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Library Lofts Will Bring 107 New Residential Units to Rockford’s Riverfront
Library Lofts will enjoy a prime riverfront site with easy access to all that downtown Rockford has to offer.
Rockford Public Library: A New Home in a Familiar Place
Since 2014, Studio GWA and Engberg Anderson Architects have been working on a new replacement library, one that improves upon the former library and makes the downtown branch a more inviting hub of activity.
Adaptive Reuse: Rooted in Sustainability
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…
Landmarks Illinois: Celebrating 50 Years of Preservation Advocacy
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….
Aspiring Architects Designing with Community in Mind
For the last few years, I have had the privilege of working with the Transform Rockford Great Neighborhoods team in the Rockford region. …
Studio GWA Announces Second Location
Studio GWA is pleased to announce the opening of a second location in Monroe, Wisconsin! The Monroe branch for Studio GWA is located at 1107…
Downtown: The ‘Best Supporting Actor’ of Holiday Movies
Why are holiday movies always set in a traditional downtown? Ashley Sarver shares some features of downtowns that make for a welcoming and comfortable hometown environment.
Kennay Farms Distilling Recognized by AIA Prairie Chapter Awards
Led by Studio GWA, the Kennay Farms Distilling project in Rochelle, Illinois was recognized by the AIA Prairie Chapter Awards.
Studio GWA Announces New Partnerships
Studio GWA is pleased to announce Aaron Holverson and Ashley Sarver as Partners to the firm.
Riverfront Reimagined: Our work in Sterling, Illinois
A vision for redeveloping the Lawrence Brothers and Stanley-National complexes
Gary W. Anderson Architects Rebrands to Studio GWA
Gary W. Anderson is proud to share that it is now Studio GWA.
Ashley Sarver -2019 Volunteer Impact Award Winner from Rockford Regional Health Council
Ashley’s roles that recognized her for the 2019 Volunteer Impact Award given by the Rockford Regional Health Council included not only her volunteer roles regarding I Bike Rockford, but also as the organizations President.