office spaces provide a spectacular view of downtown Minneapolis with daylight in all spaces.

The new 70,000 square foot Royalston Maintenance Facility replaces several shops scattered throughout the City of Minneapolis.

A vehicle maintenance shop, radio repair shop, warm vehicle storage, and the Lands and Buildings shops are included in the facility.
The Lands and Buildings Shops include a
paint shop, plumbing shop, carpentry shop, mechanical engineers shop, welding shop, and a bricklayers shop.

The building was placed along the southeast side of the site to screen existing neighbors from noise created by the facility and to create a secured yard and parking area. Throughout the facility careful attention was given to provide natural light and large flexible spaces to promote a clean and pleasant work environment, and to accommodate the changing needs of the client.