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IDS Crystal Court

Minneapolis, MN

This iconic atrium space is at the heart of the downtown central district and is an award-winning, indoor 23,000 square foot urban park. It was built in the 1970’s from a design by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee. The atrium links together offices, retail, restaurants, a hotel, and a skyway that connects to adjacent blocks.

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The renovation provides a refreshing, welcoming space. Lighting upgrades enhance the new and historical character of the architecture. An array of concealed uplights provide tunable white light on the cascading white cube roof structure and pyramid acrylic skylight forms. Discrete lighting within new tree planters provide textured downlight at the adjacent seating areas as well as contributing to the ceiling uplight. Low glare in-grade uplights dramatize the tree canopy. Color capable lighting is included at 90 feet above a new fountain area to provide highlights on the thin layer of water over a black granite surface and for seasonal events. Visually comfortable yet accentuated lighting naturally entices guests into the space.

Project Details

Architect

  • Perkins & Will

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