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Ziegler Companies’ Postville Facility: Built for Growth, Efficiency, and the Future

Designed to support the evolving needs of the construction and agricultural industries, Ziegler Companies’ Postville, IA facility is delivering greater efficiency, expanded service capabilities, and an enhanced workplace experience for employees. Several months after opening, the facility continues to demonstrate the value of investing in spaces that support both operational performance and long-term growth.

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Brooklyn Park Fire Station No. 2 Takes Shape as Construction Progresses

Construction continues to move forward on the new Brooklyn Park Fire Station No. 2, and each week brings visible progress to this important public safety facility. Designed to support emergency response, firefighter training, and community service, the new station is steadily transitioning from site work and structural improvements to the building systems and exterior finishes that will define the completed facility.

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From Constraint to Clarity: A First Look into Chaska’s Public Safety Facility

CNH Architects recently co-hosted, alongside the City of Chaska and RJM Construction, a tour of Chaska’s Public Safety Facility for regional fire, police, and city administration leaders, offering a firsthand look at how design decisions translate into real-world impact. We extend our sincere thanks to the fire, police, and city leaders who joined us for the recent tour and helped make it such a meaningful exchange.

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Breaking Ground in Lakeville: Fire Station No. 2

Construction is underway on Lakeville’s new Fire Station No. 2, following a groundbreaking ceremony held May 18, 2026. The event brought together city leadership and project partners – including Mayor Luke Hellier and Fire Chief Mike Meyer, who spoke about the importance of the project and its impact on the community. Police officers, firefighters, CNH Architects, and RJM Construction were all in attendance to celebrate the start of construction.

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Start to Finish: Protecting Design Integrity

From the earliest concept through the final walkthrough, the true measure of a successful project lies in consistent, informed involvement. At CNH Architects, we see construction not as the end of our role, but as a critical phase where design intent is transformed into reality. Our commitment to remaining actively engaged throughout construction ensures that decisions made on paper are executed with precision in the field – protecting the owner’s investment and the integrity of every project we design.

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Women’s History Month: How a Gender-Balanced Firm Has Strengthened CNH Architects

At CNH Architects, an evenly balanced workforce of women and men is a core strength that elevates our leadership and design excellence. Women’s voices and perspectives are integral to our success, exemplified by the leadership of Principal Brooke Jacobson. This Women’s History Month, we would like to celebrate how female contributions have positively shaped our firm and will continue to do so.

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Progress Update: Midway YMCA Moves Into the Second Half of Construction

Construction on the Peter J. King Family Foundation Center for Child and Family Wellbeing Midway YMCA  (St. Paul, MN) has reached the halfway point, marking a significant milestone in the project’s overall progress. At an amazing pace, the project team has continued to move steadily through major phases of construction, and the building is now taking clear shape as structural and enclosure work advances.

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Honoring Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Through Smart Fire Station Design

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, making it a great time to recognize the profound risks firefighters face and to reaffirm our commitment, as an industry, to create environments that protect those who protect us. 

At CNH Architects, our work in fire station design is driven by a clear mission: reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens while also supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.

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Designing for Growth: A Look Inside CNH Architects’ Office Expansion

Thoughtful architectural and interior design isn’t just something we deliver to clients – it’s something we live every day. Our recent office expansion reflects this philosophy, transforming our workspace to better support our growing team and the dynamic ways we work together.

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BURNSVILLE FIRE STATION NO. 1

CNH’s largest fire station to date, the City of Burnsville’s Fire Station No. 1 is home to a crew of all full-time firefighters and more than 44,000 SF with 10 apparatus bays. Firefighter safety was one of nine top priorities for the station. Multiple contamination zones and a designated de-contamination area will allow firefighters to keep contaminated equipment and clothing in the apparatus bay until decontaminated. Another priority in the design was firefighter mental health. A warning system that slowly ramps up with alert tones and lighting while only alerting responding staff ensures firefighters are not awoken in an abrupt manner. The station includes areas for relaxation with different lighting to promote natural sleep rhythms, as well as a yoga studio and meditation garden. Extensive firefighter training features including Firefighter 1 and advanced training elements are another highlight of the station.