Proj Overview
The International Institute of Minnesota project includes the renovation of an existing 21,000 square foot building and the addition of a new wing that measures over 16,000 square feet. The renovation
and expansion allowed for more and better quality classroom space, conference and meeting room spaces, and additional office space to enhance the services and classes the Institute provides.

Wells provided exterior architectural precast concrete insulated wall panels and some precast concrete structural interior wall panels around the elevator and stair shaft. The precast concrete architectural structural panels around the entrance were used to recess the door which also helped to create dimension.

The exterior of the existing building was white painted brick, so the architect’s design included white concrete exterior panels that featured a design of intricate detailing with a pattern of black sand and aggregate that was brought to life through micro-etching.

 

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Project Team

Architect:

JDD Studio

Engineer:

Meyer | Borgman | Johnson

Contractor:

Stahl Construction

Owner:

International Institute of Minnesota

Precaster:

Wells

Precast Specialty Engineer:

Wells

PCI Certified Erector:

Wells

Key Project Attributes

  • Total square footage of the project was 16,000 sq ft
  • The owner wanted a unique design, and the architect came up with the design of the hexagonal patterning on the walls – manufactured using micro-etching.

Project/Precast Scope

  • The IIMN project scope included the renovation of the existing 21,000 square-foot building and the addition of a 16,000 + square-foot wing for more and better-quality classroom space, conference and meeting room spaces, and additional office space to enhance the services and classes the Institute provides.
  • Architectural Insulated Wall (47 pieces – 4,327 sq ft)
  • Architectural Solid Wall (7 pieces – 424 sq ft)
  • Structural Solid Wall (6 pieces – 1,841 sq ft)
  • Mostly did exterior walls but also did some interior walls around the elevator and stairway