Features

The Ellipse on Excelsior surrounds you with little luxuries, conveniences and special touches that are out of the ordinary.

Plaza

Apartments

  • Panoramic windows
  • Views of Bass Lake Park, Minikahda Golf Course, downtown Minneapolis skyline and Chain of Lakes (winter)
  • Oversized balconies
  • Energy Star appliances
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • Granite islands
  • Engineered hardwood floors
  • Oversized vanities
  • Den/Home office floorplans available
  • Bathrooms with ceramic tile and design-quality faucets and fixtures
  • Curved shower rods
  • Frosted glass interior door
Plaza

Building

  • Boutique hotel-style lobby with seating, water feature and media wall
  • WI-FI lounge
  • Club room with fireplace, kitchen, dining area and flat screen TV
  • Game Room with billiards table
  • Fitness Center—open 24/7
  • Car wash
  • Bike storage area
  • Underground heated parking
  • 24 Hour emergency maintenance
  • Professionally managed by Steven Scott Management
Car

Sustainable Living

  • Sustainable Site:

    • Construction activity pollution prevention
    • Walk to shopping, entertainment and recreation
    • Great public transportation access
    • Bicycle storage
    • Light pollution reduction strategy
    • Water-efficient landscaping
  • Materials & Resources:

    • Construction waste management plan
    • Use of regional materials where possible
    • Use of materials with recycled content where possible
  • Indoor Environmental Quality

    • Indoor air quality management plan
    • Low-emitting materials
      • Adhesives & sealants
      • Paints & coatings
      • Carpet systems
    • Enhanced daylighting
    • Smoke-free building


Plaza

Exterior

  • Landscaped rooftop sundeck with gathering areas
  • Expansive outdoor plaza with seating, lighting and commissioned art
  • Retail shopping just off the plaza
  • Authentic materials—real brick, stone, metal and stucco
  • Park-level outdoor garden and BBQ area adjoining playground and public park
Car

Transportation

  • Car share: Enjoy the use of an on-site community share car. Easy for errands and easy on the earth with an average 50 mpg rating.
  • Bike share: Or better yet, use your own power to get you where you're going with the convenient bike share program at The Ellipse.
  • Bus Line: A convenient transit stop sits right outside your door, with quick service to downtown Minneapolis and beyond.