BLOOMINGTON—Architecture firm TKDA is moving to Bloomington after lasting over a century in Saint Paul.
Established in 1910 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, TKDA has “helped build and grow communities, institutions, and businesses nationwide for over a century.”
TKDA will move its headquarters from St. Paul to the former Ceridian office building at 3311 E. Old Shakopee Road in the South Loop.
On July 9, TKDA hosted an open house for its employees to visit the space before construction, and the City of Bloomington welcomed them.
“We are rolling out the red carpet. We are very welcoming and want people to feel at home,” said Mayor Tim Busse.
TKDA has acquired 87,000 square feet of office space, which it plans to renovate. The company will bring 300 employees to the new space and hopes to complete renovations by March 2025.
The firm already has ties to Bloomington. About 20 employees occupy a satellite office at MSP airport. They say the new location will provide easy access to MSP to support its work there and the company’s travel requirements as it expands geographically.
The location also highlights Bloomington’s natural amenities with an overview of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which TKDA says will encourage employee wellness and support a collaborative culture.
“We’re really excited to be here,” said CEO Tom Stoneburner. “We did a lot of searching and went through a rigorous process of Bloomington, this building and the neighborhood. We’re really looking forward to a bright future here.”
Mayor Busse said Bloomington is on a roll right now for business expansion, growth, and development. In addition to TKDA in South Loop, Polar Semiconductor and SICK industries are adding employees.
“We know there’s so much going on and it’s interesting that people are looking to Bloomington to expand,” Mayor Busse said. “I think it has to do with our transportation system, our great work force but also, I think the welcoming environment here in the community.”
TKDA stated that it is a 100% employee-owned company of engineers, architects, planners and specialized experts solving client challenges across four primary markets: industrial and manufacturing, transportation, buildings and sites, and water.
TKDA serves clients across North America from its offices in Saint Paul and Duluth, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; San Bernardino, California; and Seattle, Washington.
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