Momentum Design Group

Designing for space exploration sounds like science fiction, but many extraterrestrial lessons learned have actually impacted life on Earth as well! From technology to material advancements and more, this article describes how architecture has benefitted from space exploration research. . . . https://loom.ly/ixgYK38 #mdgarch #article #architecture #alwayslearning #architecturearticles #moretolearn

Our team recently had the opportunity to attend Keystone Community Services' Keys to Success Gala, where we built a can structure of their Foodmobile! We're grateful for our relationship with Keystone and are always impressed by the vital work they do in our community. We were honored to be a part of the Gala and look forward to our continued partnership in the future!

Increases in both racial diversity and gender equity in the architecture field were the encouraging takeaway from NCARB's 2024 "By The Numbers" report. Improvements in recent years have been small but steady. This article summarizes the findings and also links to the original report with much more data. Hopefully we'll continue to see this positive trend in the years to come! . . . https://loom.ly/Gkuu1KQ #mdgarch #article #architecture #architecturearticles #moretolearn #NCARB

Someday soon, architects visiting construction sites may come across various construction robots working alongside their human counterparts! Robots can be utilized on building sites to make up for labor shortages and/or when the weather is too extreme for people to work safely. This article gives some fascinating examples of types of robots that have been tested in building construction! . . . https://loom.ly/FiBfg9M #mdgarch #article #architecture #moretolearn #robotics

Recently our firm toured a finished project of ours in Hopkins, Minnesota. Ovation Apartments is a beautiful mixed use building that is right in the heart of downtown Hopkins. We love the opportunity to share our work with the firm and see a project once it is complete. #mdgarch #architecture #mnarchitects #architects #exteriordesign #facade #design #apartments #apartmentdesign #apartmentliving #construction #building #jobsitevisit

Yesterday our firm celebrated at our Annual MDG Summer party! This year it was a blast to get outside with our coworkers and play some games, including our first ever MDG Pickleball tournament! ?? . Here are the Pickleball MDG Gold Medal Champions, Project Manager Jesse and Partner Brian! Scroll through the images for some more of the fun we had at the party. #mdgarch #officeculture #architecturefirm #officefun #mdgfun #officeactivities #summerparty #celebrate

Universal Design applies to many design fields, but in the built environment the focus is creating spaces that work for everyone without the need for adaptations. This article describes the principles of Universal Design and how they can be incorporated into every type of project! . . . https://loom.ly/XMukens #mdgarch #article #architecture #alwayslearning #universaldesign #accessibility

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to everyone who works hard to make the world tick and turn our projects on paper into reality. And to those who are working today, an extra thanks to you! The MDG office is closed today to celebrate, but we will be back in the office tomorrow. #mdgarch #officeculture #labordayweekend #officeclosed

Weekends are for making memories on rooftops in the summer! The rooftop at Birdtown Flats is the place to be on a gorgeous summer night! ??Steve Silverman #mdgarch #architecture #mnarchitects #architects #exteriordesign #rooftop #amenity #design #apartments #apartmentdesign #apartmentliving

Workplace Wednesday! The average person spends about 1/3 of their life at work, and our goal is to make that time the most enjoyable it can be through our thoughtful and creative design. ?? Steve Silverman #mdginteriordesign #interiordesign #mdginteriors #design #architecture #mdgarch #mnarchitects #mninteriordesigners