The Story of the Old Courthouse Center

The Story of the Old Courthouse Center

The Woodstock Historic District is the charming, community-centered backdrop to vibrant festivals, weddings, and even served as the set for the movie Groundhog Day. Upon entering Woodstock, Illinois’ main square, visitors are greeted by a central lawn surrounded by a...
2024 APA-IL State Conference

2024 APA-IL State Conference

Last week our own Ashley Sarver attended the APA-IL conference in Champaign, IL. We asked her about her big takeaways: Q: What was your favorite session attended? A: The session on Mental Health in Public Spaces was great! The session utilized props and group...
Charting the Phases of Architecture

Charting the Phases of Architecture

By Amanda Viale   Being unfamiliar with the design process can make navigating development confusing. It is crucial for the client and project team to understand roles and deliverables throughout each stage of design. What better way to bridge the knowledge gap...
A Business Plan for Your Building

A Business Plan for Your Building

It takes more than good design to make a project successful. Sure, we specialize in design, but we also offer our clients assistance in developing a tangible path forward for their development project. You probably fall into one of two categories: 1) you own a...
Keep an Eye on 2023

Keep an Eye on 2023

Buildings That Will be Taking Shape in the New Year Colman Yards – Rockford, IL Colman Yards is a comprehensive site plan redeveloping the historic Barber-Colman campus along South Main Street, by the Morgan Street bridge. Howard Colman was a great American...
We Raised the Bar in 2022

We Raised the Bar in 2022

A Few of Our Most Inspiring Projects of the Year Lock & Mule – Lockport, IL Formerly Mackin Motor Company in Lockport’s downtown historic district, CL Enterprises and Tangled Roots Brewery developed the space for their newest craft brewery and restaurant,...