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Lawrence University Warch Campus Center
Lawrence University Warch Campus Center Lawrence University completed a four-story, 107,000-square-foot campus center, the largest building project in the university’s 162-year history. The center features a 134-seat cinema, cafe, convenience store, student post office, and student dining. The $35 million center is built along the significantly sloped and wooded north bluff of the Fox River. GRAEF…
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West Bend Mutual West Bend Mutual Insurance’s headquarters is located on 160 acres of restored natural prairies and woodlands in West Bend, Wisconsin. GRAEF provided structural engineering, civil engineering, and landscape architecture for an addition which doubled the company’s amount of space. West Bend Mutual added 214,000 square feet, three stories and parking structure to its…
Read MoreWisconsin Institutes for Discovery at UW-Madison
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery at UW-Madison The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery located in the heart of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is a unique public/private initiative designed to facilitate interdisciplinary research. The two institutes share an atrium and other public spaces. The facility is LEED® Gold certified and is the first research facility on campus with…
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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 MoreDrexel Town Square
Drexel Town Square Drexel Town Square is a new mixed use town center located on the former 85-acre Delphi industrial site in Oak Creek, WI. The City of Oak Creek and WisPark are developing the site for the City which currently lacks a ‘downtown’ area. Drexel Town Square has civic, retail, office, open space, and residential uses. GRAEF…
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Kaukauna Hydro Park A new license for plant upgrades required that Kaukauna Utilities convert an old facility into a park within this historic district. GRAEF developed a park master plan that incorporates specific historic elements that commemorate and educate on the historical significance of hydroelectric power to the area’s settlement. The park provides an outdoor performance…
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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…
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Fountaindale Public Library The City of Bolingbrook was outgrowing its existing public library and sought public support for a replacement. Through a series of public meetings, a design was developed and approved by a community referendum vote. The replacement library is a 96,000 square foot, three-story structure that blends into a beautiful natural setting and…
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 and Wildlife Viewing Pier was a simple concept that turned into a challenging project. A variety of technical, regulatory, and financial challenges needed to be overcome. In October, 2007, after 10 years of planning, design, and construction, WisDOT replaced the 75 year old Claude…
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