Our Work
From transit-oriented developments, to ground up high-rises, to city halls and justice centers, to eclectic hotel buildings, to learning and working spaces, our portfolio extends across many different markets and project types with our creative professionals being well-versed in a variety of complex work.
- Featured
- Housing
- Government
- Education
- Commercial
- Hospitality
Upper Post Flats
St. Paul, Minnesota
Saving 26 historic buildings that are Minnesota’s very first national historic landmark, repurposing them for military and workforce housing.See Project
Waterford Bay
St. Paul, Minnesota
A partial-wrap residential concept oriented around courtyards, and ease of access to surrounding lakes.See Project
The Margaux
New Carrollton, Maryland
A walkable, bikeable, and park-filled place that will be protected and accessible to those desiring a nice, affordable place to call home.See Project
Flair Tower
Chicago, IL
A captivating renovation story of bringing artistic art deco elements and bright, vibrant colors to transform a downtown apartment building.See Project
The Standard at New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
Contemporary, urban living serving students of Rutgers University within a 22-story, highly amenitized tower.See Project
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
A mixed-use urban redevelopment incorporating market-rate, mixed-income, affordable, and low-income housing, plus a business incubator, private event space, and child care center.See Project
Trinitas Regent Street
MADISON, WI
Trinitas Regent Street includes 363 apartments, resident club lounge, fitness center, multiple elevated outdoor landscaped terraces and a rooftop pool.See Project
The Standard at Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Incorporating 439 units and 1,064 beds within three residential buildings on Indiana University’s campus.See Project
University Village at Innovation Town Center
Prince William County, VA
A 24-acre, mixed-use project that includes student and market-rate housing, retail, parking, and lab, office, classroom, and office space.See Project
The Standard Dinkytown
Minneapolis, MN
A 17-story, 323-unit student housing community in the heart of the University of Minnesota’s campus.See Project
Elk River Public Safety Remodel / Expansion
Elk River, MN
BKV Group provided full design services for a phased-occupied expansion to the Public Safety Building.See Project
The Parlor
San Marcos, TX
The Parlor is a vibrant Student Living community in the heart of downtown San Marcos, Texas.See Project
Wright County Government Center
Buffalo, MN
A co-located government center that incorporates law enforcement and a justice center.See Project
Cottage Row
Statesboro, GA
Colorful cottages and energizing clubhouse spaces resulting in a vibrant student living community.See Project
Kid Zone Early Learning Center
Hopkins, MN
A conversion of a former medical office building into a vibrant infant through pre-K early childhood learning center.See Project
The Shale
Minneapolis, MN
Elegant and comfortable apartment living, exemplified through layered textures, pops of color, and bold patterns.See Project
The Aves at Twelve100
Orlando, FL
The Aves is a premier destination for off-campus luxurious living where students can socialize and have academic success.See Project
Brookings County Detention Center
BROOKINGS, SD
A complete replacement of the Brookings County jail and law enforcement facilities, replacing an aging and inadequate law enforcement and jail facility.See Project
The Duffey
Minneapolis, MN
A mixed-use rehab of a former paper manufacturing warehouse into a high-amenity multifamily development featuring 200 residential units and 20,000 SF of commercial space.See Project
The Fynn
Elmhurst, IL
A community-driven building leveraging efficient and cost-effective light gauge steel construction and modern interior design.See Project
Aitkin County Government Center
Aitkin, MN
A renovation and addition that respects the historic courthouse and integrates it with a timeless, modern design aesthetic focused on security and functionality.See Project
Anthology of Tuckahoe
Richmond, VA
A warm and welcoming senior living community featuring 56 independent living units, 62 assisted living units, and 32 memory care units.See Project
Reuter Walton Development
Edina, MN
A TIF-funded, mixed-use development bringing a residential, retail, and restaurant experience to the area.See Project
ArtSpace Silver Spring Arts Campus
Silver Spring, MD
A former police station converted into working artist studios and creative spaces, and anchored by affordable live/work housing.See Project
City Club Apartments Lafayette Park
Detroit, MI
A transformed 1970s building that’s crafted into a market-rate residence in alignment with the City Club Apartments brand.See Project
City Club Apartments CBD Detroit
Detroit, MI
An eye-catching development that creates a custom retail, restaurant, and residential experience to enhance downtown Detroit.See Project
Preserve at Shady Oak
Minnetonka, MN
Affordable, family units split between two buildings offering modern, urban design in a suburban location.See Project
Bren Road Station
Minnetonka, MN
Bren Road Station is a 55+ active senior living community offering 262 affordable units located in a suburban setting adjacent to light rail transit and walking paths.See Project
Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Falls Church, VA
A LEED Silver certified renovation and addition project, Mary Riley establishes a new community anchor in Falls Church.See Project
Ingham County Justice Center
Mason, MI
The new 180,000 square foot Ingham County Justice Complex consists of the 55th District Court and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office & Jail in a combined new facility on the existing Justice Complex site.See Project
Signature Hartwell Village
Clemson, SC
An upscale student housing development near the Clemson University campus.See Project
The Continental
San Antonio, TX
A mixed-use development designed via light gauge steel that will integrate with two historic buildings.See Project
Legends at Berry
St. Paul, MN
An affordable senior living community located just outside the Twin Cities, featuring 241 apartments and a wide range of amenity and courtyard spaces.See Project
Dakota County Library
Plymouth, MN
An environmentally-sensitive design expressing a city’s commitment to sustainability.See Project
Detroit Lakes Police Station
Detroit Lakes, MN
At just over 22,000 SF, the new police station was designed to be a resource and to strengthen the identity of the department within the community.See Project
Rochester North Service Center & Police Station
Rochester, MN
An adaptive reuse project that combines a development and infrastructure center with a police department to support the growing space needs for the city.See Project
Montgomery County District 6 Police Station
Gaithersburg, MD
Providing a full program validation, design and construction administration services for the 6th District Police Station.See Project
The Stella
New Carrollton, MD
6-story, 282-unit mixed-use apartment building with ground-floor retail.See Project
City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
325 units paired with 68,000-square-feet of retail space in the historic and scenic Capital Hill neighborhood.See Project
Beckert’s Park
Washington, DC
325 units paired with 68,000-square-feet of retail space in the historic and scenic Capital Hill neighborhood.See Project
Woodlawn Fire Station 24
ALEXANDRIA, VA
The phased construction of a 2-story facility adjacent to the existing fire station.See Project
Shelby Commons
Minneapolis, MN
Shelby Commons is a 46-unit affordable housing community to be located in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis.See Project
Sugar House
Salt Lake City, UT
An engaging place to live, work, and play, Sugar House has it all while enhancing a community on the rise.See Project
Millberry Apartments
St. Paul, MN
Millberry Apartments is a 121-unit affordable workforce housing apartment community consisting of one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes.See Project
Broad & Washington
Philadelphia, PA
A mixed-use, retail, and market-rate residential development located south of Center City Philadelphia.See Project
Viking Lakes
Eagan, MN
The first phase of a planned 1,000 housing units alongside corporate and medical offices, and the under-construction Omni Hotel.See Project
Parkway 25
St. Louis Park, MN
A luxury apartment development built from the ground up to provide a high-end living experience.See Project
Modera Katy Trail
Dallas, TX
A market-rate development uniquely reflecting the contemporary sensibility of young professionals of Dallas.See Project
Legends of Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights, MN
An affordable, independent senior living development, creating more opportunities for seniors to age in place within their community.See Project
The Link
Minneapolis, MN
Luxury residences allowing residents to easily connect to city style, entertainment, and recreation, packaged with refined interiors and a welcoming community ambiance.See Project
1800 Lake Calhoun
Minneapolis, MN
A mixed-use development reflecting the artistic exuberance of Minneapolis’s Uptown through dynamic patterns, colors, and materials.See Project
525 South Wabash
Chicago, IL
A mixed-use, grocery-anchored retail, residential, and hotel project located in downtown Chicago that’s replacing a parking structure with two contemporary, multifaceted buildings.See Project
Bowline
Champlin, MN
Market-rate development within a highly landscaped, park-like setting overlooking the Mississippi River.See Project
3700 American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN
A mixed-income development embracing creative placemaking, environmental awareness, sustainability, quality of life, safety, and comfort.See Project
Hyatt Place at Custom House
St. Paul, MN
A hip, modern hotel housed in a historic St. Paul post office.See Project
Alpena County Justice Center
Mason, MI
The new $9.7M Sheriff’s Office and Jail facility is currently in the schematic design phase and will be located on a county-owned site east of the Alpena County Airport.See Project
DAKOTA COUNTY EMPIRE CAMPUS BUILDING
Farmington, MN
In conjunction with WRA, BKV Group identified a long-range, 20-year operations and space requirement and designed an addition to the building.See Project
Shakopee Public Library
Shakopee, MN
Creating a library as a service hub for the Shakopee community.See Project
Landmark on Grand River / Newman Lofts
East Lansing, MI
One part university living and one part active adult within an 11-story, market-rate apartment tower.See Project
Sable
Minneapolis, MN
High-end luxury condominium living with robust neighborhood amenities.See Project
âme
Washington, DC
Wartime housing transformed into luxury rental units with modern amenity spaces.See Project
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
St. Paul, MN
A reinvented, renamed, renovated hotel with panoramic views of the Mississippi River.See Project
Younion@Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
A 10-story renovation resulting in a place where the modern-day student can work, live, and play.See Project
Tennessee State University Master Plan
Nashville, TN
A multiple campus master plan and road map for future growth.See Project
Jamestown College Master Plan
Jamestown, ND
Improving campus pathways, parking, and wayfinding while looking to the future.See Project
Great River Montessori School
St. Paul, MN
An urban montessori with an updated environment to support their philosophy and pedagogy.See Project
MSU/MCTC Law Enforcement Training Center
Brooklyn Park, MN
Collaborative law enforcement education programs co-located for simulation and training.See Project
MSU Moorhead Livingston Lord Library
Moorhead, MN
Building-wide makeover of a collegiate library to accommodate the demand of electronic media.See Project
Carbon Neutral Tower
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A design concept that challenges commonly held beliefs about skyscraper construction.See Project
Y-12 Headquarters Fire Station
Oak Ridge, TN
Teamed up to deliver a cutting-edge fire station design to serve the Department of Energy’s Y-12 Federal Uranium Production complex.See Project
Seven Corners Fire Station 28
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
Perform PHASE 1 design services for the Seven Corners Fire Station 28 facility replacement project.See Project
Mill City Quarter
Minneapolis, MN
A mixed-use development that transforms two large, city-owned parking lots into two new residential buildings.See Project
Abiitan Mill City
Minneapolis, MN
A transit-oriented, mixed-use development featuring senior housing, commercial, and retail space.See Project
Union Flats
St. Paul, MN
A workforce and family-focused development creating affordable housing in an emerging community.See Project
The Legends of Silver Lake Village
St. Anthony, MN
A senior living complex in a walkable community so seniors can stay active and involved.See Project
The Legends of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, MN
This senior housing development provides lifestyle living opportunities for seniors 55+ including multiple building amenities.See Project
The Legends of Woodbury
Woodbury, MN
An affordable senior living apartment complex with a rich mix of unit sizes, layouts, and amenities.See Project
Vue Apartments
Minneapolis, MN
An upscale apartment that responds to its vibrant and historic context while expressing a contemporary, sophisticated presence through a series of walk-ups.See Project
Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort
Onamia, MN
A family fishing resort with a retro and restorative vibe.See Project
The Penfield
St. Paul, MN
An adaptive reuse project designed to preserve a historic structure’s façades and integrate them into a new, mixed-use development.See Project
One Southdale Place
Edina, MN
Five-acre development providing luxurious living with a neighborhood feel and sense of community.See Project
Southside Works City Apartments
Pittsburgh, PA
An Art Deco gem inspired by its riverfront neighborhood’s industrial past.See Project
Loden-SV
Shoreview, MN
A contemporary Scandinavian-style community based on three key design elements: authenticity, nature and youthfulness.See Project
WaHu Student Apartments
Minneapolis, MN
Student housing complex and catalyst for future transit development near University of Minnesota.See Project
Arcade Artist Apartments
St. Louis, MO
Artist lofts giving an abandoned building new life in St. Louis.See Project
Five15 On The Park
Minneapolis, MN
A mixed-income development designed to meet the needs of the community by welcoming people at street level and creating a neighborhood within itself.See Project
The Cambric
St. Paul, MN
An independent senior apartment complex with the social atmosphere of an assisted living community.See Project
SW7
Sweetwater, FL
An amenity-rich environment helping a Florida university attract a more diverse range of students.See Project
Bristol Cove
Houston, TX
A sixteen-story, residential building within Houston’s upscale Galleria District.See Project
Westman Village on Mahogany Lake
Calgary, Alberta
A mixed-use development establishing a new node outside the city core.See Project
Vertical Sustainable City
New York City, NY
An expression of the opportunities and constraints urbanistic contexts present to architects within high-rise construction.See Project
1407 On Michigan
Chicago, IL
A LEED® Silver certified project replacing a vacant office building and transforming it into a contemporary upscale property with high-end amenities.See Project
Arkadia West Loop Renovation
Chicago, IL
Revitalizing a high-rise building into a work of art by combining residential warmth with spunky colors, playful patterns, and unexpected use of scale.See Project
Eleven40
Chicago, IL
Creating spaces that are full of life throughout a glassy high-rise structure.See Project
Five Event Center
Minneapolis, MN
A repurposed police station serves the community in a new way.See Project
River North Senior Apartments
Coon Rapids, MN
Housing for independent seniors who want to enjoy maintenance-free living in a social environment.See Project
The Grainwood
Prior Lake, MN
An independent senior living apartment with high-end amenities and finishes.See Project
ElseWarehouse
Minneapolis, MN
An urban renewal project along a historic commercial corridor that reinforces the urban streetwall of its neighbors.See Project
Soo Line Building City Apartments
Minneapolis, MN
Iconic, classic beauty restored for modern-day downtown residents.See Project
Schmidt Artist Lofts
St. Paul, MN
The adaptive reuse of the historic Schmidt Brewery into artist lofts, continuing the rich tradition of a 100-year-old neighborhood landmark in the city of St. Paul.See Project
The Marshall
Minneapolis, MN
A series of connected student apartments in a dynamic neighborhood near University of Minnesota.See Project
Greenway Heights
Minneapolis, MN
Apartments designed for families earning less than 50 percent AMI, and meet market demand for rental units accommodating larger families.See Project
A-Mill Artist Lofts
Minneapolis, MN
Rising above the century-old cobblestones of Main Street, the historic Pillsbury A-Mill building is refurbished into affordable artist apartments.See Project
The Cavanaugh
Crystal, MN
Independent living for seniors with plenty of building amenities in an ideal neighborhood.See Project
Custom House
St. Paul, MN
An Art Deco post office restored and reinvented as an elegant apartment residence.See Project
Millworks Lofts
Minneapolis, MN
A historic adaptive reuse project that preserves a historically significant property, and revitalizes a blighted city into affordable and amenitized apartment units.See Project
Eitel Building City Apartments
Minneapolis, MN
New and renovated buildings that celebrates the dialogue between park and neighborhood.See Project
City Club Apartments – CBD Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
The restoration and adaptive reuse of a historic Cincinnati landmark into a “nano-living” residential experience.See Project
240 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Positioned on a very tight, urban in-fill site, 240 Park Ave has an impactful urban presence with an especially strong focus on the pedestrian experience.See Project
Ramsey Public Works Study
Ramsey, MN
A comprehensive study of projected space needs for city storage, shops, and personnel.See Project
City Club Apartments – CBD Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Pairing affordable, high-rise apartment units with a robust amenity package to create an upscale experience for the resident.See Project
Georgia Heights Apartments
Athens, GA
Convenient and contemporary apartments for students, adjacent to the University of Georgia campus.See Project
The Standard at Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Student housing with lots of options in a prime location next to the University of Tennessee.See Project
The Galvan
Rockville, MD
With access to the DC Metro line, the Galvan provides urban energy and convenience to residents.See Project
Elgin Artspace Lofts
Elgin, IL
A catalyst for continued development in a revitalized area of a walkable city.See Project
Morrow Park City Apartments
Pittsburgh, PA
Modern apartments that draw influence from the broad mosaic of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.See Project
Arc at Old Colony
Chicago, IL
A 19th-century office building renovated into student housing for Columbia College students.See Project
Quail Park at Morrison Ranch
GILBERT, AZ
Senior living facility that’s inspired by the regional context, and intended to create the feeling of a large ranch home.See Project
The Deacon
Cincinnati, OH
A former parking garage turned 1000+ bed residential building at the University of Cincinnati.See Project
Piazza Terminal
Philadelphia, PA
A series of steel stud framed buildings arranged around a central courtyard, housing 1.2M GSF of residential and retail space.See Project
The Shay
Washington, DC
A mixed-use apartment community designed for modern, vibrant living in one of Washington, D.C.’s most exciting neighborhoods.See Project
1500 Nicollet
Minneapolis, MN
A mixed-use building with 183 affordable apartments, inspired by the courtyard-style of historic brick apartments.See Project
BKV Group
Minneapolis, MN
Transforming a Minneapolis warehouse building to accommodate the growing size and needs of a national design firm.See Project
Grand Casino Corporate Office
Mille Lacs, MN
Renovation of a corporate office building for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Native American Indian Tribe.See Project
Colonial Warehouse
Minneapolis, MN
A contemporary update of an 1885 building using luxe finishes and fusing them with the building’s timeless details.See Project
Mozaic
Minneapolis, MN
A mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the heart of a lively urban community.See Project
Colle McVoy
Minneapolis, MN
Advertising agency relocating to a historic warehouse and desiring flexible spatial qualities.See Project
Skanska
Alexandria, VA
A sustainable office renovation to encourage collaboration and interaction.See Project
Barrel House
Minneapolis, MN
A renovation and rebranding of a historical building, authentic to its heritage and narrative.See Project
Wright County Justice Center
Buffalo, MN
A new Justice Center is co-located with the existing Law Enforcement Center and jail for secure inmate transfer to courts.See Project
Streamwood Village Hall and Public Works Renovation
Streamwood, IL
A multi-phase utilization master plan creating contemporary workspaces, conference rooms, and modernized storage spaces.See Project
Le Sueur County Justice Center
Le Center, MN
BKV Group designed a new justice facility, including courthouse, sheriff’s office, jail, 911 center, and emergency operations center for Le Sueur County.See Project
The Aspen
Washington, DC
A modern, multi-family building that uses light-gauge steel construction to design a high-density, mid-rise structure.See Project
Streamwood Municipal Facility Study
Streamwood, IL
Space needs study of fire, police, and public works with a phased strategy for implementation.See Project
Fridley City Offices
Fridley, MN
Bringing all municipal services under one roof, including a new City Hall with administrative office, staff collaboration, and retreat spaces.See Project
Fridley Civic Campus
Fridley, MN
Merging and consolidating a city hall, police station, fire station, and public works, organized around a central water feature and shared plaza.See Project
Albert Lea Public Works
Albert Lea, MN
BKV Group designed a public works facility for the City of Albert Lea that repurposes a series of buildings and provides multiple additional spaces.See Project
Henrico County Short Pump Fire House 19
Henrico, VA
A sustainable-focused fire station housing full-time staff, with 12 dorm rooms and three apparatus bays.See Project
Hennepin County Southside Service Center
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
One part new office building and one part regional service hub where residents can receive assessments, referrals, and be connected to assistance programs.See Project
Shakopee City Hall
Shakopee, MN
A light-filled service corridor, combining city services into one facility and allowing a single point of service approach for citizens.See Project
Pine County Public Works
Sandstone, MN
Addition designed to provide a user-friendly and welcoming image for the public works department.See Project
Bayfield County Security and Space Needs Study
WASHBURN, WI
Security and space needs study of county facilities to guide the county’s future investments.See Project
Washburn County Government Center Master Plan
Shell Lake, WI
A staff and space needs assessment developed into a facility program and conceptual design.See Project
Leech Lake Justice Center & Tribal Police
Cass Lake, MN
A Native American government center reflects Ojibwe culture and beliefs through its design.See Project
Ramsey Fire Station No. 2
Ramsey, MN
A fire station designed to inspire civic pride and increase public awareness.See Project
Rochester Fire Station, PSAP/EOC
Rochester, MN
New fire station and emergency operations center to support long-term operation of three companies.See Project
Owatonna Arts Center
Owatonna, MN
Addition and remodel of historic arts center while sensitively responding to historic conditions.See Project
Albert Lea Facilities Study
Albert Lea, MN
Inclusive facility study of eleven municipal buildings with cost and schedule estimates for each scenario.See Project
Worthington YMCA
Worthington, MN
A new YMCA provides distinct zones of occupancy while allowing for openness and daylight.See Project
Shakopee Soccer Complex
Shakopee, MN
Two buildings and connected canopy structure provide shade and services for community users.See Project
Pennington County Justice Center
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN
A new justice center assembling traditional aspects of the judicial process in a modern way.See Project
Inver Grove Heights City Hall and Police Station
Inver Grove Heights, MN
A two-phase project which added a new public safety wing on the west, and a renovated city hall wing on the east.See Project
Williston Recreation Center
Minnetonka, MN
A multi-purpose fitness center with a strong architectural identity.See Project
Pine County Justice Center
Pine City, MN
A full-service justice center with an open-ended design strategy to allow for future expansion.See Project
St. Cloud Police Station
St. Cloud, MN
Police headquarters serves as both a dynamic civic building and secure environment for officers.See Project
Edina City Hall & Police Station
Edina, MN
Combined city hall and police station facility located on a prominent, community-centered site.See Project
Plymouth City Hall & Public Safety Facility
Plymouth, MN
An environmentally-sensitive design expressing a city’s commitment to sustainability.See Project
Rondo Community Outreach Library
St. Paul, MN
Combining library and senior living programs in one building to reinvigorate a culturally diverse area.See Project
Bedford Municipal Complex
Bedford, OH
Thoughtfully arranged civic buildings including city hall, fire station, and justice center connected by an enclosed loggia to form a single municipal complex.See Project
Shakopee Public Utilities Maintenance Facility
Shakopee, MN
Public utilities building designed to reduce the apparent size and impact of a large facility.See Project
Isanti County Law Enforcement Center
Cambridge, MN
A study to define project scope and resulting jail addition to a law enforcement center.See Project
Parma Justice Center
Parma, OH
A full-service justice center takes advantage of its hillside location.See Project
Freeborn County Justice Center
Albert Lea, MN
A new law enforcement center and courthouse expansion restored a public square at the historic 1888 courthouse.See Project
Faribault Armed Forces Readiness Center
Faribault, MN
A facility that is one part highly-secured military facility, and one part welcoming public building for community use.See Project
Hermantown Municipal Complex
Hermantown, MN
Fire station and police department that complements the city’s rural, residential character.See Project
Maple Grove Government Center
Maple Grove, MN
Provided master planning, architectural, interior design, engineering and construction administration services new Government Center.See Project
Air National Guard Composite Maintenance Facility
Hennepin County, MN
Minnesota maintenance facility consolidating activities in one building to improve base efficiencies.See Project
Willmar Public Library
Willmar, MN
An expanded library facility houses a variety of new spaces with room for growth.See Project
Le Sueur County Courthouse
Le Center, MN
A master plan and addition emphasizing the importance of an original 1896 courthouse building.See Project
