Pickard Chilton is proud to continue our partnership with Northwestern Mutual of their ambitious repositioning of their North Office building in downtown Milwaukee. This $500 million transformation is designed to enhance connectivity for employees and the community, bringing new life to a key part of the city. We’re excited to see this project unfold!
Architectural design in residential and mixed-use developments plays a crucial role in balancing active community spaces with privacy. Key strategies include placing lobbies away from high-traffic areas, offering upper-level amenity spaces for gathering, and integrating pet-friendly features. These elements help foster social interaction, address loneliness, and cater to modern lifestyle needs. By considering target demographics and lifestyle trends, architects are designing environments that promote comfort, convenience, and a sense of community.
More than a year and a half after Northwestern Mutual announced plans to remodel a building and move almost 2,000 employees from Franklin to Downtown Milwaukee – and a year after that project got underway – NM offered a peek inside the work on Thursday.
That redesign is part of the work to make the formerly gray stone-clad 540,000-square-foot building’s exterior mirror its taller sibling across the street. The 550-foot, 32-story Tower and Commons project was designed by architects Pickard Chilton, which also did the work to redesign the shorter 19-story North Tower.
Excited to announce that Pickard Chilton Principal, William D. Chilton, will be presenting at the 2024 CTBUH International Conference in London! Join him and fellow panelists from UNStudio, Turner Construction, and Zaha Hadid Architects in discussing "A Sustainable Approach to Tall Buildings in Asia." Don’t miss his insights on balancing context, scale, and placemaking at 2pm Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Explore the multifaceted role of texture in architectural design with this video, "Beyond the Surface." Learn how texture influences both form and function, enhancing sensory experiences and shaping spaces. Through practical examples and expert insights, discover how texture contributes to the emotional and environmental impact of design, going beyond mere aesthetics. Watch the video to see how texture transforms spaces and elevates architectural creativity.