About Our Studio
The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc. is a full service architectural, planning, and interior design firm providing award-winning expertise for a wide range of project types including: cultural creative communities, commercial/retail centers, museums, offices, nature and interpretive centers, urban farm facilities, performing arts centers, libraries, religious institutions, institutional, hospitality, recreational, multi and single family residential, urban design, and community and master planning.
2009

First Place: Best New Development: Iron Horse Hotel
The Business Journal

Sensitive Addition to a Historic Structure: First Unitarian Society Meeting House Addition
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation



2008

AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment

WCREW Showcase Award: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women

WCREW “Heart of the Community” Award: Alterra Coffee Roasters Corporate Headquarters
Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women

Mayor’s Urban Design Award: Alterra Coffee Roasters Corporate Headquarters
City of Milwaukee

Mayor’s Urban Design Award: Private Foundation Headquarters
City of Milwaukee

“Cream of the City” Award: Private Foundation Headquarters
City of Milwaukee Historic Preservation Committee

GreenSite Project of the Year: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
Concrete Producer Magazine

Green Innovator of the Year: The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter Magazine



2007

LEED® Platinum Rating: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
United States Green Building Council

USGBC Leadership Award: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
United States Green Building Council

“Designing and Building with FSC” Award: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
United States Forest Stewardship Council

AIA Merit Award, Architectural Design: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Pavilion
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects

AIA Merit Award, Architectural Design: Urban Ecology Center
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects

ASID Gold Award: River Shores YMCA
American Society of Interior Designers, Wisconsin Chapter

ASID Silver Award: Johnson Health Tech Corporate Offices
American Society of Interior Designers, Wisconsin Chapter

ASID Silver Award: Cox’s Harley-Davidson
American Society of Interior Designers, Wisconsin Chapter

Golden Trowel Award, Sustainable Use of Masonry: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
International Masonry Institute

Golden Trowel Awards, Best in Category “Institutional”: Congregation Sinai Temple
International Masonry Institute

SE2 Award of Excellence: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance

WCREW Showcase Awards Finalist: Johnson Health Tech Corporate Offices
Wisconsin Commercial Real Eastate Women

Wood Design Awards: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
Wood Design and Building Magazine

Design Award: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
MetalMag Design Awards

“Top Projects” Award: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter Magazine


2006

AIA Firm Award: The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects

AIA Merit Award, Architectural Design: Milwaukee Public Market
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects

WCREW Showcase Award: Milwaukee Public Market
Wisconsin Commercial Real Eastate Women

Architect of the Year: The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter Magazine

“Top Projects” Award: Johnson Health Tech Corporate Offices
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter Magazine


2005

AIA Honor Award: MJCC Goodman Aquatic Center
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects

AIA Merit Award, Architectural Design: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects

Merit Award, Retail: Uke’s Harley-Davidson / Buell
Chicago Building Congress

“Project of Distinction”: Kennedy Place
Associated Building Contractors of Wisconsin

Mayor’s Urban Design Award: Milwaukee Public Market
City of Milwaukee

“Beyond the Paycheck” Award: The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
The Business Journal

“Excellence in Design” Award: Urban Ecology Center
Environmental Design and Construction Magazine

“Top Projects” Award: Milwaukee Public Market
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter Magazine


2004

LEED® Gold Rating: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
United States Green Building Council

SE2 “Award of Excellence”: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance

SE2 “Award of Merit”: Urban Ecology Center
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance

WCREW “Leading Edge” Award: Urban Ecology Center
Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women

Mayor’s Urban Design Award: Urban Ecology Center
City of Milwaukee

Mayor’s Urban Design Award: Vivo Urban Grill
City of Milwaukee

“Best of ‘04” Award of Merit, Retail: Uke’s Harley-Davidson / Buell
Midwest Construction

“Top Projects” Award: Urban Ecology Center
Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter


2003

Historic Preservation Certificate of Commendation: The Kubala Washatko Architect’s Studio
Wisconsin Historical Society

“Build Wisconsin” Award: Hudson’s Classic Grill
The Associated General Contractors of America


2002

Historic Preservation Certificate of Commendation: State Street Mixed Use Development
Wisconsin Historical Society


2001

AIA Merit Award: Harley-Davidson Pedestrian Bridge
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects


2000

Award of Excellence: Marquette University Campus Identity and Beautification Project
American Society of Landscape Architects

Golden Trowel Award, Overall Best in Show: Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
International Masonry Institute

Golden Trowel Award, First Place: Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
International Masonry Institute

Dealer of the Year, New Retail Environment: Las Vegas Harley-Davidson / Buell
Harley-Davidson Retail Environment Group


1999

AIA Merit Award, Architectural Design: Harley-Davidson University
American Institute of Architects and the Wisconsin Society of Architects