Landscape Architecture
Wauwatosa East Campus Upgrades
Wauwatosa East High School Campus Upgrades Wauwatosa East High School underwent several updates from improved parking to upgraded athletic fields. Over several design phases, GRAEF provided services for a number of infrastructure updates for Tosa East High School. Updates include new synthetic turf athletic fields with underground stormwater storage, native bio-basins in redesigned parking lots,…
Read MoreHart Park Interpretive Playground
Hart Park Interpretive Playground Families of Wauwatosa and the surrounding Milwaukee suburbs are enjoying the Interpretive playground, splashpad and bandshell at Hart Park. The theme of the playground and landscape elements at North 70th and West State Streets is pre-settlement Wauwatosa with tributes to the Menonomee River, Native Americans, and the Schoonmaker Reef. The ADA…
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…
Read MoreJaycee Park Master Plan
Jaycee Park Master Plan GRAEF completed conceptual design of a 37-acre park that provides recommendations to meet the needs of the community and surrounding region while being flexible enough to accommodate for change. The design process included a comprehensive inventory and analysis of existing conditions, public engagement, design alternatives, cost estimating and 3D illustrations to…
Read MoreGreen Bay Country Club
Green Bay Country Club As part of an $8.5 million renovation completed in 2022, the Green Bay Country Club transformed its outdoor spaces into a striking, multi-level oasis. Spanning approximately 11,000 square feet, the outdoor areas feature cozy seating nooks, a wrap-around veranda on the clubhouse’s upper level, and a retractable awning for sun protection.…
Read MoreKomatsu Fabrication Building
Komatsu Fabrication Building Komatsu Mining Corp. has opened a new fabrication building in Longview Texas. The 167,000-square-foot heavy manufacturing facility produces the world’s largest wheel loader with an operating weight of 477,100 – 486,250 pounds. The facility includes two crane bays with two 50-ton gantry bays each. There are also several semi-gantry cranes under the…
Read MoreTexas Tech University Track and Field
Texas Tech University Track and Field GRAEF provided site/civil engineering services for the renovation of the existing R.P. Fuller Track and Soccer Stadium at Texas Tech University. The renovation included 117,225 square feet of new 13mm Mondo SX synthetic running track surfacing for the existing 400-meter, eight lane running track, as well as an interior…
Read MoreMilwaukee Art Museum Cudahy Gardens
Milwaukee Art Museum Cudahy Gardens GRAEF worked with Dan Kiley on the development of this public space at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The entrance plaza is roughly 450 feet by 50 feet and is constructed entirely of granite cobbles and pavers. The entry stairs are bisected at acute angles by sloping, accessible walkways. This plaza…
Read MoreThe Couture
The Couture The Couture is a 44-story mixed-use tower that serves as a catalyst for future development within the Lakefront Gateway District. Displaying a clean, crisp palette of materials and finishes, the project serves as a multi-modal transit hub and vibrant destination amenity that reinforces downtown Milwaukee’s connection to Lake Michigan and its rich cultural…
Read MoreJanesville Road Streetscape
Janesville Road Corridor Streetscaping Plan GRAEF planners worked extensively with the community of Muskego and stakeholders to develop a context-sensitive streetscape plan and construction documents as an element of the Janesville Road widening project. The 2.5 mile corridor was evaluated and divided into five districts to respond to the adjacent neighborhood character. Each of these…
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