Project of the Month

The South Lake Village shopping center in Prior Lake is home to a variety of different shops, restaurants and more. The center is a sprawling complex with over 70,000 square feet of retail space. The property management company has created a uniform and consistent feel by installing dark green awnings of similar shape over the…

The Normandy Inn, located in downtown Minneapolis, has been a landmark since it was first built in 1925. With its mix of brick and half-timbered architecture, the building looks like something you would find in the hills of northern Europe. Complimenting the unique façade are several eye-catching red awnings and canopies by Acme Awning. Acme…

In early 2019, Acme Awning was hired by Nokomis Tattoo (Minneapolis) to manufacture and install a traditional style awning over their shop on 34th Avenue South. The awning, featuring their custom logo, transformed the front of the building and provided customers an easy way to find their location. Pleased with the awning, the staff at…

It is hard to miss the Conga Latin Bistro at the corner of East Hennepin Avenue and 5th Street NE. Known for authentic Spanish-Latin cuisine and a lively dance scene, the exterior of the building matches the energy found within. Painted a vibrant red with gray accents, the door and windows feature bright yellow awnings…

St. Paul has a new affordable-housing development opening this fall at the Weyerhaeuser Lumber site. The 121-units at Millberry Apartments are targeted to renters earning no more than 60 percent of area median income. Amenities include a community room, modern fitness center, underground heated parking and more. The exterior of the building is composed of…

Standing seams awnings are a durable, modern awning solution. They get their name from the “seams” that stand up along the face of the awning (see below). Made of powdered coated sheet metal and installed onto a welded steel frame, Acme Awning’s standing seam awning not only looks great, but can also withstand Minnesota’s snowy…

Serum’s Bar & Grill, located in Anoka, MN, has been a customer of Acme Awning’s for many years. Classic window awnings and a traditional style A awning, all with a scalloped valances, on the front of the building fits with the overall small town look and feel of downtown Anoka. The light colored brick is…