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June 27, 2019 stories

Transformations: Lora

Nestled into the stone bluffs of downtown Stillwater, Minnesota, Lora is a creative renovation and repurpose of the former Joseph Wolf Brewery block, which was built in 1886 on South Main Street. From four dilapidated structures, all built at different times on seven different levels, ESG’s architects and interior designers created a three-story, 40-room boutique hotel with three distinct food and beverage destinations: Feller, The Long Goodbye Bar and Made Coffee. The name of the..

February 19, 2019 stories

Spec Suites: Ready to Wear – 111 Washington

With the growing demand for move-in ready offices, ESG Architecture & Design has increasingly worked with building owners to create flexible spaces that are ready on day one for potential tenants. With a focus on office environments transforming into more multi-use spaces, more organizations are seeking architecture and interior design that is well-curated and configured for success. This October, ESG completed three new spec suites for The Shorenstein Company at their 111 Washington..

February 19, 2019 stories

Branding Matters

Defining “brand” can be difficult. In very basic terms, it is a person’s perception of a product, service, experience or organization. As business leaders, we are constantly looking for ways to create the best impression to customers, employees, guests and prospective new hires. For this, we tend to focus on creating targeted messages that we typically promote on our website, in brochures and in advertising. One of the most important and effective ways to express..