Construction is officially underway for the Washington County Central Service and License Center. Project team members Amber Egofske, Ernesto Ruiz-Garcia, and Julie MacLeod attended the groundbreaking ceremony. This mass timber structure consolidates community services, including the License and Passport Center; Property Records and Taxpayer Services; Career Force Center with Career…

We are pleased to announce the following promotions to Principal: Brent Greer Brent joined Alliiance for technology support and now oversees the firm’s IT. He took Alliiance from a one-server network to an in-house data center and then ultimately transitioned the firm to a cloud-based network. A true problem solver,…

We are pleased to announce the following promotions to Senior Associate. Stefan Balaz, AIA, LEED AP Stefan is a strong project architect and project manager who brings an even-handled demeanor to his projects. He has been active in creating staff cohesion, consensus, camaraderie, and mentorship while gaining the confidence of…

We are pleased to announce the following promotions to Associate: Savannah Belcher Savannah is critical to the smooth running of Alliiance. She has filled several positions from project assistant at Alliiance’s airport office; general administrative work at the headquarters; to her current role leading accounts payable, employee expense report processing,…

This week, AIA Minnesota’s ENTER features the MnDOT Clear Lake and Des Moines River Safety Rest Areas near Jackson, MN, designed by Alliiance. In a few short vignettes, readers can get a glimpse into the unique design elements of each location and further understand how these spaces fit into their…

The competition challenged participants to create an innovative and iconic landmark skyscraper. Oleg sought to combat issues of urban density, gentrification, and depersonalization in his design by “empowering a vibrant, interconnected, and inclusive community” within the typical rigid and unlively fabric of a skyscraper. His modular concept maximizes flexibility and…

Jens Vange does more than just design buildings—he photographs them, too. Through November, you can view his intriguing work, “Hidden Dimensions of Urban Architecture,” on display at Concourse G of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Exploring buildings from a unique perspective, Jens hopes to “ignite a deeper curiosity [in viewers]…

Retrofit Magazine features the Alliiance-designed Butler Square refresh in its January/February 2023 issue! Tasked with centering sustainability and wellness in the design, Alliiance helped bring this space into the modern era while maintaining its historic charm. Read more about the upgrades and check out stunning views of the award-winning space…

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…