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How Alliiance Earned the 2025 AIA Minnesota Firm Award
What makes an architecture firm stand out beyond the buildings it designs? Joel Hoekstra explored this question in a recent article for ENTER titled, “Alliiance Honored with AIA Minnesota’s Biennial Firm Award.” The article offers an insider’s look at the values and culture that have shaped Alliiance for more than five decades. From public and institutional facilities to science and…
Memphis International Airport Concourse B Modernization Receives AIA Memphis Merit Award
Honored at the AIA Memphis 2025 Celebration of Architecture Gala, this recognition reflects a tremendous team effort. Since 2013, Alliiance has worked in close partnership with UrbanARCH to design a world-class passenger experience defined by state-of-the-art amenities, character, and convenience expressed through an uplifting and regionally sensitive design. The $245 million concourse modernization renovated nearly…
Alliiance Welcomes Neal Cross
Alliiance is pleased to welcome Neal Cross, AIA, as a principal and Workplace Studio co-leader. Neal brings extensive experience in workplace design and leadership, along with a strong ability to integrate architecture and interior design to create environments that reflect each client’s unique identity and culture. Neal will co-lead the Workplace Studio with principals Carey Brendalen, AIA,…
MSP Named Top Mega Airport in North America by J.D. Power
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has been named the Top Mega Airport in North America three of the past four years by J.D. Power. With a reputation for aesthetic, functional, and accessible design; a unique sense of place that connects travelers to the region; and customer-focused amenities, MSP continues to set the standard for world-class…
Alliiance is the 2025 AIA Minnesota Firm Award Recipient!
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 the first time a firm…
Alliiance-Designed Concourse E Redevelopment Officially Underway at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
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 flights and significantly improve operational…
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is officially open!
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, and a pathway toward net-zero…
Washington County Central Service and License Center is Officially Open!
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 resources, the center streamlines access…
Alliiance’s Aviation Impact: Contributing to Nearly Half of The Washington Post’s Top 50 Airports
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) Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)…
Alliiance Highlighted in Simple Flying for Transformational Terminal Renovation and Expansion at Spokane International Airport
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 operations, and a world-class passenger…
