Structural Engineering
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Milwaukee Athletic Club The Milwaukee Athletic Club has been gracing the streets of Milwaukee since 1918. In 2020, it was deemed time to renovate the historic structure and update the luxury club experience for its members and visitors. The 14-story, 200,000-square-foot building included fitness, residential, and social gathering spaces. Because of the club’s age, historic…
Read MoreFroedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center As the first building to open in the Milwaukee Bucks downtown arena district, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center, Milwaukee Bucks new Training Center provides world-class player and coach amenities. The 77,500-square-foot facility that opened in August 2017, includes two…
Read MoreCity of Madison Lake Monona Waterfront
City of Madison Lake Monona Waterfront Lake Monona is an integral segment of downtown Madison, Wisconsin. The City of Madison launched the Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge in early 2022 to reimagine the underutilized waterfront site with hopes of creating a visionary, inclusive, and environmentally focused master plan for 1.7 miles of shoreline and 17…
Read MoreAurora Health Center – 84 South Parking Structure
Aurora Health Center – 84 South Parking Structure GRAEF provided structural engineering for the Aurora Health Center 84 South parking structure. This impressive 409-stall structure not only offers convenient parking options for both visitors and valet services but also seamlessly connects to the adjacent multidisciplinary specialty facility. One of the noteworthy aspects of the parking…
Read MoreMilwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Elephant Overlook
Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Elephant Overlook The Milwaukee County Zoo’s Adventure Africa exhibit is the new home for the zoo’s elephants and other African animals. It was constructed to meet the new Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) standards, and provides substantial enhancements compared to the previous elephant area, including many “enrichment” features for…
Read MoreProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital Mukwonago
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital Mukwonago Mukwonago’s first full-service community hospital opened to meet the needs of the area’s growing population. The addition makes it possible for individuals and families in Mukwonago and surrounding communities to stay much closer to home when they need inpatient or surgical care. The expanded facility included a 90,000 square-foot vertical…
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Center District’s Baird Center Expansion
The Wisconsin Center District’s Baird Center Expansion The Baird Center, part of the Wisconsin Center District in downtown Milwaukee, is a key gathering place for conventions, exhibitions, and events. In May 2024, the center reopened its doors after a $456 million expansion that more than doubled its size to 1.3 million square feet. GRAEF is…
Read MoreMilwaukee County Fleet Maintenance Office Addition
Milwaukee County Fleet Maintenance Office Addition GRAEF provided mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, structural, and civil design services for a new 2-story addition and renovation project in the existing Milwaukee County Fleet Maintenance Building. The project contained dedicated spaces for Milwaukee County Sheriff, County Fleet, and County Highway departments, with open and private offices,…
Read MoreUW-Madison Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Chemistry Building UW-Madison had a need to expand its chemistry department, as the original building, which was built in the 1960s, was a bottleneck for students finishing their undergraduate prerequisites. The $133 million project consisted of two phases: the renovation of the existing Daniels building and the construction of a nine-story addition. The new…
Read MoreVillage of Germantown Department of Public Works Facility
Village of Germantown Department of Public Works Facility In response to growing operational needs and aging infrastructure, the Village of Germantown embarked on what would become the largest capital project in its history—a modern, centralized Department of Public Works (DPW) facility. GRAEF partnered with the Village to develop a future-ready solution that would not only…
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