Two Discovery Square

THE PROJECT

Project Highlights

Global destination for healthcare with renowned Mayo Clinic doctors, researchers, and scientists
Designed for collaboration and flexibility of life science operations
Part of the DMC, the largest public-private economic initiative in Minnesota
First building in Rochester to earn a Wired Certification by WiredScore, authenticating its digital connectivity for current and future needs

Two Discovery Square, in the heart of Destination Medical Center’s Discovery Square District, is the second of several bioscience research facilities located in the 16-block sub-district of downtown Rochester. The five-story, 125,000-square-foot building connects world-leading medical practitioners, researchers, and businesses with the acclaimed Mayo Clinic. Flexible, state-of-the-art laboratory and office spaces create a collaborative environment for advancing the future of healthcare. The new building is located adjacent to One Discovery Square, also designed by MBJ with development partner Mortenson and architect RSP Architects, and has a physical link between the two buildings.

OUR IMPACT

6 WEEKS SAVED

by integrated steel fabrication design

10% REDUCTION

in bolts due to steel connection automation

OPTIMIZED STRUCTURE

to maximize R/U efficiency

Service Provided

Structural Engineer of Record
Steel connection design
Connected steel fabrication model
Steel detailing
BIM coordination
Miscellaneous steel framing design

TESTIMONIALS

“The connected steel modeling services provided by MBJ proved to be highly beneficial. The process allowed for a much more collaborative design and verification process between design team and contractors and allowed for steel delivery to be accelerated by approximately 6 weeks after project authorization.”

Jason Walter, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson

OUR SOLUTIONS

Two Discovery Square was designed to include the most superior technology capabilities for its tenants. The primary framing system consists of composite structural steel with steel braced frames. In planning for future growth, the building was provisioned for four additional structured levels.

MBJ’s design team collaborated with Mortenson to optimize the structure to the maximum R/U efficiency. At the time the steel package was issued, MBJ’s steel team delivered an Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) model to the fabricator for use in ordering steel. The fabrication model included steel connection automation that allowed for a 10% reduction in bolts for the project.

Project Details

Location:

Rochester, MN

Completed:

2022

Construction Cost:

$40,000,000

Owner:

Mortenson

Architect:

RSP Architects

Contractor: