Ryan reveals images for new office tower next to Vikings stadium

The building is one of the final steps in Ryan's makeover of five blocks next to the stadium.

July 14, 2016 at 5:22AM
View from the Commons park of the new building that Ryan proposes atop Block One parking ramp next to the U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. (Evan Ramstad/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Ryan Cos. on Wednesday revealed the finished look of its proposed 17-story office tower at the Block 1 site across from U.S. Bank Stadium.

The building is one of the final steps in Ryan's makeover of the five blocks near the soon-to-open football field that will be the home of the Minnesota Vikings. The building is at 728 S. 4th St. in downtown Minneapolis, atop a new parking ramp dubbed Block 1.

While Ryan announced its intentions to build the 17-story office complex last month, few details have been released on the project. For instance, it's not known when construction will start and there has been no announcement of possible tenants.

Ryan executives weren't available Wednesday. In images, the steel and glass building is accented with stone walls that appear to have vines and plants growing on them.

The proposed building will be adjacent to the two 17-story towers Ryan built for Wells Fargo, as well as the Commons park, Edition apartments and retail and restaurant space.

Building plans are expected to be discussed at the upcoming city planning commission committee of the whole meeting on July 21.

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View of the new building Ryan is proposing atop the Block One parking ramp from the northeast with U.S. Bank Stadium on the left and downtown Minneapolis on the right. (Evan Ramstad/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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