Author Archives: Joe Aiello

Harley-Davidson University

Authentic, durable materials were used that complement the Harley-Davidson image, are sympathetic to the historic context and meet the demands of the facility.  Such materials include floors of stained and sealed concrete that is reminiscent of the road. The floor in the Mock Dealership is made of end-grain Douglas fir reflecting the flooring used in […]

Harley-Davidson York Tour Center

The tour center interior includes an entry lobby, exhibit space, high definition theater, and retail store. As with all Harley-Davidson projects, only authentic and durable materials that reflect the company heritage were used. Exposed structural steel beams and ducts, galvanized corrugated metal deck, warehouse-style lighting, recycled rubber flooring, along with the use of polished chrome, […]

Cedarburg Performing Arts Center

The community room next to the curved entrance gallery serves as an intermission gathering space, a reception space and as a transition space between the entry foyer and main house. Exposed structure in these spaces imparts a pleasing roughness while echoing the technical nature of the building. Materials such as wood ceiling panels, fabric covered […]

Madison Childrens’ Museum

The renovated facility offers more than three times the space of the museum’s previous location, with an additional two floors for future expansion. New museum amenities, including greatly expanded exhibit space, on-site parking, family bathrooms, and a café help enhance the visitor experience. We worked closely with MCM staff on coordination of technical requirements for […]

Zhongguancun Elementary School No. 3

A carefully designed interior building layout creates opportunities to balance teacher-directed, whole-group instruction with flexible, learner-centered work and study spaces. An innovative “School within a School” design divides the building into smaller units to give a greater sense of identity and pride of ownership among students, faculty, parents, and the community. Learning Pods and Studios […]

Boy Scouts: Crossroads of America Council

The primary camps included within the master plan study include: Ransburg Scout Reservation With 624 acres surrounded by Hoosier National Forest and Lake Monroe, Ransburg Scout Reservation is one of the Midwest’s premier camps. Belzer Scout Camp Situated near the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area, Belzer Scout Camp is a 100-acre, historic property serving Cub Scouts […]

Write On, Door County

The site master plan identified solutions to a variety of issues, including identity and visibility from the adjacent highway, minimizing the impact of required site circulation and parking, and offering a variety of new walking trails and outdoor writing spaces. The plan also creates a gradient of spaces ranging from active public areas to more […]