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Bodwé Professional Services Group FIRM HISTORY AND SAMPLE PROJECTS

It is with a great sense of pride and satisfaction that I submit this letter in strong support of Bodwé Professional Services Group coming from two distinct but deeply connected perspectives: first, as the founding CEO of Mno-Bmaden, where we planted the seeds that would become Bodwé through the launch of 7GenAE in 2012; and second, as a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, whose values and heritage are foundational to Bodwé’s identity and work.

When we launched 7GenAE, our vision was to enter the professional services sector with a firm grounded not only in technical excellence, but in the enduring wisdom and cultural heritage of the Pokagon Band. We sought to create a company that would deliver high-quality architectural and engineering services while reflecting our cultural principles assuring that design was not only functional and innovative, but also meaningful and responsible to the communities it serves. From that vision, Bodwé Professional Services Group has grown into a respected, multidisciplinary organization with a clear mission and sustained impact.

Bodwé’s work is distinguished by its commitment to design excellence. The firm consistently delivers thoughtful, high-performing architectural solutions that balance aesthetics, function, and long-term value. Their portfolio reflects a deep understanding of client needs and community context, resulting in projects that are both innovative and enduring.

Equally important is Bodwé’s leadership in environmental sustainability. The firm integrates sustainable design practices as a core principle, not an afterthought—prioritizing energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and resilience across its projects. This approach reflects both industry best practices and a cultural responsibility to protect and respect natural resources for future generations.

What truly sets Bodwé apart, however, is its foundation in the Seven Grandfather Teachings—principles that emphasize wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth. These teachings are not symbolic; they actively inform how the firm approaches its work, its clients, and its people. As a result, Bodwé brings a unique perspective to architecture and engineering—one that integrates cultural integrity with professional rigor.

From my perspective as a citizen of the Pokagon Band, Bodwé represents something even more significant. It is an expression of sovereignty, self-determination, and the advancement of our people into industries where Native voices have historically been underrepresented. The firm’s success demonstrates how tribally informed values can elevate professional practice, foster equitable opportunities, and create meaningful impact far beyond individual projects.

Since its founding in 2012, Bodwé Professional Services Group has consistently demonstrated excellence in architecture, leadership in sustainability, and a genuine commitment to equitable professionalism.

For these reasons, I am deeply proud of, and submit my unequivocal support for, Bodwé Professional Services Group Sincerely,

Troland V. Clay Founder + Chief Executive Officer Binya Capital LLC

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Contents Grounded in Sovereignty �������������������������������������� 4 Firm History ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Our People ���������������������������������������������������������������������10 Design Expertise ������������������������������������������������������12 Health & Wellness ��������������������������������������������������� 14 Indigenous ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 Education ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 78 Workplace ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 94 Community ���������������������������������������������������������������� 108 Social Impact ����������������������������������������������������������� 128 Recognition & Honors ������������������������������������� 144 Perspectives & Influence ������������������������������ 148 Our Philosophy ������������������������������������������������������ 150 Our Values ����������������������������������������������������������������� 151 3

Grounded in Sovereignty The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, part of the Three Fires Confederacy alongside the Ojibwe and Odawa, has long held a sacred place in the Great Lakes region as the Keepers of the Fire.

Despite removal pressures, broken treaties, and the hardships that displaced so many Native peoples, they secured the right to remain in their ancestral homeland in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. Their story is one of continuity, resilience, and an enduring commitment to identity, community, and self-determination.

On September 21, 1994, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi marked a defining moment in its history when federal recognition was reaffirmed through an act of Congress and commemorated at the White House in a signing ceremony with President Bill Clinton. That day did not confer identity; it affirmed the enduring sovereignty, resilience, and presence of a people who had never ceased to belong to their homeland.

Today, it is honored as Sovereignty Day.

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Fire symbolizes responsibility, continuity, and sacred duty. As the Keepers of the Fire the Potawatomi carried an essential role: tending to what sustains community.

That connection still endures today - in leadership, cultural stewardship, and a living commitment to future generations.

Traditions, teachings, arts, and values are passed from elders to youth, sustaining identity across time. In that continuity, each generation honors those before them while preparing the way for those to come.

For the Pokagon Band, home is not simply where people live; it is where identity, memory, and responsibility are held. The Band’s enduring connection to its ancestral homeland in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana reminds us that physical spaces carry meaning beyond their walls.

They can preserve culture, welcome community, and make sovereignty visible. In that way, architecture becomes more than shelter or function. It becomes a way to honor place, reflect belonging, and create environments that carry forward the life, values, and legacy of the Pokagon people.

Our connection to the Pokagon Band is foundational, shaped by a shared understanding that home is more than a physical space. It is belonging, memory, responsibility, and legacy. Through our work, we seek to honor that connection by creating lasting value that reflects the Band’s identity, strengthens its future, and carries its values forward.

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Firm History

Student Visit from Andrews University Kalamazoo, MI, 2018

Planning Session at 7GAE Old Office Kalamazoo, MI, 2019

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center Dowagiac, MI, Completed in 2015

Bodwé Group’s humble beginnings in 2012 consisted of three employees and the creation of Seven Generations Architecture + Engineering (7GAE), the sole professional services company within the Mno-Bmadsen portfolio.

Mno, the non-gaming investment enterprise and wholly-owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, supports the operations of many businesses whose shared goal is to support the legacy and economy of the Band and its citizens. The mission of the Band has been paramount to the culture of 7GAE, and all other entities that reside within the Bodwé Group family of companies. The Pokagon Seven Generations philosophy instills in us the value of working together to plan for our shared future and for what may come for generations we will never meet.

2/2012 7GAE becomes first professional services company owned by the Pokagon Band

The formation of 7GAE came out of a need close to home. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, with its headquarters in Dowagiac, MI, was looking to design and build a health and wellness center. Scott Winchester, a Pokagon Citizen and tenured architect, imagined a future where facilities for Pokagon Citizens could be designed and built by Pokagon Citizens. The Pokagon Health and Wellness Center became 7GAE’s first project and the catalyst to the team of 150+ and $40MM global company we are today. Starting with opportunities to create facilities for the Pokagon Band itself, the team learned the nuances of Indigenous culture and how to apply those intricacies to design when applied to any client. The values we hold are embedded in how we work and how we relate to each other, our clients, and our partners. Extensive research while immersing ourselves with our clients and the communities that each project serves became the cornerstone of our practice and our deep commitment to cultural sustainability within our design and professional services.

2/2016 WBK Engineering is joins Mno-Bmadsen family of companies 4/2014 7GAE becomes the first Tribally-owned 8(a) certified by

U.S. Small Business Administration in state of Michigan

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Northern Cheyenne Tribal Justice Center Visioning Session, 2022

Mille Lacs District 1 Health Center Onamia, MN, Completed 2018

Summer Picnic at Bodwé Headquarters June 2025

Bodwé Group Headquarters Kalamazoo, MI

American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan (AIASWMI) Design Awards October 2025

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Chief Moguago Golf Against Domestic Violence June 2021

Following our work on the Pokagon Health and Wellness Center, our design team was able to expand our footprint serving other Sovereign Nations through designing healthcare environments with the award of the Mille Lacs District 1 Health Center in Onamia, Minnesota, completed in 2018. Building on these foundational projects, 7GAE experienced a decade of successfully building a positive reputation with Indigenous clients across the Midwest, adding 200+ projects to the firm’s portfolio with more than fifty Tribes across the nation.

1/2021 Blue Star Integrative Studio joins Bodwé family of

1/2020 Bodwé reaches 100 employee milestone

companies and expands footprint with Tulsa office

1/2021 The Steelhead Engineering Company is created to provide in-house MEP services across Bodwé portfolio

6/2022 WBK grows with opening

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Southern Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Hope and Recovery Center Mural Installation Ponca City, OK, Completed in 2021

Southwest Michigan First MIX Design Event Kalamazoo, MI, December 2021

WBK Engineering Battle Creek Office Opening Battle Creek, MI, August 2022

Blue Star Integrative Studio Office Open House Tulsa, OK, March 2023

In addition to expanding our Indigenous and Healthcare practices, our family of companies expanded over the years with the acquisition of WBK Engineering, a civil engineering firm in the greater Chicago region and Blue Star Integrative Studio, an architecture and interior design firm in Tulsa, as well as the creation of the Steelhead Engineering Company, originally a mechanical and electrical engineering firm that supported AE projects of its sister companies. In 2021, a reorganization began to join all the professional services firms under one parent company, the Bodwé Professional Services Group.

Today, our companies have evolved to be less siloed by discipline as we aim to provide full-service AE and consulting services across the entire portfolio. In the past five years, the Bodwé brand has unified, and we have made strategic growth within the federal market. We have collaborated with over 25 government agencies on many design projects and have earned several contracts to provide staffing and logistical support, further expanding our professional services capabilities.

12/2023 WBK celebrates 25 years

9/2024 Pokagon Band celebrates 30 years as federally reaffirmed sovereign nation

4/2024 7GAE retires from 8(a) program 8

Pokagon Create & Learn with Blaire Morseau Kalamzoo, MI, April 2025

Mno-Bmadsen Pathways Student Visit to Steelhead Offices Kalamazoo, MI, October 2022

Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Annual Conference Cherokee, NC, October 2025

AIAMI Health Facilities Planning Seminar Acme, MI, April 2024

WBK Engineering Volunteer Event at Feed My Starving Children Aurora, IL, January 2023

Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Bodwé Headquarters Kalamazoo, MI, April 2025

Today

3/2025 Bodwé footprint in West Michigan grows

Bodwé works across five office locations, earns over $40M in annual revenue, employs over 150 team members who collaborate in support of the Pokagon Band and has provided over $12M to support more than 6,000 Pokagon Citizens.

with opening of Grand Rapids office

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Our People At Bodwé, our people are the heart of our practice. We believe great design begins with listening - listening to clients, to communities, to one another, and to the histories and experiences that shape a place. Our team brings together architects, planners, interior designers, and technical experts who approach their work with humility, care, and a deep sense of responsibility.

As a firm rooted in the values of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, we understand that buildings and spaces can do more than perform a function. They can support healing, strengthen belonging, reflect identity, and carry forward legacy. Our people bring that understanding to every engagement, pairing technical excellence with empathy, cultural awareness, and stewardship.

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Family of Companies that Provide Full-Service Design and Consulting Services

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Office Locations Nationwide

150+

Team Members

Staff Located Across States

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Projects/Contracts Across States

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Bodwé Today From our humble beginnings starting our professional services firm with fewer than a dozen individuals, we now employ more than ten times the staff size, have team members working across 20 states, and our project reach spans the nation and 40 states. Our growth has been strategic and intentional, and as we have expanded to a family of seven entities within our portfolio, we are most proud that this success reflects a greater opportunity to give back to our Tribal ownership at the Pokagon Band.

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Design Expertise Our projects reflect more than technical expertise. They embody a missiondriven approach rooted in service, stewardship, and lasting community impact. As a Tribally-owned family of companies, we bring a distinct perspective to every commission, guided by a deep respect for culture, place, and the people we serve. Across healthcare, Indigenous, education, commercial, and social impact sectors, our work is unified by a commitment to equity, resilience, and design excellence.

Operating nationwide, we partner with clients and communities to create environments that heal, inspire, and empower. From advancing culturally responsive healthcare facilities to supporting Tribal sovereignty through selfdetermined design, our portfolio demonstrates the power of architecture and engineering as tools for meaningful change. Each project is the result of intentional collaboration, integrating Indigenous knowledge, sustainable practices, and innovative solutions tailored to complex challenges.

The body of work showcased within this section represents not only what we build, but how we build—through trust, inclusion, and a responsibility to future generations. It is this holistic, values-driven approach that defines our practice and positions us as a leader in shaping spaces that matter.

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MIlle Lacs District 1 Health Clinic Onamia, MN

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Health & Wellness Project Previews

Oyate Health Center Rapid City, SD Located at the edge of the Black Hills and near the heart of Sioux Nation, the new Oyate Health Center consolidated 10 existing medical buildings into a state-of-the-art facility and strengthened our national reputation as a trusted Tribal healthcare design partner.

Pokagon Health Services + Family Activity Center Dowagiac, MI As our first healthcare project for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, the Pokagon Health Services + Family Activity Center established the foundation of our Tribal healthcare practice. Designed in two phases, this modernized, culturally informed facility supports healing of the mind, body and spirit, strengthening the Band’s long-term vision of health sovereignty and community connection.

Mille Lacs District 1 Health Clinic Onamia, MN

American Indian Health & Family Services Health & Wellness Center Detroit, MI

Situated on a large, open prairie and wrapped around an existing wetland, the Mille Lacs District 1 Health Clinic brings together comprehensive medical, dental and community services in a modernized facility designed to withstand some of the harshest weather environments, all with minimizing the building’s impact on the local biodiversity and creating a welcoming and culturally-informed setting for community members to receive care.

To support the growing healthcare needs of Native American families across southeast Michigan, Bodwé partnered with American Indian Health & Family Services to design a new, culturally informed health & wellness center near downtown Detroit.

The result is a facility that expands access to comprehensive care, strengthens community wellbeing and supports the identity and priorities of the region’s urban Indigenous population.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Health Center Harbor Springs, MI Designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the Bodwé team helped develop a new, culturally informed health center to replace an outdated and inefficient facility. Working on this project strengthened our expertise in master planning, biophilic strategies and culturally informed design.

George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Center Clinton, OK As a place committed to bringing hope and healing to citizens of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, the George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Center renovation and expansion improved the Tribes’ ability to treat those struggling with substance abuse. This project also strengthened our team’s understanding of how culturally responsive design can support recovery, identity and holistic wellbeing.

Indian Health Services Alamo Navajo Health Center Alamo, NM

VA Sheridan Healthcare System Expansion & Renovation Sheridan, WY

Winning an AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award a decade after our first Tribal healthcare project won, the Alamo Navajo Health Center marked another significant milestone in our growth as Tribal and federal healthcare designers. Located on 41 acres in western New Mexico, this new facility for Indian Health Service will expand access to comprehensive, culturally rooted care for the Alamo Navajo community. This experience also strengthened our team’s ability to deliver high-performance healthcare projects in remote environments.

To better serve veterans across northern Wyoming, the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) partnered with Bodwé to expand and modernize its primary care and women’s health services.

Building on our team’s expertise in designing phased renovations within historic healthcare campuses, this project deepened our understanding of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model and reinforced our commitment to improving access and quality of care for those who have served our country.

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Oyate Health Center Rapid City, SD

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Size: 200,000 SF Cost: $120M Completed: 2023 LEED Status: LEED Gold Certified Building on the lessons we gained from our work with Pokagon Health Services and the Mille Lacs District I Clinic, the Bodwé team leveraged these experiences to secure and deliver the Oyate Health Center, Indian Health Service’s (IHS) largest designbuild project to date. Completed in 2023, this 200,000 SF outpatient facility now serves relatives from Cheyenne River Sioux, Oglala Sioux and Rosebud Sioux and is operated by the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board, bringing traditional healing and modern medicine together under one roof.

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As the first multi-tribal clinic of its kind for IHS, this project required our team to navigate complex coordination amongst the three distinct Tribal governments, IHS departments and specialty providers, as well as the local Native community. The Bodwé team facilitated a 50-person programming charrette and other community listening sessions to align differing perspectives and cultural priorities. The result is a facility that celebrates community and provides comfortable space for culturally-informed care.

Situated within a historic district that was formerly home to the Rapid City Indian School and later the Sioux Sanatorium, a segregated tuberculosis sanatorium for Native patients, the campus required sensitive historic mitigation. Under a follow-on contract, our team worked with IHS throughout the undertaking to comply with their obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and prepare for construction of the new Oyate Health Center. As part of these mitigation activities, Bodwé conducted oral history interviews with Tribal elders, participated in cultural sensitivity training and created a permanent interactive installation to share the site’s history with future visitors.

The experience we gained from the Oyate Health Center project helped advance our capabilities across architecture, engineering and construction phase services as we developed comprehensive BIM strategies, quantified more than 50,000 pieces of medical equipment and served as the Owner’s Representative throughout construction. For Bodwé, the successful completion of the Oyate Health Center demonstrates how we as a Tribally-owned firm can leverage sovereignty, technical expertise and cultural stewardship to deliver complex healthcare solutions that support healing, identity and community.

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Mille Lacs District 1 Health Center 20

Onamia, MN

Size: 78,000 SF Cost: $19.9M Completed: 2018 LEED Status: LEED Gold Certified Serving the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota, the Mille Lacs D1 Health Clinic marked an important stage in the growth of our healthcare design practice. As the prime design team, Bodwé delivered this 78,000 SF facility to support a full range of healthcare services. The building also houses an urgent care unit designed to operate after hours for low-acuity needs, improving access for the community.

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Building on our experience from the Pokagon Health Services + Family Activity center, cultural and environmental stewardship guided core design decisions for the clinic. The nearby wetland serves as a key cultural and biophilic focal point, while interior spaces incorporate Ojibwe language wayfinding and reference to the seven clans of the Mille Lacs Band. Located in a harsh Climate Zone 7 environment, the building’s rainscreen metal panel envelope and high-performance insulation support long-term durability and energy efficiency. The facility has achieved LEED Gold certification and features native landscaping as well as food sovereignty gardens for community members to tend to and honor the land.

The clinic was designed to accommodate future expansion. Structural elements and roof sections were incorporated to allow for vertical growth with minimal rework. The site and building placement were carefully planned to ensure future expansion beyond the current footprint would be less costly, with major infrastructure and utility lines out of the way.

Working on the Mille Lacs D1 Health Clinic helped deepen our team’s understanding of how culturally grounded design, environmental stewardship and high-performance healthcare planning can come together to support the health and identity of Tribal communities for generations to come.

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Pokagon Health Services + Family Activity Center 24

Dowagiac, MI

Size: 63,000 SF Cost: $20.6M Completed: 2015 LEED Status: LEED Gold Certified Awards: 2015 AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award With a goal of providing citizens with a space to come together and heal, the Pokagon Band set out to build a healthcare center that could support a full spectrum of medical services. Delivered in two phases, the 35,000 SF Health & Wellness Center and subsequent 28,000 SF Family Activity Center were designed to provide comprehensive care while honoring Potawatomi traditions, values and community priorities.

The Health & Wellness Center includes primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services, space for traditional healing and a fitness center with a therapy pool. Eight behavioral health offices and a culturally sensitive waiting environment reflect the Band’s emphasis on personalized, dignified care. The design also incorporates Potawatomi language signage, the Seven Grandfather Teachings and other cultural symbols, such as the Medicine Wheel within the fitness center.

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The Bodwé team served the Band again to design the Family Activity Center, expanding the campus to include a gymnasium, locker rooms, a healthy café, and additional behavioral health and community support spaces. Honoring Potawatomi tradition, the architecture features natural wood finishes, and an east-facing window wall to honor the spiritual significance of the eastern direction. Whole tree trusses, native landscaping and food sovereignty gardens further connect the center and its visitors to the land and community values.

This project was transformative for our team. As the foundation of our Tribal healthcare portfolio, the Pokagon Health Services + Family Activity Center shaped how we approach community engagement, culturally responsive design and multi-disciplinary wellness.

It continues to guide our work and stands as a welcoming, adaptable space for Pokagon citizens to gather, heal and thrive.

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American Indian Health & Family Services Health & Wellness Center 28

Detroit, MI

Size: 30,000 SF Cost: $20.6M Completed: 2026 (est.)

LEED Status: LEED Silver Certified American Indian Health & Family Services (AIHFS) currently delivers primary care, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment and wellness programs from a former church with limited space, no longer able to meet programmatic or patient needs. To support program expansion and deliver more efficient, patient-centered care, AIHFS retained the Bodwé team to design a new 30,000 SF health & wellness center on a five-acre urban site.

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Designing a comprehensive care facility on a long, narrow parcel required careful planning of traffic flow, parking, pedestrian movement and building access.

The resulting concept creates an efficient and welcoming environment that supports both immediate needs and future growth. When complete, the center will house primary care, imaging, pharmacy, dental services, behavioral health, health education and wellness offerings such as acupuncture and massage therapy. Future phases will expand the facility’s role as a community hub, with plans to add a commercial kitchen, gymnasium and youth program classrooms.

Currently under construction, the AIHFS Health & Wellness Center is another project that reflects our commitment to creating healthcare environments that uplift Native identity, expand access to care and support the long-term wellbeing of Indigenous communities. This project taught our team how to integrate Tribal healthcare values into a culturally grounded facility that meets the complex spatial and operational requirements of a dense downtown setting.

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Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Health Center 32

Harbor Springs, MI

Size: 84,000 SF Cost: $50M Completed: 2027 (est.)

LEED Status: Designed to LEED Silver Certification The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) had outgrown their existing Health Park facility, prompting the need for a new, technology advanced health center capable of supporting comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health and community wellness services. Bodwé led the master plan, programming and full conceptual design for an 84,000 SF clinic that included significant site infrastructure for expanded parking, a pharmacy drive-thru, healing gardens, cultural spaces, utilities and stormwater facilities.

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The new health center design is rooted in sustainability and cultural expression. Modeled after LEED Silver goals, the facility incorporates on-site renewables, rainwater strategies, a high-efficiency envelope suited to northern Michigan’s climate and uses renewable or recycled building materials.

Biophilic elements such as local landscape imagery and colors, medicinal plants and locally harvested raw materials connect patients and staff to the environment around them. A circular, east-facing healing room supports traditional Odawa healing practices, with daylighting and views of the healing gardens creating a restorative environment throughout the building.

The floor plan follows a team-based model of care, allowing multiple health professionals to work together to provide comprehensive patient support. Designing the LTBB Health Center was another influential experience that strengthened and reaffirmed our team’s ability to design healthcare environments that honor Tribal culture, sustain traditional practices and foster healing by connecting people to nature and place.

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Indian Health Service Alamo Navajo Health Center 36

Alamo, NM

Size: 64,000 SF Cost: $82M Completed: 2028 (est.)

LEED Status: LEED Gold Certified Awards: 2025 AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award The Alamo Navajo Health Center brings together an expanded array of outpatient, dental, behavioral health, diagnostic, emergency, pharmacy and community wellness services in a modern, technologically advanced 64,000 SF facility.

Through extensive pre-design charrettes and on-site visioning workshops, the Bodwé team collaborated with Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Tribal community to define the project’s architectural and cultural direction. The final design includes culturally significant animals such as elk, deer, roadrunners and golden eagles throughout the interior, weaving Navajo values into the building to create a comfortable space that invites healing and cultural connection.

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The center was designed using a two-wing configuration. The north wing houses community wellness, diabetes and public health programs, while the south wing includes primary care, imaging, lab, behavioral health and the pharmacy, with dental, administrative suites and support spaces above. Between them, a central courtyard honors the Navajo culture with medicinal plants and provides outdoor, accessible “rooms” for patients to feel safe in both group and individual healing, connecting them to the surrounding mesas and arroyos.

Developing bridging documents, advanced floodplain analyses and LEED Gold strategies—including ground-source heat pumps, solar photovoltaics, rainwater capture and water-saving pneumatic plumbing—strengthened our federal healthcare design capabilities and expanded our expertise in designing high-performing and efficient facilities in remote desert climates. The Alamo Navajo Health Center deepened our understanding of how culturally rooted design can meet federal healthcare standards while also honoring environmental stewardship to support community wellbeing long term.

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George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Center 40

Clinton, OK

Size: 21,000 SF Cost: $586K Completed: 2019 The George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Center provides substance abuse treatment for Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal members, focusing on healing the whole person—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Our work included approximately 21,000 SF of renovations and expansion to the existing east wing, where the Bodwé team upgraded building systems and added dedicated counseling offices, a wellness and fitness room, an expanded kitchen and dining area, and a large multi-purpose room for group sessions and training.

To help guide this project, we began with a collaborative conceptual design process involving Tribal leadership, cultural wisdom keepers, medicine people, staff and others connected to the recovery journey. These initial conversations helped us better understand where the existing facility no longer met patient and staff needs, what upgrades were required by code and how healing should manifest for those seeking recovery and a new path forward.

The building’s centerpiece is the “medicine mural,” which features a round east-facing medicine wheel window and symbolizes the dawning of a new day and the progression of a person from the darkness of addiction to awareness, learning and healing. Our work on the George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Center reinforced the importance of cultural engagement and community participation, which guided us to create a space that uplifts Tribal identity, reflects cultural values and offers teachings that support healing and cultural reintegration for those who have become disconnected from their Indigenous heritage.

Department of Veteran Affairs Sheridan Healthcare System Expansion & Renovation 42

Sheridan, WY

Size: 22,801 SF Cost: $13M Completed: 2027 (est).

The Sheridan VA Medical Center has provided mental health and primary care services since 1922, but its primary care unit could no longer meet growing patient demand. To enhance service delivery and consolidate key departments, the VA retained the Bodwé team to renovate 14,197 SF of existing space and add 7,630 SF of new clinical space with Building 71N. The updated facility brings primary care, urgent care, women’s health, employee health, behavioral health and an MRI suite together into a central, modernized environment that complies with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.

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The redesigned clinical areas include spaces for four PACT teams, 13 exam rooms with two equipped for telemedicine and specialized urgent care rooms designed for visibility, resuscitation and behavioral health needs. Updated MRI, imaging and patient privacy areas support improved diagnostic care, while nature-inspired finishes, low-emitting materials and antimicrobial surfaces create a more welcoming and therapeutic atmosphere while supporting infection prevention.

Designed in five construction phases, the VA Sheridan Healthcare System Renovation & Expansion ensures that patient care remains uninterrupted as improvements are made, an essential priority for the Veteran community. Working within a historic campus, this project also required coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office. Our work on this project expanded our team’s ability to deliver safe, resilient and patient-centered renovations within active healthcare environments that support the health and wellness of veterans and their families.

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Indigenous Project Previews

Pokagon Tribal Court & Peacemaking Center Dowagiac, MI Designed to uphold the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s longstanding tradition of restorative justice, also known as peacemaking, the Pokagon Tribal Court & Peacemaking Center provides space for conflict resolution, healing and community gathering.

This project also broadened our team’s understanding of how culturally responsive design can support Indigenous justice systems and how we can create environments where accountability, individual healing and community wellbeing are at the forefront.

Cultural Grounds & Arenas Poarch Creek, Pawnee & Rosebud Sioux Tribes Across Indian Country, cultural arenas and powwow arbors serve as central gathering places for Tribal Nations to celebrate identity and strengthen intergenerational bonds. Through collaborative work with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, the Bodwé team has developed expertise in designing ceremonial and cultural grounds that support gathering, dance and renewal while honoring Indigenous identity.

Pokagon Center of History & Culture Dowagiac, MI With fewer than 15 fluent Potawatomi language speakers remaining in 2011, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi sought to create a place where their language could be revitalized and their cultural heritage protected. Designed to support learning and strengthen intergenerational connection, the Center of History & Culture fulfills the Band’s vision for a space where citizens can immerse themselves in language, history and cultural teachings.

Tribal Housing Nationwide All people deserve safe, dignified shelter. For more than a decade, Bodwé has partnered with Tribal communities to design homes and supportive environments rooted in cultural identity, community values and long-term wellbeing. Through this work, we have deepened our expertise in the complexities of designing on Tribal land while helping communities meet urgent needs for high-quality, culturally grounded housing.

Menominee Sturgeon Coming Home Place Keshena, WI

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Administration Building Concho, OK

Centered around the historic Keshena Falls, the Sturgeon Coming Home Place expands the Menominee Cultural Museum into a 37acre interactive landscape providing space for educational, recreational and ceremonial use. Designed in close collaboration with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, this project honors the Tribe’s identity as the People of the Wild Rice and supports their ongoing efforts to restore cultural and ecological practices.

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Administration Building supports the Tribes’ vision for a modern government center that advances cultural sustainability and Tribal sovereignty. Reflecting the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes’ deep relationship with the land and their unique form of participatory governance, the Bodwé team designed the Tribal Administration Building as a space that honors the Tribes’ history while they plan for the future.

Migizi Aviary & Rehabilitation Center Levering, MI The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) have long served as stewards for our winged relatives. With a goal of creating a place to house and heal raptorial species, LTBB partnered with the Bodwé team to design the Migizi Aviary & Rehabilitation Center, a facility dedicated to caring for injured raptors and the first tribal eagle aviary and raptor center east of the Mississippi River.

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center Fallon, NV Rooted in their deep and unbroken connection to the land, the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe envisioned a space that would preserve their history while sustaining their cultural identity and lifeways for generations to come. To support the Tribe’s vision, the Bodwé team developed conceptual designs for a cultural center that would serve as a living vessel for the preservation, expression and sharing of Paiute and Shoshone heritage.

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Pokagon Tribal Court & Peacemaking Center 48

Dowagiac, MI

Size: 31,200 SF Cost: $21.4M Completed: 2018 Awards: 2017 AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award The Pokagon Tribal Court & Peacemaking Center was envisioned as a multipurpose facility to reflect and revitalize the Band’s traditional approaches to justice that center on restoring balance, repairing relationships and healing both individuals and the community as a whole. The 31,200 SF building houses the Tribal Court system, a community waiting area and more than 9,200 SF of office space for justices and staff. At its core are two ceremonial spaces: the circular courtroom and the Peacemaking Room, each designed to embody the Band’s values and support restorative justice initiatives.

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The circular courtroom positions all participants at the same level and strengthens the traditional concept that everyone is equal – there is no hierarchy or adversarial positions. Adjacent to it, the Peacemaking Room features an open firepit as the main focal point. Set directly on Mother Earth, the ceremonial firepit honors the Potawatomi people’s identity as Keepers of the Fire, and the copper hood above provides both functional ventilation and cultural meaning, bringing the medicine of copper into the talking circle.

Other cultural elements are present throughout the design.

Wall textures mirror woven ash baskets, and a timber pavilion outside evokes the form of a traditional wigwam. The building’s orientation honors the Four Directions and the sacred circle.

Working on this project, our team gained meaningful insight into how cultural practices and community values can guide the design of justice-focused spaces. When not in use for court or peacemaking sessions, the Pokagon Tribal Court & Peacemaking Center provides space for Pokagon citizens to assemble and hold community events, reflecting our commitment to support both Tribal sovereignty and cultural sustainability. ` 50

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Each of these cultural grounds and arena projects offered an opportunity to listen, learn and design alongside Tribal communities.

By partnering with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, the Bodwé team has cultivated a deep understanding of how to design ceremonial and cultural spaces that honor Indigenous identity and traditions.

Together, these projects reflect a collective body of experience that continues to shape our cultural design practice. Through these experiences, the Bodwé team has been able to create spaces where cultural expression, ceremony and connection can thrive.

Poarch Creek Indians Cultural Arena and Pow Wow Grounds Atmore, AL Size: 33,500 SF Cost: $10M Completed: 2024 For the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, our team worked closely with cultural consultants and Tribal leadership to design a 33,500 SF cultural arena. The 16-sided, open-air structure is complete with a 13,700 SF dance arena, fixed seating for nearly 2,000 people and an internal steel-framed structure that supports audiovisual and security functions. Symbols of all 12 clans are embedded throughout the architecture, reinforcing the arena’s purpose as a living center of the Poarch Band’s heritage, ceremonies and traditions.

Poarch Creek Indians Cultural Arena and Pow Wow Grounds

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena Mission, SD Size: 30,000 SF Cost: $300K Completed: 2019 Working with Whole Trees Structures and Rosebud Construction, Bodwé delivered a 30,000 SF powwow arbor and rodeo arena built with sustainably harvested natural materials for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. The project not only provided the Tribe with space to honor and celebrate Lakota traditions but also strengthened local workforce capacity through construction job training led by Tribal members.

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Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena

Pawnee Nation Ceremonial Dance Arbor Pawnee, OK Size: 10,600 SF Cost: $230K Completed: 2019 The Pawnee Nation Ceremonial Dance Arbor also shaped our team’s understanding of how architecture can support spiritual and community wellbeing. As part of a larger, outdoor development initiative, the 115-foot open-air arbor provides space for ceremonial and community gatherings. Additional features such as outdoor lighting, fans and durable, low-maintenance materials ensure the arbor will serve the Pawnee Nation for generations, while minimizing long-term upkeep.

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Dowagiac, MI

Size: 8,000 SF Cost: $1.8M Completed: 2016 The Pokagon Center of History & Culture serves as both a living archive and an active cultural hub for the Pokagon Band. The 8,000 SF building opens to a main hall made of Indigenous wood and curved oak beams inspired by the traditional longhouse, grounding visitors in Potawatomi heritage from the moment they arrive. Tall glass cabinets display the history and culture of the Potawatomi, and a two-sided fireplace pays homage to their identity at the Keepers of the Fire. Behind the scenes, a state-of-the-art archival storage facility designed to meet National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards protects irreplaceable cultural documents and artifacts for future generations.

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Education and community engagement are central to the Center’s mission and the building’s design. A spacious classroom supports ongoing cultural programming and leads directly to the adjacent 2,400 SF multi-purpose building. This flexible gathering space was designed to hold up to 250 people, providing room for gatherings, workshops, basketmaking and ceremonial practices. Large overhead doors transform the space into an open-air pavilion during warmer months, and a traditional birch bark canoe built by Pokagon citizens here demonstrates how architecture supports living culture in action.

The Pokagon Center of History & Culture was a deeply collaborative effort and an opportunity to advance our mission of supporting the Pokagon Band’s legacy.

It was also a defining project in the growth of our cultural and museum design practice. Working closely with Pokagon cultural leaders helped us better understand how space can honor identity and support cultural preservation. Today, the Center stands as a powerful reflection of culturally informed design and shared purpose.

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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi South Bend Housing

Our Indigenous housing work is wide ranging in size, location, and the specific demographics each project aims to serve. Over the last decade, our team has supported housing projects for many Tribal communities including: the Oglala Sioux (Lakota), the Ho-Chunk Nation, the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, the Bay Mills Indian Community, and our own Tribal ownership at the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.

We have worked hand-in-hand with each Tribal partner to design homes that go far above the minimum requirements to simply accommodate citizens, but create tailored answers to specific needs such as veteran care, elder living, multigenerational neighborhoods and supportive recovery environments. These housing solutions often provide energy-efficient, accessible homes designed to reflect cultural identity and improve quality of life.

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Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians Second Street Housing

Bay Mills Indian Community Elders Housing Development

Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians Second Street Housing

Supportive housing initiatives further extend this impact, pairing secure and affordable homes with wellness, behavioral health and community gathering spaces that foster long-term healing. Similarly, eldercentered communities address urgent health, safety and social needs through thoughtful planning and ADA-compliant designs. By recognizing that aging is not just a physical transition, but a social, cultural, and emotional one as well, thoughtful planning goes beyond basic accessibility to create environments that support dignity, independence, and connection.

Equally important is the role these communities play in addressing isolation and fostering belonging. In Indigenous contexts especially, these environments can be deeply rooted in cultural continuity, offering space for storytelling, ceremony, language preservation, and traditional practices that reinforce identity and well-being.

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Indian Health Service Blackfeet Reservation Workforce Housing

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Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Tiny Homes

Workforce or Veterans housing near Indigenous communities with thriving economic enterprises such as casinos, hospitality venues, retail centers, and other Triballyowned businesses, plays a critical role in sustaining both local economies and regional labor markets. In many cases, nearby housing markets are constrained by rural location, limited infrastructure, or a mismatch between available units and the needs of individuals and families. Demographic-specific housing developments in these areas help bridge that gap by providing attainable options for community members and employees, while also reducing commuting burdens, supporting resident well-being, and increasing operational reliability for Indigenous businesses.

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Housing and shelter are approached very differently across cultures; Western models often focus on individuals, while Indigenous communities prioritize connection, reciprocity and shared wellbeing. By combining our team’s technical expertise with Tribal wisdom and tradition, Bodwé is helping create living environments where Native individuals, families and their communities can feel secure and connected for generations to come.

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Keshena, WI

Size: 37 acres Cost: $10M Completed: 2027 (est.)

The Sturgeon Coming Home Place was envisioned as an immersive cultural landscape that honors the history, ecology and traditions of the Menominee Nation. A mile-long interpretive trail follows along the natural path of the Wolf River and invites visitors on a story-rich journey through the site. Five clan markers are placed throughout the trail and feature key aspects of the Menominee story. Elevated boardwalks protect sensitive habitats while offering new perspectives of the landscape, reinforcing the Menominee belief in learning directly from place.

At the heart of the site, a multi-purpose pavilion inspired by the traditional wigwam form and designed to accommodate up to 80 people provides space for gatherings, teachings and cultural events. Nearby, a new fixed crest dam supports the resurgence of wild rice, a central element to Menominee culture and identity.

The park also celebrates the return of the sturgeon, represented as the younger brother clan and the memory keepers or historians for the Menominee Tribe, and is designed to restore the population and protect the spawning grounds of the ancient fish. Throughout the park’s design, the Bodwé team incorporated stormwater strategies such as a linked bioswale to slow and filter runoff before it reaches the river and support habitat restoration across the site.

Traditional knowledge and tribal priorities informed every aspect of the Sturgeon Coming Home Place design, from trail alignment and material selections to ecological restoration strategies. Working closely with the Menominee Tribe, this project expanded our understanding of how cultural narratives and environmental systems can shape one another, and it continues to influence how we approach culturally and ecologically sensitive landscapes.

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Levering, MI

Size: 7,200 SF Cost: $600,000 Completed: 2026 (est.)

After their partner rehabilitation center closed, the LTBB Natural Resources Department sought a purpose-built facility capable of providing both long- and short-term care for injured, sick or orphaned raptors. Named after the Migizi, or eagle in Anishinaabemowin, the new center brings together 4,000 SF of rehabilitation enclosures, 900 SF of lab and office space for intake and treatment, and a 2,300 SF eagle display aviary that supports public education and cultural programming.

Meeting federal requirements for the care of migratory birds guided our approach to the center’s design.

The rehabilitation aviary situated at the quiet, north edge of the site includes a flight pen and individual enclosures to minimize stress during healing and prepare birds for their return to the wild. On the opposite side of the building, the curved display aviary provides a permanent home for eagles unable to be released back into nature. An adjacent, circular viewing area and interpretive signage throughout the display aviary help visitors understand the ecological and cultural significances of raptors.

As the first Tribal aviary and raptor rehabilitation center in the Midwest, the Migizi Aviary project reminds us how design can support ecological health, cultural values and wildlife stewardship. Projects like the Migizi Aviary & Rehabilitation Center continue to influence how we approach site design, providing our team with a deeper understanding of species-specific care and the importance of aligning built form with natural systems.

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Concho, OK

Unbuilt: Design Competition Entry Awards: 2023 Merit Award, AIA Southwest Michigan For the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, culture is inseparable from the land, and the design of the new Tribal Administration Building is grounded in this understanding. Its form, materials and orientation were intentionally chosen to integrate the building with the surrounding prairie and reflect the Tribes’ long history of migration, both voluntary and forced, as well as their stewardship of this land and its inhabitants.

Around the building’s southern façade, our team designed a linear bio-filter to slow and filter water before it is returned to nearby ravines, offering clean water to the Tribes’ nearly 650 bison that graze these lands. A surrounding trail network invites visitors to explore new perspectives of both the building and the land and includes two lookout areas to get a closer view of the bison before continuing onto a publicly accessible green roof with garden spaces for educational programming and traditional medicine cultivation.

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The rooftop is accessible because the building is set into the earth, designed to create sheltered areas for building users, the Tribes’ museum collections and critical infrastructure in the event of severe weather.

An embedded structure also allowed the Bodwé team to maintain as much of the predevelopment hydrology as possible while adding natural rainwater treatment to protect the site’s flora and fauna from excessive runoff.

Initial conversations with Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal leaders helped inform each design decision we made, from the building’s colors and materials to how it connects to the land and sustains life by keeping natural waterways free of runoff. Working on the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Administration Building also broadened our team’s approach to site-responsive design and was an opportunity for Bodwé to help advance the Tribes’ sovereignty while preserving culture and strengthening their connection to the land.

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Fallon, NV

Size: 10,000 SF Cost: $10M Completed: 2027 (est.)

LEED Status: LEED Silver Goals The Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe has called northern Nevada home for more than 10,000 years. In an effort to preserve and promote Paiute and Shoshone culture and provide a certified repository for artifacts, the Tribe sought recommendations to either design a newly constructed facility or repurpose the existing Fox Peak Cinema into a cultural center on the Tribe’s reservation land.

During the pre-and-conceptual design phases it was determined that a new ground-up facility was the only appropriate solution. The 10,000 SF facility is organized into centers for Education and Language, Archive and Research, and Interpretation. Together the Cultural Center and Archive Building will provide indoor and outdoor spaces for language revitalization, transmission of cultural knowledge, and intergenerational connection.

Every aspect of the concept draws inspiration from the land and the resilience of the Fallon Paiute Shoshone people. The Bodwé team prioritized sustainability throughout the plans, integrating solar energy systems with plans to pursue LEED Silver Certification. Looking ahead, the master plan includes opportunities to build a hotel and conference center, an Indigenous research and legal institute, a business incubator and additional housing to support the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe’s self-determination, cultural preservation and economic sovereignty.

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Education Project Previews

Dowagiac Union High School Dowagiac, MI

Bureau of Indian Affairs Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School Vanderwagon, NM

Learning environments help shape how students grow, collaborate and imagine their futures. For the Dowagiac Union School community, reimagining the high school was crucial to meeting the needs of today’s students and shaping what learning will look like for future generations. This project challenged Bodwé to transform a decades-old facility into a modernized, technology-forward environment that supports “anytime, anywhere” learning and provides opportunities for every student to succeed.

The BIA and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) sought to replace the aging Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School, parts of which dated back nearly a century. The Bodwé team was brought on to lead planning and conceptual design and remained involved through construction administration and quality assurance. Currently under construction, the new K-8 school campus is designed to reflect Navajo (Diné) culture and withstand the challenges of its remote hilltop setting.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Many Farms High School Many Farms, AZ

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Language Speakers Academy Cherokee, NC

For decades, students at Many Farms High School walked long distances between dispersed buildings, navigating harsh weather to reach everyday spaces like the cafeteria. As one of the largest capital investment projects ever undertaken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Many Farms High School renovation brought essential updates to campus facilities while honoring the school’s deep community roots.

When the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians envisioned a new Language Speakers Academy, they sought to create a space that could nurture intergenerational learning and strengthen the community’s efforts to preserve and revitalize the Cherokee language. Working in collaboration with Clark Nexsen, the Bodwé team helped bring this vision to life, designing a facility rooted in history, the land and the identity of the Cherokee people.

Bureau of Indian Affairs School Facility Assessments Nationwide Across the country, many Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) school campuses have long endured aging infrastructure, environmental hazards and systems strained beyond their intended lifespans. Through a multi-year partnership with the BIA and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the Bodwé team conducted comprehensive facility assessments that helped identify critical needs and chart a path toward safer, more resilient learning environments for Indigenous students.

Union High School Dowagiac, MI

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Size: 270,180 SF Cost: $32M Completed: 2019 The transformation of Dowagiac Union High School reflects the Dowagiac community’s vision for a modernized learning facility with new technology, flexible and comfortable learning spaces, collaborative zones, improved safety and equitable athletic facilities. These goals became the design’s compass.

A new, secure entry vestibule now welcomes students and visitors before leading them into administrative spaces reorganized for better function. Inside, the existing 116,000 SF building was fully renovated with updated finishes, fixtures and mechanical systems to create brighter, more comfortable and adaptable learning environments. Classrooms were transformed into flexible learning studios with integrated technology and supported by an open Learning and Research Center — encouraging group work and socially active learning and providing opportunities for supplemental learning outside the classroom.

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To foster community and engagement, the former cafeteria was transformed into the “Great Room,” a multi-use hub with moveable furniture and varied seating arrangements to accommodate both dining and collaborative learning throughout the day. On the west side, a new competition gymnasium includes regulation courts, locker rooms for boys and girls, and seating for 1,200 spectators, creating space for athletics and community gatherings alike.

Completing the renovation and expansion of Dowagiac Union High School reaffirmed to the Bodwé team that improved educational facility design can positively impact student confidence, success in learning and community connection. The new facility marks a renewed investment in Dowagiac’s young people and is designed to grow as their needs shift in the future.

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Many Farms, AZ

Size: 129,613 SF Cost: $160M Completed: 2027 (est.)

LEED Status: LEED Silver Certified Many Farms High School was redesigned in response to decades of challenges created by a dispersed, 1960s-era campus that no longer reflected how students learn or move through their day. Bringing the entire school into a single, interconnected complex, the newly consolidated campus creates a safer, more coherent learning environment, eliminates the long outdoor walks between the dormitories and the school buildings and allows staff to better support and protect students.

More than 60,000 SF of new space expands academic, cultural and recreational opportunities. A new dining hall and fullservice kitchen replace the remote cafeteria, and a competition gymnasium and upgraded athletic fields give students an improved home for sports and community gatherings. The south addition introduces new cultural classrooms linked to an outdoor learning garden, as well as a media center, providing students with space to connect with Navajo traditions, identity and language.

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Sustainability measures include solar photovoltaics, water-saving systems and native, lowmaintenance landscaping to help the school operate responsibly in an environment of extreme weather while achieving LEED Silver Certification. Infrastructure improvements like new roads, drainage, utilities and a potable water treatment plant also prepare the campus for long-term resilience.

For Bodwé, the Many Farms High School project reflects our commitment to culturally responsive design and our ability to deliver healthy, high-quality learning facilities that are equipped to support generations of students while uplifting Indigenous values and identity.

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Bureau of Indian Affairs Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School 88

Vanderwagon, NM

Size: 72,683 SF Cost: $80M Completed: 2027 (est.)

LEED Status: LEED Silver Certified Designing a new school on a constrained hilltop required us to think creatively about site planning, infrastructure and circulation. The terrain shaped nearly every decision, pushing our team to create a campus that fits the land without compromising safety or longterm performance. Working closely with the BIA and BIE, we designed utility systems, roadways and pedestrian paths that navigate steep grades, retain natural contours and ensure students and staff can move comfortably through the site in all seasons.

The new 72,683 SF school anchors the hilltop and is supported by a 20-unit student dormitory, single and multi-family units for staff housing and a bus maintenance facility to keep daily operations running smoothly. Each component was positioned to strengthen safety, visibility and connectivity across the campus.

Throughout the campus, design concepts reflect the Navajo (Diné) culture. The school’s east-facing entry greets the first light of day, while colors representing the four directions guide students through the building. A dedicated cultural classroom, inspired by the geometry and layered ceiling of a traditional Hogan, provides space for storytelling, language lessons and other cultural learning.

Because of the site’s remoteness, sustainability was prioritized throughout the design process.

High-performing, low-maintenance systems, efficient HVAC and lighting strategies and durable materials all work together to meet LEED Silver goals and reduce future operational burdens. Comprehensive civil engineering included new water and sewer mains coordinated with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA), roadway modeling and floodplain analysis.

In every aspect, the Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School became an opportunity for the Bodwé team to blend cultural meaning, technical rigor and thoughtful site planning to support future generations of Navajo students on a campus designed for both learning and belonging.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Language Speakers Academy 90

Cherokee, NC

Unbuilt: Design Competition Entry From the outset, our team drew inspiration from the Eastern Band’s deep relationship to the land and their traditional practice of transitioning between summer and winter dwellings. The Language Speakers Academy is organized into two distinct yet interwoven learning environments. Open-air “summer” classrooms with expansive sliding glass doors create fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor teaching, while the fully enclosed “winter” classroom is anchored by a fireplace and provides comfort and protection during colder months. These distinct spaces are united through a shared courtyard and a network of generous porches, encouraging year-round learning and gathering.

Each space maintains a strong connection to nature through clerestory windows, natural daylighting and outdoor extensions that frame views of the sky and surrounding landscape.

Flexible classrooms support immersive language instruction and intergenerational reaching, and a traditional garden featuring native foods and medicines reinforces land-based learning.

Even when the building is closed, the campus functions as an open-air pavilion and welcomes community members to enjoy the porches and gardens. The site design also engages the adjacent Oconaluftee River, an ever-present part of the learning experience, and provides direct access to Riverfront Park, supporting cultural events, storytelling and community gatherings beyond academy hours.

Building on the experience we gained from the Pokagon Center of History & Culture, this project helped broaden our understanding of how architecture can actively sustain language revitalization and maintain people’s connection to the natural environment. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Language Speakers Academy is a place where Cherokee language and lifeways are interwoven into a living, learning environment built to carry cultural knowledge forward.

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Size: 60+ School Campuses Cost: $95M Completed: 2019 – 2023 From 2019 to 2023, Bodwé completed education facility assessments across more than 60 BIA/ BIE school campuses, documenting conditions for hundreds of buildings and living quarters across multiple states. These assessments were foundational to helping the BIA fulfill the intent of the Great American Outdoors Act by identifying structures that were no longer safe or viable for continued use.

While the technical evaluations addressed systems, site conditions and environmental concerns, the heart of this work was supporting schools that play a central role in Tribal communities.

Many campuses faced decades of deferred maintenance, aging infrastructure and health hazards that directly shape students’ daily experiences. By providing a clear picture of each campus’s current state, these assessments helped the BIA prioritize investments that would make learning environments safer, healthier and more supportive for Indigenous students.

The scale of this work, spanning millions of square feet and dozens of communities, strengthened our understanding of the challenges faced by BIA and BIE schools today. It also deepened our long-term partnership with both federal agencies. Through these efforts, Bodwé earned the trust and familiarity needed to lead and contribute to updates of the BIA School Facility Design Handbook, shaping future educational environments for generations of Native students.

This work also introduced our team to Tribal communities across the country.

Listening to educators, facility staff and leaders expanded our appreciation for the cultural, environmental and historical contexts of each school. These relationships continue to shape our forward-looking approach to school design, ensuring our work remains collaborative, culturally resonant and responsive to community needs.

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Workplace Project Previews U.S. Air Force B-Wing Administration Building Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX When the original 1960s Administration Building, or B-Wing, at Randolph Air Force Base (AFB) was demolished, more than 200 Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) programs were scattered across the base. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) sought a partner who could help design a new administration building within the historic district and on a constrained site.

What began as a modest planning exercise for the Bodwé team evolved into designing a critical operational hub for Randolph AFB and the first net-zero federal facility on an Air Force base.

Bodwé Professional Services Offices (Multiple Locations) MI, OK As Bodwé has grown over the past decade, so has the need for work environments that reflect who we are: a culturally grounded, collaborative and multidisciplinary team. Our new office spaces in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Tulsa are designed to support our expanding workforce and deepen our connection to the Tribal communities and regions we serve. Together, these spaces mark an important chapter in Bodwé’s growth as a unified, Tribally-owned professional services group.

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Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center 8th Floor Mental Health & Lobby Addition Ann Arbor, MI At the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the renovation and expansion of Building 1 offered an opportunity to reshape how veterans and their families experience care. The Bodwé team was engaged to create spaces that welcome and support visitors on their healing journey while strengthening the hospital’s ability to deliver high-quality mental health services. Spanning multiple floors, major infrastructure upgrades and phased construction, this project deepened our understanding of how collaborative, mission-driven design can meaningfully impact a community and improve care for those who serve.

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Size: 68,000 SF Cost: $36M Completed: 2025 Designed to Meet Net-Zero Energy Certification The Bodwé team was first contracted for work at Randolph AFB in 2018, developing conceptual planning documents and delivering a report that USACE could use to secure funding for a new B-Wing Administration Building. Once awarded the design contract, we worked closely with AFPC end users to shape a 68,000 SF facility that restores operational connectivity and supports vital programs including disability services, legal support, family services and a 24/7 call center.

Designing within a historic district required the Bodwé team to balance efficiency with preservation.

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) were selected to create an airtight, load-bearing envelope finished with stucco to match the Spanish Revival aesthetic of the base, dramatically improving thermal performance and occupant comfort. Metal roof panels emulate traditional clay tiles and support a large solar array that helps the building achieve its Net-Zero Energy goals.

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A central “spine” corridor flanked by open office areas maximizes daylight and helps foster connectivity within the building. Standardized furniture strategies allowed more than 200 programs to fit within the facility without compromising functionality, while secure conference rooms, specialized fire protection systems and a robust physical security plan meet stringent Department of Defense requirements.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Bodwé team had to shift. In-person meetings and site visits were abruptly replaced by remote collaboration. The use of technology and virtual workspaces helped minimize delays in the project schedule and strengthened our team’s remote collaboration capabilities, which have since become standard practice as we serve clients nationwide.

From its beginning as a week-long planning exercise to its completion as the first ever net-zero federal facility on an Air Force Base, the B-Wing Administration Building sets a new standard for sustainable federal facilities and demonstrates the Bodwé team’s capacity for leading complex, high-impact projects from concept through completion.

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Seven Generations A+E, Kalamazoo, MI

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Blue Star Integrative Studio, Tulsa, OK

Steelhead Engineering, Kalamazoo, MI

Size: Various Cost: Various Completed: 2018-2025 Awards: 2021 AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award (Steelhead), 2019 AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award (Seven Generations A+E) In Kalamazoo, the offices of Seven Generations Architecture + Engineering (7GAE) and The Steelhead Engineering Company (Steelhead) reflect our technical capabilities, our connection to the Pokagon Band and the values we share as a Tribally-owned firm. 7GAE’s 5,000 SF space blends designated work zones with open, collaborative environments such as “The Hive,” an open, cylindrical structure built using digital modeling and kit-based construction. Interior finishes include custom wood elements, floor patterns and window films inspired by our Tribal ownership.

In the Steelhead office, our team revamped 3,000 SF of existing office space and leveraged in-house capabilities and technology to create unique design elements.

Using a laser cutter, the Bodwé team etched a copper land acknowledgement to hang near the entrance, a reminder to the team and office visitors of the original land stewards of this area and our connection to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.

In Tulsa, a renovated 2,700 SF office space provides room for continued growth and honors our Indigenous roots with another prominent land acknowledgment, a star quilt installation and welcome signage in the languages of various Tribal communities we serve. This expansion into Oklahoma strengthened the presence of Bodwé as we work with Tribes in Oklahoma and across the Southwest.

The opening of our Grand Rapids office last year extends this momentum back in Michigan. Positioned as a regional hub, the Grand Rapids office strengthens local collaboration, expands talent recruitment and supports our long-term mission of growing the legacy and economy of the Pokagon Band.

Together, these office projects reflect the continuous evolution of Bodwé and dedication to our mission to provide purposeful, culturally resonant spaces where our teams can collaborate, innovate and continue serving communities nationwide.

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Grand Rapids, MI Land Acknowledgment

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Ann Arbor, MI

Size: 21,000 SF Cost: $7.8M Completed: 2025 Designed in 2018 and completed in 2025, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System 8th Floor Mental Health & Lobby Addition spans nearly the entire lifetime of Bodwé-7GAE. From the beginning, the renovation and expansion required extensive coordination with VA leadership, facility staff and engineering teams.

Significant existing site obstacles necessitated relocating underground utilities, removing a below-grade tunnel and regrading the site with new retaining walls and ADA-accessible pathways to safely blend new and existing conditions.

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Building on this initial groundwork, the first-floor addition reimagines the hospital’s primary entry experience. A double height lobby with expansive glazing now fills the space with natural light, and warm finishes help create a sense of calm and dignity. A new coffee shop, outdoor patio and glass railed open staircase connecting to the basement further enhance visitor experience and circulation.

Below, the 6,000 SF basement expansion adds essential operational support space, including officer training areas, monitoring rooms, fitness and locker facilities, and secure interview and holding rooms constructed with reinforced materials and upgraded digital security systems.

On the 8th floor, renovations to the mental health department introduce new administrative offices, treatment support spaces, restrooms, corridors and staff amenities designed to improve daily operations and elevate care environments.

Delivered across seven tightly sequenced phases in an active hospital, this project strengthened our team’s ability to design with empathy, precision and adaptability. Spanning nearly a decade from design to construction, the VA Ann Arbor Health System Mental Health & Lobby Addition helped grow our federal healthcare design expertise. The renewed facility now offers a safer, more welcoming environment where Veterans and their families can receive the care they deserve.

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Community Project Previews

City of St. Charles First Street Plaza St. Charles, IL The First Street Plaza is a project that reflects the patient, steady, and community-focused dedication that Bodwé Group has established at each of our sister companies. The team of engineering leadership at WBK Engineering and the City of St. Charles brought to life a project is rooted in long-term vision, encapsulating a successful public-private partnership that started more than 25 years ago.

The result was a successful showcase of the Fox Riverbanks, creating a pedestrian-friendly mixeduse district complete with housing, retail locations, parking and other connective community spaces, transforming and engaging with the riverfront.

City of St. Charles Riverwalk St. Charles, IL The Riverwalk represents a part of the First Street Redevelopment initiative that was successfully completed near WBK Engineering’s main office, establishing a longstanding partnership with the City of St. Charles. The City’s effort to link the growing First Street business district to the nearby Fox River unfolded over several years, with each phase shaping additional community spaces and offerings.

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City of Aurora RiverEdge Park Blues Island and Music Garden Restoration Aurora, IL The RiverEdge Blues Island and Music Garden Restoration project represents a communitydefining effort completed to reimagine a community space near the riverfront. The 11.3-acre riverfront transformation for the City of Aurora has reconnected visitors to the Fox River and reshaped how people gather, celebrate and experience the city’s waterfront.

From the earliest concepts through construction and further enhancements, each phase of this multi-year effort was carried through to completion, eventually resulting in a multiple-award winning project.

Raymond Street Tunnel and Fox River Trail Elgin, IL When severe flooding in 2008 and 2013 damaged the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) bridge and severed a key regional trail connection, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County turned to our team to help restore what had been lost. The Raymond Street Tunnel and Fox River Trail project brought together our structural, water resources and environmental teams to develop a 12-foot-diameter steel casing tunnel bored beneath the active UPRR tracks, paired with a new multi-use path that allows trail users to safely pass through the preserve.

Springinsguth Stream Corridor Restoration Keshena, WI Originating from the Poplar Creek Watershed Study by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), the Springinsguth Stream Corridor Restoration project grew into a regional flood mitigation and stream enhancement effort that now benefits both the Village of Schaumburg and the Village of Hanover Park.

McHenry County Division of Transportation Franklinville Road Over Franklinville Creek Bridge Replacement McHenry County, IL The Franklinville Road over Franklinville Creek Bridge Replacement was designed in partnership with the McHenry County Division of Transportation and still after a decade following the project’s completion, this client continues to rely on our team for monitoring and stewardship of the restored creek corridor, demonstrating our longstanding commitment to project success and client partnership throughout a project’s extended lifecycle.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Spring Brook Creek and Wetland Restoration DuPage County, IL The Spring Brook Creek and Wetland Restoration project stands as one of the most meaningful environmental achievements completed by our infrastructure and civil engineering team. We were tasked with rethinking what Spring Brook could become and delivered a solution where the creek reconnected to its floodplain and is bordered by new wetlands and alive with natural riffles, pools and gentle curves to support a healthy stream system.

Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Elk Grove Village, IL For the Village of Elk Grove, the replacement of this critical crossing over Salt Creek helped restore a vital pedestrian and cycling connection that had long been compromised by frequent flooding and impassable storm-event conditions. The solution provided illustrates another project where our civil engineering experts delivered lasting community value.

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St. Charles, IL

Size: 900 SF Cost: $30K Completed: 2024 Awards: 2025 American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year (Structures, Less than $5M), APWA Fox Valley Branch; 2025 APWA Project of the Year (Structures, Less than $5M), Chicago Metro Chapter The City of St. Charles envisioned transforming the First Street corridor just south of Main Street (IL Route 64) and along the west bank of the Fox River into a walkable, mixed-use district with housing, shops, restaurants, structured parking, and public spaces to help reconnect the community to the riverfront.

Over several phases, the City invested in major infrastructure improvements including utility upgrades, roadway reconstruction, pedestrian and parking enhancement, retaining walls and floodway permitting. The last and most challenging parcel abutting Main Street and the Fox River was transformed from a vacant, uneven site into a vibrant public space where people now gather, celebrate, and rediscover the riverfront.

In 2025, the First Street Plaza was recognized as an APWA Project of the Year in the (Structures, Less than $5M) for both the APWA Fox Valley Branch as well as the Chicago Metro Chapter. This recognition not only reflects the strength of the project, but also our team’s commitment to creating places that genuinely serve communities.

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Completed: 2018 In 2018, our team helped the City of St. Charles refine their vision for a riverwalk space by evaluating how people would safely cross Illinois Street to reach the river. By coordinating design elements and developing construction documents, the riverwalk extension began in earnest and early concepts for the First Street Plaza were envisioned, creating spaces for public art, outdoor dining and riverfront gathering.

As the City’s attention turned towards the northernmost parcel near Main Street, team members helped imagine how the riverwalk might extend to (or even beneath) the Main Street bridge and how the First and Main intersection could be re-envisioned as a pedestrian-oriented space, weaving sustainability into the design through energy and stormwater strategies.

Through years of thoughtful planning and collaboration, a beautiful space that blends the natural and built environments effortlessly was achieved.

Today, thousands stroll the St. Charles Riverwalk and gather in the connected First Street Plaza, with most visitors unaware of the complex effort it took to create a space that feels so natural and calm.

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City of Aurora RiverEdge Park Blues Island and Music Garden Restoration Aurora, IL

Size: 11.3 acres Cost: $15.8M Completed: 2013 Awards: 2014 APWA Project of the Year (Structures, Less than $25M), Fox Valley Branch 2014 APWA Project of the Year (Structures, Less than $25M), Chicago Metro Chapter 2014 APWA Public Works Project Excellence Award, Chicago Metro Chapter Working alongside the City of Aurora and the Aurora Park Collaborative, our team helped to envision a site that restored shoreline with a vibrant performance venue and provided a park experience rooted in community pride. The Music Garden emerged as a world-class outdoor theater supported by native landscapes, multi-use trails, restored island features and expansive plazas designed for visitors to enjoy year-round.

While working in a public-private partnership with the City and Collaborative, our team navigated many challenges and created alignment across multidisciplinary teams to create clarity during this deeply complex project. Our cooperative work style strengthened both the project and the professionals behind it, and the impact of this collaboration can be felt by all who have now come to enjoy the park after it’s completion.

The RiverEdge Blues Island and Music Garden Restoration has received notable recognition, with multiple awards from the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and the Fox Valley Branch. Today, the park stands as a lasting reminder of the meaningful work our team has accomplished across the Fox River Valley and across the greater Chicagoland region.

Raymond Street Tunnel and Fox River Trail Elgin, IL

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Completed: 2016 Working together for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, our structural, water resources and environmental teams developed a resilient and forward-thinking solution to issues brought about by severe flooding in 2008 and 2013, causing significant damage to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) bridge, which severed a key regional trail connection.

The solution was a 12-foot-diameter steel causing tunnel bored beneath the active UPRR tracks, paired with a new multi-use path that allows trail users to safely pass through the preserve. This project required careful coordination of surveying, utility reviews, environmental permitting, as well as right-of-way and easement plans. This project required careful coordination of surveying, utility reviews, environmental permitting, as well as right-of-way and easement plans.

The successful completion of this project reflects how our infrastructure team prioritizes solving problems with care, respecting the land and delivering solutions that serve communities well into the future.

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Completed: 2023 Awards: 2024 APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and Suburban Branch Project of the Year Award (Environment, $5–$25M) As the Villages of Schaumburg and Hanover Park recognized their shared challenges and opportunities that were highlighted in the Poplar Creek Watershed Study completed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), they ultimately decided to partner together to design and permit one project that would reduce flood stage and help stabilize banks of the West Branch DuPage River downstream of the Springinsguth Road culvert. Working alongside Hanover Park’s consultants, our environmental and water resources teams designed a 3,250foot naturalized stream corridor that realigned the channel, stabilized eroding banks and introduced engineered riffles to improve aquatic habitats and protect existing infrastructure.

Our team also looked for small but meaningful ways to connect people with the landscape, adding gently sloped access points for kids and families to safely explore the water. In 2024, the Springinsguth Stream Corridor Restoration received the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and Suburban Branch Project of the Year Award (Environment, $5–$25M), celebrating the innovation, collaboration and environmental stewardship that Bodwé prides itself on.

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Completed: 2016 Awards: 2017 APWA Fox Valley Branch and Chicago Metro Chapter Project of the Year Award (Transportation, Less than $5M) The Franklinville Road over Franklinville Creek Bridge Replacement called for replacing a 1954 steel girder structure in an area rich with sensitive habitat, including threatened and endangered mussel and fish species. Our engineering and environmental teams approached the work with care, collaboration and a responsibility to protect the environment and its inhabitants. During Phase I, the team hydrologically modeled the 10-square-mile watershed, calibrating the model to historic storm events to establish accurate design flows and evaluate alternatives.

That analysis ultimately led to a preferred solution that included relocating a portion of Franklinville Creek and required close coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as McHenry County Planning and Development. The resulting design not only replaced an aging structure but also helped improve stream function and will support long-term resilience for the surrounding environment. Construction was completed in 2016.

In 2017, the Franklinville Road over Franklinville Creek Bridge Replacement received the APWA Fox Valley Branch and Chicago Metro Chapter Project of the Year Award (Transportation, Less than $5M), a testament to the project’s technical excellence.

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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Spring Book Creek and Wetland Restoration DuPage County, IL

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Completed: 2018 Awards:2017 ACEC-Illinois Special Achievement Award, 2021 Dr. George B. Rabb Force of Nature Award from Chicago Wilderness Working closely with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (FPDDC), our team restored more than two miles of the Spring Brook No. 1 Creek which had been channelized decades ago to support agriculture, returning it to a natural, meandering system that now supports cleaner water, healthier habitat and a more resilient landscape.

Led by our environmental scientists and water resources engineers, we collaborated to rethink what Spring Brook could become: a creek reconnected to its floodplain, bordered by new wetlands and alive with natural riffles, pools and gentle curves to support a healthy stream system. Our team approached each project phase with a sense of purpose and the confidence to take on this complex, multi-year effort to restore ecological function and improve community value.

The Spring Brook Creek and Wetland Restoration project went on to receive the ACEC-Illinois Special Achievement Award in 2017 and the Dr. George B. Rabb Force of Nature Award from Chicago Wilderness in 2021, recognizing the extraordinary impact of our team’s work. Spring Brook now stands as a legacy project, one that will continue to benefit the environment and nearby communities for generations to come.

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Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Elk Grove Village, IL

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Completed: 2020 Awards: 2024 APWA Project of the Year Award (Transportation, Less than $5M) The Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge Replacement brought together our engineering and environmental teams, who approached Phases I and II with technical rigor, working collaboratively to deliver a community-focused solution for the Village of Elk Grove. The redesigned two-span truss bridge is elevated above the floodplain, now connects to an improved, multi-use path and accommodates future connectivity to regional bicycle routes.

Earning the 2024 APWA Project of the Year Award (Transportation, Less than $5M) from the APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and Suburban Branch, the Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge Replacement not only enhances safety and mobility for residents, but also speaks to the thoughtful planning and problem-solving that we are proud to offer our municipal clients.

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Social Impact Project Previews

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MacArthur Foundation Nwi Yathmomen Indigenous Exhibit Design Chicago, IL

YMCA Sherman Lake Leadership Camp Treehouses Augusta, MI

Inside the historic Marquette Building in downtown Chicago, lobby artworks have long portrayed Indigenous people through inaccurate, romanticized narratives. Recognizing the need for a more accurate depiction of Indigenous people where Indigenous leaders are humanized, celebrated and respected, the MacArthur Foundation partnered with Native co-curators and Bodwé to design an interpretive intervention titled Nwi Yathmomen which translates to “We Will Tell Our Story.”

At the Sherman Lake YMCA, the leadership team sought a new lodging experience that would inspire curiosity, deepen connection to nature and offer today’s tech-immersed youth a memorable way to engage with the outdoors. To replace the camp’s aging yurts, Bodwé helped design a series of elevated treehouse cabins for camp leadership that immerse participants in the wooded landscape and strengthen the camp’s mission of youth development and outdoor learning.

Still Here: Stories of Displacement Exhibit Chicago, IL

Arcadia Creek Festival Site Kalamazoo, MI

At the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM), the inaugural exhibit Still Here: Linking Histories of Displacement creates space for visitors to confront how forced removal and housing insecurity have shaped Chicago. The Bodwé team worked with NPHM leadership and the exhibition curator to explore the intertwined displacement histories of Chicago’s Indigenous and Black communities whose experiences remain foundational to the city’s past and present.

In the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the Arcadia Creek Festival Site once served as a lively gathering place for community celebrations, music and connection. As the city continued to grow, Kalamazoo community leaders saw an opportunity to reimagine this underutilized public space and restore its role as a welcoming, inclusive destination. The Bodwé team participated in a design competition to help envision what this space could become for the people of Kalamazoo.

MacArthur Foundation Nwi Yathmomen Indigenous Exhibit Design Chicago, IL

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Size: 2,000 SF Cost: Confidential Completed: 2024 Completed in 2024, the Nwi Yathmomen Indigenous Exhibit Design reclaims a public narrative that, for over 125 years, misrepresented the Native peoples of the Great Lakes. The Marquette Building’s original Tiffany glass murals and bronze reliefs depict imagined interactions between Native inhabitants and European settlers, incorporating Plains regalia, headdresses and architectural motifs that were never present in this region.

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Bodwé collaborated with the MacArthur Foundation and co-curators Andrea Carlson (Ojibwe, visual artist) and John Low, PhD (Potawatomi, historian) to develop an interpretive intervention that corrects these inaccuracies and centers authentic stories, language and contemporary Native art. Spanning 2,000 SF, the project involved comprehensive exhibit planning, spatial modeling, interpretive sequencing and narrative development.

Custom vitrines and graphic systems support multimedia storytelling, while coordinated fabrication and installation brought the exhibit’s material and cultural intentions to life.

Through close collaboration and deep respect for Indigenous knowledge keepers, Nwi Yathmomen transforms a historically one-sided portrayal into a more accurate, humanized and enduring narrative. The intervention not only enriches the Marquette Building but affirms the ongoing presence and leadership of Native peoples in Chicago, supporting the Bodwé mission to acknowledge Indigenous culture and historic legacy.

Still Here: Stories of Displacement Exhibit Chicago, IL

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Size: 900 SF Cost: $30K Completed: 2025 Through art, archives and public dialogue, Still Here: Linking Histories of Displacement invites reflection while supporting the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM)’s mission to advance justice and the right to home. Completed in 2025, this exhibition is a cornerstone of the museum’s commitment to interpreting the lived experiences of public housing through a lens of equity and civic engagement.

Situated in a 900 SF gallery on the second floor, the exhibit examines the forced removal of Indigenous peoples alongside the displacement of Black communities in Chicago, connecting these histories to present-day struggles for housing security. Working closely with the exhibition curator and museum leadership, the Bodwé team helped develop an immersive, coherent experience.

To shape the exhibition’s interpretive direction, our team led visioning and concept design workshops that established foundational elements including layout, lighting strategies, color palette and typography. Design development refined these ideas through coordinated finish selections, ceiling plans, elevations and custom millwork shop drawings that support the display of 2D and 3D pieces and integrated audiovisual elements.

NPHM’s collaboration with Indigenous leaders and public housing residents was central to the project, ensuring that both the content and the design approach reflected the museum’s values of justice, dignity and community voice. Through this collaborative approach, Still Here: Linking Histories of Displacement offers a powerful lens on displacement and reaffirms the resilience of communities who remain actively present in shaping Chicago’s future.

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Arcadia Creek Festival Site Kalamazoo, MI

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Unbuilt: Design Competition Entry

The two-acre Arcadia Creek Festival Site had long hosted multiday events supported by a bandshell, pavilion, fountain, pedestrian bridge and playground, but declining infrastructure surrounding the site and the high cost of temporary event services gradually left the site unused as a gathering space. Recognizing its potential, the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership wanted to reassess the festival site to determine how this space could better serve the community.

Bodwé’s planning approach centered on restoring the site as an adaptable, people-focused space capable of hosting both daily activity and major community events. The resulting Arcadia Creek City Square concept places water at the center of the experience, creating a shared sensory landmark that links surrounding green spaces and encourages gathering, reflection and play.

For our Kalamazoo-based team, this work carried added significance and provided an opportunity to help steward a space that enhances the community they belong to. Through this reimagining, the Arcadia Creek Festival Site is transformed back into a place where Kalamazoo residents and visitors can reconnect with the city, nature and one another.

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YMCA Sherman Lake Leadership Camp Treehouses Augusta, MI

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Unbuilt: Design Competition Entry Awards: 2020 AIA Southwest Michigan Honor Award - Conceptual / Unbuilt Nestled on 364 acres surrounding Sherman Lake, the Sherman Lake YMCA welcomes more than 17,000 visitors each year through programs focused on education, wellness and leadership.

As the camp looked to update its facilities, the leadership team envisioned a distinctive experience that would capture the imagination of young people and complement programs based out of the existing Leadership Lodge.

Bodwé developed two waves of conceptual designs in response to evolving program needs.

The first concept introduced four individual pods that could be linked in multiple configurations and precisely modeled to nest within the wooded terrain. The second, planned for construction, features two identical buildings with sleeping wings connected by a shared elevated deck, creating a unique vantage point among the trees.

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Blending environmental sensitivity with the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, the new leadership treehouses at Sherman Lake offer campers a restorative sense of adventure, deepening their connection to nature and one another.

This project was an early opportunity for the Bodwé team to explore the connection between nature and the built environment, with exceptional relevance and community connection due to it’s location within the greater Kalamazoo region.

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2025 Good Path Award Scott Winchester Mno-Bmadsen

Recognition & Honors Awards and recognition are one reflection of the care, rigor, and purpose that define our work. Across Bodwé our projects and people have been recognized for design excellence, technical quality, innovation, and impact. These honors span architecture, engineering, public works, and professional leadership, demonstrating the strength of our multidisciplinary practice and the values that guide it. From project awards for healing environments, infrastructure, and culturally significant places to individual recognitions that celebrate leadership and emerging talent, each honor speaks to our commitment to meaningful work. We are proud that these awards acknowledge not only what we create, but how we create it: through collaboration, cultural awareness, and a deep respect for the communities we serve. For us, recognition is not the end goal.

It is evidence that design rooted in purpose, stewardship, and service can create lasting value for clients, communities, and future generations.

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Honor & Merit Awards 2023 Bodwé Seven Generations A+E American Institute of Architects (AIA) Southwest Michigan

Medium Firm of the Year 2025 Bodwé WBK Engineering American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Illinois

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Diverse Design Professional 2023 J. Scott Winchester Beyond the Built Environment, SAY IT LOUD

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Impact Award 2022 Steve VandenBussche AIA Southwest Michigan

Recognition & Honors • 2014 Michigan Design Award Quality of Life Award Pokagon Bent Tree Market American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Michigan Section • 2017 Michigan Design Award Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Court and Peacemaking Center The American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan (AIASWMI) • 2018 Public Works Project of the Year (Transportation) Franklinville Road Over Franklinville Creek Bridge Replacement American Public Works Association (APWA) Genessee Valley Branch • 2019 Honor Award Menominee Sturgeon Coming Home Place AIASWMI • 2020 Merit Award Indiana Private Residence AIASWMI • 2020 Merit Award Mille Lacs District 1 Health Clinic AIASWMI • 2020 Honor Award Arcadia Festival Place Master Plan AIASWMI • 2021 Fast 46 Recipient Jeremy Berg University at Buffalo • 2021 Honor Award The Steelhead Engineering Company New Office Space AIASWMI • 2022 Impact Award for Design Excellence Steven VandenBussche AIASWMI Design Awards • 2022 Engineering Excellence Award Raymond Street Tunnel at Fox River Trail American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Illinois

• 2023 Diverse Design Professional at SAY IT LOUD Michigan Exhibition J. Scott Winchester Beyond the Built Environment • 2023 Merit Award Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Administration and Cultural Building AIASWMI • 2023 Honor Award Indian Health Service Oyate Health Center AIASWMI • 2024 Public Works Project of the Year (Transportation) Clearmont Drive Pedestrian Bridge Replacement APWA Suburban Branch • 2025 Rising Star in the AEC Industry Award Stephanie Sokolowski Zweig Group • 2025 Lifetime Achievement Good Path Award J. Scott Winchester Mno-Bmadsen • 2025 Honor Award (Unbuilt) Indian Health Service Alamo Navajo Health Center AIASWMI • 2025 Public Works Project of the Year (Environment) Springinsguth Stream Corridor Restoration APWA Suburban Branch • 2025 Medium Firm of the Year Bodwé WBK Engineering ACEC of Illinois • 2026 Project of the Year (Structures) City of St. Charles First Street Plaza APWA Fox Valley Branch Chicago Metro Region • 2026 Project of the Year (Structures) City of St. Charles First Street Plaza APWA Fox Valley Branch

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Perspectives & Influence Bodwé demonstrates a commitment to advancing the design industry through meaningful thought leadership and active participation in high-impact speaking engagements. Our team members present at leading conferences, panels, and professional forums, where they share insights drawn from our most innovative and complex projects. These appearances not only reflect the depth of our expertise, but also our dedication to shaping best practices, fostering dialogue, and contributing to the broader professional community. Through these engagements, we have strengthened our reputation as trusted voices in the field, using real-world experience to inform and inspire.

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Notable Speaking Engagements •

2017 Great Lakes Tribal Health Board Highlights on Tribal Healthcare Projects

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2019 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction Improving Behavioral Healthcare Delivery

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2019 Tribal Economic and Government Contracting Forum Government Contracting Success Stories

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2019 American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers Navigating the Indigenous Planning and Design Process

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2019 American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers Collaborative Biophilic Design Strategies in Indian Country

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2020 AIA Southwest Michigan Chapter Presentation Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe New Health and Wellness Center

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2021 AIA Michigan Health Facilities Conference Indigenous Health Planning and Design

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2021 Center for Health Design- Icons and Innovators Webinar Culturally-Reflective Healthcare Environments: Techniques and Case Studies

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2021 Native American Business Association Webinar Tribal + Indigenous Projects

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2021 11th Annual Native American Healthcare Conference Planning a New Healthcare Facility

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2022 Great Lakes Indian Housing Association Quarterly Meeting Three Essential Pillars for Supportive Housing in Indigenous Communities

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2022 Tribal Business News Executive Roundtable Getting Creative with Best Practices to Overcome Challenges with Tribal Housing

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2023 Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Annual Conference Placemaking for the Curation and Transmission of Cultural Knowledge

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2023 American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Design – Reimagining STEM Classrooms for Indigenous Students

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2024 ATALM Annual Conference Mitigating Damage, Preserving Our Stories

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2024 Presentation to Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, Indiana University Bloomington Placemaking and Cultural Sustainability

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2026 Great Lakes Indian Housing Association Quarterly Meeting Delivering Tribal Housing: Planning, Design and Development

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2026 Health Facilities Institute Symposium Does government design-build construction delivery leave end users behind?

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Our Philosophy As a Tribally-owned group of companies on mission to grow the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, we fuel our work through our shared values. The Pokagon Seven Generations philosophy instills in us the value of working together to plan for our shared future and for what may come for generations we will never meet. This is not a plaque on our wall, our values are embedded in how we work and relate to each other and our clients and partners.

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Our Values Wisdom | Mbwakawenewen

Bravery | Wedasewen

To cherish knowledge is to know Wisdom.

Wisdom is given by the Creator to be used for the good of the people.

Bravery is to face the foe with integrity.

To do what is right even when the consequences are unpleasant

Love | Debandewen

Honesty | Kwekwadzewen

To know peace is to know Love.

Love must be unconditional. When people are weak they need love the most.

Honesty in facing a situation is to be brave. Always be honest in word and action. Be honest first with yourself, and you will more easily be able to be honest with others.

Respect | Wdetenmewen

To honor all creation is to have Respect. All of creation should be treated with respect. You must give respect if you wish to be respected.

Truth | Debwewen

Humility | Edbesendowen

Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. You are equal to others, but you are not better.

Truth is to know all of these things. Speak the truth. Do not deceive yourself or others.

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