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...
People Saving Places for People. That’s the tagline of Landmarks Illinois, and I must tell you: I am proud to be one of those people. Landmarks Illinois is a nonprofit preservation advocacy organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, and promote architectural...
