Minioskokpa Museum of Art

Project Overview

Minioskokpa Museum of Art, located in downtown Fargo, utilizes masonry, concrete, and glass as its focus materials. With this project, I took inspiration from the picturesque northern Minnesota wetlands on the way up to Fargo from Minneapolis. Connecting the building with the land it occupies, the design features a post-tensioned structure with a large cast-in-place concrete column representing a dead log rising up from a pond. A glass curtain wall mimics still pond water, and brick, taking up the rest of the facade resembles a muddy shoreline.

Project Details

Year- 2

Date- 2024

Area of Site- 12,500 ft²

Tools Used- Illustrator, SketchUp

Results

The Minioskokpa Museum of Art was designed to bring to life the indigenous arts and culture present in the region, highlighting areas for the arts, education, and community. The built space includes two galleries showcasing indigenous works, a classroom, a gift shop, a cafe, and a large reading room. The museum is focused on bringing people together to learn about native cultures in their community.