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Earth Burger | MOA - Bloomington, MN | Project Completion

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Earth Burger | MOA - Bloomington, MN | Project Completion

In August 2018, Earth Burger opened a location in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Wilkus Architects assisted with Construction Documents as well as coordination with the Mall of America through the design review process.

Thanks to Schreiber Mullaney for the partnership on this project!

Earth Burger launched in 2014, and now has three locations open — Two in Texas, and one in Minnesota. Its mission is to be one of the first plant-based drive-thrus in the nation with a healthy take on fast food.

Per the Earth Burger website: "Earth Burger is taking over the fast food market with tastier, fresher, and healthier alternatives that also happen to be vegan. Earth Burger’s goal is to provide people with great healthy choices at a great value, while at the same time doing something better for the planet."

 

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Invictus Brewing Company | Blaine, MN | Project Completion

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Invictus Brewing Company | Blaine, MN | Project Completion

At the end of May, Invictus Brewing Company opened its doors in Blaine, MN!

The new, 8,000-square-foot brewpub houses a 1,600-square-foot taproom, private meeting room, commercial kitchen, restaurant, two outdoor patios and an outdoor bar. The interior is a blend of rustic and industrial design styles, and features several garage doors to open up the space on beautiful Minnesota days.

The building is designed as a SIP System (Structural Insulated Panels) to provide an envelope to compete with harsh Minnesota winters. Add in high end HVAC, photovoltaic solar panels, rain gardens and natural vegetation, and Invictus steps up as a leader in sustainability solution towards green energy. Invictus Brewing Company is also planning to grow hops onsite, as well as offer community garden space to local residents.

Located on 105th Ave NE, Invictus Brewing Company is just north of the National Sport Center & Blaine Soccer Complex. Thanks to Tipsy Steer and GCM Construction for the partnership on this project!

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Chow Mixed Grill & BBQ | Elk River, MN | Project Completion

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Chow Mixed Grill & BBQ | Elk River, MN | Project Completion

In December 2017, Chow Mixed Grill & BBQ opened its doors in Elk River, Minnesota. 

Chef Marco Serrano, owner of Serrano Brothers Catering, teamed up with restaurant veteran Michael DeMarco to embark on the journey of opening a restaurant, and together they bring multi-cultural, fresh, local ingredients to their elevated culinary menu. They source most of their ingredients from within 20 miles of the grill, with some of their partners being Country Line Charolais and Elk River Farmers Market.

Their new restaurant is a rustic-modern 8,000-square-foot facility, with a 3,000-square-foot kitchen, two private dining rooms, private dining patio, large indoor dining space, impressive outdoor patio complete with fireplace, and a multi-functional bar that bridges the transition to the outdoors.  Add in a wood fire pizza oven surrounded by local craftsmanship for a truly unique, local destination for Elk River, MN.

Wilkus Architects provided full-scope architectural services from concept design through construction administration, and partnered with Zeman Construction on the project.

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