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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Newly renovated lobby of 50 South Sixth incorporates boutique hotel designs

The 50 South Sixth office building in downtown Minneapolis recently underwent a lobby renovation, bringing the amenity space up to par with other Class A office buildings in the area. The building’s management firm, Mapletree US Management, hired Minneapolis-based Nelson Worldwide to lead the lobby overhaul. The space hadn’t been updated since the building opened 2001, according to a design statement from the architecture firm.

Read more with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal here.

Work Design Magazine: Repositioning a Historic Century-Old Building in Minneapolis

NELSON Worldwide partnered with Asana Partners to revitalize the historic Colonial Warehouse in Minneapolis, MN. The project focused on transforming the building’s 3,500 SF ground-floor lounge and upper-level corridors, blending modern amenities with the building’s industrial charm. With features like a speakeasy-inspired lounge, reimagined seating areas, and reclaimed historical elements, the space now offers tenants both functionality and a nod to the building’s heritage.

Read more with Work Design Magazine here.

Chain Store Age: Check Out Bloomingdale’s New Small-Store Concept

Bloomingdale’s has opened its first-ever location under the “Bloomies” banner.

Located in the Mosaic District lifestyle center of Fairfax, Va., the 22,000-sq.ft. store offers a highly curated assortment of contemporary and luxury brands, tech-enabled stylists, convenient services and an on-site restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. (By comparison, Bloomingdale’s department stores  generally average 150,000 sq. ft. to 200,000 sq. ft.)

The store experience interprets the iconic Bloomingdale’s aesthetic in a fresh way, with new design concepts to drive customer discovery and highlight rotating trends. Unique carts are positioned throughout the space, showcasing fresh finds. Read more here.