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Cologne Water Treatment Plant | Cologne, MN | Project Completion

September 5, 2018

The new City of Cologne, MN water treatment facility opened in August.

Wilkus Architects provided full-scope architectural design services from schematic development through construction administration. Thanks to Di-Mar Construction Inc. for the help on this City of Cologne project, and to Bolton & Menk for including our team on it!

The City of Cologne is having an open house for the new facility on Monday, September 10th from 5-7 pm, providing guided tours through the space. Read more here.

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Earth Burger | MOA - Bloomington, MN | Project Completion

August 28, 2018

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

July 27, 2018

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!