Minnetonka, MN

Minnetonka High School: Momentum Skilled Trades

Project Overview

ATSR designed a specialized addition housing the innovative “Momentum” program, providing hands-on learning spaces for engineering, construction, manufacturing, and transportation trades.

Key Features

Specialized Learning Environments

  • Full-service auto bay with four lifts
  • Large makerspace for construction trades exploration
  • Gantry crane for large-scale projects
  • Robotics and hands-on lab spaces
  • Acoustically isolated second-level classroom

Sustainable Design Integration

  • Oversized garage doors enabling prefabrication and modular building instruction
  • Climate-controlled environment for year-round construction education
  • Design supports teaching sustainable construction practices

Program Success

The Momentum program continues growing enrollment through strong community partnerships, connecting classroom learning to real-world business opportunities while inspiring future industry leaders.

Client:
Minnetonka Public Schools

Project Type:
Addition

Square Feet:
10,300

Construction Cost:
$3.58 million

Year Complete:
2022

 

Photos by Philip Hussong