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Shechem won a 2024 AIA Wisconsin Honor Award, the highest distinction given to a project by AIA Wisconsin, indicating overall excellence. GCA enjoyed working closely with Hope Street and everyone involved in creating this community beacon. Margaret Cavenagh, one of the jury members for the awards, stated, "The pre-cast walls do a nice job framing the building and settling it into its context while the courtyard creates a transition from street to entry and becomes a gathering space. Together, the two moves enable Shechem to feel open, welcoming, and inviting---an important facet of a community center." The building is compelling from a design standpoint, but the project also demonstrates that location should not define or limit what can be done with Architecture. Our Urban Lofts project, recipient of a Merit award, is a shining example of the transformative power of architecture. This adaptive reuse project, a collaboration with Outside Architecture of Portland OR, breathed new life into two historic Milwaukee buildings, converting them into a vibrant mix of commercial and residential space. The project's intensive masonry restoration and complete reconstruction of the multiple-floor structures, combined with an imaginative interior design, demonstrate our dedication to preserving history while also embracing the future. We at GCA take pride in all our work, but there's a special sense of honor when our projects receive industry recognition. It's a validation of our team's hard work, creativity, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of architectural design and execution. Shechem https://lnkd.in/gGe3eyjw Architect: Galbraith Carnahan Architects Owner: Hope Street Ministry General Contractor: Duffek Construction Consultants: Spire Engineering; Ellena Engineering Consultants, Inc Urban Lofts https://lnkd.in/gG_4RU68 Architects: Galbraith Carnahan Architects & Outside Architecture Owner: Denk & Company General Contractor: C.D. Smith Construction Consultants: Spire Engineering; Pinnacle Engineering Group; Just Mechanical; Gurtz Electric Co.; Blair Fire Protection; ADK ; Badger Railing Photography: Ryan Hainey & Alloy Photography Article: https://lnkd.in/gMcjypfn

Congratulations to Waukesha County Small Business of the Year Duffek Construction! Founded by Mike Duffek in 2017, Duffek Construction is one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing commercial general contracting firms. With a humble, honest and hardworking approach, the Duffek team understands that a project is more than the physical space it builds. Duffek is passionate about building projects that make a difference in the lives of people, customers and communities. Duffek empowers its leaders to be decision-makers and to work with a deliberate focus on helping others. We look forward to celebrating the Duffek Construction team at our Annual Meeting next month!

The 3rd Annual Duffek Company Meeting/Outing was a success. A huge thank you to Nicole Eull and her Improv Workshop! DocNicole.com showed us how to improve relationships and the customer experience while having fun and letting loose. #NicoleEull #DuffekConstruction #yes,and #BuildDifferentBuildBetter #HDMuseum