The creation of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx home offices echo the sensational transformation of a failed retail and entertainment complex into the best practice facility in the NBA, with many teams looking to follow suit. The facility includes 107,000 sq/ft of administrative spaces for 150+ employees, plus practice facilities with media centers, locker rooms, weight rooms, film rooms, therapy tubs and saunas in addition to a 7,000 sq/ft fan experience store. For a space that caters to so many different types of clients- players, coaches, employees, and fans- ensuring that the facilities were collaborative and engaging were our top priority.
With the partnership of Architecture & Design firm AECOM, we implemented a more collective environment to integrate the business and player-centric culture by adding more open team spaces, conference rooms, and classrooms. We also lowered workspace panel heights to brighten work areas and encourage cross-sharing amongst teams.
In addition to working closely with AECOM to create a more engaging physical space, we also suggested alternative product selections on over 1,300 pieces that resulted in an overall 30% FF&E savings. To ensure a seamless, successful ending to the project, we managed the relocation of 150+ employees and equipment from the existing facility into the new location without any business downtime.
