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Minneapolis / St. Paul

AFH MSP’s commitment to our clients is grounded in the following design tenets:

Local: Design is informed by what is intrinsically bound to a culture. We respond to that, respect it, and draw upon it.

Sustainable: We design for the health of humanity. Sustainability is about creating a balance between what we build and what is naturally meant to be and ensuring a project’s longevity and financial integrity.

Appropriate: The components of a design are made compelling by their ability to respond to a community’s needs both technically and emotionally.

Collaborative: Successful projects come from the informational input from all parties involved through the dedication of passionate people.

Featured Project

Boneshaker Books
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Minneapolis
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Members of AFH MSP were involved in the interior design, lighting, and photography of Boneshaker Books, a new non-profit collectively run bookstore in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis. The bookstore's inventory features radical and progressive non-fiction, fiction, used books and new and used children’s books. Boneshaker is focused on sustainability, offering a local alternative for ordering books and free bicycle delivery when the arrive.
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Tue Jan 17

AFH-MSP January Meeting

Chapter Event posted by Timothy Jordan on January 11, 2012
Agenda for January AFH-MSP Meeting *Change in Location – will try to make this a semi-permanent location* Location and Time: January17th (Third Tuesday), 6:30-8:15pm Lund's – University & Central 25 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414   There is an attached parking ramp – free parking for the community room is on the Upper Level , and the community room is located near the upper level back entrance from the parking ramp. For more information
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AFH MSP Year End Well Wishes

Update posted by Timothy Jordan on December 21, 2011
Year End Well Wishes Just a note to all that volunteered this year, as well as to everyone that keeps an eye on the Chapter email list but hasn't been involved yet– thanks for caring about this endeavor of Architecture for Humanity. I know we all want to get better at doing this, and 2012 – perhaps our last chance to get better? - might as well be the year to do it.
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AFH-MSP November Happy Hour

Update posted by Timothy Jordan on November 13, 2011
Dear AFH members and allies, Just a short reminder that you are all invited to a happy hour event tomorrow, Monday November 14th, at 6:30pm - 8:00ish, at Keegan's Irish Pub in Northeast (near Surdyk's).  Feel free to bring a friend.  There are a few projects to mention tomorrow, but mostly chit chat, this and that. Parking is officially free after 7pm across the street at West Photo.  But Keegan's happy hour specials end at 6:30.  A quandary indeed! Regards, Tim    
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Mon Nov 14

AFH-MSP November Happy Hour

Chapter Event posted by Timothy Jordan on November 7, 2011
AFH-MSP Happy Hour Instead of a business meeting this month, wiser minds have suggested a happy hour! It’s mostly a chance to check in before the holy days and holidaze, as we will likely skip the December meeting. And we do have news of several project prospects to share. Where: Keegan’s Irish Pub 16 University Avenue Northeast (across from Surdyk's) Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 When:  Monday, November 14th, starting at 6:30pm Why: You decide Parking: Free after 7pm, you might be able to stretch it a bit
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Sat Oct 29

Rebuilding It Right Charrette

Chapter Event posted by Timothy Jordan on October 21, 2011
Hi Folks, Here's the next event that the AIA's Rebuilding It Right project is organizing to help the Northside of Minneapolis. Peace, Tim ___________________ Rebuilding It Right Charrette Saturday, October 29th 8:30 am-5:30 pm 5 Points Building 2119 West Broadway, North Minneapolis Charrette: an intensive planning session where citizens, designers and others collaborate on a vision for development.
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Mon Oct 17

AFH-MSP October Meeting

Chapter Event posted by Timothy Jordan on October 11, 2011
Agenda for October AFH-MSP Meeting *Change in Location* Location and Time: October 17th (Third Monday), 6:30p-8:30p Diamond’s Coffee Shoppe 1618 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 There is a room in the back for us. Just ask at the front. There is a parking lot south of the building. For directions: http://www.diamondscoffeeshoppe.com/directions Agenda: 630-7: Meet and Greet 7-730: Aeon  - discussion of taking on a project from Aeon's "Amazing Spaces" wish list
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Thu Oct 6

Rebuilding It Right - Immediate Volunteer Opportunities

Chapter Event posted by Timothy Jordan on October 6, 2011
Hello AFH-MSP, Here's a note I received from the Rebuilding It Right folks - They could use some help on the Northside of Minneapolis. Please read the forwarded message below. AND, there is a charrette coming up soon as another way to offer your energy to the building effort: Rebuilding It Right Charrette Saturday, October 29th Plans are underway for an all-day workshop later this month as Rebuilding It Right enters phase 2. Stay tuned for more details! Regards, Tim Jordan (AFH-MSP)   ---------- Forwarded message ----------
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AFH-MSP September Meeting Minutes

Event Minutes posted by Timothy Jordan on September 28, 2011
Meeting Notes from AFH MSP Sept 19th Meeting Meeting Minutes: Meeting was held at the Common Roots on Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis.
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Mon Sep 19

September AFH-MSP Meeting

Chapter Event posted by Timothy Jordan on September 13, 2011
Agenda for September AFH-MSP Meeting *Change in Location* Location and Time: September 19th (Third Monday), 6:30p-8:30p Common Roots in the 'Common Room' 2558 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405. Agenda: 630-7: Meet and Greet 7-730: Karen presenting about Rotary trip to Brazil 730-8: AFH – U of Mn Students’ Haiti trip presentation 8-830: Updates on projects (tornado response,Rwanda) & wrap-up Hope to see you Monday. Peace, AFH-MSP Coordinators
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Meeting Notes from AFH MSP July 18th Meeting

Event Minutes posted by Timothy Jordan on July 26, 2011
Meeting Notes from AFH MSP July 18th Meeting Meeting Minutes: Meeting was held at the Midtown Global Market on East Lake St in Minneapolis.
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