Lakewood Cemetery (Minneapolis) New Eco-Friendly Visitor Center Glass & Glazing Project

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Our Lakewood Cemetery (Minneapolis) New Eco-Friendly Visitor Center Glass & Glazing Project replaced a 1920s-era administration building.

 

"We want to change the narrative around how people view death. We want a place like Lakewood to be able to do that and be a place of remembrance."

 

Chris Makowske - Cemetery President

 

Lakewood Cemetery StarTribune 5/2/24

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Established in 1871, Lakewood Cemetery is a cherished institution in the heart of Minneapolis. Over the years, renowned architects and landscape designers have enhanced the beauty of its amazing site with several award-winning buildings.


We collaborated with Snow Kreilich Architects (Minneapolis) and JE Dunn Construction (Minneapolis) on the Lakewood Cemetery Visitor Center (Minneapolis) project.


The Zero Net Carbon building produces on-site carbon-free renewable energy to meet building operations' energy consumption.

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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

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