The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire represents a transformative leap from its modest origins to a striking 25,000-square-foot carbon-neutral facility that engages and educates children while revitalizing the downtown area. The design features a prominent corner bay window and a tactile precast concrete exterior with bark-like textures and porthole windows, drawing the community in and...
Urban Loft transformed a series of interconnected, neglected commercial buildings from the 1880s into a serene private residence in a vibrant Milwaukee neighborhood. Decades of disrepair had caused the buildings to deteriorate, with significant roof leaks leading to rotted upper floors. “The project is beautifully detailed with elegant skylights extending light through the section. The...
Forest Retreat in remote Door County exemplifies a contemporary interpretation of Wisconsin’s cabin architecture, blending simplicity with precision. This intimate sanctuary for a professional writer features two stacked volumes—a concrete base for storage and a wood-clad upper structure—harmonizing with the surrounding woodland. The exterior showcases a meticulously detailed envelope combining in-situ concrete with thermally modified...
Ground 59 revitalizes a block in Milwaukee’s Bay View community by introducing four unique Asian-themed restaurants and enhancing urban connectivity. The design strategically integrates two new buildings along a busy commercial street, repurposes existing structures, and introduces a pedestrian walkway that bridges residential and retail areas. This walkway, inspired by Tokyo’s Yokocho alleys, facilitates a...
The Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was designed to address both current and future recreational and fitness needs for its nearly 50,000 students while serving as a hub for campus wellbeing. The center’s design, inspired by the concept of total body wellness, incorporates site integration, exterior architecture, and interior materials...
The new headquarters for Komatsu Mining Corporation represents a transformative redevelopment of a 59-acre contaminated waterfront brownfield site in Milwaukee’s Harbor District into a vibrant, sustainable destination with a 180,000-square-foot office building and 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, which together embody Komatsu’s commitment to environmental stewardship and employee well-being. The design incorporates five interlocking building blocks, a...
Stetson University’s new Cici & Hyatt Brown Hall for Health & Innovation, a 40,000-square-foot facility, was designed to honor the university’s legacy while charting a modern path forward. The two-story building unites diverse programs under one roof, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration essential for innovation. By integrating STEM, Health Sciences, and Environmental Sciences, the design encourages spontaneous...
The redevelopment of the Wgema [pronounced Ga-mah] or “Chief” Campus by the Forest County Potawatomi Community exemplifies a deep commitment to sustainability and cultural preservation, reflecting their seven-generational decision-making values. This project repurposes early 20th-century Germanic collegiate buildings into modern office and educational spaces, merging historical rehabilitation with contemporary sustainability practices. Key to the renovation...
The design of the new One Community Bank branch in Cottage Grove, inspired by the bank’s commitment to client service, strategically arranges staff offices and teller stations around a central lobby. The building’s orientation along a major arterial road enhances its visibility and serves as a prominent advertisement for the bank’s brand. By shifting the...
The Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center (CCOC), situated in a serene park-like setting, aspires to provide a restful environment for healing and deliver a platform for the Crystal Clinic team to reimagine patient-centered care with a hospitality-experience as a national destination for specialized care. The $100 million, 165,000-square-foot facility includes 12 operating rooms, 60 private patient...
