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Kyle Poklar
Underwood Elementary
Underwood Elementary School The Wauwatosa School District constructed a new school facility at the Underwood Elementary School site. Development activities included construction of a new school building, sidewalk, playground areas, access drives, parking areas, landscaping, and utilities. Green infrastructure improvements were incorporated into the site design and included the following items: porous asphalt pavement with…
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Wilson Elementary School Native plants and stormwater management were key focal points in designing green infrastructure upgrades for Wilson Elementary School. Wilson Elementary was one of six schools within the Wauwatosa School District for which GRAEF completed green infrastructure improvements using MMSD GIPP funds. Integrated within the site design were several native-planted bio basins, a…
Read MoreMilwaukee Tool Re-Adaptive Reuse
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…
Read MoreCarl Sandburg High School Baseball Field
Carl Sandburg High School Baseball Field Tasked with developing the reconstruction plans for the varsity baseball field at a high school, the GRAEF design team went to work! The new field is surfaced with artificial turf and an underlying drainage layer to convey storm water flows, making it easier to take the field after adverse…
Read MoreHistoric Third Ward Riverwalk
Historic Third Ward Riverwalk The Third Ward section of Milwaukee’s Riverwalk promotes greater pedestrian 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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Society Wynwood
Society Wynwood Society Wynwood is a 289-unit social apartment community that broke ground in 2021. Located in the heart of a prominent entertainment neighborhood in Miami, amenities include a rooftop pool and restaurant, large co-working spaces with private conference rooms, a massive modern gym and fitness studio, and basement audio lounge. GRAEF provided civil engineering…
Read MoreWaldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences is a skyscraper like no other. At 1,049 feet tall, Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences is Miami’s first supertall skyscraper. Residents will have dramatic views of Biscayne Bay, the Port of Miami, Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, and South Beach. Waldorf Astoria Miami’s perfect…
Read MoreMilwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Elephant Overlook
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 Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) standards, and provides substantial enhancements compared to the previous elephant area, including many “enrichment” features for…
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