2023 Emerging Professionals Design Competition Winners

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The site is pedestrian and river-front focused, lending itself to the described micro-apartment program as seen in other prominent global cities. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Submissions featured a variety of creative and innovative approaches. Five Milwaukee-local jurors blind judged the submissions from AIA Wisconsin members across the state. Four projects were ultimately named winners, with the jurors electing to divide third place amongst two projects. Winners will be honored at the 2023 Design Awards Gala. "],[0,[0],0,"Tickets may be purchased "],[0,[1],2,"here."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A big thank you to the 2023 Design Competition jurors: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[0],1,"Stewart Wangard"],[0,[],0," \u2013 Wangard Partners, Inc., Site Owner "]],[[0,[0],1,"Alyssa Remington"],[0,[],0," - City of Milwaukee, Economic\nDevelopment "]],[[0,[0],1,"Nora Godoy-Gonzalez"],[0,[],0," - Harbor District, Placemaking Director"]],[[0,[0],1,"Carolyn Esswein"],[0,[],0," \u2013 School of Architecture \u0026 Urban\nPlanning, UWM\u200b"]],[[0,[0],1,"Chris Rute, AIA"],[0,[],0," \u2013 AIA Milwaukee President"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"And to the AIA Milwaukee Emerging Professionals Design Competition Committee Members:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[0],1,"Emily Neal, Assoc. AIA"]],[[0,[0],1,"Elena Sellner, Assoc. AIA"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"First Place: Harbor Studios"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Design Team Members:"],[0,[],0," Josh Ehr, AIA"]]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"When considering the mixed-use building program and the neighborhood it will reside in, contextual continuity is very important. The neighborhood\u2019s many robust warehouse buildings have been in use in various capacities for over 100 years: storage, industry, residential and commercial. A modernized warehouse building type utilizing time tested sustainable techniques such as passive ventilation, solar shading, passive \u0026 active solar combined with innovative mass timber construction create a forward-thinking project, while connecting to the neighborhood\u2019s history."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"An innovative, \u201cgood neighbor\u201d building design ensures community acceptance and care for the new building. A part of sustainable design is creating neighborhood continuity through design and enhancing the identity of the community by complimenting it."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Natural materials, such as brick exterior and mass timber interior enhance appeal and connect to our warehouse neighbors. The robust building increases durability, lowers long term maintenance, and ensures future adaptability as needs change."]]],[10,1],[10,2],[10,3],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building utilizes a straight forward mass timber structural system in a modular manner to simplify construction and internal spaces. Prefabricated brick balconies are assembled around the perimeter of the buildings. They provide solar control and provide more living space to each unit by having exterior doors which can close the balcony from weather. Often attached balconies sit idle during cold months. These balconies act as 4 season rooms while provide sustainable attributes."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Text \u0026 imagery above provided by submission materials."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,3],2,"View full project submission \u003E\u003E"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"-"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Second Place: The Hive"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Design Team Members:"],[0,[],0," David Johnson, Assoc. AIA"]]],[10,4],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The main idea\nfor this project was to explore a new CLT structural typology for the\nresidential development inspired from stacking the surrounding residential and\nwarehouse forms, to create a modular biophilic design that both actively and\npassively restores the site to its native beginnings."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The site is designed to facilitate\nconnections to and through the building to connect the East Greenfield Area\nparkway with the Lower Kinnikinnick area while immersing people in the native\nlandscape that once covered the region. This connectivity continues into the\nbuilt environment as community spaces are provided at each level for the\nresidents providing a multiplicity of spaces for communal engagement all\naccessed by accessible routes. Additionally, four points of public art\ninstallation are provided in the public spaces which will be created by Native\nAmerican Artist as a homage to the original inhabitants of the region. The four\npublic art installations on the site are two mural spaces (one on the west\nfa\u00e7ade of the north building and one on the west fa\u00e7ade of the South building)\nand two installation spaces (one at the Valley Plaza and one in the Waterfront\nPlaza near the Kinnikinnick River)."]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,5],[10,6],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The site is designed to restore\nthe native wetlands and meadows that once occupied the region, providing\nhabitats to the decreased fish, insect, and bird populations. The wetland areas\ntier down to the riverfront along terraces, acting as bioswales, to catch and\nretain stormwater landing on the site from rushing into the river. Multiple\npathways traverse along the terraces creating smaller moments of reflection and\nisolation among the reeds. These terraces are planted with native vegetation\ndesigned to recreate a portion of the Grand Trunk Swamp on lower levels of the\nsite: Rice, Indian Grass, Bluestem, Culver root, Holley, and Hemlock. The\nremaining potions of the site are dedicated to naturalizing meadows planted\nwith drought resistant Wisconsin native plants that do not need irrigation: Butterfly\nWeed, Thistle, Milkweed, Liatris, Sage, Coneflower, Hyssop, Yarrow, Aster,\nSunflowers, Black Eyed Susans, Daisy, Whorled Milkweed, and Common Milkweed.\nBee hives, bird, and bat houses are provided on the blank mechanical facades of\nthe building, enlivening what would be a dormant portion of the exterior into a\nrestorative vertical habitat."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Text \u0026 imagery above provided by submission materials."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,4],2,"View full project submission \u003E\u003E"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"-"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Third Place (Tie): The Portage"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Design Team Members:"],[0,[],0," Nathan Derks, AIA; John Everitt, Assoc. AIA; Maria Welch, AIA"]]],[10,7],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Our project aims to both celebrate\nand critique Milwaukee\u2019s agricultural, transportation, and industrial history.\nThe PORTAGE draws inspiration from nearby grain silos, former connecting\nbridges, and other industrial architecture, all while contributing to the\nvitality of Milwaukee\u2019s current thriving community in a unique and innovative\nmanner. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The objective is to reimagine\ntraditional industrial forms, such as cylinders, arches, and trusses, in order\nto infuse new life into the Harbor District by sculpting these shapes for its\npeople."]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,8],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The\noverall form of the architecture is inspired by historical grain silos that\nsupport Milwaukee\u2019s beer industry. While\nthese silos serve to store grain, at The PORTAGE, the cylindrical elements\nbecome \u2018home\u2019 to its many residents and guests. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The\nexterior materials are \u2018traditionally industrial\u2019 - a rich terracotta brick,\nsteel painted black, and our riverwalk-inspired ipe wood. All nods to the past\nwhile holding forms trending towards the present and beyond. While the commercial aspects of the project\nboast a lot of glass, the apartments host traditional masonry proportioned\nwindows."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Text \u0026 imagery above provided by submission materials."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,5],2,"View full project submission \u003E\u003E"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"-"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Third Place (Tie): The Clique"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Design Team Members:"],[0,[],0," Garrett Marklowitz, Assoc. AIA; Cassandra Potts; David Chiang, Assoc. AIA; Jens Hanson, Assoc. AIA "]]],[10,9],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Clique on the Kinnickinnic is a\nversatile and multi-functional building located in the industrial Harbor\nDistrict of Milwaukee constructed at zero cost. It\u2019s designed to evolve and\nexpand as the surrounding area develops and grows over time. Each micro-unit\nhas the potential to transform into a multi-family unit in the future, catering\nto the needs of its residents. Our development is future-focused without\ncompromising the present and aims to support the urban and waterfront\ndevelopment within the community in addition to resolving existing issues such\nas food deserts and the lack of retail and quality communal gathering spaces.\nThe Clique will leave a lasting impression, offering a distinct and specialized\nexperience to residents and anyone who chooses to visit."]]],[10,10],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Designed with the community in mind,\nthe Clique has engaging spaces to gather, live and participate in recreation\ntogether. Residents have access to shared community gardens, kitchens, child\nplay areas and meeting spaces throughout the building\u2019s multiple levels. With\nits exceptional glazed atrium, residents will always feel connected to the\noutdoors, as will visitors who come to enjoy the first floor of commercial\nspaces. The ground level hosts everyday necessities such as: grocery, laundry,\nand salon spaces in addition to a small library and several restaurants and\nbreweries that attract locals and travelers alike. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Text \u0026 imagery above provided by submission materials."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,6],2,"View full project submission \u003E\u003E"]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"Join us at the 2023 Design Awards Gala on September 15, 2023. "],[0,[0],0,"Tickets may be purchased "],[0,[1],2,"here."]]]]}