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"KA has a thorough understanding of what the college's needs are and they supported us and watched out for us as we moved along on this project."

-David Draus,
Director of Facilities and Risk Management,
Augsburg College

Oren Gateway Center, Augsburg College

Minneapolis, MN

110,000 s.f. multipurpose facility. The four-story wing provides 106 units of loft-style apartments with underground parking. Two of the housing floors are dedicated to Augsburg's StepUp program. StepUp provides students in recovery from addiction with extra support, meeting space, and a sheltering environment to help them succeed in college. In addition, Oren Center contains a Barnes and Noble Augsburg Book Store, Nabo - A neighborhood cafe, administration, classroom space and an art gallery.

Client: Augsburg College

Project Size: 110,000 s.f.

Architect/Engineer:

BWBR Architects

Kraus-Anderson Role: Construction Manager at Risk