Streetscapes
Minneapolis hotel lobbies offer grandeur, gilt and a vibe-y jumble
Downtown hotel lobbies offer a glimpse into the past as well as a view of humanity at a crossroads.
Northstar Cafeteria is back in downtown Minneapolis, and more upscale for a new generation
Its rebirth brings back memories of the heydays of cafeteria dining, 10-cent asparagus toasts at Miller's and Forum's lavish ad campaigns.
Minnesota had the most unusual gas station in the country in 1958. Why are they so dull today?
Frank Lloyd Wright made a monument to design. Phillips 66 used a bold-looking canopy. Now, gas stations are nondescript.
The Minnesota governor's residence has lore galore, and a secret tunnel
It's not called a mansion, and not every occupant was thrilled to live there.
Is the design for HCMC's new parking ramp in downtown Minneapolis going in the right direction?
The proposed structure in downtown Minneapolis is striking. But shouldn't hospital structures be welcoming?
Strip malls abound in the Twin Cities area. Here's why they're useful, ugly and convenient.
Postwar developers made one big mistake in the efficient mall design, and it's spoiled the suburbs for decades.
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