Saint Paul Public Schools Education and Operations Services

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Firm

TKDA

Client

Saint Paul Public Schools

Area

50,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$8,900,000

Completion Date

08/2021

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Design Team
Kathryn Poore-Larson (Project Manager/Architect); DJ Heinle, Jon LeNoble (Architects); Calista Sullivan, Ben Kurth (Architectural Designers); Michelle Gallagher (Interior Designer); Kraig Klund (Civil Engineer); Marc Prasch, Luke Wangsness (Civil Designers); Heather Boyko, Robert Melle, Cody Neubarth, Fred Pasno, Robert Schweich (Electrical Designers); Clayton Kruger, James Kilborn, Milton Quintanilla, Daniel Rossow (Mechanical Designers); Heather Erickson, Moses Mutanda (Structural Designers)

TKDA provided design services to Saint Paul Public Schools to convert district warehouse spaces into offices and a training center. The addition and renovation added large exterior windows and a flexible, open office layout to maximize the impact of the views and daylighting. Extensive evaluation of the existing building, space, systems and site was provided, and upgrades were made to promote an enhanced and effective work environment.

Collaboration and training spaces were a primary program component, requiring flexible meeting spaces, both formal and informal, as part of the layout. Common, collaborative spaces, along with informal meeting and dining spaces, are along the perimeter. Adjacent to these common areas are flexible, open workstations with minimal separation to encourage interaction, easy access, and the use of common spaces. Any enclosed offices, breakout collaborative areas, or larger meeting spaces were situated internal to the layout so that light and views were not blocked. Glazed fronts enabled daylighting to reach further into the interior. A clear, separate public access to these meeting spaces was included in the design.