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Buzza Historic Lofts
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Apartments & Condominiums
References
- General Contractor:
- Weis Builders, Inc.
Scope Of Work
Located in the trendy Minneapolis neighborhood known as Uptown, the Buzza Historic Lofts was another conversion project for Associated Mechanical Contractors. The 1916 building had fulfilled several purposes including headquarters for Buzza Greeting Cards, the current building’s namesake. In 2012, Dominium, a local real estate development company, purchased the six-story building. AMC was selected to design/assist the job. Project Manager Greg Miller worked with the company’s architect and engineer to plan the renovation, meet the project’s infrastructure goals, budgets, and schedule, as well as comply with the required codes for historic renovations.
The Buzza Historic Lofts renovation began with a total gut of the structure. Again, because it was designated as a historical building, parameters were set to ensure the preservation of the building’s significant architectural features. There are very strict codes in place and every step of the process was approved by several official agencies. This job presented unique opportunities to test the skills of the Associated Mechanical team who worked to install modern, high quality, energy efficient plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems while preserving the beauty of the existing structure.
One of the biggest challenges facing the AMC team on the Buzza Lofts project, in addition to the strict codes and compliances for historic renovations, was the schedule. The developer, Dominium, requested AMC, as well as the other project contractors, to finish construction within 11 months. In fact, the AMC team exceeded their client’s expectations and completed their work ahead of schedule, in about 10-and-a-half months, with absolutely no compromise in quality of work.
The result was the transformation of a historic landmark that was once in decline, into a vibrant, 136 unit modern, multi-family, living space in the heart of the city.
One of the biggest challenges facing the AMC team on the Buzza Lofts project, in addition to the strict codes and compliances for historic renovations, was the schedule. The developer, Dominium, requested AMC, as well as the other project contractors, to finish construction within 11 months. In fact, the AMC team exceeded their client’s expectations and completed their work ahead of schedule, in about 10-and-a-half months, with absolutely no compromise in quality of work.
The result was the transformation of a historic landmark that was once in decline, into a vibrant, 136 unit modern, multi-family, living space in the heart of the city.
