Ryan to Build New HQ Building in the Mill District/Downtown East Neighborhood

To be called the "Millwright Building", construction will begin next spring and is expected to finish in 2017. It will be located at the corner of Third Street South and Portland Avenue South.

The building name is a nod to the history of the Mill District. A millwright is a craftsman or tradesman engaged with the erection of machinery. Historically, millwrights built mills - lumber mills, flour mills, watermills, windmills, etc.

Combining historic elements and modern function, the Millwright Building is intentional in its design. The 4-story, 172,000-square-foot building features exposed steel structure, a brick exterior, and extremely flexible floor plates. Amenities will include a rooftop terrace, a building commons, tons of bike-friendly features, skyway access, and convenient access to the Downtown East Commons park.

“We’ve designed a state-of-the art office building with all the modern efficiency and amenities, but done so in an exterior character rooted in Minneapolis’ warehouse history. This combination is something we were unable to find elsewhere, and something we believe other tenants will be drawn to,” said Mike Ryan, President of Ryan A+E.

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