The Osborn370 project has been a highly successful repurposing of the former Ecolab modernist office tower in downtown Saint Paul. Originally known as the Ecolab Corporate Center, the building was renovated and transformed into a modern workspace for various businesses and startups. This adaptive reuse project preserved the building's historic and architectural significance while updating it for contemporary use. After Ecolab moved its headquarters to a new location, the building was left vacant. In 2017, it was purchased and redeveloped with the goal of attracting new businesses, startups, and tech companies. The renovation included updating the infrastructure, modernizing office spaces, and adding amenities to support a collaborative work environment. Osborn370 now offers flexible office spaces designed to accommodate companies of various sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It has become a modern hub for business and innovation, playing a significant role in the revitalization of downtown Saint Paul. The building attracts tech companies, creative firms, and startups, fostering a vibrant business community and contributing to economic growth and increased business activity in the area. The project also incorporated sustainable design practices to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Osborn370 stands as a prime example of urban renewal, transforming a vacant historical building into a dynamic center for business and innovation, significantly contributing to the economic and social fabric of Saint Paul.
Involvement - Josh worked as:
- Project Manager / Project Lead - Main Lobby including Bridgewater Bank lobby branch and coffee shop
- Project Manager / Project Lead - Amenity and Flex Floor renovations
- Project Manager / Project Lead - TI projects on multiple floors
- Performed work in the SD - CA phases
Work done at a previous design firm.
The Glen Nelson Center - APM & Lunar Startups | St. Paul, MN | 10k sf
The Glen Nelson Center - APM & Lunar Startups | St. Paul, MN | 10k sf
Amenity Floor | St. Paul, MN | 10k sf
Flex Floor and Lobby | St. Paul, MN | each floor is 10k sf
Reeher | St. Paul, MN | each floor is 10k sf
ADAPTIVE REUSE
"Sustainability
Fun fact: A new energy-efficient building can take 10 to 80 years to overcome the environmental impact of its own construction process. Think of buildings as very large manufactured goods; prolonging the lifespan of existing structures is a sustainable strategy that’s becoming a necessity as the world population grows more urbanized. On a broad scale, adaptive reuse brings the world closer to reaching net-zero carbon goals because it addresses carbon burdens that already exist in the built environment.
Financial
Beyond the primary savings that come with reusing existing materials and infrastructure and avoiding demolition and new-construction costs, adaptive-reuse projects tend to have low acquisition costs and often have access to financing incentives. Well-planned adaptive-reuse projects can revitalize the businesses around them and restore economic confidence in a region.
Social
Bringing dilapidated buildings back to life revitalizes neighborhoods by providing affordable housing, increasing public safety, and offering new commercial opportunities in mixed-use spaces. These spaces are also ideal for small businesses, thanks to low lease costs and central locations, making it easier to establish important relationships with customers and neighbors."
Source: www.autodesk.com/design-make/articles/adaptive-reuse
To learn more about Osborn370 visit:
Osborn370 website
Finance & Commerce
"Sustainability
Fun fact: A new energy-efficient building can take 10 to 80 years to overcome the environmental impact of its own construction process. Think of buildings as very large manufactured goods; prolonging the lifespan of existing structures is a sustainable strategy that’s becoming a necessity as the world population grows more urbanized. On a broad scale, adaptive reuse brings the world closer to reaching net-zero carbon goals because it addresses carbon burdens that already exist in the built environment.
Financial
Beyond the primary savings that come with reusing existing materials and infrastructure and avoiding demolition and new-construction costs, adaptive-reuse projects tend to have low acquisition costs and often have access to financing incentives. Well-planned adaptive-reuse projects can revitalize the businesses around them and restore economic confidence in a region.
Social
Bringing dilapidated buildings back to life revitalizes neighborhoods by providing affordable housing, increasing public safety, and offering new commercial opportunities in mixed-use spaces. These spaces are also ideal for small businesses, thanks to low lease costs and central locations, making it easier to establish important relationships with customers and neighbors."
Source: www.autodesk.com/design-make/articles/adaptive-reuse
To learn more about Osborn370 visit:
Osborn370 website
Finance & Commerce