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Northrop Auditorium

EXPANSION, RENOVATION, AND PRESERVATION – HISTORIC AUDITORIUM UNDERGOES MAJOR UPDATES

PROJECT:

Northrop Auditorium

LOCATION:

Minneapolis, MN

BUILDING TYPE:

Education

EGAN EXPERTISE:

Electrical Infrastructure // Electrical Renovation

PROJECT TEAM:

JE Dunn Construction
HGA Architects and Engineers
University of Minnesota

PROJECT FACTS:

Completed 2014 // Design/Assist // 152 miles of wire were used in this project

SPECIALTIES FEATURED WITH THIS PROJECT:

Electrical

  • Originally built in 1929, the historic Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota is one of Minnesota’s most iconic and recognizable buildings.
  • A complete renovation and expansion of the auditorium began in 2011.
  • Historical elements were preserved, including historic Memorial Hall.
  • Egan helped to renovate the main auditorium and provided electrical systems to a new high-tech lecture/recital hall, new study spaces for the University Honors program and the Institute for Advanced Study, conference spaces, seminar rooms, cafe and dining areas, and other multi-purpose spaces.