The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes

The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes w l hall company 1

One of the standout features of the Lakes Wall is its glazing, supplied by the renowned Forms and Surfaces. This glazing captures the essence of Minnesota's lakes, with digital prints showcasing the topographical contours of some of the state's picturesque bodies of water.๏ปฟ

The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes w l hall company 2

 It's a stunning blend of artistry and functionality that adds a unique and aesthetically pleasing touch to the airport environment.

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We collaborated with our friends at Alliance Architects (Minneapolis) and Morcon Construction (Fridley, MN), which played integral roles in the successful completion of the comprehensive four-phase BCTL project spanning the years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes w l hall company 4

Their collaborative efforts and expertise were seamlessly woven into each phase, showcasing a sustained commitment to excellence and innovation.

The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes w l hall company 5

One of the standout features of the Lakes Wall is its glazing, supplied by the renowned Forms and Surfaces. This glazing captures the essence of Minnesota's lakes, with digital prints showcasing the topographical contours of some of the state's picturesque bodies of water.


 It's a stunning blend of artistry and functionality that adds a unique and aesthetically pleasing touch to the airport environment. We collaborated with our friends at Alliance Architects (Minneapolis) and Morcon Construction (Fridley, MN), which played integral roles in the successful completion of the comprehensive four-phase BCTL project spanning the years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.


Their collaborative efforts and expertise were seamlessly woven into each phase, showcasing a sustained commitment to excellence and innovation.

The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes w l hall company 6

The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport is a testament to precision and craftsmanship. Crafted with precision, the wall is constructed using solid radiused steel bars meticulously supplied by BPS Incorporated. These bars are expertly welded into place, enhancing the structural integrity of the entire installation.


We also installed an exquisite railing system that needed to follow an elliptical floor plate, that included a handrail that required following the elliptical shape, and have 1” thick tempered laminated glass act as pickets. These glass pickets were narrow and had a complex geometric shape.๏ปฟ

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The Mezzanine Lakes Wall at MSP Airport Glazing Project Captures the Essence of Minnesota's Lakes w l hall company 7
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