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Klein McCarthy Mourns the Death of Our Founder
St. Louis Park, MinnesotaJune 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce George F. Klein, Jr., founder of Klein McCarthy & Co., Ltd., Architects, died peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2010. George lived a long, full and varied life that lead him from Minneapolis to Canada and back again.

Born in Minneapolis in 1923 George moved with his family to Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada, where his father managed the Hudson Bay Company store. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Architecture and settled in Minneapolis to raise his family. He was a pilot in the Naval Reserves for 25 years and retired as a four star Commander. His work as an architect with Hammel, Green & Abrahamson, Inc., Parker Klein & Associates, George Klein & Co., and later Klein McCarthy & Co., Ltd., covered the five-state area.

George started George Klein & Co. Ltd. on July 1, 1977, with his wife Helen and Richard McCarthy. Among the firm's earliest projects were the Hennepin County Work Release Facility in Plymouth, the Ramsey County Juvenile Center in St. Paul (the firm's first commission), and work for Pillsbury and Metroquip. Rich partnered into the firm in 1985 and it became Klein McCarthy & Co., Ltd., Architects at that time.

An avid golfer, tennis player and boating enthusiast, George loved the Lake Minnetonka area and was an active member of the community for nearly 50 years. George is survived by four daughters and their families... and a multitude of former co-workers, employees and friends.

Kanabec County Jail Wins 2009 ABC Construction Award

Kanabec County Jail Wins 2009 ABC Construction Award
Mora, MinnesotaJan. 2010

Klein McCarthy Architects lead the design of the Kanabec County Jail which has won a Pyramid Award from the Minnesota and North Dakota Chapters of the Associated Builder and Contractors (ABC) in the category; Exterior - Masonry, Precast or Stone. This regional award was received due to a unique use of precast concrete panels which were designed to soften the impact of an institutional building in a residential neighborhood. Please click here for more information on this project.

Kanabec County Jail Wins ND Ready Mix & Conc. Products Assoc. 2009 Gold Star Award

Kanabec County Jail Wins ND Ready Mix & Conc. Products Assoc. 2009 Gold Star Award
Mora, MinnesotaJan. 2010

The Kanabec County Jail won a Gold Star Award from the North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association, Inc. on January 14, 2010 for the outstanding use and design of Exterior Architectural Precast Concrete Panels. The ability to run a random series of reveals in the concrete has created not only interest across the face of the building but something that the community can definitely be proud of. Please click here for more information on this project.

Blue Earth County Justice Center Opens as First LEED Certified Public Building in Central Minnesota

Blue Earth County Justice Center Opens as First LEED Certified Public Building in Central Minnesota
Mankato, MinnesotaMay 2009

The Blue Earth County Justice Center recently opened and became the First Public building in South Central Minnesota to become LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The principals of Green Design were incorporated throughout the facility's 180,000 SF Justice Center complex.

Klein McCarthy Architects teamed with a local firm, Paulsen Architects, and together pursued all possible design options with the owner that could reduce energy consumption and help with sustainability. The ending result is a facility that is a true leader by example for future public projects to come.

Some areas in which the new Justice Center received its certification in reducing energy and ensuring an eco-friendly facility include but are not limited to:

  • Sustainable Sites (Awarding priority parking for eco-friendly vehicles)
  • Energy & Atmosphere (Off peak energy conservation & efficient electrical fixtures and heating & cooling systems)
  • Water Efficiency (Using rain gardens and retention ponds for on-site water management)
  • Materials & Resources (Using recycled materials such as carpet, and painting with low VOC {Volatile Organic Compounds} paints and wall coverings )

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Kanabec County Jail Occupies Its Facility And Is Up And Running

Mora, Minnesota

Jan. 2010

Winona County Health & Human Services Under Construction

Winona, Minnesota

Dec. 2009

Stevens County Courthouse Under Construction

Morris, Minnesota

Nov. 2009

Stevens County Courthouse Project Bids Come in Under Budget

Morris, Minnesota

Nov. 2009

Douglas County Jail Under Construction

Alexandria, Minnesota

Aug. 2009

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