2012 Winners

B.L.E.N.D
Category: Remodel or Addition (Residential Properties)

1.         4401 Washburn Avenue South                 Design            Article

•      Architect/Designer: E.J. Hansen, AIA  
•      Builder: Michael Knutson
•      Property Owner(s): Steve and Ellen Birch

2.         2727 Dean Parkway                                    Design              Article

•      Architect/Designer: TEA2 Architects
•      Builder: Nilles Builders, Inc.
•      Property Owner(s): Todd Noteboom

3.         2638 Irving Avenue South                        Design              Article

•      Architect/Designer: TEA2 Architects
•      Builder: J. Kraemer and Sons
•      Property Owner(s): Steven Girshick and Ann Ayrault

Category: Remodel, Addition or New Construction (Commercial Properties)
1.         2606 Chicago Avenue                              Design              Article

•      Architect/Designer: TreHus Architects + Interior Designers + Builders
•      Builder: TreHus Architects + Interior Designers + Builders
•      Property Owner: MN Birth Center Properties – Steve Calvin

Category: New Construction (Residential Properties)
1.         5357 Ewing Avenue South                    Design              Article

•      Architect/Designer: McMonigal Architects
•      Builder: Dean Builders
•      Property Owner(s): Jane Kohnen and Richard Nyquist

2.         3726 Colgate Avenue                             Design              Article

•      Architect/Designer: Peterssen / Keller Architecture
•      Builder: Reuter Walton Construction

ECoBLEND

Category: Remodel, Addition or New Construction (Commercial Properties)
1.         Hiawatha Maintenance Facility             Design              Article
            1911 East 26th Street, Minneapolis MN 55407

•      Architect(s)/ Designer(s): RSP Architects

•      Builder(s): Knutson Construction

 

4401 Washburn Avenue South

2727 Dean Parkway

2638 Irving Avenue South

2606 Chicago Avenue

5357 Ewing Avenue South

Hiawatha Maintenance Facility

EcoBLEND 2012 Winner

Category: Remodel, Addition or New Construction (Commercial Properties)
1. Hiawatha Maintenance Facility             Design              Article    Gallery

1911 East 26th Street, Minneapolis MN 55407.
Architect(s)/ Designer(s) : RSP Architects; Builder(s): Knutson Construction

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2012 Jurors

B.L.E.N.D

Matt Perry (President at Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association)

Ed Bell (Architect, and Relator)

Taunya Nelson (Architect and Past B.L.E.N.D. Award Recipient)

Paul Ragozzino (Architect and Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association President)

Matt Perry

Ed Bell

Taunya Nelson

Paul Ragozzino

ECoBLEND

Mike Lucas, Project Manager: Mike believes that sustainability and aesthetics aren't mutually exclusive, as evidenced in the beauty found in the house he built on Abbott Ave S in 2005. Interest in that project along with encouragement by friends led Mike to start a design/build company (the gudhouse company) that promotes that philosophy.  Mike's talent with design, plus his project management skills is reflected in his projects.

Mike Otto, Green Builder: Mike started his contracting company in 1992. Over the years, he developed a strong belief in good design and sustainable building methods and materials. In addition to remodeling, he spends a lot of time educating clients and the general public about the foundations of good design and sustainability with an emphasis on why they are essential to residential construction.(Fair and Square Remodel.)

Mike Lucas

Mike Otto