Studio GWA along with Susan Benjamin of Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC was selected by the City of Rockford to perform a Multiple Property Survey on 90 industrial buildings located throughout the City of Rockford. The purpose of the survey was to take inventory...
One of my favorite projects has been the renovation of the historic Hobbs building in Aurora, Illinois. Seeing this ca. 1895 building come to life once again is really a sight to behold, with its original windows, millwork, flooring, and countless other materials...
All this week on our Facebook and Instagram pages, we’ve been promoting a digital scavenger hunt with Toad Hall Books & Records to showcase our digital scanning technology. (Shameless plug: Take part in the hunt! Walk through the space below, then answer these...
The Rockford Public Library is working with Studio GWA and Engberg Anderson Architects to construct a Replacement Library at its original location: On the 200 block of Wyman Street downtown, and right on the Rock River. In its endeavor to create a vibrant,...
Whether you live in downtown Rockford or visit frequently, chances are you’ve asked yourself: “What’s going on with the downtown library?” Since 2014, Studio GWA and Engberg Anderson Architects have been working on a new replacement library, one that improves...
Quick: What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘green’? Perhaps you think of a greenhouse, an arboretum, or maybe even a building with solar panels. Or, if you’re like us, you think of the garden that you’ll be tending to in a few short...
