This project was for the Aurora on France senior living facility in Edina, MN. Aurora on France was designed by architect Edward Farr of Edward Farr Architects. The developer for the project is The Moore Development Co.

Aurora on France is a 5 story building with senior apartments, assisted living, memory care, transitional care and care suites. It is located in Edina, MN near great shopping and restaurants. The building has an illuminated glass canopy and has a skyway that will connect it to Fairway Southdale Hospital parking ramp that is connected to the hospital by another skyway. Fairview Southdale Hospital was opened in 1965. It is part of Minneapolis-based Fairview Hospitals established in 1906.

Aurora on France will be operated by the Ebenezer Society, a subsidiary of Fairview Health Services. The Ebenezer Society has been providing senior services since 1917.

Over 130,000 lbs. of steel that was fabricated for brick release angles, door frames, and framework for the glass canopy was galvanized. The steel was fabricated by Boe Ornamental Iron. The canopy on the roof was built to cover the mechanical equipment on the roof. Located on the roof, a hot dip galvanized product will minimize the maintenance needed. Being located in heart of Edina near hospitals and many businesses. They wanted it to look good for many years. The corrosion protection and longevity of hot dip galvanizing will provide these qualities.

The Aurora on France opened in December 2016.