ABOUT
IMS is central to the Midwest design community, housing a wealth of interior design firms, designer furniture, kitchen, bath, and home accessories showrooms, as well as other professional services.
HISTORY
The historic International Market Square has long been home to innovative and creative pioneers in design. Built in 1905, the structure served as the manufacturing facility for Northwestern Knitting. It later housed the headquarters for Munsingwear Inc., a business that transformed the garment industry with its union suit.
The building also contains a unique double helix stairway (pictured above), believed to be one of the first of its kind in the United States. Two stairways spiral around each other, creating a smooth transition where arriving workers went up one set of stairs and departing workers exited down the other.
The opening of the Harmon Court Design Center in 1980 gave Twin Cities interior designers and their customers the ability to have a one-stop shop for products. But due to limited space for both products and showrooms, the local design community began looking for other bigger and better options. Attention was brought to the now mostly vacant Munsingwear factory. The six buildings were combined between 1983-1984 and reopened in January of 1985 as International Market Square, the new cornerstone of the creative corridor.
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AMENITIES AND SERVICES
  • - ATM service
  • - Canteen Self-Service Convenience Store
  • - Storage lockers
  • - Artfully landscaped rooftop terrace
  • - Outdoor tables and seating
  • - Full Service Security
  • - Loading dock
  • - Concierge Service
  • - On-Site Property Management
  • - Free Coffee Service
  • - Conference Rooms
  • - Secured Bike Storage
  • - Market Square Bistro
  • - Free Wi-Fi Access
  • - Post Office Boxes and Express Mail
LANDMARK OF DESIGN
On January 18, 1985, International Market Square opened its doors and celebrated with an inaugural crowd of six thousand. IMS became Minnesota’s largest renovated building and our home, providing the most innovative and celebrated interior design resources. Our showrooms now represent more than 1,200 product lines and manufacturers. In addition, IMS is home to leading professional associations, corporate offices and design studios. We’re proud to be the stewards of this enduring landmark.
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
We at International Market Square understand how people affect the environment and take eco-consciousness seriously. IMS has earned the Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for energy efficiency and environmental protection. IMS is currently saving annual energy consumption equal to 218 households per year.
IMS Building Hours:
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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612.338.6250
frontdesk@imsdesigncenter.com
275 Market Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
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