ATSR designed an addition for Momentum: Minnetonka Design and Skilled Trades. A 10,300 sf addition provides learning space for students doing hands-on work in engineering, design, construction, construction systems, manufacturing and transportation.

The new addition houses large and small group learning space, a full service auto bay with 4 lifts, large maker space for exploring construction trades, ample storage for tools and equipment, office space for educators, a gantry crane for large projects and hands on lab space for robotics and other classes.

While many schools have made cuts to tech programs in recent years, Minnetonka schools has continued to grow their programs with key private sector and community partnerships. With it's own unique brand, Momentum helps students explore trades while simulating real world experience, and the program continues to attract increasing enrollment every year.

One main benefit of the design of the maker space with a large, oversized garage door and gantry crane, is the ability to teach sustainable practices in construction design. Students can learn about prefabrication and modular building in a climate-controlled setting. These practices will inspire future leaders in these sectors, grounded with a foundation of sustainable values and practices. 

With the auto bay and the maker bay being a hub of activity, we designed a second level classroom to be acoustically isolated for focused instruction. 

Minnetonka High School has a long tradition of career and tech ed opportunities with hands on learning. The Momentum addition maintains this tradition within a modern facility. Community partnerships connect the work students are doing in the classroom to the business and educational opportunities in the surrounding area.