Key project components include repurposing the existing historic Hardeman Barn into a visitor/conference center and renovating the historic Horse Barn to create administrative research space currently housed offsite. Additional project components include design for a new ‘Net-zero’ administrative office, two new ‘Net-zero’ residential units for intern/staff housing, a new flight chamber, gatehouse, and renovation/expansion of […]
Category Archives: Historic Preservation
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 […]
Coakley Brothers Co. Corporate Headquarters
The renovation also included major updates to the building’s exterior and campus. Nearly $1 million of the renovation was allocated to create exact replicas of the original windows, many of which were blocked to prevent ambient light. Exterior masonry was repaired and replaced according to National Park Service standards. The parking lot was resurfaced and […]
Plankinton Apartments
Apartments located along the north side of the Plankinton Building were opened up with large floor to ceiling windows, providing an appealing visual connection to activity along Wisconsin Avenue. Interior apartments on the double-loaded corridor were given large skylights to introduce daylight into an otherwise enclosed space. Apartment units along the single-loaded corridor on the […]
Garver Feed Mill
2020 Merit Award American Institute of Architects, Wisconsin 2020 Historic Restoration Award Wisconsin Historical Society Adaptive Reuse Award Madison Trust for Historic Preservation —
Harley-Davidson Corporate Headquarters
Grace Episcopal Church
Phase 1 improvements include Lower Level remodeling to the Pantry, Bride’s Room and Nursery, improved ADA accessibility, upgraded accessible restrooms, and improved access to choir rehearsal spaces. Additional Phase 1 priorities include new lighting and air conditioning for the Nave, remodeled Sacristy, and new interior finishes for the ceiling and walls. Future phases will comprehensively […]
Arts@Large
The new Arts@Large Community Center features a student art gallery, art studios, cafe and catering kitchen, a training center and conference rooms, office space for Milwaukee area non-profits and small businesses, and public spaces for weddings, parties, and other social events. TKWA assisted with documentation for Historic Tax Credits used in the project. —
TKWA Cedarburg
Recognizing the building’s historic character, the existing brick and steel structure was preserved using the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and placed on the State Register of Historic Places. All original industrial steel-sash windows were restored, leaving the historic integrity of the building intact. [sliders_pack id=”3914″] As part of the adaptive re-use we employed […]
Plymouth United Church of Christ
TKWA developed a facility master plan to identify a prioritized set of design options that could be completed within a limited construction budget. The recommended design solutions offer significantly improved internal circulation and more intuitive wayfinding. A larger, more graceful reception hall increases opportunities for formal and informal gatherings by congregation members. Meeting rooms were […]