Roger “Lars” Larson
AIA
Senior Project Architect/ Code Analyst
Joined BWBR in 1989
Roger “Lars” Larson is a licensed architect and code analyst who has an excellent understanding of the International Building Code (IBC), and Building Code standards for states across the Midwest, especially the highly technical requirements for health care facilities which reference the Life Safety Code and many NFPA (fire protection) standards. In his home state of Minnesota, he has been active on the State Building Code Advisory Committee, State Fire Chiefs Committee for Fire Code Amendments, and the Minnesota Building Code Appeals Board. He works as a code resource for projects in Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
“Growing up on a large North Dakota family farm, I learned humility and respect for my elders. I learned teamwork and to see things from others’ viewpoints. As I worked with sick animals, I learned to help others selflessly. As we built things, I learned innovation. As hard work was expected, work is not hard. As planting crops anticipates harvest, I learned goal-oriented thinking. As no one could deserve the wonderful life I had on the farm, I learned gratitude. Not a day goes by when I don’t use what I learned.”
Projects
North Dakota State UniversityA. Glenn Hill Center for STEM EducationGustavus Adolphus College
Anderson Hall RenovationGustavus Adolphus College
Anderson Hall, Bonnier Multifaith CenterUniversity of Minnesota
Athletes VillageAvera McKennan Hospital
Avera on Louise Health CampusUW Health
BerbeeWalsh Emergency Department ExpansionBottineau County
Bottineau County Jail Addition and RemodelingPark Nicollet
Clinic and Specialty Center – BurnsvillePark Nicollet
Clinic and Specialty Center – Maple GrovePark Nicollet
Clinic and Specialty Center – Burnsville Parking RampCrossing Rivers Health
Crossing Rivers Health Hospital and MOBUniversity of Minnesota
Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics Nuclear Magnetic Resonance LaboratoryCarroll University
Doug and Nancy Hastad HallMedical Device Manufacturer
Dry Room Addition and RenovationUniversity of Minnesota
Fraser Hall, Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory FacilityWisconsin Department of Corrections, Oshkosh Correctional Institution
Health Services Unit Building Addition and RenovationGustavus Adolphus College
Lund Center Expansion and RenovationUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout
McCalmont Residence Hall Renovation and AdditionPark Nicollet
Methodist Hospital Surgical Services Expansion and RemodelCarroll University
Michael and Mary Jaharis Science LaboratoriesMinnehaha County
Minnehaha County Jail ExpansionMinnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Security Hospital Expansion and Renovation, Phase IMinnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Security Hospital Expansion and Renovation, Phase IILake Region Healthcare
New Ambulatory Care Center and Hospital RemodelingCity of Waukesha
New City HallUniversity of St. Thomas
New Schoenecker Center for STEAM EducationRegions Hospital
Northeast Building, Inpatient Mental Health Center Third Floor BuildoutLifecore Biomedical
Pharmaceutical Clean Production Facility AdditionLifecore Biomedical
Quality Control LabCarroll University
Rankin Hall RenovationHennepin Healthcare
Redleaf Center for Family Healing Remodel and AdditionMonument Health Custer Hospital
Replacement Critical Access Hospital and ClinicTomah Health
Replacement Health and Wellness CampusFortune 500 Company
Research & Development BuildingUniversity of Minnesota
Shepherd Laboratories, College of Science and Engineering Gemini-Huntley Robotics Research LaboratorySpooner Health
Spooner Health Critical Access HospitalMemorial Medical Center
Surgery Addition and RemodelSyngenta
R & D Innovation CenterMayo Clinic
Generose Building, Psychiatry & Psychology Master Plan and RemodelingOchsner Health
Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience CenterUniversity of Minnesota
Biomanufacturing Innovation Center