This remodel turned an old bank located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan into a convenient location for Nature’s Best Market, a neighborhood market for organic and natural grocery, produce, vitamins, and more. This full-service grocery and health food store added some new windows to the south and east, bringing natural light into the shopping space, and a new west entry space where the previous drive-through sat.
Nunatak Coffee comes to downtown Beaver Dam, offering a splendid selection of roasted and hand-blended coffees. The recently remodeled location provides ample indoor and outdoor seating, allowing you to savor a cup of coffee accompanied by delectable scones. The remodel features a captivating glass garage door, inviting passersby to step inside and indulge in an invigorating brew. Additionally, one can relax on a charming outdoor patio, complete with a small canopy over the entryway and convenient pick-up window.
Previously occupied by wholesalers, milliners, tailors, pharmacies, and professional service firms, this multi-level Guesthouse project brings new life to an 1850s building in downtown Milwaukee. The bed and breakfast style hotel features a few different premium event spaces, making it a great destination for weddings, corporate parties, and more. Notably, the rooftop event space was built with operable partition glass doors along one corner of the space, creating a seamless transition between the interior and exterior of the building.
The Villa Street Art Museum is a 2,580 square foot two story wood framed structure with long slender cantilevers at the second floor and the roof to accentuate the building as an art form. Coordination between the Architect and Engineer allows the glass façade of the second floor and the steel/wood roof system to give the appearance of a floating roof.
2020 AIA Honor Award
2020 American Architecture Award
Photos and renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
Nestled near the scenic south-eastern tip of Upper Nemahbin Lake in Oconomowoc, Stolley's Hog Alley has long been a beloved local hotspot. To cater to its expanding customer base, the establishment recently underwent renovations resulting in the creation of a spacious, open-concept dining area, complemented by seasonal seating on an inviting outside terrace. Additionally, a generous rooftop deck was added, providing plenty of space to relax and enjoy good food and great company. Stolley's Hog Alley takes pride in its warm and friendly atmosphere, and boasts an extensive menu that caters to all tastes, ranging from delicious breakfast options on the weekend to satisfying dinner dishes.
This 2-story horse barn has been renovated to become a perfect venue for weddings, company events, family reunions, and more. The space offers space for 250 guests, combining the original rustic charm with updated amenities. The property is surrounded by a picturesque landscape, including 35 acres of Fraser Firs, a path along the Milwaukee River, and a pond.
This community-oriented space caters to local area residents and Milwaukee tourists alike, occupying what used to be an Associated Bank. The top floor of North Avenue Market includes multiple vendor stations for serving a variety of food and beverages, Bittercube Bar, and various casual lounge seating for guests. The lower floor includes a “speakeasy style” cocktail bar in the old bank vault, various conference rooms and gathering spaces, and a few more vendor stations.
Mayor’s Design Award 2023
Daily Reporter Top Project 2022
Previously a bank, Stone Creek Coffee on Downer Avenue has modernized this 2,200 square foot, early 1900s building in order to breathe some new life into the Northpoint Neighborhood. Visitors can seat themselves outside under a large outdoor-patio, inside through windowed garage-doors that lift into a three-season patio, or head over to the walk-up window for a quick stop on their way.
2019 Mayor Design Awards
Adventure Rock Climbing and Fitness opened this location amid rapid growth in their popularity due in part to their diversification of the typical “rock climbing” experience. This low-rise, single-story project location specializes in bouldering - a type of rock climbing featuring low walls and no safety ropes. Large store-front windows offer an inside look to passersby, and provide natural lighting for climbers within.
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
This project was a multi-phase project for Throttlestop, a consignment dealer and motorcycle museum in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. CORE 4 was involved with the second and third phase of this project - the design of vehicle storage facilities. Built just a few miles from the world-famous Road America, Throttlestop is a destination for anyone with a passion for cars, bikes, and everything in between!
Included on site is a rotating museum of over 275 pieces, with both in-person and virtual accessibility. Check out their site to plan your visit!
With over 1,000 locations and growing, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is constantly renovating existing locations and creating new ones. CORE 4 Engineering has assisted with this across the United States, including: Hillard, OH; Baton Rouge, LA; Chicago, IL; Knoxville, TN; Indianapolis, IN; Lakeland, FL; Middletown, KY; Murfreesboro, TN; Pensacola, FL; Savannah, GA; Snellville, GA; St. Petersburg, FL; Westchester Township, OH; Evergreen Park, IL; Hillside, IL
This 2-story office building brings 6 tenant spaces to West National Ave in West Allis, Wisconsin. The three windowed towers featured on the street corner as well as both entrances to the building use spandrel glass to give some privacy to occupants while allowing plenty of natural light inside.
A newly created public space in the heart of Mequon including many local favorite food vendors in one convenient location! A stand alone restaurant tops the site off with something to offer for everyone. Unique aspects of this project include adaptive re-use of existing industrial style buildings for commercial restaurant and retail spaces. Emphasis on the existing detailed brickwork and existing exposed structural steel trusses in the Public Market were keys to a successful project.
As part of a new retail development, Blaze Pizza occupies this stand alone building with room for expansion. Natural material choices and varying depths of cold-formed exterior stud framing adds interest while the full steel frame and roofs provides durability and longevity.
This new Truck Dealer & Service Facility includes a 10 bay service center, truck detailing area, sales and delivery area with office and showroom space. The structure complements the Northwoods with its modern architecture combined with “treelike” entry canopy features utilizing structural steel.
This community centerpiece that was destroyed by a tragic fire, makes a comeback with a new larger space which will be the first of it's kind in the small town of Egg Harbor.
E.L.M. Repair & Refrigeration is a family-owned and operated full-service diesel repair shop. Founded as a mobile air conditioning service, E.L.M. has outgrown their prior shop and has settled into this new 33,200 sq ft building. The structure features tradition steel joists on joist girders with steel column and beam moment frames around the perimeter.
Previously a car dealership & manufacturing facility located in the heart of Downtown Wauwatosa, 7954 Harwood Avenue features a 8,700 Sq Ft concrete pan & joist building renovation that has been converted into new Retail and Mixed Use space. Enlarged window and door openings, new glass atrium, exposed steel awnings and expansive steel rooftop screenwalls compliment the original industrial look.
2018 Merit Design Awards (ALA)
This 6-story Holiday Inn Express is located right at the junction of I-90/39 and I-43 in Beloit, Wisconsin. The hotel includes 124 guestroom - 45 King Rooms (10 suites) and 79 Double-Queen Rooms (20 suites) - as well as a large heated indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a gathering room for the complementary hotel breakfast.
This stand alone Qdoba building occupies a prominent corner adjacent to Brennan's Market Square building in Oconomowoc. This unique retail building design and finish choices emulate the farmhouse style of the area. Outside features include gable metal roof, large timber framed entry and cable hung canopies. On the inside large expansive windows flood the double height space with daylight, highlighting the composite wood and steel scissor joists above.
