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...
We recently put the finishing touches on the Downtown Danville Revitalization Plan and are eager to share it with, well, everyone! The plan is all about economic resiliency and revitalization, giving them the framework to recover from the financial setbacks which...
Note: Since many of our projects have used historic tax credits as a funding source, we wanted to share what we know about “HTCs” so that you can consider them for your next project. You’ll find a number of benefits, along with answers to some frequently asked...
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...
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...
