Skywater Technology
This project expands SkyWater’s existing microchip manufacturing facility with a 64,000 SF building addition. Included in the expansion is approximately 13,000 SF of Class 10 semiconductor cleanroom fabrication (FAB) space; 4,800 SF of future FAB cleanroom; and a 15,300 SF sub-fabrication space below the FAB areas. This laminar flow cleanroom is supported by mechanical and…
Read MoreEcolab Advanced Design Center
From the inception of an idea, prototyping, and scaling up for production, the Ecolab Advanced Design Center is a collaborative environment that enables Ecolab to engage with their customers in the development and refinement of products and solutions for the future of healthcare. Located adjacent to Ecolab’s Pilot Plant, the Advanced Design Center includes a…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Dwan Levels 2 and 3 Wet Bench Renovation
The University of Minnesota Medical School was in need of replacing their outdated, inefficient research labs and offices with more contemporary, open spaces. Co-locating multiple departments and divisions to the Dwan Variety Club Cardiovascular Research Center Building on the Minneapolis East Bank campus provides a centrally located space with opportunities for collaboration with the hospital…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Moos Tower Levels 1 and 3 Lab Renovation
With researchers from the Department of Neuroscience and Institute for Translation Neuroscience working out of multiple buildings on the Minneapolis campus, the University of Minnesota desired a single location for researchers. The new, shared space will be located within Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower on the Minneapolis campus, and include an extensive renovation of 7,500…
Read MoreUniversity Enterprise Laboratories
In 2005, Alliiance designed the 128,000 SF University Enterprise Laboratories building as part of an initiative by the State of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, and University Foundation to foster bioscience industry growth in Minnesota. The design team transformed a vacant warehouse into a state-of-the-art bioscience incubator. One of the design challenges involved creating flexible space…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Veterinary Isolation Facility
The new Veterinary Isolation Facility serves Minnesota’s citizens and animal populations by identifying and monitoring emerging diseases, developing new diagnostic methods, vaccines, treatments, and preparing the next generation of veterinary scientists. The new Veterinary Isolation Facility also supports the College of Veterinary Medicine’s leadership in infectious diseases research: attracting renowned faculty, facilitating collaborative research among…
Read MoreBoston Scientific
Inserted into an existing industrial warehouse, this new tenant space includes offices, labs and product warehousing. These three functions are organized in a clear and simple layout that can expand extrusion-like over time. Daylight, transparency, connectedness and open interactive spaces are emphasized through the design. The main entry and a large flexible gathering area define…
Read MoreSt. Jude Medical
Alliiance provided a unified 20-year master plan for St. Jude’s expanded global headquarters campus. The pavilion-like Technology Center is the first phase of the master plan, and is 4-stories in height and positioned at the site’s wooded edge. The facility provides flexible, light-filled spaces for offices, laboratories, training, light manufacturing, as well as research and…
Read MoreMinnesota Poultry Testing Lab
The Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab plays a role in role in human and animal health by facilitating the rapid identification of poultry diseases and certifying poultry products for interstate and international shipments. It is a cooperative venture between the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL). The lab…
Read MoreJames Ford Bell Technical Center
Alliiance has worked closely with researchers and product developers on General Mills’ multiple research campuses since 1994. By systematically constructing new and renovating existing laboratory, lab support, office, and pilot plant space, Alliiance has provided spaces that have increased the speed of innovation; agile work environments that foster the sharing of equipment, tools, and ideas.…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Thomas E. Murphy Engine Research Lab
The Thomas E. Murphy Engine Research Laboratory is in an existing warehouse building off Como Avenue and 29th Avenue S.E. The lab promotes collaboration between engine experts and industry leaders for research and development. Explosion control, air intake, and exhaust requirements mandate that the test cells be located along an exterior wall and required significant…
Read MoreEcolab Building H
Ecolab’s vision for the Building H Addition was to create an innovative and creative space for employees; enhance productivity and effectiveness of innovation for their employees while providing a state of the art training facility for their customers from across the nation. The two story addition includes training rooms, training labs, R+D labs as well…
Read MoreCargill Minneapolis R&D Center
The Cargill Minneapolis R&D Center facility works to maximize collaboration through formal and informal interactions across research groups and organizational boundaries. The 106,000 SF center consolidates primary R&D capabilities including food, chemistry, imaging, chromatography, biotechnology laboratories, and small scale pilot plant. An engaging customer experience tour path allows views into all of the laboratories, while…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—John T. Tate Hall Renovation
The John T. Tate Hall Renovation is a comprehensive renovation and addition to the historic building at the University of Minnesota. The overall design approach focuses on creating new vibrant and flexible learning spaces for the School of Physics and Astronomy, the Department of Earth Sciences, and general science students from the College of Science…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Physics and Nanotechnology Building
This facility functions as the new front door to the University’s College of Science and Engineering. Highlights of the building include over 43,000 sf of modern, highly flexible physics laboratories and support space, a 10,000 sf nanotechnology clean room, and office and meeting space for the researchers. Instilling a theme of connectedness, the project is…
Read MoreMinneapolis College—Health Science Center
This comprehensive renovation in downtown Minneapolis was conceived as a new transparent cornerstone to an urban campus. An existing building, a former auto showroom built in 1912, was reimagined to provide a welcoming face for the College along Hennepin Avenue. Adjacent to this building, the front bay of a one story existing warehouse was removed…
Read MoreCargill Building—Microbial and Plant Genomics
In a technology-responsive, modern and natural environment, the design of the Cargill Building – Microbial and Plant Genomics supports research and collaboration. Work zones range from shared wet laboratories and bioinformatics spaces to project–based team workstations, private offices and informal break out meeting spaces. As testimony to the quality of the space, the 100-person flexible…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building
The University of Minnesota Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building (CCRB) is a flexible, state-of-the-art research environment designed to support faculty, staff, and researchers focusing on finding cures for significant health challenges from diabetes, cancer and heart disease, emerging infectious diseases and neurological conditions. The building was conceived as a gateway to the Biomedical Discovery District,…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota—Bee and Pollinator Research Laboratory
The Bee Research Laboratory is a flexible, state-of-the-art academic research laboratory that facilitates groundbreaking work on pollinator’s health and biodiversity. Led by world-renowned bee expert, Dr. Marla Spivak, this facility complements the pastoral St. Paul Campus. The color of the building was derived from the colors of honey and honeybees. The Bee Research Laboratory includes…
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