Owatonna Public Utilities
Owatonna Public Utilities
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Owatonna, MN
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Owatonna Public Utilities
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51,000 SF
Parking garage
Storage
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Study determined re-use of flood damaged building to restore iconic structure in the community
Sensitive equipment demolition coordination
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Master planning
Re-purposing programming
Architectural design
Engineering
Interior design
Flood mitigation design
After a flood rendered the original power generation equipment unusable, LEO A DALY was engaged to transform the historic power plant into the new headquarters for Owatonna Public Utilities. The $11 million project consolidated all primary administrative and utility support functions into a single facility, improving workflow efficiency and public accessibility.
The design preserved and repurposed original materials and artifacts while introducing energy-efficient windows and modern amenities. The unique volume of the turbine hall, with its 50-foot vertical space and monumental windows, was leveraged to create bright, distinct, and connected spaces for administration and customer service. The project also addressed critical flood mitigation, ensuring the facility’s resilience for the future.
