Architecture, like music, relies on harmony, proportion, and rhythm, principles that have historically shaped beautiful and functional spaces through concepts like the Golden Ratio and Palladian symmetry. However, in today’s fast-paced, cost-driven world, efficiency often outweighs aesthetics, resulting in uninspired designs. While modern materials and minimalism sparked innovation, they also led to buildings that lack the richness of earlier periods. Yet, architects like Tadao Ando and Bjarke Ingels show that contemporary architecture

GCA is excited to revitalize another bungalow-style fire station, this one in the Franklin Heights neighborhood across the street from Shechem. In 2019, we finished transforming the Story Hill Firehouse into an event venue. Tiffany Hawthorne, owner of Phases Unlimited, a Milwaukee real estate firm, received unanimous approval from the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. The Common Council will review the plan next week. Article: Buyer Found For Former Fire Station - Urban Milwaukee

GCA is excited that construction on the Union Green Development in West Allis will start next month. This project will replace vacant buildings and an underutilized park with mixed-use space, including eight new townhomes. Union Green is a shining example of how architects, developers, and city planners can come together to address the "missing middle" and create pedestrian-focused affordable housing.ArticlesBiz Times | 1/14/2025 | Mixed-use housing project to begin construction in West

A new senior apartment complex could be coming to Bayside, WI. The vision is to create a space for "seniors to remain closely linked to the daily lives and routines they’ve grown accustomed to" said Aaron Matter, CEO of Matter Development. In the News March 5, 2025 Bayside approves $40M senior apartments at One North with memory care, assisted and independent living - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article Feb 4, 2025Bayside to weigh 153-unit senior living facility

https://youtu.be/B3IgmZb7f2s?si=YA3PtQacDL153BO9Joe Galbraith was named Architect of the Year by The Daily Reporter for his leadership, collaborative spirit, attention to detail, and passion for architecture, which have left a mark on the built environment and inspired others to strive for excellence.Full Article >> Projects Mentioned Convivium Urban Farmstead The Bindery The Log Cabin The Gallery Shed

Shechem Urban Loft Shechem won a 2024 AIA Wisconsin Honor Award, the highest distinction given to a project by AIA Wisconsin, indicating overall excellence. GCA enjoyed working closely with Hope Street and everyone involved in creating this community beacon. Margaret Cavenagh, one of the jury members for the awards, stated, "The pre-cast walls do a nice job framing the building and settling it into its context while the courtyard creates a transition from street

Since 2018, at least three proposals have been submitted and subsequently rejected for the two-story, 14,700-square-foot building at 6330 W. North Ave. However, a successful proposal was presented to the city in 2023 to transform the building into Idyll Coffee Roasters, a coffee shop, roasting facility and community hub. And that plan is moving forward. Behind the project are two couples: Karen Kurgan and Peter Sohnle and Dave and Amy Tamburrino. They’ve enlisted Galbraith

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