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2023 New Associates
Michael Cheng Michael joined Alliiance in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience. He plays an important part in our service to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), providing both project management and architectural design. Michael fills a unique and essential role on a variety of MAC projects, many technical in nature, requiring intensive collaboration…
People’s Choice Award for Memphis International Airport Concourse B Modernization
The Memphis International Airport Concourse B Modernization received a People’s Choice Award for the Renovation and Restoration category at this year’s AIA Memphis Awards Gala! Since 2013, we have worked in close partnership with UrbanARCH to design a world-class passenger experience through state-of-the-art amenities, regional character, and enhanced convenience. Congrats to the team for this…
Bringing people together through the new performing arts expansion
At Alliiance, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an active practice and key component of our project process and success. In the Center for Performing Arts expansion, we worked closely with the organization to develop the best solutions for the building tenants, artists, staff, and visitors, as well as the broader performing arts community and Kingfield…
Kyle Palzer Wins AIA Minnesota Young Architects Award
Congratulations Kyle Palzer on receiving this year’s Young Architects Award from AIA Minnesota! Recipients were judged on their design excellence, demonstrated leadership, and industry contributions. Jurors highlighted Kyle’s extensive service background within the profession, as well as his commitment to delivering high quality design within any budget. You can learn more at https://bit.ly/3Y4lbDa and listen to Kyle talk about…
Alliiance—Remaking Minneapolis Landmarks
Did you hear? In “St. Anthony: Alliiance, the architecture firm with two i’s, is remaking Minneapolis landmarks,” author Neal St. Anthony highlights a few of Alliiance’s people and recent projects in and around the Twin Cities. Included in these spotlights is the new conceptual design for Chameleon Shoppes, which will provide retail space for women…
Alliiance Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Happy Halloween! It was a treat to gather for Alliiance’s annual Halloween Spooktacular Chili Cook-Off event. We enjoyed delicious homemade chili, applauded creative costumes, and had a spooky good time!
Alvera Apartments wins NAIOP Award
Recently, Alvera was awarded the win for the Multi-Family Mid-Rise category at the NAIOP Awards of Excellence ceremony. As a design consultant for exterior and interior common spaces, Alliiance worked with the project team to seamlessly integrate art with architecture. The exterior design incorporates a mural by Aaron de la Cruz that weaves around the…
J.D. Powers named MSP #1 in North America in passenger satisfaction
Alliiance is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to create one of the most successful guest experiences in the world. This past Wednesday, J.D. Powers named MSP #1 in North America in passenger satisfaction for airports with 33 million or more passengers per year. We look forward to helping…
Alliiance ranks #23 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook airports list!
Alliiance is ranked #23 in airports on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook list! We have been partnering with consultants and clients across the country and worldwide for more than 50 years to improve aviation design, and we are excited to continue bringing excellence and innovation to the industry for years to come.
A flexible, neighborhood-welcoming expansion takes an arts center to the next level
In ENTER’s recent article, “A Flexible, Neighborhood-Welcoming Expansion Takes an Arts Center to the Next Level,” Principals Amber Sausen and Marcelo Pinto share insights behind the design of the Center for Performing Arts addition in South Minneapolis. From community and character to connection to place and time, their considerations achieve a design that is functional,…
