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...
For the last few years, I have had the privilege of working with the Transform Rockford Great Neighborhoods team in the Rockford region. I’m excited to share that Great Neighborhoods has teamed up with Judson University’s School of Architecture master’s program as...
Studio GWA is pleased to share that the Kennay Farms Distilling project in Rochelle, Illinois has been selected for recognition by the 2020 AIA Prairie Design Awards. Our team is grateful for the opportunity to showcase this adaptive reuse project among many other...
