Landscape Architecture
Hart 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 MoreGE Healthcare Guardhouse
GE Healthcare Guardhouse The entrance to GE Healthcare’s West Milwaukee campus was in need of replacement and upgrades. This was due to Department of Homeland Security requirements, aging infrastructure that was failing, a less than optimal configuration, inadequate capacity to accommodate traffic, and sub-standard facilities for site security. The design of the new guardhouse and…
Read MoreEast Capitol Drive Reconstruction
East Capitol Drive Reconstruction Interesting neighborhoods, intriguing people, wonderful architecture, eclectic shops and restaurants, exceptional schools, access to Lake Michigan—all are attributes of the Village of Shorewood. As one of only two primary arterials running through the one-mile square Village, the East Capitol Drive (STH 190) reconstruction represented a community’s desire to create a corridor…
Read MoreDiscovery World at Pier Wisconsin
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Pier Wisconsin is a 120,000-square-foot educational center and museum located at Municipal Pier on Lake Michigan. The site houses Discovery World, a children’s museum, and the Great Lakes Aquatarium. The aquatarium takes advantage of its shore-side location, partially extending over Lake Michigan. The facility is also home to the Great…
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…
Read MoreChicago Park District Park 510
Chicago Park District Park 510 GRAEF was hired by the Chicago Park Department (CPD) to complete the site design for the Park 510 redesign. The design of this three-acre site included site plans, detailed grading plans, drainage plans and construction details for the artificial turf athletic field. The site was enrolled in the Site Restoration…
Read More71st Street Streetscape Improvements
71st Street Streetscape Improvements The 71st Street Master Plan Study analyzed existing conditions of the corridor with the objective of providing a detailed master plan for its redevelopment. The master plan looked at the entire project corridor as it relates to adjacent neighborhoods and the overall context of South Chicago. Located within Chicago’s historic South…
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BAYSHORE
BAYSHORE With an innovative mix of retail, dining and entertainment paired with its town square, Bayshore underwent another redevelopment. The re-imagined space gives visitors a place to shop, gather, relax, have fun and do everything in between. GRAEF is part of the continued story of Bayshore, assisting RSP Architects and Cypress Equities with enhancing its…
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