Working collaboratively with stakeholders, TKWA wrote a pattern language identifying key design issues. The patterns served to bridge cultural and language barriers amongst Bayview community members. They also helped facilitate conversations on connectivity between Bayview leaders and City planning officials. TKWA developed a project master plan that is being refined by Knothe Bruce Architects and […]
Author Archives: Joe Aiello
J.W. Speaker SMT Building
The design of the SMT Building reflects the modern industrial aesthetic established by the corporate headquarters while creating its own identity within the campus. The energy efficient design features abundant natural daylight for both office spaces and in manufacturing areas where quality of lighting is critical. Tilt-up concrete walls provide greater thermal mass to reduce […]
Shine United
The office revolves around a wide stairway/gathering place/hearth that includes bleacher seats for meetings, seating niches, a copy center, and a communal bar area, and culminates in a large skylight that brings daylight deep into the building. Large new windows throughout the space bring natural daylighting into individual workspaces as well, and added insulation and […]
Chippewa Nature Center
A nature preschool building was designed, featuring two classrooms, a parent-child reception area, and administrative offices. The existing 1960’s visitor center was upgraded with renovated classrooms and wildlife viewing areas. A new hands-on kids’ play area allows visitors to interact with natural science displays. The existing auditorium was reconfigured from fixed seating to a more […]
Dohmen Company Corporate Headquarters
The design provides abundant natural light and creates an open design with a variety of common areas – including kitchen, meeting room with fireplace, game room, fitness center, and outdoor patio. The new offices were designed to improve an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity among employees, said Cynthia LaConte, Chief Executive Officer. “We wanted space […]
Hiawatha National Bank
The choice of thick limestone masonry walls and heavy timber accents provides a strong connection to the landscape and to the historic context of surrounding agrarian farmsteads. Hiawatha has a legacy of serving as a business and social focal point within their local communities. Thus the landscape was envisioned as a park-like campus with native […]
Leopold Legacy Center: Future Leaders Center
Design decisions were guided by the philosophy “be as simple as possible.” The interior layout of the building placed a priority on modest and efficient spaces, including two visiting researcher suites and eight private intern rooms. This approach allowed the Leopold Foundation to reduce the overall building footprint on the site while minimizing the budget […]
Oriental Theater
A prominent detail of the Oriental is the historic ceramic floor and wall tiles installed in the restrooms and hallway. These much-beloved geometric pattern tiles were an important part of the timeless appeal of the Theater. To maintain the authentic character, and preserve historic tax credit status, TKWA installed new tiles that matched the original […]
Johnson Health Tech Corporate Headquarters
This energy efficient office design features natural daylighting with rooftop clerestories and interconnected dimming ballasts with photoelectric activated fluorescent lighting. Landscape shading along western and southern elevations was incorporated to significantly reduce building heat gain. 2007 ASID Silver Award American Society of Interior Designers 2007 Showcase Award Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women 2006 Top Projects […]
