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.
1407 On Michigan
A contemporary upscale property in Chicago featuring floor-to-ceiling glass and high-end amenities.
240 Park Avenue
Positioned on a very tight, urban in-fill site, 240 Park Avenue has an impactful urban presence with an especially strong focus on the pedestrian experience.
A-Mill Artist Lofts
Rising above the century-old cobblestones of Main Street, the historic Pillsbury A-Mill is an iconic Twin Cities and National Historic Landmark.
Abiitan Mill City
Abiitan is a transit-oriented mixed-use development that includes senior housing and commercial/retail space.
Air National Guard Composite Maintenance Facility
Minnesota maintenance facility consolidating activities in one building to improve base efficiencies.
Albert Lea Facilities Study
Inclusive facility study of eleven municipal buildings with cost and schedule estimates for each scenario.
Arc at Old Colony
A 19th-century office building renovated into student housing for Columbia College students.
Arcade Artist Apartments
Artist lofts giving an abandoned building new life in St. Louis.
Arkadia West Loop Renovation
Revitalizing a West Loop residential building into a work of art.
Barrel House
A renovation and rebranding of a historical building, authentic to its heritage and narrative.
Bayfield County Security and Space Needs Study
Security and space needs study of county facilities to guide the county’s future investments.
Bedford Municipal Complex
Thoughtfully arranged civic buildings including city hall, fire station, and justice center connected by an enclosed loggia to form a single municipal complex.
BKV Group
Transforming a Minneapolis warehouse building to accommodate the growing size and needs of a national design firm.
Bristol Cove
A sixteen-story, residential building within Houston’s upscale Galleria District.
Carbon Neutral Tower
A design concept that challenges commonly held beliefs about skyscraper construction.
City Club Apartments – CBD Cincinnati
The restoration and adaptive reuse of a historic Cincinnati landmark into a “nano-living” focused residential building.
City Club Apartments – CBD Minneapolis
Pairing affordable, high-rise apartment units with a robust amenity package to create an upscale experience for the resident.
Colle McVoy
Advertising agency relocating to a historic warehouse and desiring flexible spatial qualities.
Colonial Warehouse
A contemporary update of an 1885 building using luxe finishes and fusing them with the building’s timeless details.
Custom House
An Art Deco post office restored and reinvented as an elegant apartment residence.
Dubai Tower
A three-tower arrangement composed of a condotel, hotel, and serviced apartment.
Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort
A family fishing resort with a retro and restorative vibe.
Edina City Hall & Police Station
Combined city hall and police station facility located on a prominent, community-centered site.
Eitel Building City Apartments
New and renovated buildings that celebrates the dialogue between park and neighborhood.
Elgin Artspace Lofts
A catalyst for continued development in a revitalized area of a walkable city.
ElseWarehouse
An urban renewal project along a historic commercial corridor that reinforces the urban streetwall of its neighbors.
Faribault Armed Forces Readiness Center
A facility that is on one hand a highly secured military facility, and on the other, a welcoming public building for community use.
Freeborn County Justice Center
A new law enforcement center and courthouse expansion restored a public square at the historic 1888 courthouse.
Fridley City Offices
Bringing all municipal services under one roof, including a new City Hall with administrative office, staff collaboration, and retreat spaces.
Fridley Civic Campus
Merging and consolidating a city hall, police station, fire station, and public works.
Georgia Heights Apartments
Convenient and contemporary apartments for students, close to the University of Georgia campus.
Grand Casino Corporate Office
Renovation of a corporate office building for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Native American Indian Tribe.
Great River Montessori School
An urban montessori with an updated environment to support their philosophy and pedagogy.
Greenway Heights
Affordable apartments designed for families in the heart of Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Southside Service Center
A striking exterior and thoughtful landscape design represents a modern face that creates a beacon in this vibrant and diverse neighborhood.
Henrico County Short Pump Fire House 19
The fire station houses full-time staff, with 12 dorm rooms and three apparatus bays.
Hermantown Municipal Complex
Fire station and police department that complements the city’s rural, residential character.
Hoang Huy Commerce
A five-tower development elegantly arranged with a cube-like design strategy.
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
A reinvented, renamed, renovated hotel with panoramic views of the Mississippi River.
Inver Grove Heights City Hall and Police Station
A combined city hall and public safety facility with many sustainable features.
Isanti County Law Enforcement Center
A study to define project scope and resulting jail addition to a law enforcement center.
Jamestown College Master Plan
Improving campus pathways, parking, and wayfinding while looking to the future.
Landmark on Grand River / Center City District
One part university living and one part active adult within an 11-story, market-rate apartment tower.
Le Sueur County Courthouse
A master plan and addition emphasizing the importance of an original 1896 courthouse building.
Leech Lake Justice Center & Tribal Police
A Native American government center reflects Ojibwe culture and beliefs through its design.
Loden-SV
A contemporary Scandinavian property in Minnesota featuring natural light and geometric elements throughout.
Maple Grove Fire Station No. 5
A new fire station to protect a growing community and provide training for firefighters.
Maple Grove Government Center
Provided master planning, architectural, interior design, engineering and construction administration services new Government Center.
Mill City Quarter
A mixed-use development that connects the Mill District to the Mississippi River.
Millworks Lofts
A historic, affordable housing residence along Minneapolis’ Hiawatha Corridor.
Morrow Park City
Modern apartments that draw influence from the broad mosaic of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.
Mozaic
A mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the heart of a lively urban community.
MSU Moorhead Livingston Lord Library
Building-wide makeover of a collegiate library to accommodate the demand of electronic media.
MSU/MCTC Law Enforcement Training Center
Collaborative law enforcement education programs co-located for simulation and training.
One Southdale Place
Five-acre development providing luxurious living with a neighborhood feel and sense of community.
Owatonna Arts Center
Addition and remodel of historic arts center while sensitively responding to historic conditions.
Parma Justice Center
A full-service justice center takes advantage of its hillside location.
Pennington County Justice Center
A new justice center conveys traditional aspects of the judicial process in a modern way.
Piazza Terminal
A series of steel stud framed buildings over a two-story concrete podium.
Pine County Justice Center
A full-service justice center with open-ended design to allow for expansion.
Pine County Public Works
Addition designed to provide a user-friendly and welcoming image for the public works department.
Plymouth City Hall & Public Safety Facility
An environmentally sensitive design expressing a city’s commitment to sustainability.
Quail Park at Morrison Ranch
Senior living facility that’s inspired by the regional context, and intended to have the feeling of a large ranch home.
Ramsey Fire Station No. 2
A fire station designed to inspire civic pride and increase public awareness.
Ramsey Public Works Study
A comprehensive study of projected space needs for city storage, shops, and personnel.
River North Senior Apartments
Housing for independent seniors who want to enjoy maintenance-free living in a social environment.
Rochester Fire Station, PSAP/EOC
New fire station and emergency operations center to support long-term operation of three companies.
Rochester North Service Center & Police Station
After the study, BKV Group worked to design renovations and a building addition to the existing structure.
Rondo Community Outreach Library
Combining library and senior living programs in one building to reinvigorate a culturally diverse area.
Schmidt Artist Lofts
Artist-residents live and work within a vintage-meets-modern setting.
Shakopee City Hall
A light-filled public service corridor featuring a state-of-the art council chambers.
Shakopee Public Utilities Maintenance Facility
Public utilities building designed to reduce the apparent size and impact of a large facility.
Shakopee Soccer Complex
Two buildings and connected canopy structure provide shade and services for community users.
Soo Line Building City Apartments
Iconic, classic beauty restored for modern-day downtown residents.
Southside Works City Apartments
An Art Deco gem inspired by its riverfront neighborhood’s industrial past.
St. Cloud Police Station
Police headquarters serves as both a dynamic civic building and secure environment for officers
Streamwood Municipal Facility Study
Space needs study of fire, police, and public works with a phased strategy for implementation.
Streamwood Village Hall and Public Works Renovation
A multi-phase project creating contemporary workspaces, conference rooms, and modernized storage spaces.
SW7
An amenity-rich environment helping a Florida university attract a more diverse range of students.
Tennessee State University Master Plan
A multiple campus master plan and road map for future growth.
The Cambric
An independent senior apartment complex with the social atmosphere of an assisted living community.
The Cavanaugh
Independent living for seniors with plenty of building amenities in an ideal neighborhood.
The Deacon
A former parking garage turned 1000+ bed residential building at the University of Cincinnati.
The Fynn
A community-driven building leveraging efficient and cost-effective light gauge steel construction.
The Galvan
With access to the DC Metro line, the Galvan provides urban energy and convenience to residents.
The Grainwood
An independent senior living apartment with high-end amenities and finishes.
The Legends of Cottage Grove
This senior housing development provides lifestyle living opportunities for seniors 55+ including multiple building amenities.
The Legends of Silver Lake Village
A senior living complex in a walkable community so seniors can stay active and involved.
The Legends of Woodbury
An affordable senior living apartment complex with a rich mix of unit sizes, layouts, and amenities.
The Marshall
A series of connected student apartments in a dynamic neighborhood near University of Minnesota.
The Penfield
Designed to preserve a historic structure’s façades and integrate them into a new development.
The Shay
A mixed-use apartment community designed for modern, vibrant living in one of Washington, D.C.’s most exciting neighborhoods.
The Standard at Knoxville
Student housing with lots of options in a prime location next to the University of Tennessee.
Union Flats
This workforce/family focused building complements a developing neighborhood while creating more affordable housing in a main housing hub.
Vertical Sustainable City
An expression of the opportunities and constraints urbanistic contexts present to architects within high-rise construction.
Vu Phuc Riverside
A vibrant urban environment designed to attract residents from the outer rim of the city.
Vue Apartments
VUE is a seven-story upscale apartment building located in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis.
WaHu Student Apartments
Student housing complex and catalyst for future transit development near University of Minnesota.
Washburn County Government Center Master Plan
A staff and space needs assessment developed into a facility program and conceptual design.
Westman Village on Mahogany Lake
A mixed-use development establishing a new node outside the city core.
Williston Recreation Center
A multi-purpose fitness center with a strong architectural identity.
Willmar Public Library
An expanded library facility houses a variety of new spaces with room for growth.
Winona County Courthouse
Renovation of a historic, water-damaged courthouse that embodies original spirit of the building.
Worthington YMCA
A new YMCA provides distinct zones of occupancy while allowing for openness and daylight.
Wright County Justice Center and Government Center
After extensive study, the County decided a new Government Center to be co-located with their Law Enforcement and Justice Centers.
Younion@Ann Arbor
A 10-story renovation resulting in a place where the modern-day student can work, live, and play.