Coloplast Constructs Minneapolis Headquarters

Coloplast initiated construction in March of 2008 on its new North American headquarters in Minneapolis. The Danish medical technology firm’s 180,000-sf campus will be one of three global innovation centers and will house 300 workers. The $40 million project will enable Coloplast, a maker of urology, continence, and wound care products, to consolidate many operations in a central location. A five-story office building will connect to a newly renovated manufacturing facility via a two-story research and product development structure housing a cadaver lab and medical training rooms. Designed to encourage interaction and collaboration, the buildings will feature flexible space for meetings and special projects. LEED certification will be sought for the campus, which will feature use of natural light and white heat-reflecting roof. The facilities will be built with an “equal access” design with no separate executive features. Completion is slated for early 2009.