AIA Minnesota has named Alliiance the 2025 AIA Minnesota Firm Award recipient, one of the highest honors given by the association. The prestigious award recognizes AIA Minnesota firms that have made outstanding contributions to the profession and architectural community. Having first received this award in 1994, this historic win marks…

Exciting changes are underway at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The airport officially broke ground on the Concourse E Redevelopment Project. In partnership with American Design Inc., Alliiance led the planning and design to replace the international arrivals terminal with a new concourse. The updated facility will serve both domestic and international…

Alliiance, in partnership with WSB and Split Rock Studios, proudly led the design of the Gateway Center and other supporting facilities that bring this 160-acre riverfront park to life. The 15,000-square-foot Gateway Center—the heart of the project—is a central hub for community gathering and learning, featuring passive daylighting, geothermal systems,…

Congratulations to Washington County on the grand opening of their Central Service and License Center! Alliiance is proud to have helped bring this welcoming, eco-conscious facility to life—a one-stop hub that unites a wide range of county services under one roof. From licensing and passports to public health and career…

The Washington Post recently ranked the Top 50 Best Airports in America, based on travelers’ real experiences—accessibility, amenities, design, and sense of place. Alliiance has played a role in nearly half of the airports recognized in this nationwide ranking. Notable recent work includes projects at: Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP)…

Alliiance’s work on Spokane International Airport’s Terminal Renovation and Expansion (TREX) Program was recently featured in Simple Flying! With over four million passengers per year and exponential growth on the horizon, the TREX Program is more than a necessary upgrade—it’s a pivotal transformation setting the stage for future growth, efficient…

After an incredible career spanning over 38 years, Alliiance Principal, Tom Hysell, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, is retiring. Tom has led a storied career defined by major collaborations and meaningful contributions to Alliiance and the architectural profession at large. Tom led some of the firm’s most high-profile, complex projects with integrity…

Check out our work at Quad Cities International Airport (MLI), recently featured in Airport Improvement Magazine! As part of the larger Project GATEWAY initiative to modernize the airport, Alliiance partnered with MLI to develop the vision guiding the long-term transformation of the airport. Following this effort, Alliiance led the design…

The Oxbow Park Nature Center was honored with a 2025 AIA Minneapolis Merit Award. This award recognizes projects that tell a story of excellence beyond design, emphasizing public interest and embracing the varied forces that shape a building. The new Oxbow Park Nature Center, completed in 2023, is a transformative project…

Mamie Harvey, president and co-leader of the Science & Technology Studio at Alliiance, recently spoke with Joel Hoekstra for AIA Minnesota’s ENTER publication to discuss the design of science and technology (S&T) spaces. In the interview, Mamie recounts what initially drew her to the architecture for S&T; discusses the challenge…

Starting this summer, Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) will undergo a significant transformation to enhance the passenger experience. Alliiance is leading the design of 93,000 square feet of terrazzo flooring that will replace the existing carpet throughout the terminal. Design elements inspired by the Ozarks will create a powerful sense of…

Alliiance marks a major milestone in 2025: 55 years of design that endures. As we approach this anniversary, Finance & Commerce has featured Alliiance in recognition for our decades of innovation, growth, and impact. Since 2022, the firm has grown by 20 percent and now includes over 130 professionals. Our…