The building utilizes a straightforward mass timber structural system in a modular manner to simplify construction and internal spaces. Prefabricated brick balconies are assembled around the perimeter of the buildings. They provide solar control and provide more living space to each unit by having exterior doors which can close the balcony from weather.
The main idea for this project was to explore a new CLT structural typology for the residential development inspired from stacking the surrounding residential and warehouse forms, to create a modular biophilic design that both actively and passively restores the site to its native beginnings.
This project aims to both celebrate and critique Milwaukee’s agricultural, transportation, and industrial history. The PORTAGE draws inspiration from nearby grain silos, former connecting bridges, and other industrial architecture, all while contributing to the vitality of Milwaukee’s current thriving community in a unique and innovative manner.
The Clique on the Kinnickinnic is a versatile and multi-functional building located in the industrial Harbor District of Milwaukee constructed at zero cost. It’s designed to evolve and expand as the surrounding area develops and grows over time.
Architect Malorie Hepner, AIA, Madison, has been selected to receive the 2023 Young Architect Award presented by AIA Wisconsin, the state society of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA Wisconsin Young Architect Award annually honors individuals who, in the early stage of their professional career, have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributed significantly to...
The new College of Business Administration at this prominent midwestern university energizes the campus community as a state-of-the-art and student-centric destination for learning and innovation. The 109,000 square foot, four-story facility is home to the university’s nationally ranked College of Business Administration programs, the Graduate School of Management and Leadership programs. Immersed in daily activity...
Egg Harbor Lodge II sits perched on an expansive plateau overlooking a small resort town on the western shoreline of Door County peninsula. Called Wisconsin’s Cape Cod, Door County is a popular vacation destination, but its calcified hospitality industry has been slow to adapt to the changing preferences and tastes of modern-day travelers who tend to...
The project vision for the Richard and Norma Small Athletic & Wellness Center revolves around creating an inclusive facility that is rooted in function and allows Cornell College to recruit top students, athletes, coaches, and staff. The facility is the antithesis of the existing building; fully accessible (exterior ADA access to both levels and elevator...
The site was the campus of a small, hidden-away art school in Door County, Wisconsin. With a need to expand and increase their visibility, local artists found a way to allow the school to affordably acquire the large adjacent property to the north which fronted on the Bayshore Highway along which all Door County travel flows. The...
The Resch Expo was envisioned to serve as a landmark venue to deliver a bright economic and cultural future for its community. Completed ahead of schedule and on budget, the new 266,000 square foot Resch Expo is adjacent to the iconic Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, and directly connected to the existing...
