Hay Dobbs to propel UND towards cutting edge academic delivery

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:05:52 +0000

The University of North Dakota has engaged Hay Dobbs to develop a framework for change and improvement to learning spaces that allows for organized implementation, stewardship of facilities, development of learner centered environments and flexibility to adapt to the ever changing academic landscape. The project will be completed by July 2013.

South Dakota School of Mines retains Hay Dobbs for Housing Master Plan

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:06:48 +0000

As a result of rapidly increasing enrollment, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) has engaged Hay Dobbs to complete a Housing Master Plan for the campus. The Master Plan will develop strategies for, and guide development of, new university campus housing. The project will be delivered on a rapid schedule to accelerate the design, construction and occupation of campus residential facilities.

SDSMT, located in Rapid City, South Dakota, prepares undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers as scientists, engineers, and leaders. The School of Mines is also a regional powerhouse of award-winning research and development studies, attracting nearly $21 million in research funding every year. Such initiatives—powered by the multifaceted skills and talents of SDSMT undergraduate and graduate students and accomplished faculty—allow SDSMT to continue their proud, century-old tradition of providing leadership within academia, industry, and government, both locally and nationally. Ranked one of America’s 100 Best College Buys for 14 consecutive years, SDSMT offer more than 35 outstanding, affordable degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through 16 departments.

Hay Dobbs Awarded University of Minnesota Duluth Project

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:14:26 +0000

Hay Dobbs has been selected by the University of Minnesota Duluth to update the Campus Master Plan. The project will seek to sustainably accommodate growth in student enrollment while supporting the University Strategic Plan, revealing a sense of place and delivering long term value to the University.

Hay Dobbs wins another design award!!

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:51:13 +0000

As both Architects of Record and Design Architects, Hay Dobbs is pleased to announce that our newly opened, Chanhassen Station Park and Ride has been awarded honors by the MCC. Chanhassen Station expands the existing SouthWest Transit commuter bus stop in downtown Chanhassen and extends Market Street through historic downtown Chanhassen, connecting two significant areas of commerce. This sensitive addition to the city builds community and a sense of place with sustainable transit infrastructure. This four-level transit facility, located immediately adjacent to the world renowned Chanhassen Dinner Theater, provides over 420 parking spaces for commuters and is accompanied by interior and exterior passenger waiting areas and amenities.

Follow Hay Dobbs on Facebook and Twitter!

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:26:51 +0000

Our Facebook and Twitter pages are humming along now. “Like Us” on Facebook and “Follow Us” on Twitter by clicking on our “Contact Us” Page and following the links to Facebook and Twitter. We’ll be posting news, events and activities related to our architecture, urban design, planning and interiors work as well as other creative endeavors that we’re pursuing.

The End of the Strip?

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:23:19 +0000

Interesting observations by Edward McMahon on changing retail trends.

“For more than 50 years retailers have favored the commercial strip: a linear pattern of retail businesses strung along major roadways, characterized by massive parking lots, a plethora of big signs, box-like buildings, and a total dependence on automobiles for access and circulation.

For years urban planners and public officials have tried to contain, control, and improve the strip. Now they are getting some help from an unexpected quarter: consumers and the marketplace. Today the era of strip development…” < read on by following this link>>>>>

http://pcj.typepad.com/planning_commissioners_jo/2011/05/543b.html

Additional State Licenses

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:36:29 +0000

In addition to current licenses and registrations, Hay Dobbs is now licensed in Arizona and North Dakota allowing us to immediately support our clients’ architectural design efforts in both Arizona and North Dakota. Additionally, over 85% of our staff are LEED-AP certified.