Located in downtown Madison, WI, 151 East Wilson is a mixed-use development comprised of 121 high-end luxury apartments on 13 floors above 9,100 SF of grade level commercial space and 127 below grade private parking stalls for residents. The articulation of the building façade facing Lake Monona is seen to hold the edge of the downtown core as it addresses the lake, but to bring relief by allowing for plane and material changes to accentuate the vertical proportions of the building. These plane changes allow for the development of an outdoor terrace off of the commercial space and large balconies off of the apartment units overlooking Lake Monona. Units range from 490 SF studios to 1,750 SF 3 bedrooms to allow for diversity in housing options within the downtown core that is not readily available in today’s market. Other amenities include a fitness room, conference center, and private storage.

Located on the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus. UW Hillel houses a series of multi-use spaces, dining, study spaces, and recreational areas both indoor and out.

The building committee for the project challenged the design team to develop a building that was inspiring and timeless for all students at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The combination of stainless steel, glass, wood, and stone at the street front create a building that is transparent and inviting from the passer-by while highlighting the programmatic components of the facility.

The series of open spaces and varying levels of student study areas allow for students to utilize the building in many ways whether it be individually or as a group gathering.

The main multi-use spaces and complete commercial scale kosher kitchen allows the center to be able to provide full service to any size and scale function that may take place throughout the building.

*project designed & completed at former firm

A new single family residence in an established, historic neighborhood on Madison’s near West side for a young, growing, professional family. The Owner’s purchased the deteriorating property immedialty adjacent to their original residence. The newly acquired residence was demolished and a new residence was built with sensitivity and commitment to respecting the character, scale and quality of the neighborhood while adding much need area and updating for this young family. Upon entry, a thick stone wall, containing the fireplace, closet, benches and vertical circulation, bisects the plan with a gallery, master suite and study to one side and the main living spaces to the other in the form of a vaulted great room This great room runs the depth of the house providing layered spaces for living, dining, kitchen and a screen porch. Stairs to the second floor lead to an open overlook of the great room spaces and provides access to three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one in a Jack-n-Jill configuration. The lower level is split into a family/rec room, with significant natural light, and storage plus a 3/4 bath and mechanicals.

Located within Madison, WI’s Bassett neighborhood, 640 West occupies a site within the urban fabric that mediates the edge of a strong residential neighborhood and the main bike thoroughfare moving through the isthmus to downtown and the UW campus. The articulation of the architecture pays respect to its surroundings by breaking the scale to residential face as well as holding a strong edge that is adjacent to the bike path. This 5 story building houses 60 high-end market rate apartments focusing on the young professional looking to be downtown. A mix of one and two bedroom apartments on four levels sits above two levels of enclosed private parking. The first level of parking occupies grade level allowing the apartment units to be elevated off the street and bike path to provide an extra sense of security and privacy. Unit size ranges from 600-1,250 SF. Other amenities include a fitness room and bike maintenance room.

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Located in Madison, WI’s Greenbush Neighborhood, Beth Israel Center has been established as a congregation since 1949. In 2010 the congregation made a commitment to stay in the neighborhood and began a long and successful fundraising efforts to allow for the complete renovation and addition to their existing facility that includes both worship spaces as well as school functions for Madison’s Jewish Community Day School. The completed project added 5,900 sf to the previous building footprint and allowed for considerable improvements to building circulation and safety both internally and externally, usable outdoor space, and new efficient building infrastructure. A new sanctuary with the flexibility to hold a service ranging in size from 50 congregants up to 600 was designed along the east edge of the site; this became the iconic form of the synagogue. Adjacent to the sanctuary and visible through the building is the main pre-function space that becomes the through building connector. This social spine of the building organizes the sacred and social spaces while creating both a visual and physical connectivity and understanding of the building organization.

Located on the lakeshore of the University of Wisconsin – Madison campus, Dejope Residence Hall is a new 5-story residence hall and food service facility for 416 students and resident manager quarters. Four levels of housing include double occupancy rooms organized in clusters of ten rooms around two common bathroom facilities. Each floor is comprised of two wings, each representing a single house with floor/study lounges, and kitchen. Study alcoves along each corridor have lake views. The main level includes housing offices, seminar and tutoring rooms, computer lab, classroom, satellite health clinic, social lounges, central desk, C-store, café, 250 person multi-purpose room, and 450 seat dining hall served by an eight venue, marketplace style, food server. Two distinct exterior terraces overlook a common green space for gathering near the shores of the lake, which also includes a fire ring commemorating Native American tribes of Wisconsin.

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Located in Madison, WI’s Williamson Street Neighborhood; Olds Warehouse Lofts is a project that combines the renovation of the 1914 Olds Seed Building with a new structure to create a dynamic mixed-use community on Madison’s near east side. The character of the existing concrete framed industrial storage building and the site adjacency to the heavily traveled bike corridor provided opportunities at this site that are unique to Madison. The development of the promenade along the west face of the Olds Seed Building creates usable outdoor space for the 7,500 sf of commercial space while activating the pedestrian experience to the main residential entry and common space of the development; “The Lantern.” A second level outdoor court provides a secluded common amenity for residence while mitigating the spaces between the existing and the new. In total, the project contains 140 residential units; 44 of which are industrial loft spaces within the existing Olds Seed Building. 140 parking stalls support the development with indoor parking on two levels within the new structure.

Located in Fitchburg, WI, the Children’s Dental Center is a new two-level building designed to provide clients and staff with an energized and sustainable environment to work and receive care. The main level is comprised of reception, administrative space, two open-care suites, four private procedure rooms, professional offices, and lab and x-ray spaces. The lower level includes a lounge and fitness/locker rooms for staff, and storage and building service areas. It also includes unfinished space for expansion or leasable tenant space. Since sustainability was a priority for the owners, the resulting building incorporates a geothermal heating/cooling system, photovoltaic panels, natural day lighting, solar shading and site development considerations including rain gardens, exterior staff space and 43 parking spaces. The new building achieved a 2012 Se2 Special Citation from the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance.

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Located in Madison, WI’s Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood, the GLEN is a 4 story mixed-use project that provides 19 residential apartments on three levels above a grade level that houses 3,600 sf of commercial/retail space. Parking for the residential units is located below grade with 20 stalls provided. Wood clad forms highlighted with details of plaster are supported by a masonry base that is eroded along the street edge allowing for the forms to float over the commercial space. The step back at the first floor allows the building to present an improved pedestrian experience along the sidewalk. Usable exterior space is provided for the residential units via balconies and terraces that are located to maximize views to the adjoining arboretum while minimizing the impact on immediate neighbors. At the fourth level the building steps back to create large green roof and outdoor spaces for the residential units and fitness room on the top floor. The composition of the exterior materials are executed to be respectful to the neighborhood while striving to represent a building of the period and the continued evolution of the development of the City and its rich history.

Located on the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point campus, Suites @ 201 is a new 5-story, apartment style, residence hall for 328 students and resident manager quarters. Apartments include common living room, full kitchen, bathroom facilities and four single occupant bedrooms. Each residential floor is comprised of two residential houses with shared common spaces to encourage social interaction and shared programming. Main level spaces provide educational and social opportunities and extended neighborhood with program spaces including a central desk, fireplace lounge, game room, kitchen, shared laundry, workroom, computer lab, study rooms, music practice room, multi-purpose room and seminar room. The building achieved USGBC LEED Golf Certification and was designed in association with Mackey Mitchell Architects.

*project designed & completed at former firm

Located on the prominent edge of Madison,’s Vilas neighborhood, Oakland on Monroe occupies a site in the urban fabric that mediates the edge of a strong residential neighborhood, multi-modal transportation, the UW Campus and a small civic space/park. The articulation of the architecture pays respect to its surroundings by reinforcing the urban edge and space while modulating the articulation of the facades to respect the character of the neighborhood and street. This 4/5 story building houses 44 market rate apartments targeted at young professional and empty nesters looking to reside in an active neighborhood. A mix of studios, one and two bedroom apartments on three levels are above one level of mixed-use occupancy over one level of enclosed parking. The first level steps along Monroe Street providing the commercial spaces with easy street access and increased presence. The south side of the first level backs up to the historic residential neighborhood and with massing that steps back, providing exterior residential space in the form of terraces and green roofs. Other amenities include a gathering lounge, community room, fitness room, conference/business center, work rooms, two fireplaces, coffe bar, pet wash and bike room with a maintenance and wash area. Unit size ranges from 580-1,150 SF.

Third generation owners wanted to upgrade and expand their golf, practice and recreation business operated from a small, converted two-story residence to a new facility providing improved and expanded customer experience and extended operational season to 12 months. The new facility is a spirited building that provides expanded customer engagement areas, full food service, lounge/dining, restrooms, offices, pro shop, instructional bay, indoor mini-golf course, arcade and expanded operational/support areas.

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Located in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. Academy of Little Vikings Childcare Preschool and Childcare Center was developed around the premise from the Owner of creating a fun and approachable building and space for the little ones that it would house on a daily basis. The initial 8,000 square foot building completed in completed in 2015 provided space for a growing need for childcare in the Mount Horeb Area. Individual rooms for Infants through 4 year olds along with an ability to house 4K students comprised a majority of the program. Each of these age groups is centered around a main multi-use space and support zones. Security and line of site within the building were key drivers to the program and layout of the facility.

Two years later we were asked to design an addition to assist Little Vikings in meeting the needs of a growing 4K age group at the Center.

A major renovation and expansion of an existing residence for a young family that loves to entertain. The existing main gathering space, vertical circulation, kitchen, mudroom/laundry, bathrooms primary en-suite and kid’s bedrooms were all reconfigured and updated to better suit the way this family lives and entertains. Added space includes a significant loft/workspace over the garages, fitness and guest accommodations in the walkout lower level along with extensive improvements to the lower level and exterior entertainment spaces. New entertainment spaces included an informal grand room concept comprised of a lounge/theater area, bar, billiards area, an adjacent cabana and a pool locker/shower room. The new cabana connects directly to a covered exterior dining and family room area via glass overhead door to allow the spaces to be more connected while overlooking the pool, sport court and recreational backyard.

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A private residence/condominium located on the top of prominent lakefront Hotel in Madison, WI. The nearly 7,000 square feet of living space is focused on entertaining family and friends while maximizing lake views. Upon entry to the foyer/gallery, views are direct to a framed lake view through the open living space beyond. Moving into the main living area, two stone clad forms help to organize the significant open living spaces into central living areas, dining area and lounge/bar, all spilling onto step out terraces and lake views. An open chef’s kitchen is adjacent to these living spaces, terraces, lake views and is supported by a service suite that doubles as a staging area for catering. A large primary suite with separate bathrooms, two guest suites, a fitness suite and technology room complete the roof top living experience.

A new lakefront private Residence for a professional family. The house is sited and organized to maximize lake views from within as well as approaching the house. As you approach the residence from the elevated street, down to the auto-court, hints of the lake are visible through openings in a stone galleria that both grounds the structure and layers a light filled entry with the adjoining, open living space running the length of the house, exterior entertainment space and the lake beyond. A coach house garage is located over the main garage and provides expanded storage for a boat and classic car while adding scaled detail to the street side view and entry experience. Three bedroom suites with lake views are located on the second floor and the walk-out lower level adds informal living space, storage and utility rooms.

*project designed & completed at former firm

Design and Interiors of a new Family Practice Clinic with two apartments above. This project is located in Verona, WI and sited on an infill lot along Main Street and engaging an existing residential neighborhood. The practice is comprised of two offices, exam rooms and a procedure room. Support spaces include nurse / lab stations and a welcoming lobby / waiting area, providing a comfortable patient environment. Apartment space was included to provided more density in the growing community and additional revenue for the physician starting a new direct primary care practice

Site Master Planning and Design of a new 3,900 GSF Events & Gathering Space called "The Gazebo" at Red Crown Lodge, located on Trout Lake in Vilas County in northern Wisconsin.

*project designed & completed at former firm

This new 6,500 sf residence sits within the wooded surroundings of the Highlands Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin. The main program of the space focussed around the large great room volume that is highlighted by the exposed timber trusses with shiplap wood ceiling and anchored by a monumental stone fireplace with framed views to the spacious backyard to either side. The main level houses the primary suite and parlor along with a spacious kitchen. Outdoor entertaining occurs directly adjacent to the great room on an elevated terrace over the garage that allows sweeping views of the private backyard. Access to all three levels is provided by stair and residential elevator. The second level provides a guest suite, two bedrooms with jack-and-jill bathroom and a laundry room. The walkout lower level has a family room, bar, wine cave, fitness room and large wood shop plus a mud room, utility room, storage area and three vehicle garage.

CaS4 Architecture provided full design services along with Construction Management of the build.

The initial concept and architectural development of a 15,000 square foot structure to house a black box theater and series of multi-use spaces to allow VACT flexibility and adaptability throughout the facility.

Final project completed by a design-build firm.