Sports & Recreation
Ed Smith Stadium Renovations
Ed Smith Stadium Renovations The Baltimore Orioles were remodeling! GRAEF’s team provided MEP renovations and new additions to an existing stadium that now serves as the Spring Training Facility for the Major League Baseball Baltimore Orioles. The newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium includes a party deck, sun shading and private suites along with its existing…
Read MoreOshkosh YMCA Addition and Renovation
Oshkosh YMCA Addition and Renovation GRAEF provided engineering services for a major addition and renovation to the existing Oshkosh YMCA. Improvements included a new pool and locker room area, a new childcare facility with outdoor play space, along with major modifications to entries and equipment areas. Construction is currently underway at this facility, and it…
Read MoreOpenlands Lakeshore Trail
Openlands Lakeshore Trail GRAEF provided overall design and project management, as we led a team of consultants to protect and restore this unique 1-mile segment of Lake Michigan shoreline. The restoration activities are the first step in the eventual transformation of the property into one of the largest publicly accessible lakefront preserves in Illinois. Restoration included…
Read MoreLakefront Gateway Plaza
Lakefront Gateway Plaza The GRAEF team was recently awarded the design of the Downtown Lakefront Gateway Plaza after a national design competition in which 24 firms vied for the opportunity to design a signature public plaza at the Milwaukee lakefront. There are three central themes that underpin the GRAEF team’s design. Reconnect. Reconnection of Milwaukee’s urban…
Read MoreLake Eva Park
Lake Eva Park Lake Eva Park in Haines City, Florida is an expansion and renovation of existing buildings as well as several new building structures. The 28-acre site was completed in July 2009, in time for the local 4th of July celebration. The site includes a new, 9,000-square-foot maintenance building; a new building with an…
Read MoreKaukauna Hydro Park
Kaukauna Hydro Park For over a decade, Kaukauna Utilities (KU) collaborated with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to secure a new license for upgrading the Badger Hydro Plant in downtown Kaukauna. This project included constructing a new powerhouse and modifying the power canal, located within the historic Badger Hydro-Electric District, which has been on…
Read MoreKalahari Family Resort Entertainment Center Addition
Kalahari Family Resort Entertainment Center Addition Kalahari brings “a world away” experience to travelers in the Midwest. The authentically African-themed Kalahari Resort includes spectacular indoor and outdoor waterparks, spas, extensive retail and shopping areas, multiple dining options, and convention centers. Built in 2000, the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin has expanded in several phases over…
Read MoreHart Park Athletic Fields
Hart Park Athletic Fields The City of Wauwatosa wanted to restore this community asset back to the regional athletic venue it once was. Hart Park’s usage had steadily declined due to age and declining quality of the grass football field, running track and stadium. GRAEF prepared a detailed report of different alternatives for renovations including a…
Read MoreDe Pere Riverwalk & Wildlife Viewing Pier
De Pere Riverwalk & Wildlife Viewing Pier The De Pere Riverwalk, rich in natural beauty and local history, runs along the east side of the Fox River, adjacent to the De Pere Dam, and can be accessed through Voyageur Park. This scenic walkway provides public access to the river and a rare glimpse of Government…
Read MoreConcordia University Kapco Field
Concordia University Kapco Field Concordia University’s new 130,000-square-foot NCAA Division III collegiate field is the home of both the Concordia Falcons and the Northwoods League team, the Lakeshore Chinooks. The synthetic turf baseball field opened in spring 2012. GRAEF was retained to design the baseball field and surrounding site on the campus. The field was…
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