We are truly pleased to announce that Dan Lawrence and Liz Gutzman have joined us as Ownership Stake Partners at HCM Architects. They are both outstanding Architects that provide our clients with the highest level of service and dedication. HCM is fortunate to have them become Leaders of the Firm. Please Congratulate them on this next step in their careers!
Friends of HCM Architects,
It’s been another interesting year! As we approach the Anniversary of our 24th year of business we are more grateful than ever for our wonderful clients and our trusted hard-working staff. Our fondest memories continue to be the rich array of friendships, clients and projects we have been able to be part of, including the unique opportunities and new people we have met over the years. We continue to have a partnership based on mutual respect, friendship and trust; with great staff that are second to none. We have truly been fortunate! We founded our firm with a simple purpose: work hard, treat people well and good things will happen. This has born true these last 24 years. We want to thank all of you for your support and trust. Who would have guessed a year ago that we would be struggling anew with what to do about events and gatherings? We have made the difficult decision to postpone our annual gathering. We are hopeful that a couple of months and the ability to have outdoor space available will allow for everyone to comfortably join us.
As difficult as it is to imagine green grass, tee times & patio beers, the folks at Ebert Construction have been making steady progress this winter on the new clubhouse at Meadowbrook Golf Course in Hopkins, MN. The steel & glulam structural system is in place, interior walls have been built out, and mechanical & electrical work is beginning to wrap up. There’s still a ways to go before the lounge opens to the public this coming April, but as each day passes, we are one step closer to Spring, to golf, and to the fantastic views offered by this new jewel of a clubhouse in the heart of the Twin Cities.
Exciting things are happening in Hugo! The pavilion’s steel frame and exterior wall framing has been going up quickly despite the bitter cold. The building features a large community gathering room that overlooks Lions Park. On our most recent site visit the framing is starting to reveal just how wonderful the views to the park are going to be. We are excited to see the finished product this Spring.
Though he is sticking around the office for a little while, Roger Christensen the C in HCM, has retired after 33 years of Architectural practice. We had a wonderful Retirement party in his honor and as with all of our celebrations; family, friends, clients, and consultants are what we value every day when we come to work and Roger has exemplified this approach to practice. Thank You for everything you’ve done to get us to this point.
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We would like to formally introduce our new staff! Give a warm welcome to Haley Koesters and Luke McCann our newest team member here at HCM Architects! We are very excited to have them both on the team.
Haley Koesters
Haley has been working with us on several projects this summer already. She is a Registered Architect and a Minnesota transplant from Louisville, Kentucky. Receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at the University of Kentucky and Master of Architecture from Rice University.
Luke McCann
Luke recently joined us mid-September. He graduated with his BFA in Sculpture from Minnesota State Mankato, and his Master’s in Architecture from the University of Minnesota.
As we work our way towards 2022 we are gearing up for some really exciting projects and its great to have both Haley and Luke a part of the HCM team!
Significant progress has been made at Woodbury City Hall. During a site visit last Thursday we were able to observe various stages of construction throughout building. One of the main design features the entire project, the front desk / lobby redesign is finally starting to take shape with the installation of the Kasota Limestone at the front desk and service counter.
Millwork and countertops currently being installed along with the laminated glazing assembly that matches the existing color of the curtainwalls is really starting to give an overall view of the final product.
Various offices, New & Existing are in the process of receiving paint, carpet, and glazing. .
While the Millwork in the Break room have been completed.
Significant progress has been made to the cottage since we have last seen it. All of the exterior work has been completed and now all the focus turns to the interior finishes / details.
In the kitchen, the white millwork cabinets and subway tile backsplash have been installed along with the solid surface counter.
The view from the bedroom down to the living and dining room space show the shine of the newly polished concrete flooring .
Finally, sliding barn doors also being installed.
Peony Lane Trailhead keeps chugging along as through mid October. Versacon has this building on the final phase of construction. Some exterior work still being done while beginning work on the interior spaces. Project Completion is projected to be around the end of November excluding sitework.
Matt Lysne and Josh Tindall from HCM visited DreamTrace in Roseville, MN earlier this month to experience their Virtual Reality Lab and learn more about how it can be used to help clients visualize and understand their projects in three dimensions.
