Ankeny Kell Architects
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Ankeny Kell Architects
821 Raymond Ave.
Suite 400
Saint Paul, MN 55114
821 Raymond Ave.
Suite 400
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Toll Free Number: (866) 363-6806
Phone Number: (651) 645-6806
Fax Number: (651) 645-0079
Web Address: www.ankenykell.com
Phone Number: (651) 645-6806
Fax Number: (651) 645-0079
Web Address: www.ankenykell.com
Categories: Architects, Designers Architectural, Engineering & Architectural Services, Interior Design Services, Parks & Recreation Centers, Planning Consultant
AKA is a full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm in Saint Paul, Minnesota. AKA's range of experience and services include civic and educational facilities, complex recreation centers and ice arenas, libraries, and commercial projects.
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Keywords: Ankeny Kell Architects architecture St. Paul ice arena recreation community centers feasibility study design sustainability sustainable LEED athletic aquatic YMCA Minnesota Missouri Arizona Iowa Illinois theater theatre performing arts municipal libraries library interiors commercial interior design
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
AKA was established in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1976.
What is your primary product or service?
AKA is a full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm. Our services include: PLANNING/FEASIBILITY STUDIES: planning, programming, conceptual design, and preliminary cost estimation. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: schematic design, design development, construction design, construction administration. INTERIOR DESIGN: furniture, fixture and equipment selection, office space planning, finish selection. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: conscientious selection and use of materials, maximize energy efficiencies and environmental performance during the complete life cycle of the building.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
AKA's DESIGN PHILOSOPHY of integrating owner/user collaboration with award-winning design has created attractive, efficient and functional facilities that reflect stakeholders' interests, ideas and expectations. Our approach to design is based on three principles: AKA BELIEVES THAT DESIGN IS A PARTNERSHIP. It grows out of an intimate and continuing dialogue between the design team and their client. The more closely we connect with our clients, the better our understanding of their goals and the greater the design potential becomes. AKA’s best projects have been programmed, planned and designed with extensive collaboration with our clients. AKA BELIEVES THAT DESIGN CAN SERVE SOCIETY. Through good design and good service to our clients, not only do we create buildings that serve our clients needs, but they also serve the broader society. Good design builds good neighborhoods, good cities, and healthy environments. AKA BELIEVES THAT DESIGN CAN REFLECT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Our goal is to design innovative and pragmatic buildings that promote reuse of resources where possible; provide a highly functional and healthful environment for the occupants; minimize pollution; and have a long, useful life expectancy.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
AKA operates from its St. Paul office in Baker Court (an 1884 brick school building that AKA renovated into office space) at 821 Raymond Avenue.
Provide detailed directions to your location
FROM THE NORTH: Take 35W South to Highway 280. Take the Territorial Road Exit. Turn left onto Territorial Road, past tennis courts and townhouses to the old red brick school building ahead on the left of the same block. FROM THE SOUTH: Take 35E North to 94W. Take the University Avenue / Highway 280 Exit. Turn right onto University Avenue and continue to the second stoplight (Raymond Avenue). Turn left onto Raymond Avenue and drive one block up on the left side. FROM THE EAST: Take 94W to the University Avenue / Highway 280 Exit. Turn right onto University Avenue and continue to the second stoplight (Raymond Avenue). Turn left onto Raymond Avenue and drive one block up on the left side. FROM THE WEST: Take 94E to the University Avenue / Highway 280 Exit. Turn right onto University Avenue and continue to the second stoplight (Raymond Avenue). Turn left onto Raymond Avenue and drive one block up on the left side.
Which areas do you service?
AKA is a full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm with a portfolio of projects stretching from Connecticut to Arizona. Our projects range from feasibility studies to comprehensive building projects with community facilities as the cornerstone of AKA’s work. In recent years, those projects have included community recreation centers, ice arenas, civic plazas, performing arts centers, churches and libraries. AKA also has an extensive commercial and corporate profolio with services including space planning and interior design.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
AKA's three partners -- Mark Wentzell, AIA; Pamela Bakken Anderson, AIA, CID, LEED AP; and Tom Betti, AIA -- bring experience and distinctive expertise that contributes to the ongoing success, service and growth of the firm. MARK WENTZELL, AIA, is an award-winning designer with over 30 years of experience. An adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota College of Architecture and Landscape Design, is a skilled public facilitator who imparts architectural knowledge in everyday terms to assist clients seeking best use of resources. PAMELA BAKKEN ANDERSON, AIA, CID, LEED AP, coordinates AKA’s civic, educational and sustainable design work. Well-versed in the high standards of LEED Certification and Minnesota’s B3 Sustainable Design Guidelines, Pam is known for her programming expertise and problem-solving skills in project management. TOM BETTI, AIA, blends more than 20 years of architectural expertise, a sound understanding of community issues and strong presentation skills in leading projects from planning to occupation. Director of AKA's ice design studio, Tom was one of seven national judges for the 2007 Athletic Business "Facilities of Merit". He also is an experienced architect for commercial, entertainment, retail and office projects.
What are your hours of operation?
AKA's office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
AKA was established in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1976.
What is your primary product or service?
AKA is a full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm. Our services include: PLANNING/FEASIBILITY STUDIES: planning, programming, conceptual design, and preliminary cost estimation. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: schematic design, design development, construction design, construction administration. INTERIOR DESIGN: furniture, fixture and equipment selection, office space planning, finish selection. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: conscientious selection and use of materials, maximize energy efficiencies and environmental performance during the complete life cycle of the building.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
AKA's DESIGN PHILOSOPHY of integrating owner/user collaboration with award-winning design has created attractive, efficient and functional facilities that reflect stakeholders' interests, ideas and expectations. Our approach to design is based on three principles: AKA BELIEVES THAT DESIGN IS A PARTNERSHIP. It grows out of an intimate and continuing dialogue between the design team and their client. The more closely we connect with our clients, the better our understanding of their goals and the greater the design potential becomes. AKA’s best projects have been programmed, planned and designed with extensive collaboration with our clients. AKA BELIEVES THAT DESIGN CAN SERVE SOCIETY. Through good design and good service to our clients, not only do we create buildings that serve our clients needs, but they also serve the broader society. Good design builds good neighborhoods, good cities, and healthy environments. AKA BELIEVES THAT DESIGN CAN REFLECT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Our goal is to design innovative and pragmatic buildings that promote reuse of resources where possible; provide a highly functional and healthful environment for the occupants; minimize pollution; and have a long, useful life expectancy.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
AKA operates from its St. Paul office in Baker Court (an 1884 brick school building that AKA renovated into office space) at 821 Raymond Avenue.
Provide detailed directions to your location
FROM THE NORTH: Take 35W South to Highway 280. Take the Territorial Road Exit. Turn left onto Territorial Road, past tennis courts and townhouses to the old red brick school building ahead on the left of the same block. FROM THE SOUTH: Take 35E North to 94W. Take the University Avenue / Highway 280 Exit. Turn right onto University Avenue and continue to the second stoplight (Raymond Avenue). Turn left onto Raymond Avenue and drive one block up on the left side. FROM THE EAST: Take 94W to the University Avenue / Highway 280 Exit. Turn right onto University Avenue and continue to the second stoplight (Raymond Avenue). Turn left onto Raymond Avenue and drive one block up on the left side. FROM THE WEST: Take 94E to the University Avenue / Highway 280 Exit. Turn right onto University Avenue and continue to the second stoplight (Raymond Avenue). Turn left onto Raymond Avenue and drive one block up on the left side.
Which areas do you service?
AKA is a full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm with a portfolio of projects stretching from Connecticut to Arizona. Our projects range from feasibility studies to comprehensive building projects with community facilities as the cornerstone of AKA’s work. In recent years, those projects have included community recreation centers, ice arenas, civic plazas, performing arts centers, churches and libraries. AKA also has an extensive commercial and corporate profolio with services including space planning and interior design.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
AKA's three partners -- Mark Wentzell, AIA; Pamela Bakken Anderson, AIA, CID, LEED AP; and Tom Betti, AIA -- bring experience and distinctive expertise that contributes to the ongoing success, service and growth of the firm. MARK WENTZELL, AIA, is an award-winning designer with over 30 years of experience. An adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota College of Architecture and Landscape Design, is a skilled public facilitator who imparts architectural knowledge in everyday terms to assist clients seeking best use of resources. PAMELA BAKKEN ANDERSON, AIA, CID, LEED AP, coordinates AKA’s civic, educational and sustainable design work. Well-versed in the high standards of LEED Certification and Minnesota’s B3 Sustainable Design Guidelines, Pam is known for her programming expertise and problem-solving skills in project management. TOM BETTI, AIA, blends more than 20 years of architectural expertise, a sound understanding of community issues and strong presentation skills in leading projects from planning to occupation. Director of AKA's ice design studio, Tom was one of seven national judges for the 2007 Athletic Business "Facilities of Merit". He also is an experienced architect for commercial, entertainment, retail and office projects.
What are your hours of operation?
AKA's office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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