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Phase One Completes While Phase Two Begins at Burnsville Police City Hall

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The City of Burnsville reached an important milestone on October 14th as community leaders, public safety personnel, staff members, and project partners gathered to celebrate progress on the Police City Hall Project. The event recognized the completion of Phase One with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new addition and marked the beginning of Phase Two with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Police Department expansion.

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Breaking Ground in Lakeville: Fire Station No. 2

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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

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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

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

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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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Zoey Erickson Achieves NCIDQ Certification, Strengthening His Role at CNH Architects

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At CNH Architects, we believe that great design begins with a deep understanding. That belief is embodied by interior designer Zoey Erickson, who recently earned his NCIDQ certification—a nationally recognized credential that reflects both technical expertise and professional integrity in the field of interior design.

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Women’s History Month: Highlighting Trailblazers in Architecture and Interior Design

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As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the incredible contributions of women in architecture and interior design. These trailblazing women have not only broken barriers but have also inspired future generations with their resilience, creativity, and determination. 

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The Sixth and Final Phase in the Architectural Design Process: Construction Administration

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What is Construction Administration?
CNH Architects feel the success of any project depends on staying on top of the process from early planning through construction. Where many firms lose interest in a project after the building is designed and drawings complete, CNH has found that much of the success of the project depends on working through the issues that arise during construction, making sure the client is represented and protected.

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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.