Meaningful Materials

by Ally Evander, Allied Member, ASID

One unmistakable feature of the new ballpark is the use of native Minnesota limestone on the exterior of the park. This use of material establishes a meaningful connection to the state. The stone was sourced from quarries in Mankato, Minnesota. This limestone covers about 60% of the exterior.

The Twins also reused the wood from the basketball court of the Minneapolis Lakers in the Town Ball Tavern restaurant.
Recycling materials that would end up in a landfill and using materials that are local so they don’t need to be shipped from overseas are just a few ways to be Green. Read tomorrow’s blog for more information about how Green Target Field is, and we’re not just talking about the grass!