L&M Radiator
L&M had a vision of efficiency which entailed having all operations and production capabilities under one roof. To accomplish this, a large addition and renovations had to be seamlessly incorporated into the existing and fully operating manufacturing campus. The new 80,000 square foot manufacturing bay and 20,000 square foot office addition complement and expand upon […]
Unity Schools
With a growing need for more space, technology updates and resources to offer a well-rounded K-12 education curriculum, DSGW developed a master plan to help the Unity School District secure funding through a successful referendum. The 36,000 sf addition is home to a new auditorium, gymnasium and fitness center. The 35,000 sf remoded areas include […]
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino underwent a three-phase renovation and expansion. The project includes remodeled guest rooms, a revitalization of the restaurant and lounge, with a new casino, lobby, swimming pool and event center, all while the building stayed in full operation. Throughout the facility, DSGW utilized design features and finishes to create a fun, […]
Shingobee on the Bay
The sleek renovation of Shingobee on the Bay 9,000 sf building on Leech Lake aimed to create a fun and convenient stop for locals and tourists both by land and by boat. The facility, completed in 2017, has a bar and restaurant with a large deck overlooking the lake, a lower convenience store and bait […]
Lutheran Social Services – Center for Changing Lives
Located in Duluth’s East Hillside, the Lutheran Social Services Center for Changing Lives provides temporary and permanent housing for residents as well as counseling, education and health care services all under one roof. A new energy efficient building and a hub for other teen crisis program partnerships was needed to help achieve the goal of […]
Endi
ENDI, a six-story, mixed-use development, includes 142 luxury residential units overlooking Lake Superior ranging from studios to penthouses with first class amenities. The first high-end apartment complex to hit the Duluth market offers outdoor amenities including a large deck facing Lake Superior with lounge seating, fire pits, lawn games and an outdoor exercise area. Indoor […]
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Clinic
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Clinic is a Joint Venture Agreement between the Tribe and Indian Health Services (I.H.S.). User population determines the size and services that I.H.S. will financially support as terms of the agreement. DSGW Architects facilitated administrative duties necessary to secure the contract agreement on behalf of the Tribe. The 38,000 […]
Four Winds Alternative and CTE High School
Four Winds Alternative and CTE High School is the first Zero Energy on tribal land in the country. There are several features that contribute to its energy efficiency including: photovoltaic (solar) panels, a ground-source geothermal heating and cooling system, high-efficiency water-to-air heat pumps, energy recovery system for free heating and cooling, variable-speed fans and pumps to […]
Community School of Excellence
The Community School of Excellence moved from an outdated and undersized space near the inner city of St. Paul, Minnesota to a newly designed state of the art Pre-K through 8th grade Hmong immersion charter program facility. The building incorporates Hmong culture both through exterior design elements and interior design and finishes. There are three stories of […]
U of M Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team
DSGW worked closely with the Memory Keepers staff to incorporate a cultural centric design into their new office for conducting research on health disparities within rural and Native American populations. The space is configured to face true north in honor of Native American tradition and the library is a quiet place where blessings can take […]