awards

Firm Award
2007 Firm Award, Elness Swenson Graham Architects, Inc., AIA Minnesota

Residential
301 Kenwood Condominiums, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 RAVE Award (Residential Architect Vision & Excellence), American Institute of Architects, AIA Minnesota
2003 AIA Honor Award, AIA Minnesota
Buri Manor, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1987 Award, Committee on Urban Environment
Cecil Newman Housing, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2005 Winner, Redevelopment/Extensive Renovation, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Columbine Road: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
1998 MADACS Best Signage On-Site, Minnesota Multi Housing Association
1997 MADACS Best Landscape Design, Minnesota Multi Housing Association
East River Mews: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2007 Merit Award, AIA Minneapolis
2003 Finalist New Multi Family Residential, City Business, Best in Real Estate
Emerald Gardens: St. Paul, Minnesota
2003 Finalist New Multi Family Residential, City Business, Best in Real Estate
Harriet Square: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1986 AIA Honor Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
Jefferson Square: Northfield, Minnesota
1981 AIA Honor Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
Midtown Lofts: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 Merit Award, American Institute of Architects, AIA Minneapolis
2006 RAVE Award (Residential Architect Vision & Excellence), AIA Minnesota
Phoenix on the River: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 Winner Multifamily For Sale Development - Large, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Awards
Prairie Oaks: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1985 AIA Honor Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
Printer’s Row: St. Paul, Minnesota
2004 Winner New Residential Condominiums – Urban Small, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Rivers Edge: Rochester, Minnesota
2003 New Construction Committee on Urban Design & Environment
2003 Mayors Advisory Accessibility Group Award: City of Minneapolis
Rose Hill Neighborhood at Ames Lake: St. Paul, Minnesota
2003 Finalist Redevelopment/Extensive Renovation - Residential, City Business, Best in Real Estate Award
St. Anthony Mills Apartments, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2008 RAVE Award (Residential Architect Vision & Excellence), AIA Minnesota
2005 Winner, New Multi-Family Residential, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Tower Lofts: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 RAVE Award (Residential Architect Vision & Excellence), AIA Minnesota
2004 Winner Redevelopment/Extensive Renovation Residential, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Town Gardens: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
2002 Winner New Single-Family Residential, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
Town Oaks Townhouses: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1975 National Award for Excellence, Design and Environment
The Village at St. Anthony Falls: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002 Best Overall Project, City Business, Best In Real Estate
2002 Best Mixed Use Project, City Business, Best In Real Estate
The Vintage at Calhoun Beach: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2003 Finalist Redevelopment/Extensive Renovation - Residential, City Business, Best in Real Estate Award

Mixed-Use
Centennial Lakes Plaza: Edina, Minnesota
1990 MSCA Award of Excellence, Best Shopping Center (125,000 square feet or larger)
Edina Park Plaza at Edinborough: Edina, Minnesota
1988 Achievement Award, Minnesota Masonry Institute
Excelsior & Grand: St. Louis Park, Minnesota
2004 1000 Friends of Minnesota Smart Growth Award for “Town Center” Development
2004 MC&MCA Excellence in Concrete & Masonry Design & Construction
2003 MN Shopping Center Association STARR Award for Redevelopment
2001 Best Multifamily Project, City Business, Best In Real Estate Award
Falcon Heights Town Square: Falcon Heights, Minnesota
2003 Winner Best Mixed Use Development, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
Grand Market Place: Burnsville, Minnesota
2007 Winner Masonry Residential: Minnesota Concrete and Masonry Contractors Association
2002 Winner Best Mixed Use, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
Midtown Exchange Adaptive Reuse Minneapolis, Minnesota (1,000,000 sf mixed use project)
2007 NAIOP Award of Excellence (Renovated - more than 100,000 square feet) 2006 Winner: Project of the Year: Adaptive Reuse, Multifamily Executive Awards
2006 National Trust/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation: Ryan Companies US, Inc. for transforming the vacant Sears Building into Midtown Exchange, a vibrant mixed-use
2006 Reconstruction Award, Platinum Level, Building Design & Construction Magazine
2006 Winner, IIDA FAB Awards The Chicago Model Unit at Midtown Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, AIA Minneapolis
2004 Best Overall Project, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
2004 Winner Best Redevelopment, Large, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Oxford Hills: St. Paul, Minnesota
2007 Winner Masonry Retail/Office; Minnesota Concrete and Masonry Contractors Association
Reflections at Bloomington Central Station, Bloomington, Minnesota
2007 Winner, IIDA FAB Awards
2005 Best Overall Project, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
2005 Best New Large Residential Condominium Project, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Silver Lake Village: St. Anthony, Minnesota
2004 Winner Best Mixed Use Development, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
Ramsey Town Center: Ramsey, Minnesota
2005 National AIA Honor Award, American Institute of Architects
2003 Winner Best Community Impact, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
2003 AIA Honor Award, AIA Minnesota
Richfield Urban Village: Richfield, Minnesota
2003 NAHRO Agency Award of Merit, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2003 National NAHRO Agency Award of Excellence
2003 Finalist Best Mixed Use Development, NAHB Multi Family Pillars of the Industry
The Village at St. Anthony Falls: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2001 Best Overall Project, City Business, Best In Real Estate Award
2001 Winner Best Mixed Use Development, City Business, Best In Real Estate Award
The Westin Edina Galleria Hotel and Residences: Edina, Minnesota
2006 Winner Mixed-Use Development, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Village at Mendota Heights: Mendota Heights, Minnesota
2007 Best Mixed-Use Development, Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
2007 Finance and Commerce, Top Project Award Recipient
2006 First Place Winner, Best Mixed-Use Shopping Center, Minnesota Shopping Center Association

Hospitality
Courtyard Marriott: Bloomington, Minnesota
1999 Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design and Construction Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association
Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Illinois
2006 Award of Excellence, The American Society for Architectural Illustrators
The Grand Hotel & Water Park of America: Bloomington, Minnesota
2007 Winner Concrete, Commercial; Minnesota Concrete and Masonry Contractors Association
2004 Winner Best Hospitality/Entertainment Development, The Business Journal, Best In Real Estate Award
The Milwaukee Road Depot: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002 Honor Award, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
2002 Award, Committee on Urban Environment, City of Minneapolis
2001 AIA Honor Award, AIA Minnesota
2001 Award, Historic Preservation Committee; City of Minneapolis
2001 Excellence in Concrete Construction Award (Precast) Iowa/Minnesota Chapter ACI
1999 Best Overall Project, City Business, Best in Real Estate Award
1999 Best Redevelopment Project, City Business, Best in Real Estate Award
The Sheraton Duluth Hotel: Duluth, Minnesota
2007 Finance and Commerce, Top Project Award Recipient
The Sheraton at Midtown Exchange: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2005 Winner Best Hospitality Development, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
The Westin Minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2008 Merit Award, AIA Minneapolis
2007 Finance and Commerce, Top Project Award Recipient
2007 Reconstruction Award, Bronze Level, Building Design and Construction Magazine
2007 Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission
2007 Honor Award, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
2006 Winner Entertainment/Hospitality Development, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
W Minneapolis, The Foshay: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2011 Merit Award, AIA Minneapolis
2009 Reconstruction Award, Platinum Level, Building Design and Construction Magazine
2007 Best Overall Project, Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
2007 Best Hospitality Development, Mpls/ St. Paul Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award

Commercial
445 Lake Office Building: Wayzata, Minnesota
1990 NAIOP Award of Excellence (Office under 100,000 square feet)
1990 NAIOP Best of Show Award
American Medical Systems: Minnetonka, Minnesota
2006 Winner Office Development - Build to Suit, The Business Journal, Best in Real Estate Award
Butler Square: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1975 National Honor Award, American Institute of Architects
1974 Honor Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
1974 Award, Committee on Urban Environment
Butler Square West: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1982 Commercial Architecture Award, Corporate Report
1981 Honor Award, Consulting Engineers Council
Creekridge Center: Bloomington, Minnesota
1985 Commercial Architecture Award, Corporate Report
1985 NAIOP Award of Excellence (Suburban Office Building of the Year under 50,000 square feet)
Depot Office Center: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1990 Honor Award, American Society of Landscape Architecture, Colorado Chapter
Depot Office Center: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2005 Honor Award NAIOP: Multi Tenant Office (more than 50,000 square feet)
2002 Winner Best New Office, City Business, Best In Real Estate Award
Elness Swenson Graham Architects, Inc. Offices: Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 ANTRON National Design Award, Winner, Small Office Category
France Medical Office Building: Edina, Minnesota
1991 NAIOP Award of Excellence (Office under 100,000 square feet)
Holaday Circuits Headquarters: Minnetonka, Minnesota
1983 Regional Award of Merit for Lighting Design, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1982 National Award, Prestressed Concrete Institute
Imation Discovery Technology Center: Oakdale, Minnesota
1999 NAIOP Award of Excellence (Industrial Build-to-Suit, more than 100,000 square feet)
Knoll Showroom: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1987 AIA Interior Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
Mill Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1986 Award, Committee on Urban Environment, City of Minneapolis
1985 Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Renovation of the Year
1985 NAIOP Award, Renovation of the Year
Peoria Municipal Complex: Peoria, Arizona
1991 “The Crescordia” Environmental Excellence Award, Valley Forward Association, Arizona
The Waters I Office Building: Eagan, Minnesota
1989 NAIOP, Award of Excellence
Theatre de La Jeune Lune: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1993 AIA Honor Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
Thresher Square: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1989 AIA Interior Design Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
1987 National Edwin F. Guth Memorial Lighting Design
1986 Award of Merit, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1985 NAIOP, Award of Excellence Renovation of the Year
Urban Blueprint, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 Winner, IIDA FAB Awards
USAF Academy Visitor Center: Colorado Springs, Colorado
1982 National First Honor Award: Concept Design, USAF Design Awards Program
Walker Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1981 Award, Committee on Urban Environment

Senior Housing
Boulevard Gardens: Minnetonka, Minnesota
1997 MADACS Property Excellence Award: Affordable Senior Housing Minnesota Multi Housing Association
Elder Homestead: Minnetonka, Minnesota
1992 National Senior’s Housing Gold Seal Award NCOSH/NAHB
1988 Aurora Merit Award, Southeast Builders Conference Best Life Care Housing of the Year
Greenhouse Village: Roseville, Minnesota
2006 National Pyramid Award
2006 Excellence in Construction Award, Associated Builders and Contractors
Oakwoods of Eagan: Eagan, Minnesota
1993 National Honorable Mention, The Best of Senior’ Housing Award, National Council of Seniors’ Housing
Remick Ridge: Windom, Minnesota
1997-98 National Citation Award, Design for Aging Review; AIA/AAHSA
1997 National Gold Seal Award for Design Excellence, National Council on Seniors’ Housing NAHB
Rosewood Estates: Roseville, Minnesota
1992 National Citation Award, Design of aging Review; AIA/AAHSA
The Fountains: Melbourne, Florida
1992 National Senior’s Housing Gold Seal Award NCOSH/NAHB
Village at Alameda: Albuquerque, New Mexico
1997-98 National Design Award, Design for Aging Review; AIA/AAHSA
Walker Elder Suites: Edina, Minnesota
1993 National Architectural Design Award, Contemporary Long Term Care Magazine

Higher Education/Student Housing
Civil/Mineral Engineering Building: University of Minnesota
1984 National Edwin F. Guth Memorial Lighting Design Special Citation, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1983 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement in America Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
1983 AIA Honor Award, Minnesota Society of American Institute of Architects
1983 Regional and National Awards Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
1982 National Energy Conservation Award, Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation
Dinnaken Student Residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1990 Achievement Award, Minnesota Masonry Institute
Drury College Student Residence, Springfield, Missouri
1999 AIA Honor Award, Central States Region, AIA
1995 EFCO/Drury College National Design Competition First Place
Parking Structures: Arizona State University
1987 Award for Architectural and Concrete Excellence, American Concrete Institute, Arizona Chapter
Timberton: Plymouth, Minnesota
1985 Reggie Award, Minneapolis Builders Association
Town Oaks Townhouses: Minneapolis, Minnesota
1975 National Award for Excellence, Design and Environment Magazine
Williamson Hall: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1980 National Energy Conservation Award, Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation
1977 National Award, American Society of Landscape Architects
1977 National Award, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
1977 Award, Committee on Urban Environment
1977 Merit Award, Minnesota Society of the American Institute of Architects
1975 National Award, Progressive Architecture

Urban Design
Barrios Unidos Park : Phoenix, Arizona
1990 “The Crescordia” Environment Excellence Award, Valley Forward Association, Arizona
1989 Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects Arizona Chapter
Cherry Creek North Streetscape : Denver, Colorado
1990 Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter
1990 Grand Award, Colorado Association of Landscape Contractors
Red Rocks State Park, Oak Creek Pedestrian Bridge : Sedona, Arizona
1990 Engineered Timber Bridge Award, American Institute of Timber Construction
Sedona Community Plan : Sedona, Arizona
1990 Best Community Participation Award, Arizona Planning Association
West River Parkway : Minneapolis, Minnesota
1988 Award, Committee on Urban Environment
Whitney Plaza : Minneapolis, Minnesota
1988 Award, Committee on Urban Environment
Wickenburg General Plan : Wickenburg, Arizona
1988 Best Policy Plan Award, Arizona Planning Association