Over the past six months, the east side of UW–Stout’s Heritage Hall has become a visible mix of old and new as renovations continue to transform the 1970s-era academic building. The latest progression photos capture this transition clearly—showing original materials coming down while new elements begin to take shape. Heritage Hall was built at the […]
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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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This year’s projects reflect our commitment to thoughtful, community-focused design. From financial institutions to commercial and community spaces, each project is an opportunity to collaborate and create environments that are functional, welcoming, and built to serve the people who use them every day. These photos highlight moments from throughout the year—from projects under construction to
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The renovation of Heritage Hall, one of UW–Stout’s most iconic academic buildings, is underway—and viewers can get a glimpse of what’s changing inside. From modernized classrooms to expanded labs and refreshed collaborative spaces, the video highlights how the university is shaping the future of hands-on learning while honoring the building’s long history. This behind-the-scenes tour
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River Architects is excited to break ground on Altra Federal Credit Union’s new branch in Clarksville, TN. When designing the new Altra branch in the Sango area, the goal was to create a space that feels welcoming, efficient, and ready to meet a wide range of financial needs. The branch was planned as a full-service
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River Architects is excited to break ground on UW-Stout’s Heritage Hall. This three-year, $144.3 million renovation will crack open Heritage Hall and double the number of students it can serve. Expected to be completed in 2028, the interior partitions of the building will be demolished and replaced with state-of-the-art classrooms, replacing its utilities, and refreshing
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The D.R. Moon Memorial Library celebrated its next chapter with a groundbreaking. As part of the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) Flexible Facilities Program (FFP), River Architects is proud to collaborate with D.R. Moon to expand and renovate its current facility, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Originally built in
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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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It’s been 25 years since we collaborated on the Hatch Public Library. We created a new library in a prime location downtown near a city park and the Lemonweir River. In celebration of the milestone, we reflected on the project and its building process through photos captured throughout the course of the build.
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River Architects was able to attend the ACEC Wisconsin’s annual DFD Collaborative Conference. It was a great opportunity to hear from DFD to get an update on various initiatives as well as the status of capital project delivery as well as DFD case studies.
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