Creative Entrepreneurs +

Architecture + Design

 

Alchemy Architects   Combining a playful design process, collaborative relationships and partnership with builders and fabricators, this CEZ studio is home of the weeHouse, at 856 Raymond Ave, Suite G. alchemyarch.com

Aune Fernandez Landscape Architects Diverse landscape architecture projects for a variety of client types. Offices in the Prior Works Building, 755 Prior Ave N #103. aflandarc.com

Susan E. Brown Interior Design – A full-service, nationally published, interior designer creating spaces that are both sophisticated and personal. 2395 University Ave W, St Paul. susanebrown.com

Calyx Design Group Landscape Architecture Professional design firm specializing in Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, and Master Planning. Ivy League Place, 475 Cleveland Ave N #101A. calyxdesigngroup.com

Chowa Studio Architects Exploring aesthetic ideas embodied in Japanese art and culture and applying them to architecture. Midway Triangle Building, 2500 University Ave W. chowastudio.com

CityDeskStudio – A collaborative, idea-driven architectural practice for residential and small commercial projects, with a modern contextual focus, at 550 Vandalia St #101. citydeskstudio.com

Clothier Design Source A apparel factory and design house to guide clothing engineering from idea to production. You think it, they make it at 2408 W. Territorial Rd. clothierdesignsource.com

Clever Architecture Strategic, buildable artistry for work, home, and play with offices in the Baker Court Office Building, 821 Raymond Ave Bldg. cleverarchitecture.com

Mark Gunstad Architecture – Specializing in residential design 2566 Ellis Ave #408. markgunstad.com

Hay Dobbs Urban Design and Planning –  Helping communities, businesses and institutions in the region, and across the country, to support economic development, education, safe neighborhoods and vibrant communities. haydobbs.com

Kaspari • Dell Workshop – Creating hand-built artisan terrazzo-topped tables, in standard and custom sizes, furniture and accessories, and metal trivets based upon ancient “meandros” patterns. kasparidell.com

Kell Architects – A co-op of bespoke design teams, skilled at discovering and implementing residential design solutions with “experience, creativity, honesty and spirit.” 821 Raymond Ave kellarchitects.com

KidZibits – Uses creative design, quality fabrication and unique understanding of museum visitors to design and build exhibits for kids that nourish curiosity and exploration. 795 Vandalia St. kidzibits.com

Landbridge Ecological – Restoring and supporting landscapes and ecological systems that foster healthy habitats and resilient communities. 2161 University Ave. & 670 Vandalia St. landbridge.eco

Malmberg Projects – Working at the intersection of imagination, research and reality to create projects that inspire. Offices in at 842 Raymond Ave. malmbergprojects.com

Midwest Floating Islands Designing and manufacturing innovative floating eco-systems for improved water quality, reduce algae growth, provide habitat for pollinators plants, and a refuge for wildlife. midwestfloatingisland.com

Momentum Design Group – With the belief that successful projects result from strong teams, this team has been helping clients envision, develop, and implement innovative functional designs at 755 N Prior Ave N #301A. mdgarchitects.com

Morey Lindquist Studios – Offering personal and commercial photography, video and design services at 2306 Robbins St moreylindquist.com

NewStudio Architecture A national architectural and sustainable design firm focused on creating innovative, timeless, and beautiful design that seeks to balance natural and built environments. Newstudioarchitecture.com

Ostberg Architects – Offering complete planning and architectural design with experience in educational, commercial, industrial and residential projects. Ivy League Place, 475 Cleveland Ave N #202. ostbergarchitects.com

Pope Design Group – Formerly Pope Architects, this full-service architecture and interior design firm is focused on creating environments that enhance lives. Located in the Case Building at 767 N. Eustis St. popedesign.com.

Podiumwear Custom Sports Apparel – Making the process of ordering high-quality custom team sports apparel easy and dependable right here in Saint Paul. 2408 W. Territorial Rd. podiumwear.com

Terra Firma Building and Remodeling – An employee-owned custom remodeling company working from their new home in the Zone at 2350 Territorial Road. terrafirmamn.com

B.A. Thomas Innovative Homes   Innovative and environmentally responsible design solutions and successful construction management for greater control over project cost, quality and scheduling. beauclarcthomas.com

Urban Ecosystems Landscape Architects – Fusing the living world with architecture and the human experience. Offices in the Midway Triangle Building, 2500 University Ave W. urbanecosystemsinc.com

Artists + Photographers

 

The Zone is home to hundreds of artists, far too many to name. We hope to compile an artist directory in the future.

Marketing/Communication + Media

 

boatBurner With visible new digs at 2300 Myrtle Ave - Suite 190, this creative agency is growing brands with brave “burn the boat” ideas and strategy to conquer the competition. boatburnerco.com

Browntown Design A creative agency, production studio, and post house all in one. 501 W Lynnhurst Ave W. browntowndesign.com

Budget Sign Shop – A locally owned and operated sign shop in 1983, Budget offers a full spectrum of sing products with industry leading design software and technology, at 2474 W. Territorial Rd. budgetsignshop.com

Beehive Strategic Communication – A 14-person women-owned, B Corp working to solve complex business challenges and inspire action and growth in Vandalia Tower, 550 Vandalia Street, Suite 233. beehivepr.biz

Eight Moon – A full-service creative design and marketing firm with 25 years of illuminating brands, promotional and advertising work in Vandalia Tower, 550 Vandalia St, Ste 301. eightmoon.com

Film North – Empowering artists to tell their stories, launch and sustain successful careers, and advance The North as a leader in the national network of independent filmmakers. Filmnorth.org

Greer Photo / Jill Greer– Working with commercial and editorial clients on location and in her first floor studio with free parking at 2561 W Territorial Rd. greerphoto.com

Holbrook & Associates  – Marketing and communications for science and industry at 700 Raymond Ave, Suite 140. holbrook.com

Hubbard Broadcasting KSTP - Channel 5, Twin Cities ABC affiliate, located on University Avenue at the Minneapolis/St. Paul border. hubbardbroadcasting.com

Line Break Media – Working with artists, organizers, and advocates to craft their stories into powerful instruments for transformative social change. 2345A University Ave W. linebreakmedia.org

Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography – A boutique portrait studio specializing in newborn, maternity, and family photography at 970 Raymond Ave, Suite G-10. giliane-e-mansfeldtphotography.com

OMG Studios – A state-of-the-art digital livestream broadcast studio producing original, cultural content and new digital innovations, such as KZMO HD radio. omgmediasolutions.com

Park Bugle – Free community newspaper with news, events, ideas, and opinions covering the CEZ, Saint Anthony Park, Como Park neighborhoods, and the cities of Lauderdale and Falcon Heights. parkbugle.org

Plaudit Design A full-service web design firm run by digital technologists, multi-platform strategists, and designers with a passion for websites and engagement in the Midway Triangle Building, 2470 University Ave W. plaudit.com

Primacy Strategy Group (PSG) – Helping organizations advance policy initiatives through state legislatures, local governments, and state agencies, and grassroots support for an advocacy agenda. Transfer Road Business Center, 660 Transfer Rd. primacysg.com

Rock What You Got – Leveraging stage and story to drive gender equity, RWYG activates social change by combining education and entertainment to create change on stage at live events and through studio production projects. In The Wycliff at 2327 Wycliff St, Suite 340. rockwhatyougot.com

SPNN – Saint Paul Neighborhood Network is a community media and technology center that provides the tools and training for youth, adults, and nonprofits to use media and technology to tell stories. In Vandalia Tower at 550 Vandalia Street, Suite 170. spnn.org

SPOT – Woman-owned and operated SPOT is a growing strategic and creative marketing agency with local roots and global ambitions. Check out their new Saint Paul digs in Vandalia Tower - Suite 312. spotcreates.com

Story Stick Marketing – Seasoned creators launching products and elevating brands with stories that build buzz, boost sales and turn skeptics into believers (and sometimes save lives). 550 Vandalia St #102. storystickmarketing.com

Uproer – A performance-driven SEO, paid search, display & paid social (SEM) agency. 2550 University Ave W STE 460S. uproer.com

Upswing Creative – A message-first creative agency for companies in industrial and essential products and services in the Prior Works building at 755 Prior Ave N Suite 106. upswingcreative.com

U.S. Post Office – Incoming and outgoing mail, PO boxes, money orders, and stamps, with limited public hours, at 2334 University Ave W at Raymond Station.

Looking for space?

 

Looking to locate your creative business in the Zone? Explore our list of buildings with work spaces using the link below.