For more than four decades, River Architects has been shaping spaces that serve communities across the region. Founded in 1981 by Val Schute, the firm began with a vision of building a design practice rooted in creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful architecture. Over the past 45 years, that vision has grown into a […]
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We are excited to congratulate Cody Chelminiak, Assoc. AIA, for his winning design in the 2025 AIA Milwaukee Emerging Professionals Design Competition. Hosted annually by the AIA Milwaukee Emerging Professionals group, this competition challenges architects, students, and emerging professionals to tackle a real-world design challenge in Milwaukee. Each year, the competition pushes the boundaries of
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Our STAR Center project is highlighted in the April/May issue of Coulee Region Women’s Magazine. The STAR Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is the first accessible adaptive fitness center in the region, committed to serving those with disabilities, with the goal of providing recreation and exercise opportunities to all within the community, complete with adaptive
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Matt Bryan, AIA, is named a finalist for the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin ADU Design Competition with his “Wonderhut” design. The City of La Crosse, in partnership with AARP and AIA Wisconsin held an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design competition to ignite creativity and innovation in ADU design. ADU’s offer a wide range of
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Three of River Architects’ library projects made the Southeastern Wisconsin Libraries (SEWI) list of 39 tour-worthy libraries in Wisconsin. Somerset Public Library, in Somerset; Rosemary Garfoot Public Library, in Cross Plains; and Elroy Public Library, in Elroy, are highlighted. River Architects has been involved in more than 20 library projects since our first public library
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River Architects Principal Valentine J. Schute, Jr., AIA, joined the Southeastern Wisconsin Libraries series on Wisconsin Library Buildings and Spaces, a resource for Wisconsin public library directors, staff and trustees about library building and renovation projects. Val spoke on the selection process, expectations of working with an Architect, and meeting those expectations, leveraging his knowledge
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River Architects Principal Valentine J. Schute, Jr., AIA, joined the Southeastern Wisconsin Libraries series on Wisconsin Library Buildings and Spaces, a resource for Wisconsin public library directors, staff and trustees about library building and renovation projects. Val was joined by Emily Kornak, Lake Geneva (WI) Public Library, and Jessica Bergen, Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library in
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One of River Architect’s recent residential projects is featured in the February issue of Coulee Region Women magazine. The Greene residence was a great collaboration, one River Architects is honored to be a part of focusing on the Owner’s desire to entertain and stay in the home well into the future. The thoughtful design considers
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The Winona YMCA opened to the public after more than one year of construction. The new 64,7750-square-foot facility offers two racquetball courts, a cycling center, a mixed-use gymnasium, and fitness, weight, and group exercise spaces. The aquatics area has a six-lane zero-depth entry pool, sauna, whirlpool, and steam room; locker rooms and showers are adjacent
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which River Architects completed earlier this year, was featured in “Traditional Building” Magazine detailing the collaboration that went into this project. The 21,000-square-foot church in La Crosse, Wis., is part of a shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The
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