Civic Studio

BLACK RIVER FALLS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
The development of a new 11,300 SF state-of-the-art library to serve the City and County of Black River Falls. The project budget was set at $1,300,000, and it was delivered on target.
LA CROSSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Design studies for a 15,400 SF addition to the 71,500 SF main library. A complete interior reorganization is part of this project. The addition blends into the existing construction and creates a new south entrance from the parking lot.
GERTRUDE SALZER GORDON
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Develop an interactive museum setting for children in an abandoned 34,000 SF downtown storefront. Imbue the setting with magic and excitement to captivate a youngster's imagination.
PLAIN COMMUNITY CENTER AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Plain, Wisconsin
Creation of a community gathering place for people of all ages. The 7,500 square foot facility needed to address the public library requirements as well as critical community meeting concerns. View an interior panorama of the computer model here.
SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
La Crosse, Wisconsin
The design of a 3,600 SF Community Center to blend in with a residential neighborhood was the challenge for this project. The plan included meeting rooms, multi-use space and a recreation area.
HATCH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mauston, Wisconsin
Design a new 16,500 SF library on a wonderful site that fronts on the downtown's main street and slopes down to the park and Lemonwier River in the back.
VERNON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Viroqua, Wisconsin
Historic rejuvenation of an 1881 courthouse into a state-of-the-art court facility outfitted for the 21st century. The project retains the historic character with behind the scenes security, computer, and environmental systems.
CITY HALL & POLICE
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
The design of a new 9,600 SF City Hall containing City Administration offices, Council Room, and Police Department Headquarters. The design compliments the aesthetics of the adjacent new library to create a new Civic Center for the City of Black River Falls.
ROBEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Waukon, Iowa
A 6,000 SF, $370,000 new library occupied in June of 1985. This project earned us the 1987 "People's Choice" award from the Wisconsin Society of Architects. The award was judged by a group of 40 non-architects.
CRESCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Cresco, Iowa
A 3,600 SF addition to the historic Carnegie Library which doubled its size and made the entire facility barrier free accessible. A new children's library was created in the lower level of the original building.
GALESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Galesville, Wisconsin
A phased adaptive reuse of a former movie theater was completed in the Spring of 1988. Remodeling of 4,600 SF at a cost of $172,000.
OSAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Osage, Iowa
The development of a new 13,530 SF downtown library. The facility is entirely on one level with a unique drive-thru book return and pick-up. The project budget was set at $1,300,000.
LA CRESCENT COMMUNITY
BUILDING
La Crescent, Minnesota
14,700 SF Community Center consisting of space for the Fire Department, First Responders, and a meeting room for community use. Construction is precast concrete panels with steel joists and decking.
HUBER FACILITY
La Crosse County Courthouse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Minimum Security Prisoner Center in 6,500 SF of remodeled space on the first floor, south wing of the Courthouse.