AIA Minnesota Excellence in Design for Energy Award Lakewood Cemetery's Welcome Center

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Blending Lakewood Cemetery’s timeless legacy with a vision for the future, the new Welcome Center is an all-electric, net-zero-energy landmark. Its sustainability is driven by an innovative geothermal system, rooftop solar power, integrated with high-efficiency glazing and building envelope systems. 

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We collaborated with Snow Kreilich Architects (Minneapolis), Miller Dunwiddie Architects (Minneapolis), and JE Dunn Construction (Minneapolis) to support our project partner's architectural expression and performance goals by integrating high-efficiency glazing and building envelope systems.


We're extremely proud to have contributed to this exceptional project—recognized with AIA Minnesota's prestigious Excellence in Design for Energy award—and honored to be part of a team that embodies innovation, craftsmanship, and environmental stewardship at the highest level.

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Our team worked closely with our design and construction partners to bring their design to life, ensuring lasting quality, precise detailing, and visual harmony with Lakewood's timeless setting—helping create a building that honors the past while embracing a sustainable future.

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The scope of work completed by W. L. Hall Company included:


  • Installing a 4-sided structurally glazed window system utilizing OBE cassette and 3M-VHB tape system
  • Utilizing high-performance, insulated glass
  • Supplying and installing OBE thermally broken exterior doors, along with hardware fittings
  • Installing EFCO interior storefront frames with glass side lites in two finishes, complemented by wood doors provided by other vendors.
  • Providing CRL/OBE glass handrail and guardrail systems for both interior and exterior spaces
  • Installing frameless mirrors in restrooms enhancing interior aesthetics.
  • Incorporating a CRL anti-reflective glass display case, providing a sleek showcase solution
  • Customizing and installing a top-hung sliding all-glass door leading into the café, utilizing Hawa hardware
  • Integrating skylights to enhance natural lighting within the space
  • Fabricating and installing custom metal closures and trims for both exterior and interior applications

 

We take pride in partnering with architects, builders, and owners to bring design visions to life—helping create projects that honor the past while achieving visually pleasing, energy-efficient, and enduring results. Partner with us to bring your design to life.


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