Crescent Ridge Corporate Center: Engineering Excellence for Contemporary Workspaces

Project Overview

BKBM Engineers, a leading structural engineering firm in Minnesota, provided structural engineering services for Phases I and II of a two-building corporate campus at the northeast corner of Interstate 394 and County Road 73/Hopkins Crossroad. Each project phase included an office building, a multi-level parking ramp, and a skyway connecting the building and parking structure.

Project Drivers: Values & Vision

The development was driven by the client’s vision to create a modern, cohesive corporate campus with flexible office environments, convenient onsite parking, and seamless site integration for major organizations and their teams.

Key Challenges & BKBM Solutions

  • Phase I: Designed an eight-level, 260,000-square-foot office building paired with a 525-stall parking ramp. The parking ramp features a slab-on-grade base and a supported level of precast double tees, beams, and columns.
  • Phase II: Engineered a nine-level, 290,000-square-foot office building alongside a 647-stall parking ramp, this time utilizing bituminous pavement on grade and one supported precast level for maximized vehicle storage.
  • Both office buildings feature composite steel beam framing with steel columns and braced frames, ensuring long-term durability, open floor plans, and efficient load distribution.
  • Structural skyways connect each office building to its parking ramp, enhancing campus walkability and staff comfort in all weather.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

BKBM worked closely with the client, project architects, and construction partners to deliver phased structural solutions that align with business goals, timetables, and evolving needs of corporate tenants.

Results & Impact

The completed campus offers state-of-the-art office towers, efficient structured parking, and integrated skyways—creating a premier work environment and supporting the continued growth of major enterprises in Minnesota. BKBM’s expertise provided resilient infrastructure and exceptional user experience.