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Winona County History Center Video, Contemporary Meets Traditional
Located in Downtown Winona overlooking the Mississippi River bluffs, the 3-level, 12,400-square-foot Laird Norton Addition at the Winona County History Center enhances the historic character of the museum's 1915 Armory while establishing a strong new presence with expanded exhibits and programming.
Lakewood Garden Mausoleum Video
This short film highlights the architectural details of Lakewood Garden Mausoleum in Minneapolis.
Overview
Joan Soranno, FAIA
Design Principal
Design Principal
Cultural facilities have the capacity to transform. They bring us together and create experiences that are entirely different from those of daily life. They are exceptional locations where distances of time and culture can be bridged.
Overview
Joan is an award-winning architect specializing in museums and cultural institutions. Her passion for architecture is evident in her work style. With colleague John Cook as project architect, she has created a small design studio within the large-firm structure of HGA. This studio approach serves as an incubator for innovative design, in which her projects are aesthetically driven and technically challenging.
