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Architectural Alliance’s Nina Ebbighausen Receives 2004 Young Architects Award

Nina Ebbighausen, AIA, was honored with a 2004 Young Architects Award for exceptional commitment in the categories of design, service and education. The award is given to architects who are members of AIA Minnesota, have been licensed for less than 10 years, and have shown exceptional leadership in service to the profession, the community, design, planning and education. Nina reflected, ”As I was re-reading the letters of recommendation this weekend, I was reminded how much I owe the many opportunities that have been presented to me and the strong support I have received along the way.”

Nina’s project experience includes Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, MN; Texas Culinary Academy, Austin, TX; and Whittier Elementary School for the Arts, Minneapolis, MN. Her career focus has been on public work and teaching. The jury found Nina to be an inspired architect and a role model for others. “Her passion for architecture and working with people have melded together for a very promising career that greatly benefits our communities and future architects.” A colleague noted, “She has a great knowledge of architecture, a good eye for design and an untiring commitment to excellence.”.

Architectural Alliance, founded in 1970, is a Minneapolis-based, multidisciplinary firm providing planning, architecture, and interior design services. As a nationally recognized leader in Aviation, Corporate, Public and Retail design, Architectural Alliance has a reputation for developing creative and functional solutions that express the unique needs of each client. Some major projects include: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Guthrie on the River, Minneapolis Central Library, Northwest Airlines Worldclubs, Caribou Coffee, Allianz Life Corporate Headquarters, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Medtronic, General Mills, Minnesota Life Corporate Headquarters and Minnesota Children’s Museum.