Minnesota State Capitol Restoration

In 2011, the State of Minnesota retained MOCA Services to provide an innovative, data-driven project implementation plan that could achieve bipartisan support for the 378,825 square foot Capitol and its grounds.

MOCA Services managed all aspects of the design and construction process for this building, including hosting a series of workshops collaborating with tenants, stakeholders, and the general public. These workshops kick-started an end-to-end partnering solution benefiting from innovative collaboration.

MOCA Services completed the final project under budget and on schedule. Over 10,000 visitors went through the restored Capitol upon its opening in 2017. Furthermore, the legislature authorized the construction of a new Senate Office Building and a new multilevel parking structure to support the Capitol, all based upon the master plan that MOCA Services proposed.

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“MOCA Services brought to the team not only the knowledge and experience necessary to accomplish restoration of Minnesota’s historic State Capitol building but also the collaborative approach that was required to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders and the public that was necessary to secure the substantial funding needed to complete the project. The MOCA Services team fully understood the significant challenges involved with integrating modern building and life-safety systems into the building while preserving (and in some areas returning) historical integrity. They provided a focus on collaboration across the project team and with stakeholders to fully engage the available expertise to identify and incorporate optimal solutions and facilitate execution of the project.”

– Wayne Waslaski, Senior Director, Real Estate and Construction Services, MN Department of Administration 
aerial view at an angle of the Minnesota State Capitol exterior and steps surrounded by green vegetation
interior view of entrance in the Minnesota State Capitol with large marble columns, stairs and skylights
exterior view of the Minnesota State Capitol dome from the bottom of the stairs
interior of senate room inside Minnesota State Capitol with dome ceiling and leather seats and tables on red carpet
interior view of a hearing room inside the Minnesota State Capitol showing chairs and intricate ceiling artwork and windows
interior view of the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda with artwork, windows, and statues
exterior view of the Minnesota State Capitol and grounds from the sidewalk located to the left of the building
interior view inside Minnesota State Capitol dome showing intricate artwork, bronze statues, columns and lights
view from top of stairs inside the Minnesota State Capitol showing artwork on ceiling and archways going down the stairs

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MOCA Services works on some of the most influential, innovative, and challenging design and construction projects worldwide. We are the consultant of choice for the Federal Government and the subject matter experts for State Capitol renovations. Our team works on some of the most culturally significant and architectural challenging projects in the United States. In the commercial sector, we assist in the planning and execution of large, complex projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.