Otter Tail Government Services Center

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

The Otter Tail Government Services Center is the first phase of a facilities master plan developed by Shultz + Associates, Ltd. for Otter Tail County, Minnesota.  The design involved the reuse of a 1948 State Hospital Facility and exemplifies adaptive reuse and green building principles as it serves as the base of operations for the County’s administrative offices, land offices, and human service functions. The exterior of the building was rehabilitated and the interior was demolished back to the structural frame, and reconstructed with modern systems and finishes.  The facility minimizes its environmental impact with the use of steam energy from a municipal waste burner, a tight building envelop, passive solar recovery, and natural day lighting throughout. The facility demonstrates that adaptive reuse conserves resources and results in cost effective solutions that provide state-of-the-art work environments.  Project costs totaled $6.2M and the project received the ND AIA Honor award.

Completion: 2005