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08. Minnesota Zoo With a mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife, we admire the Minnesota Zoo's continual commitment to climate resilience and conservation, inspiring visitors to take action in their own communities. Along with Snow Kreilich Architects, we have worked closely with the Minnesota Zoo since 2020, primarily on the Treetop Trail. In the year since the Treetop Trail was opened to the public, nearly 1.5 million people visited the Zoo setting a new all-time attendance record in 2024, connecting even more visitors to animals and nature. 09. Regional Industrial Development Corporation As a private nonprofit with an economic development mission, Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) combines a community service orientation with the entrepreneurial approach and expertise of a private sector business. We admire their commitment to envisioning transformational spaces that spark change in the communities they partner with. Since 2015, we have worked with RIDC and MSR Design on three project phases of the Mill19 development, an adaptive reuse project that has transformed a former steel mill into a sustainable, high-tech innovation district. 10. Juxtaposition Arts Juxtaposition Arts develops community by engaging and employing young urban artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. Their dedication to engaging and empowering young urban artists is inspirational and unparalleled. We have had the great privilege of co-creating and envisioning new meaningful public spaces with JXTA and 4RM+ULA on many projects since 2016, including Freedom Square, the 26th Avenue North Overlook, and the award-winning Juxtaposition Arts Campus. . . . POST 3 of 3 - PHOTO CREDITS: Gaffer Photography, Andrea Rugg Photography

04. Gallaudet University  Gallaudet University has been the educational, political, social, and economic engine of the deaf and signing community on a national and global scale for more than 150 years. We admire their commitment to supporting the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black Deaf people who continue to face barriers with educational success. TEN x TEN and MASS Design Group have been hired to design a memorial and garden to honor Louise B. Miller, a mother who led the fight for educational justice for Black Deaf children, including her son, Kenneth, during segregation.    05. Dakota County Parks  Dakota County Parks provides high-quality recreational and educational opportunities in harmony with natural resource preservation. We love their commitment to working with Indigenous communities to rethink co-management, interpretation, and design throughout their park system.   TxT has worked with Dakota County since 2015 on projects including the Minnesota River Cultural Resources Interpretive Plan, the Spring Lake Park Reserve Vision Plan and Messaging Plan, and the Dakota Homeland Frames interpretive features.    06. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund  As the world’s largest and longest-running organization dedicated to gorilla conservation, we greatly appreciate the Fossey Fund’s integrated and holistic approach to saving gorillas through protection, research, training, and helping local communities. Starting in 2018, we worked with Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and MASS Design Group on the award-winning Ellen DeGeneres Campus, a conservation hub for ecological preservation and education.     07. Philando Castile Peace Garden  In response to Philando Castile’s murder, Philando’s family, community members and local organizations developed a coalition to envision a build a contemplative gathering space for peace, justice and healing.  We had the honor of collaborating with the Philando Castile Peace Garden in partnership with 4RM+ULA , realizing a transformational garden space that honors Philando’s life and legacy, providing space for ongoing dialogue around police violence and communal reflection.  . . . POST 2 of 3 - PHOTO CREDITS: Bria Fast Photography, MASS Design Group

10.10 Day is a day we’ve chosen to come together, discuss, share, and celebrate all things TEN x TEN. This year, we want to highlight some of our amazing clients and partners who are doing incredible work leading, advocating, challenging typical decision-making models, and pushing our public landscapes toward places that serve all people. We’re so grateful to support and collaborate with such remarkable organizations. 01. Lakewood Cemetery Lakewood Cemetery is a historic 250-acre cemetery in Minneapolis, and we admire their mission to celebrate, and honor loved ones from the whole community. On the heels of their 150th birthday, TxT and Snow Kreilich Architects collaborated with Lakewood to build new welcome gardens and a net zero Welcome Center as a way of extending their mission into the landscape. 02. Great River Passage Conservancy + City of Saint Paul Working in partnership with the City of Saint Paul, the Great River Passage Conservancy leads advocacy and private fundraising efforts for three key projects along Saint Paul’s 17 miles of Mississippi River that will create opportunities to experience the river in new and equitable ways. In 2023, funding was secured from the State Legislature to advance the River Learning Center into final design development and construction documentation. TxT and VJAA Inc. have been selected to lead this next phase of work, with a focus on design implementation and advancing community engagement. 03. Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi is a Native-Led, environmental stewardship nonprofit centered in Dakota values whose leadership, restoration initiatives, and expansive programming is transformational. It has been an honor to work alongside WTA on the Indian Mounds Messaging Plan and Phase 1 Implementation, and we look forward to working together on the next phase of work at the River Learning Center. . . . POST 1 of 3 – PHOTO CREDITS: Gaffer Photography, Bria Fast Photography

Come and see TEN x TEN at this year’s American Society of Landscape Architects conference in Washington, D.C.! Our Managing Director, Erica Christenson, will be speaking at two concurrent education sessions- Following a Founder: Designing Your Path to Leadership in a Growing Firm and Think Big! Exploring Strategic Roles to Increase Transparency and Impact of Practice. Follow the link below for the full ASLA Conference Schedule, where you can find more info on each session. Can’t wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gg_uV7Hy #asla #aslaconference #landscapearchitecture #landscapeconference #landscape #nationalasla

We’re very happy to share that TEN x TEN has been selected to lead the next phase of the Mississippi River Learning Center project with VJAA Inc.! Along with VJAA, our team includes 106 Group, Forecast Public Art, NewPublica, Young Environmental Consulting Group, LLC, Barr Engineering Co., and Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. (EOR). We will be joined by Full Circle Indigenous Planning + Design, LLC to continue the facilitation and engagement of Native American tribal leaders and organizations. The design team brings extensive experience working on projects along the Mississippi River, a deep understanding of the community, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. We are excited to begin our collaboration with the Great River Passage Conservancy and bring this transformative project to life. Follow the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gS_GMY-f #landscape #architecture #landscapearchitecture #stpaul #saintpaul #mississippiriver #riverlearningcenter

We are thrilled to share that TEN x TEN will join the curatorial design team representing the United States at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale! The design team will work alongside an interdisciplinary trio of co-commissioners selected by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs to commission, organize, and curate the exhibition of the United States Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. Co-commissioned by Peter MacKeith, Dean and Professor, Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas; Susan Chin, FAIA, Principal, DesignConnects; and Rod Bigelow, Executive Director, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the exhibition titled PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity will delve into the iconic American porch, exploring its role as a social, environmental, and architectural space. The pavilion will highlight the porch’s significance in American civic life through a dynamic showcase of projects and practices from across the nation. PORCH promises an immersive experience featuring a blend of projects, public engagement, and creative programming. Along with TEN x TEN the curatorial design team includes Architect Marlon Blackwell of Marlon Blackwell Architects, Designer Stephen Burks of Stephen Burks Man Made, and Landscape Architect Julie Bargmann of D.I.R.T. studio. We are deeply honored and incredibly grateful to join the curatorial design team alongside this notable group of practitioners. Maura and Ross are excited to collaborate with their fellow practitioners on the design of this exhibition and to represent the United States on the global stage. Follow The Architect's Newspaper for updates as the team brings the exhibition to life. See the link below to read more! #architecture #architects #venicearchitecturebiennale #venice #italy #uspavilion #pavilion #porches #porchusa2025 #venicebiennale #uspavilion #fayjonesschool #crystalbridges #designconnects #uspavilion2025 #biennalearchitettura2025 #landscape #landscapearchitecture https://lnkd.in/g3skzuNz

The Ground Mural is the latest addition to the Juxtaposition Arts Campus thanks to the amazing partnership between Juxtaposition Arts and TEN x TEN! This overlay amps up what is already a vibrant hub for community, creativity, and collaboration. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Livable Community Development Account (LCDA) with additional partnership from the City of Minneapolis, our architectural partners, 4RM+ULA and Element Commercial Real Estate and the JXTA Development team. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and hard work of everyone involved! A special shout out to Irene Woods for leading this design, Qadiym Washington for coordinating and executing, and Harmonee Harrison for executing and documenting this process- all three are former TxT interns, and we’re so proud of everything they’ve accomplished! And a special thank you to the JXTA Environmental Lab lead, Changó Cummings, the entire JXTA Enviro studio team and Roger Cummings, JXTA Chief Cultural Producer and Co-Founder. Project Team: Juxtaposition Arts, 4RM+ULA, Element Commercial Real Estate, Solution Blue, Inc., Mattson Macdonald Young Structural Engineers, Emanuelson-Podas #juxtapositionarts #landscapearchitecture #landscape #architecture #groundmural #publicart #environmentalart #minneapolis #youtharts

Today, we celebrate the five-year work-iversary of Katie Kelly! Since joining the TxT team in 2019, Katie has played an integral role in many projects, including the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Campus Plan, and the award-winning Indian Mounds Cultural Landscape Study + Messaging Plan and Juxtaposition Arts Campus. She was recently promoted to Senior Associate, all while becoming a new mom this past April- an incredibly admirable accomplishment!   Driven to make with purpose and with others, Katie most values work that is cross-disciplinary, collaborative, and inclusive. Her approach to design always holds these values, building meaningful and trusted relationships with stakeholders, clients, and collaborators, and seeing opportunity in the complexity of public and institutional projects both big and small.   She believes the power of landscapes lies in how people engage with each other differently in response to spatial design, and this exchange of people and place is what motivates her to continue this work.   Thank you, Katie, for all that you do! We’re so grateful to have you on our team!

Today, we celebrate the five-year work-iversary of our Managing Director, Erica Christenson! Since joining the TxT team in 2019, Erica has played a key role in several projects, including the Historic Fort Snelling at Bdote Revitalization, the Basilica of Saint Mary Comprehensive Vision, and the Cedar Lake + Lake of the Isles Plan.   Erica is an empathetic listener and strategic communicator, nurturing an office culture of trust, curiosity, and care. Coaching others to find their way through complex conversations, she thrives as a mentor for the TEN x TEN team.   Unearthing shared purpose, Erica is skilled at finding alignment and clarity amongst competing voices and steering them into simple design drivers. She excels at finding common ground to ensure critical details come together in support of the collective vision, collaborating across disciplines to find solutions to unexpected problems. Thank you, Erica, for all that you do! We’re so happy to have you on our team!

We are excited to share and celebrate the recent award-wins for Mill 19, The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, the Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo, and the Juxtaposition Arts Campus! Congrats to all the project teams on their incredible work and well-deserved recognition! MILL 19 Award: 2024 World Landscape Architecture Professional Merit Award for Built – Large Landscape Design Team: D.I.R.T. studio, MSR Design, R3A Architecture, Intertek, Atelier Ten, Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc., KU Resources, Bala Consulting Engineers, Mazzetti, True North Consulting Group, Alderson Engineering, PCS, Turner Construction Company, Jendoco Construction Corporation, PJ Dick Owner: Regional Industrial Development Corporation Photos: Gaffer Photography THE ELLEN DEGENERES CAMPUS OF THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND Awards: 2024 The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE®) Top Ten Award, 2024 World Landscape Architecture Professional Awards Shortlist for Built – Large Landscape Design Team: MASS Design Group, Transsolar KlimaEngineering, Buro Happold, Oak Consulting Group, Aegis Development, TECHNO Engineering Company, Local Projects, formula D_, Habitat XR, Sherwood Design Engineers, Jacques Nsengiyumva, Sheffield Owner: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Photos: Iwan Baan TREETOP TRAIL AT THE MINNESOTA ZOO Awards: 2024 World Architecture News Americas Award for Infrastructure, 2024 World Landscape Architecture Awards Shortlist for Built – Large Landscape Design, 2024 ASLA Minnesota Chapter Honor Award in General Design Team: Snow Kreilich Architects, PCL Construction, Barr Engineering Co., Buro Happold, MIG, True North Consulting Group, MBJ, Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) - a TÜV SÜD America Company, Victus Engineering Owner: Minnesota Zoo Photos: Gaffer Photography JUXTAPOSITION ARTS CAMPUS Awards: 2024 Minnesota Real Estate Journal Award Winner in Education + Daycare, 2024 CoStar Impact Award for Redevelopment of the Year for Minneapolis/St. Paul Team: 4RM+ULA , Element Commercial Real Estate, TRI-Construction, Watson-Forsberg Co., Emanuelson-Podas, Mattson Macdonald Young Structural Engineers, Solution Blue, Inc., Margolis Company Owner: Juxtaposition Arts Photos: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization