Nancy Blankfard

architect. traveler. curious. practicing creative and community placemaking.

[AIA Minnesota @aiamn]

The Ralph Rapson Traveling Study competition honors Ralph Rapson, FAIA by awarding a young MN architectural graduate or practitioner a $16,000 grant to advance their education in architecture through travel-study. Application deadline is March 4, 2022. https://t.co/ZZ89hc3FDE

[RJM Construction @rjmconstruction]

Nothing better than getting the "thumbs up" from Mayor @JeffryWosje on the new Active Wing of the City of Plymouth's new Community Center. Phase 1 now complete, the RJM team is on track to complete Phase 2 by this summer. @HGA
https://t.co/8ZAtkbydlI

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

@rjmconstruction Great to see you today!

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

Excited to be speaking with ⁦@stlouispark⁩ and ⁦@LeightonDeer⁩ Friday, 10:15-11:15, ⁦@MRPAConference⁩. ⁦@HGA⁩

[RJM Construction @rjmconstruction]

Congratulations to the @stlouispark for receiving the Innovation in Park Design Award from @NRPA_news (National Recreation and Park Association). We are proud to have partnered with the City and @HGA on this innovative project. https://t.co/UwRt8BadsQ

[MplsParksFoundation @MplsParksFndtn]

THANK YOU to all of the amazing organizations and individuals who have sponsored Sunrise on the Mississippi this year. Your support helps make events like this, and our work throughout the Minneapolis parks, so successful. We can't wait for a wonderful event tomorrow morning!

[RJM Construction @rjmconstruction]

Plymouth Community Center Phase I is set for completion later this fall. This @HGA-designed facility is truly a team effort and we can't wait to see the Active Wing open for the city's residents. https://t.co/e3egzahk6g @PlymouthMN_gov #communitycenters #parksandrec #RJMbuilds

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

Team tour of phase one Plymouth Creek Center today. December 2021 opening! ⁦@HGA⁩ ⁦@PlymouthMN_gov⁩ ⁦@rjmconstruction⁩

[PRB+ Magazine @PRB_Mag]

Integrating Sustainable Thinking Into Conceptual Design
Even in cooler climates, net-zero energy is possible. Check it out:
https://t.co/fO6Q7Wxb3u

[AIA Minnesota @aiamn]

Of 2020 AIA MN Honor Award recipient Countryside Community Church, by @HGA, juror Patricia Rhee, FAIA, said, “The overall feeling is one of inclusiveness, accessibility, and beauty. I think we need more houses of worship like this.” https://t.co/yUEt7IrbHH

Photos: Corey Gaffer

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

Loving this renovation and look forward to the faculty/student innovation yet to come! @HGA, @BRWArchitecture, @KirkegaardAssoc

[UNT College of Music @UNTCoM]

MOVING IN: The return to the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater has begun. The interior view is looking NW as the room has been reconfigured with significant infrastructure improvements enhancing the educational experience. @JohnWRichmond2 @UNTPrez @untsystem @UNTsocial

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

I am honored to be among the winners tonight. Thank you @aiamn and our great clients @stlouispark, @stpaulacademyss, and @CountrysideUCC.

[AIA Minnesota @aiamn]

Congratulations to our seven Honor Award and three Commendation recipients! Read more about them here, and we'll continue sharing these projects' stories over the next few weeks. https://t.co/yUEt7IrbHH

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

It was a privilege to be part of this amazing project. Plan a visit if you are in the twin cites.

[Green Building News @GreenBuildNews]

New nature center in #Minnesota designed by #HGA showcases numerous sustainable elements: https://t.co/VPr70dMazN

[HGA @HGA]

We are excited to share @uarkansas broke ground on its new @uarkfulbright
@uarkart Windgate Studio + Design Center, which will be the hub of a planned design district in south Fayetteville. The HGA designed space will open to the public in 2022. #UArk
https://t.co/NFayN8BDkA

[HGA @HGA]

Nancy Blankfard, a Principal in Arts, Community and Education considers the impact of curiosity, research, equity and empathy on the design process in this upcoming AIA Arkansas event.

Learn more and register at the link.
https://t.co/Aq97clflAF

[St. Louis Park, MN @stlouispark]

✂️ Westwood Hills Nature Center new interpretive center ribbon-cutting
📆 Sunday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.
📍 Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Details: https://t.co/otTDoQ8gFS

[HGA @HGA]

"Another reason to love [Mill Valley Market]? The timbered, angular building is a knockout, a huge visual asset to the city’s largest park."@RickNelsonStrib shared recently about the design of Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park in his @StarTribune column. https://t.co/qY5zdLkq1l

[Renee Cheng @RChengArch]

invitation to join designing careers event https://t.co/qQCc1dTnFQ

[Nancy Blankfard @nblankfard]

And another great milestone! Plymouth Creek Center is starting construction in September. Thanks to our collaborators @PlymouthMN_gov and @rjmconstruction. https://t.co/MiskZbKKWy