WJW welcomes Ian!
Although WJW continues to work remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are very pleased to welcome Ian to the team! In the summer of 2020, Ian joined WJW after working for… Read More
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Virtual walk-through of Heritage Woods of Newburgh
Catch a sneak peek of Heritage Woods of Newburgh, with our virtual walk-through of this soon-to-be-completed 3-story residential care facility! Despite the uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the need for assisted living persists. WJW was… Read More
Virtually connecting with Territory
Now more than ever, Territory's studio program is playing a vital role in keeping Chicago's youth engaged with their communities through design-build education. Though the studio process has shifted to a… Read More
Hope Manor II and community fellowship in Englewood
When Volunteers of America-Illinois first began conceptualizing the possibilities and potential of Hope Manor II, an affordable supportive housing development designed for Veterans with families, in the words of President… Read More
Groundbreaking for East Bluff Community Homes
Broadcast online in a live-streamed event, a virtual groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for East Bluff Community Homes in Peoria, Illinois. Developed by East Bluff-based Peoria Opportunities Foundation not-for-profit, the project will bring… Read More
WJW welcomes Rachel!
While the COVID-19 pandemic has WJW still sheltering in place, we are very glad to welcome Rachel to the WJW family virtually! Before moving to Chicago, Rachel worked for an architecture… Read More
This is Home: Jane presents paintings and interviews with seniors
Jane recently gave a virtual presentation to WJW staff on her project, “This is Home,” a series of interviews with residents and watercolor paintings of their homes. Interested in exploring the ethereal… Read More
Marycrest Village achieves NGBS Gold Certification!
Marycrest Village renovation recently earned 2012 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Gold Certification. The project was a moderate rehabilitation of an existing three-story, 56-unit independent seniors affordable housing building in Joliet, IL, and was completed… Read More
WJW Virtual Happy Hour
With the WJW staff now working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was great to connect for a "virtual happy hour" via Zoom last Friday. As we adjust to working outside of the… Read More
Heidi featured in Chicago Tribune
As part of Women's History Month, Heidi was interviewed for a Chicago Tribune article on Women in Architecture in Chicago! Check out the article here. Read More
Heidi serves as panel moderator at 2020 Illinois Affordable Housing Forum
Heidi recently represented WJW as the moderator for the Achievements in Design and Construction panel at this year's Illinois Affordable Housing Forum, hosted by the Illinois Housing Council. Focused… Read More
WJW hosts Spring Break intern Trenton Werner
WJW recently hosted Trenton Werner from the University of Michigan for a spring break internship. Over the course of the week, Trenton was able to study issues & trends in senior and affordable housing and gain an understanding of… Read More