Milwaukee Tool Re-Adaptive Reuse

November 16, 2023

Milwaukee Tool Re-Adaptive Reuse Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, makes power tools for the construction industry. As they continue to grow and adapt to the 21st century marketplace, Milwaukee Tool acquired and renovated the existing Blue Cross Blue Shield building in downtown Milwaukee. The existing structure featured 5 stories and a basement. This project is…

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Historic Third Ward Riverwalk

October 26, 2023

Historic Third Ward Riverwalk The Third Ward section of Milwaukee’s Riverwalk promotes greater pedestrians access to downtown as well as provides artistry to the junction of built and natural environments. In 2005 Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward celebrated the opening of the riverwalk, stretching along the Milwaukee River for three-quarters of a mile. GRAEF was selected…

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Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Elephant Overlook

May 26, 2023

Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Elephant Overlook The Milwaukee County Zoo’s Adventure Africa exhibit is the new home for the zoo’s elephants and other African animals. It was constructed to meet the new AZA Standards, and provides substantial enhancements compared to the previous elephant area, including many “enrichment” features for the elephants. The new exhibit…

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Foxtown Brewing, Downtown Dog Park

May 23, 2023

Foxtown Landing As downtown Milwaukee’s residential population continues to grow and more workplaces and hotels become pet friendly, Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21 (BID #21), Historic Third Ward Business Improvement District #2 (BID #2), and Downtown Neighbors Association (DNA) are leading a unique partnership to create a dog district downtown. Their goal is to provide a…

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The Wisconsin Center District’s Baird Center Expansion 

May 10, 2023

The Wisconsin Center District’s Baird Center Expansion  The Baird Center is a convention and exhibition center located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The center is part of a greater complex of buildings which includes the UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Miller High Life Theatre, known as the Wisconsin Center District. The Baird Center Expansion will bring…

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