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At a glance: Bray 2021 Annual Report

In a year of change, Bray Architects continued to grow. Our focus on building trust with our clients led to creative and innovative solutions for the communities we served in 2021. At the same time, we helped navigate new challenges faced by school districts, local governments, and industry partners. Our 2021 Annual Report sketches out…

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Celebrating International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women In Construction Week, we’re proud to recognize the 33 talented women who share their passion and expertise at Bray every day!

An exterior view of Butler Middle School in the School District of Waukesha
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SDW Projects Featured in Waukesha Neighbors Magazine

We’re always excited for our clients when their projects receive recognition! The School District of Waukesha recently celebrated the completion of their latest facility improvement projects that were made possible by a successful referendum in November 2018. Waukesha Neighbors magazine is showcasing the work in their February 2022 issue. Click here to see the spread!…

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Thank you, Doug Skinner!

We’d like to extend a big thank you and congratulations to Doug Skinner on his retirement! Doug is hanging up his hat after a long and impactful career. He has spent most of adult life loving and practicing architecture, including six years at Bray as an architect and project leader. A few of Doug’s projects…

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Celebrating Bray's 2021 Daily Reporter Features

There was a lot for Bray Architects to be proud of in 2021. Among our achievements were numerous features in the Daily Reporter, one of Wisconsin’s leading sources for construction news. Join us in taking a look back at the team members and projects we celebrated last year: Maria Welch, senior project specialist, is recognized…

A curved glass wall shows the school name and mascot in a renovated commons area at Butler Middle School in Waukesha
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Construction Wraps Up for School District of Waukesha Projects

If you’re familiar with the School District of Waukesha, you’ll have seen exciting changes to many of their facilities! The District is celebrating the completion of their latest set of facility improvement projects that were made possible by a successful referendum in November 2018. Bray, in partnership with Findorff construction, led the design and construction…

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Happy Holidays from Bray

We are honored and grateful to have an amazing network of team members, partners, clients, and neighbors who support our work and make every project we do meaningful. This holiday season, we hope you take a moment to feel our appreciation for the role you play with Bray.(Be sure to open the full graphic to…

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Get an 'Edge' with Sustainability

Spotlight on Forest Edge Elementary School The new Forest Edge Elementary School is an innovative K-6 school in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. As of September 2021, the building is net zero energy verified. It’s the first of its kind in Wisconsin, and the largest verified net zero school building in the United States. This state-of-the-art learning facility…

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Bray Architects Design Marks Largest Net Zero Verified Education Project in U.S.

Forest Edge Elementary School in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, has become the largest net zero verified education project in the United States, serving as an example of what’s possible in making public architecture more sustainable

Ellen Del Vecchio and Stephanie Vierling smile as they hold their awards for Newsmakers of the Year 2021
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Daily Reporter honors Ellen Del Vecchio + Stephanie Vierling as 2021 Newsmakers

We're thrilled that The Daily Reporter honored Bray team members Ellen Del Vecchio and Stephanie Vierling as 2021 Newsmakers of the Year.

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Top projects, x5: Daily Reporter honors Bray’s work for 2020

Our firm doesn’t work on education architecture projects for the awards, but you have to admit – earning a little hardware doesn’t hurt. On Sept. 29, Bray was recognized by the Daily Reporter for our role in five of its Top Projects of 2020. That means Bray had a hand in nearly one in ten…

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Kate Egan Named 2021 Women in Construction Honoree by the Daily Reporter

We’re excited to share that the Daily Reporter has selected Kate Egan, AIA, LEED® AP BD+C, EDAC as a 2021 Women in Construction honoree! The Women in Construction awards recognize the outstanding achievements of top women in the industry and those who, through their success, have paved the way for the success of other women in the field.…