The four-story Millwright building is new construction, but the historic-looking exterior visually links the building to Minneapolis's historic Mill District. The simulated divided-lite windows with a series of broad arches along the Third Street façade complete the building's turn-of-the-century look.
"The newest 'old' building in downtown Minneapolis,"
per Architecture MN
Developers chose the SCW 2500 Series historic windows to replicate the large openings, narrow sightlines, and custom shapes of the neighboring historic Mill District. The third-floor arch openings were approximately 12.5 x 25 feet. SCW2500 Series profiles are specifically designed for large window openings and the historic integrity required for landmark properties.
The windows not only provided the historic accuracy required but also provided modern thermal and energy efficiency performance with thermal values ranging from .23 - .31 U-values and .16 - .36 SHGC values and sound transmission ratings up to STC-45 / OITC-36.
Project Scope: 412 fixed frame windows and 3 terrace doors
Installer: Midwest Window and Door
Architect: Ryan A+E, Inc.
Building Status: LEED Silver Certification – Core and Shell
Award: 2017 Top Project from Finance and Commerce
Award: 2017 Greening & Public Realm Awards - Streetscape Green Infrastructure from Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District
Award: 2018 Excellence in Design, FAB Award from IIDA
Award: 2018 People’s Choice, FAB Award from IIDA
Series Used: SCW 2500 Series
Project Category: Historic
Applications: Office Building
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