IRK Magazine, published online September 14, 2026
“20 Washington: An Icon Reborn” by Patrick Duffy
Patrick Duffy takes us through his personal tour of Minoru Yamasaki’s architectural masterpiece in Minneapolis using Yamasaki’s own words to describe how 20 Washington remains one of Yamasaki’s “purest expressions” of his philosophy that buildings should offer surprise, serenity, and delight. Duffy interviews developer Chad Tepley, who says, “It’s really a dream, an opportunity to take an iconic building, preserve it, and reimagine its future use (as a boutique hotel) in a really exciting way that will attract locals and visitors from around the world.”
