Hinshaw’s Landmark Tower Client Project Receives 2026 Top Projects Award

Honoring Minnesota’s Most Impactful Built Environment Projects

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is delighted to announce that a real estate redevelopment project handled by a Minneapolis legal team in support of firm client Sherman Associates has been recognized with a 2026 Top Projects Award by Finance & Commerce.

Hinshaw partners Amy DuMond Kottke and Andrew Thompson worked with the Sherman Associates team on the Landmark Tower Project. The group was recognized alongside fellow honorees at the 2026 Finance & Commerce Top Projects awards gala on July 23, 2026.

About the Landmark Tower Project

Project Overview

This $97 million adaptive reuse project transformed Landmark Tower (a 25-story 1983 Class A office high-rise in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota) into 187 modern residential units with premium amenities including a rooftop patio, tech lounge, club room, and fitness center.

Sustainability and Design

The LEED Silver certified conversion demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to urban revitalization, featuring energy-efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting, and water-saving fixtures. High-end finishes and views of Rice Park, the Mississippi River, Cathedral, and State Capitol create a new-construction feel within an existing structure.

Financing and Economic Impact

The project secured significant financial backing, including 20 percent federal and 20 percent state historic tax credits, plus $12 million in City of Saint Paul TIF funding, and prioritized local economic impact by directing 70 percent of hard construction costs toward labor.

About the Top Projects Awards

Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects awards annually honor built environment projects and teams shaping communities across Minnesota.

Each year, Top Projects recognizes excellence in construction, development, architecture, engineering, and design, celebrating the collaboration and innovation behind Minnesota’s most impactful projects. The annual awards event brings together industry leaders from across the region for an evening of networking, recognition, and connection.

Source: Hinshaw