Awards & Publications



The Law School building was cited for design excellence by a number of regional, national and
international organizations and publications.

Creative Design Achievement Award, 1981
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Award of Excellence, 1980
American Institute of Architects and
American Library Association

Energy Conservation Award, 1978
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation

Honor Award, 1978
Minnesota Society American Institute of Architects

Committee on Urban Environment Award, 1978
City of Minneapolis

Edwin F. Guth Memorial Lighting Design Award, 1978
Illuminating Society of North America

Highest Honors Award, 1977
American School and University Magazine


Thumbnail of article 'Physical Planning and Design at the University of Minnesota' 1971 Physical Planning and Design at the University of Minnesota, article

Thumbnail of 'Honor Award' article1978 Law School Building architectural Honor Award, Architecture MN Magazine

Thumbnail of 'A Just Design Decision' article1979 A Just Design





  • The American Institute of Architects Award of Excellence
  • Starway from 2nd to 4th floor in New Law School Building
  • Architecture Minnesota cover showing Mondale Hall photo
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