South Milwaukee High School Field Redevelopment

South Milwaukee High School Field Redevelopment South Milwaukee High School made upgrades to revitalize its athletic fields, igniting excitement among the district and community. Due to inadequate drainage, suboptimal soil conditions, and the cumulative impact of regular use over the years, renovation efforts were completed on the natural grass fields dedicated to football, baseball, and…

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Milwaukee 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…

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Carl Sandburg High School Baseball Field

Carl Sandberg 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…

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Historic Third Ward Riverwalk

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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Door County Medical Center

Door County Medical Center The Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is a $15 million, 30,000-square-foot facility located in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The new medical center replaces the previous Fish Creek facility, allowing all services to be located in one place. Previously, patients had to travel to the DCMC clinic in Sturgeon Bay for services such…

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Publix at Sunny Isles Beach

Publix at Sunny Isles Beach Publix at Sunny Isles Beach is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Dumfounding Bay. The $30 million dollar supermarket sits on a 3.5-acre parcel and offers first level shopping and two levels of garage parking above. GRAEF served as the civil engineer of record on the brand new facility, including…

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Urban Ecology Ephemeral Pond

Urban Ecology Ephemeral Pond The Urban Ecology Center wanted to create a learning experience for school-age and adult visitors to show the intricacies of a wetland micro-environment. The ephemeral pond is intended to be a wet pond with a maximum depth of about two feet, tapering down to zero, to provide habitat for frogs and…

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Kinnickinnic River – Pulaski Park

Kinnickinnic River – Pulaski Park The Kinnickinnic River, Reach 2 Pulaski Park project created a revitalized community asset while improving drainage and enhancing neighborhood safety. The MMSD took the initiative to revisit outdated solutions for flood mitigation, still a serious issue, and achieved their goal of an improved watercourse that more safely handles flows during…

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333 Water

333 Water 333 N. Water Street will be a 31-story luxury residential high-rise, the first located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward neighborhood. The building is expected to create 333 new luxury rental units alongside over 22,000 feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. The units will be finished with floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz counters, a fitness center,…

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Ma’iingan Hall

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Ma’iingan Hall Ma’iingan Hall is a five-story, 400 student facility for first-year students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The residence hall features a unique design with housing areas organized into pods, ensuring a comfortable living environment. The building is fully accessible and contains two elevators that serve all levels. Each pod comprises…

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