St. Paul Architecture Firm Pushes the “Green” Button on the Central Corridor

Saint Paul, MN, April 28, 2010 -- 4RM+ULA (pronounced “Formula”), a Saint Paul-based architecture firm, established in 2002 has been in a class of its own since day one. Fully engaged in designing “green” architecture, 4RM+ULA has distinguished itself from the pack.

In 2007, 4RM+ULA partnered with DMJM Harris/AECOM to design eighteen light rail transit stations along the Central Corridor (Downtown Minneapolis—University of Minnesota—Downtown Saint Paul via University Avenue). With the project now in the early stages of construction, the firm is poised to bring the “green” movement to the forefront of Minnesota’s consciousness.

Over-riding the common tendency to practice architecture in a more “traditional” manner, 4RM+ULA focuses on rebuilding communities utilizing environmentally sustainable materials & methods of construction that promote innovative & efficient use of urban space. By implementing high-quality design solutions, 4RM+ULA addresses specific aspects of community need.

“We are particularly concerned with: 1) Forming long-term public and private partnerships. 2) Adding to and improving the building stock in urban communities. 3) Cultivating vacant and/or under-utilized properties in transitional urban neighborhoods. 4) Producing new housing & commercial opportunities by introducing mixed-use medium density, socially responsible designs that are fully environmentally responsive, economically viable, and transit-oriented. All tailored to fit at the neighborhood scale,” explains Nathan Johnson, a Partner with the firm and the recipient of the Minnesota AIA’s 2009 Young Architect Award.

With designs for projects as captivating as 1501 on Nicollet, Juxtaposition Arts Center Textile Lab, Minnesota African-American Museum and Cultural Center, the Radden Lofts, and having recently completed a schematic design study for Saint Philip and Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 4RM+ULA is aggressively executing its mission: to positively impact urban communities through creative and environmentally-conscious design.

“The Central Corridor line will be a huge boost in the mobility of people in this region.” -Peter Bell, Chair- Metropolitan Council

“It’s an incredible development opportunity all along University Ave all the way through Downtown (St. Paul.) It’s the future of transportation in St. Paul.” -Chris Coleman, Mayor of St. Paul

Attached are some of the images associated with the design of 4RM+ULA’s current and finished projects.

For more information, please contact:
Chris Lee chris @ 4rmula (dot) com
Brand Development Specialist

4RM+ULA, established in 2002, is a full service architectural design firm that strives to positively impact urban communities through creative and environmentally-conscious design, thoughtful land articulation, as well as mutually beneficial partnerships within the business, social and community sectors. our overriding impetus as community developers is to re-build neighborhoods utilizing environmentally sustainable materials and methods of construction, promote innovative and efficient use of urban space, and implement high-quality design solutions that address specific aspects of community need from an artistic perspective.

4RM+ULA
Chris Lee, Brand Development Specialist
275 East 4th Street Suite 400 St. Paul, MN 55101

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