Posts by Justyce Dixon
Landmark Credit Union
Landmark Credit Union Landmark Credit Union headquarters is a 5-story, 120,000 square-foot structure, situated on a 19.5-acre site in Brookfield, formerly occupied by a university. The building’s footprint is uniquely designed on a radial curve, with the top three stories featuring floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls, offering panoramic views and abundant natural light. The 4th and…
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Secura Insurance GRAEF collaborated with SECURA Insurance on their new 300,000-square-foot facility, setting the stage for their next century of service in Wisconsin. Driven by rapid growth, SECURA had outgrown its headquarters, resorting to leased spaces as a temporary fix. They turned to a dedicated team to create a new corporate headquarters that aligns with…
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Center District’s Baird Center Expansion
The Wisconsin Center District’s Baird Center Expansion The Baird Center, part of the Wisconsin Center District in downtown Milwaukee, is a key gathering place for conventions, exhibitions, and events. In May 2024, the center reopened its doors after a $456 million expansion that more than doubled its size to 1.3 million square feet. GRAEF is…
Read MoreKomatsu South Harbor Campus
Komatsu South Harbor Campus Komatsu Mining Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, developed a 60-acre vacant brownfield site overlooking Milwaukee’s inner harbor on Lake Michigan. The new corporate campus includes: A 185,000-square-foot, three-story office building that will be connected to a museum, a laboratory and a training center A…
Read MoreMilwaukee Tool Research and Development Facility
Milwaukee Tool Research and Development Facility Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is renowned for its power tools for the construction industry. In 2017, the company renovated its corporate headquarters in Brookfield, WI. The subsequent need for additional operational space led to the development of Project Red Speed, a three-story, 114,500 square-foot building dedicated to research…
Read MoreMinnesota Zoo Dino Hideout
Minnesota Zoo Dino Hideout The Minnesota Zoo’s “Dino Hideout,” features 12 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs of various sizes and shapes, meticulously positioned to create an immersive experience that connects visitors to nature. The Dino Hideout is designed to be more than just a display; it offers a unique, nature-based play area that integrates these animatronic dinosaurs…
Read MoreBrookfield Conference Center
Brookfield Conference Center The Brookfield Conference Center is a 60,000-square-foot facility that anchors a large development anticipated to bring new visitors and entertainment offerings to the currently dismal south end of the Brookfield Square Mall. The conference center is expected to stimulate the economic activity throughout the region by providing a state-of-the-art facility that will…
Read MoreGRAEF Receives ACEC Illinois 2026 Engineering Excellence Honor Award for Kennedy Expressway Rehabilitation
GRAEF Receives ACEC Illinois 2026 Engineering Excellence Honor Award for Kennedy Expressway Rehabilitation GRAEF is proud to announce that the firm, in partnership with HBM and HNTB, has been honored with an Honor Award in the ACEC Illinois 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards for the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) Rehabilitation Project. Honor Awards recognize projects that demonstrate…
Read MoreGRAEF Traffic Engineer Alex Motl Named ENR Midwest 40 Under 40 Honoree
GRAEF Traffic Engineer Alex Motl Named ENR Midwest 40 Under 40 Honoree GRAEF is proud to share that Alex Motl has been named to the ENR Midwest 2026 Class of Top Young Professionals (40 Under 40)—a recognition celebrating the region’s rising leaders who are shaping the future of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Alex…
Read MoreThe Pierce at 7 Van Buren
The Pierce at 7 Van Buren The Pierce at 7 Van Buren is a six-story, 44-unit apartment community in Oak Park, Illinois, totaling 41,000 square feet. Offering a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, it is the first net-zero energy apartment building in the Midwest, producing more energy than it consumes. Designed to meet…
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