Allen Washatko, AIA: Principal Architect / Co-Founder

“Beauty is not in the eye of the beholder. It exists independent of the observer with its own clearly identifiable structure. It is our collective goal to understand this structure and then apply it to making buildings that enhance the human condition.”

As Co-founder and Principal of The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc., Allen brings a wealth and breadth of experience to all phases of a project, from early client contact and contract negotiations through design implementation and project follow-up. Mr. Washatko works closely with clients utilizing a participatory process to develop solutions that are not only sympathetic to the site, client needs and surrounding community, but also responsible to the budget, schedule and vision. Throughout the firm’s nearly 30-year history TKWA has received over 80 state and national awards for design, including the AIA Wisconsin Firm Award.

Registration:

Registered Architect in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersry, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. NCARB Certified.

Recent Projects:

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  First Unitarian Society Meeting House Addition

  Madison, Wisconsin

  LEED Gold addition to Frank Lloyd Wright-designed National Historic Landmark
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  John Michael Kohler Arts Center

  Sheboygan, Wisconsin

  Renovation of historic museum and new addition including atrium, cafe, and gallery spaces
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  Leopold Legacy Center

  Baraboo, Wisconsin

  New construction of net-zero, carbon-neutral nature center headquarters, 61-point LEED Platinum certification
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  Madison Childrens’ Museum

  Madison, Wisconsin

  Adaptive reuse of historic building into sustainable and interactive children's museum
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  Marquette University Zilber Hall

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  New construction of a LEED-certified administrative building for a university campus
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  Milwaukee Public Market

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  New construction of public market incorporating sustainable design techniques and industrial materials
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  Rincon Master Plan, Costa Rica

  Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica

  Master plan and architecture for a sustainable international community development
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  Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

  Bayside, Wisconsin

  New construction of highly sustainable, energy-efficient nature center; first LEED Gold certified new building in Wisconsin
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  The Kubala Washatko Architects’ Studio

  Cedarburg, Wisconsin

  Adaptive reuse of historic power plant into sustainably-focused architectural studio
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  Urban Ecology Center

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  New construction of urban nature center incorporating extensive sustainable and green design techniques