Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner Since 1935
Since 1935, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming architectural vision into reality through collaborative design excellence. Our firm combines deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach, delivering innovative solutions for diverse sectors including education, healthcare, senior living, and corporate environments. With a national presence across five offices and strategic partnerships nationwide, we bring decades of collective experience to every project.Our team of licensed architects, interior designers, and construction specialists prioritizes enduring quality, sustainability, and functionality while maintaining flexibility in design style to reflect each client's unique identity. Recognized for award-winning projects and community impact, we remain committed to simplifying complex building processes and creating spaces that positively shape communities for generations.
Services
Architectural Design
Construction Administration
Interior Design
Pre-Project Planning
Civic Design
Corporate Design
Dental Design
Education Design
Healthcare Design
Senior Living Design
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We offer 85+ years of architectural experience across diverse market sectors
- Our nationwide presence with five regional offices ensures local expertise
- We maintain an integrated design approach combining architecture and interiors
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and industry award winners
- We provide strategic pre-project planning to optimize project outcomes
What people say
Best practices in planning
Excellent construction management
Quality design options
Solve client problems
Improved facility brand
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services combine creativity with functionality to create spaces that reflect client identities while meeting practical needs. We specialize in education, healthcare, corporate, religious, and senior living sectors, focusing on sustainable solutions that maximize investment returns. Our collaborative process ensures designs enhance community impact and stand the test of time.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction administration services, acting as client representatives during building phases. Our team ensures design intent translates to reality through quality control, contractor coordination, and technical expertise. This critical phase management helps maintain project timelines, budgets, and quality standards throughout construction processes.
Interior Design
Our interior design studio creates functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that align with client brand identities. Specializing in healthcare, corporate, and senior living spaces, we integrate design elements that enhance user experience while meeting practical requirements. Our approach combines material expertise with spatial optimization for lasting interior solutions.
Pre-Project Planning
We offer strategic pre-project planning to establish clear project parameters before design begins. This phase includes needs assessments, budget forecasting, and feasibility studies that inform successful implementation. Our immersive planning techniques help clients define goals and create roadmaps for complex building projects across various market sectors.
Education Design
Specializing in educational facility design since 1935, we create inspiring learning environments that support modern pedagogy. Our K-12 and higher education projects focus on flexibility, safety, and community engagement while addressing evolving technological and pedagogical needs through award-winning, future-ready designs.
People
Scott A. Kramer
Managing Partner
With decades of architectural experience, Scott leads strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in key projects. His leadership emphasizes client collaboration and design excellence across diverse market sectors.
Andrew Bell
Studio Leader
As a senior leader, Andrew directs architectural projects with focus on healthcare and corporate design. His expertise ensures solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic innovation for complex building needs.
Kevin Broich
Studio Leader
Kevin specializes in healthcare architecture with national recognition for innovative medical facility design. His leadership combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving for complex healthcare environments.
Michael Brush
Studio Leader
Michael brings extensive experience in corporate and commercial design, focusing on workplace environments that enhance productivity and reflect organizational culture through modern architectural solutions.
Gregg R. Golden
Studio Leader
With expertise in senior living and hospitality design, Gregg creates spaces that balance functionality with comfort. His work focuses on aging-in-place solutions and community-oriented residential environments.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architectural design, interior design, construction administration, and pre-project planning for education, healthcare, corporate, religious, and senior living sectors.
How long have you been in business?
Our firm has been serving clients since 1935, with roots tracing back to 1890, making us one of the most experienced architectural firms in the Midwest.
Do you work outside Wisconsin?
Yes, we operate nationwide with offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin; Sarasota, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Waterloo, Iowa.
What makes your firm unique?
Our collaborative approach combines 85+ years of experience with modern design thinking, focusing on client-specific solutions that prioritize sustainability, functionality, and enduring quality.
How do you handle complex projects?
We use immersive planning techniques and strategic partnerships to simplify complex building processes, ensuring clear communication and successful outcomes for challenging architectural projects.
