Union Green Development
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.Biz Times Article 1/14/2025Urban Milwaukee Article 1/15/2025
11400 W. Bluemound Road
In the News Nov 13, 2024BizTimes Article
Bayside Senior Living
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 Nov 4, 2024Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article Nov 5, 2024BizTimes Article
Joe Galbraith Named Architect of the Year
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
The Fifteens at Park East
Milwaukee's newest downtown condo development, The Fifteens by Cirrus Property Group LLC, is one step closer to an April groundbreaking as site rezoning gains city support. In the News November 13, 2024Urban Milwaukee Article October 31, 2024BizTimes Article October 30, 2024Milwaukee Business Journal Article
Alpine Renovation
Join Galbraith Carnahan Architects, Flatwater Homes, and Suzie Obst Interiors & Art for a behind-the-scenes look at our recent Alpine renovation.
GCA Wins AIA Wisconsin Awards
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
Idyll Coffee to bring new life to long-vacant office building in East Tosa
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
Progress report: Valentine Coffee’s new roastery building
Valentine Coffee has moved its roasting operation to a new building, where it has considerably more space, and the move also sets the stage for the expansion of the company’s original cafe on Vliet Street.
Pipsqueak Wine to bring convivial community retail space & wine bar to East Tosa
Pipsqueak Wine – a new retail shop and wine bar – is slated to open in the former Queen Star hair salon at 6410 W North Ave. In fact, if all goes well, the family-owned business could be open as soon as early June.
DNR INVITES PUBLIC TO LAPHAM LODGE GROUNDBREAKING
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Friends of Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Inc. invite the public to join them on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit for the groundbreaking of Lapham Lodge. Lapham Lodge, a planned new building at Lapham Peak’s most popular trailhead, will serve as a year-round, public gathering space. It will include a large open concept gathering
Future 50 Company: Galbraith Carnahan Architects
Wauwatosa | Founded: 2012 Industry: Architecture and engineering Employees: 12 Galbraith Carnahan Architects designs buildings for office, residential, hospitality and multifamily projects. How has your company navigated the challenges of the past few years? Joe Galbraith, partner: “One of our biggest challenges has been the tight labor market. We have overcome these challenges by engaging with UW-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning, building a reputation among the student body to attract top candidates.” Where do you see
