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The Salvation Army of Oshkosh Community Center rendering of the exterior designed by Bray Architects
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The Salvation Army of Oshkosh Groundbreaking Ceremony

We were excited to join The Salvation Army of Oshkosh, WI, as they hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021, to commence the organization’s Community Center addition and renovation project. One particular focus of The Salvation Army is providing food to the community, helping nourish the body, in addition to the soul and…

Exterior of Hibernia Hall and Livery Stables with Historic Preservation Certificate icon
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Bray Architects Project Achieves Historic Preservation Certification in Iowa

Owners of the historic Phillip Worley House and Hibernia Hall recently completed the three-part federal approval process through the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service Historic Preservation Tax Credit program to rehabilitate the three-part structure for modern-day use. Comprised of three different structures (Livery Stables, Worley House, and Hibernia Hall), the…

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Mount Horeb Public Safety Building Wins Silver Firehouse 2020 Station Design Awards

We are excited to share that the Mount Horeb Public Safety Building has won the Silver Award for Shared Facilities in the Firehouse 2020 Station Design Awards. In efforts to reduce cost and waste and to connect the local public safety departments, this new, state-of-the-art facility unites the Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department and…

Intersect Case Study Forest Edge Elementary for Bray Architects
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INTERSECT Case Study: Forest Edge Elementary School

The sixth case study in INTERSECT Volume I takes a closer look at Forest Edge Elementary School. This unique net-zero candidate school was designed to inspire innovation and sustainability by creating an environment that helps teachers leverage its net-zero properties as learning tools. This Forest Edge Elementary case study project explores how classroom design can…

Port Washington High School Case Study
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INTERSECT Case Study: Port Washington High School

The fifth case study in INTERSECT Volume I delves into Port Washington High School. In this three-phased project, learning areas were distributed around the whole building to create a collegiate culture where students are encouraged to utilize all parts of the building to develop independence. This Port Washington High School case study project demonstrates how…

Little Prairie Primary School - Elementary Classroom
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INTERSECT Case Study: Little Prairie Primary School

The fourth case study in INTERSECT Volume I explores Little Prairie Primary School. The unifying design concepts throughout the school were inspired by local places and community values. The Town Square and its surrounding spaces make up the “public zone” of the building, which includes the cafeteria, gym, and media center. Down the corridor from…

Intersect Case Study Beloit Turner Elementary School for Bray Architects
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INTERSECT Case Study: Beloit Turner Elementary School

The third case study in INTERSECT Volume I explores Beloit Turner Elementary School. Here, grade levels are paired into two wings of the school, with each grade identified by its own themed neighborhood representing a local or regional placetype: Industry; Farmland; Wilderness; or Riverfront. Key Elements of classroom design considered in the Beloit Turner Elementary School1…

Muskego Lakes Middle School Case Study
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INTERSECT Case Study: Muskego Lakes Middle School

The second case study in INTERSECT Volume I explores Muskego Lakes Middle School. In this building, each of the four grade levels—5th through 8th—are organized into separate “neighborhoods.” This case study demonstrates how the neighborhood design at Muskego Lakes Middle School is supported by the Constructivist Theory of Learning, creating an enhanced learning environment for…

Intersect Case Study for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School at Bray Architects
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INTERSECT Case Study: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

The first case study in INTERSECT Volume I explores Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, which was designed to reflect the school’s mission: Cura Personalis; educating the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. This Cristo Rey Jesuit High School case study demonstrates how the classroom design is supported by the Self Determination Theory. Self Determination Theory: “Conditions supporting…

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Project Spotlight: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

While summer days become shorter, students of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School eagerly await the grand opening of their new school. Located at 18th and National, the 106,000 square foot building is strategically positioned in the Clark Square Neighborhood, bringing students closer to their homes and the school closer to the communities served through its…

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2018 Project Groundbreakings & Grand Openings

It has been an exciting few months here at Bray, as we have been able to celebrate many 2018 project groundbreakings and grand openings with our clients. It is during these special events that our design team, project partners, and clients can take a moment to celebrate all of the hard work put in and…

Little Prairie Primary School 2018 Architectural Citation Award AS&U Magazine
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Little Prairie Primary School Wins American School & University Magazine 2018 Architectural Portfolio Citation

We are thrilled to announce that Little Prairie Primary School has been awarded a Pre-K/Early Childhood Citation by American School & University Magazine and will be featured in the 2018 Architectural Portfolio. We are very proud of the work our team put into this project and appreciative of our great partnership with the District. The…