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 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...
The Shechem (pronounced shek-uh-m) community center, an offshoot of the adjacent Hope Street housing, takes its name from an ancient city in the West Bank near present-day Nablus, drawing inspiration from the biblical significance of Shechem as a pivotal setting for numerous events in the story of Israel. This historical allusion underscores the center’s mission...
A leader in window treatment design and manufacturing for 80 years, this window treatment manufacturer’s 1964-facility was outdated, undersized, and, ironically, lacked windows. An extensive renovation of both the interior and exterior of the corporate office included a conversion of 8,600 square feet of shop floor into a mix of open and private offices, new welcoming focal-point lobby, and a...
The building at 347 Ward Street in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood was the type of structure that is nearly invisible to the undiscerning passerby. Windowless, and last renovated in 1973, the building disappeared into the context of the more vibrant neighborhood surrounding it. The multi-generational family book bindery inside had slowed production and was closing...
Overview The population of Manitowish Waters, a town of less than 600, swells in the summer season with tourists and temporary residents from around the region who are drawn to its chain of lakes and variety of outdoor activities. The company is one of the last remaining volunteer fire companies in the state, providing its...
