WHO WE ARE
OUR PROMISE
At Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP, we don’t merely design buildings; we create spaces for people, that inspire people.
OUR PASSION IS GREAT DESIGN
We take pride in bringing together physical elements with pure imagination to compose a facility brand that opens minds. We create spaces that invite people in and inspire all who occupy them. We believe practical can complement innovative. We know that environments are made for the people who use them, and we believe that our vision is matched only by our client’s aspirations. Great design is our passion – it’s what we bring to our clients every day.
FIRM HISTORY
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP, was established in 1935 by founder Henry Plunkett. Through a series of acquisitions we are able to trace our roots back to 1890. Today, PRA is a multi-faceted firm specializing in creating and re-imagining a variety of community environments.
PRA LEADERSHIP
Partners at PRA include Andrew Bell, Kevin Broich, Michael Brush, Gregg Golden, Jedd Heap, John Holz, Devin Kack, Nicholas Kent, Steven Kieckhafer, Scott Kramer, Clayton Little, Chris Noack, Jason Puestow, Larry Schneider and Michael Sobczak.
LICENSED IN
Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
We also have 21 NCARB Architects on staff, allowing registration in most states within the United States.
LOCATIONS
Sarasota, FL
1970 Main Street Suite 201
Sarasota, FL 34236
941.444.8845
Milwaukee, WI 209 South Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53204
414.359.3060
Madison, WI 2310 Crossroads Drive Suite 2000 Madison, WI 53718
608.240.9900
PROJECTS
Austin, TX
220 Industrial Boulevard Suite 101
Austin, TX 78745
512.851.1900
Waterloo, IA
327 East 4th Street Suite 204 Waterloo, IA 50703
319.233.1163
Star indicates office performing the work
STAFF EXPERTISE
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP, is a full service architectural and interior design firm employing over 120 professionals.
WHAT WE DO
CIVIC
EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS
HEALTHCARE
PLANNING
Initial Facility Assessment
Educational Adequacy Assessment
Building Code/ADA Review
Site Consultation/Planning
Space Planning/Test Fits
Adaptive Reuse
Building Programming
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
LEED®/Sustainable Design and Planning
Visioning and Facility Branding
INTERIOR DESIGN
Material and Color Selections
Furniture Standards, Selection & Procurement
Lighting
Art and Accessory Selection
Exterior and Interior Signage
ARCHITECTURAL
Concept Development
Preliminary Design
Schematic Design
HOSPITALITY & SPORTS
SENIOR LIVING
MULTI-FAMILY & MIXED-USE
Construction Drawings and Specifications
Engineering Coordination
Building Information Modeling / 3D Modeling
Code Compliance Consultancy
CONSTRUCTION
Bidding/Contractor Selection
Construction Administration
Product Review
Schedule Tracking
Quality Assurance
Post Occupancy Evaluation
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL
Jerstad Agerholm K-8 School Racine, WI
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC PARISH AND SCHOOL
MEQUON, WI
SCOPE PRA completed a Master Plan then developed the design for the school expansion which was followed by the church and worship area addition and remodel
OWNER Lumen Christi Catholic Parish, 2750 W Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092
The first phase constructed from the Master Plan was a multi level school expansion that addressed classroom spaces, athletic spaces, and relocation and renovation of offices areas. A school library was created that served as the hub of student activity. A new gymnasium and commons area were also constructed. This project also addressed school security, overall parking needs, and storm water management on the site.
After completing the new gymnasium addition and renovations to the school and Parish Offices, the second phase of work at Lumen Christi commenced. PRA designed a new entrance, bell tower and sanctuary that the parishioners will use to worship in for years to come. The team also created a narthex to promote fellowship before and after worship and it acts as an overflow seating area for larger Masses. Within the 8,500 square foot nave, the altar was reoriented and expanded, new stained glass windows were custom designed to accentuate the altar, the choir space was expanded, new pews were installed, and other finishes and lighting upgrades were incorporated. The other main component of the project was to create an adoration chapel, separate from the nave, to be used for smaller services and allow for a space where worship can always occur.
PRA is also currently designing and drawing the next addition to the school to support growth in the 3K program that is a direct result of the school expansion project.
ST. GABRIEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
HUBURTUS, WI
SCOPE 40,000 sq. ft. addition
OWNER St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 1200 St. Gabriel Way Hubertus WI
After years of thought and consideration, St. Gabriel Catholic Parish made the decision to create an integrated campus by moving their school from its original location to the current church site. St. Gabriel engaged PRA to update their campus plan, program, and design the new Education Center addition. The new addition has almost 28,000 square feet of education space, along with a new 8,300 square foot gymnasium and a 4,100 square foot cafeteria and fellowship hall. As part of this project, the existing church offices were also renovated and expanded.
The Education Center houses K4 through 8th grade students, with one classroom for each grade. Some of the highlights of the addition include a flexible art, health and Spanish classroom that can be utilized by all grades, and a STEM lab. A spacious commercial kitchen was also built to allow for meal preparation. To conserve space, and its associated construction costs, the school library was repurposed into multiple collaboration areas with a variety of seating options for the students. The collaboration areas were designed to overlook their own courtyard space to encourage engagement with nature, as well as bring natural light. A secure school entrance and new offices for the school administrative personnel were also part of the addition.
Some unique challenges of this project include a deceivingly flat site, that ended up having a significant amount of grade change from the existing church to the far south end of the new education center addition. With our civil engineering consultant, we were able to effectively plan for this sloping site. Another challenge that occurred during construction was an unforeseen change of the gym walls. We had planned to use precast panels, but tilt up panels were constructed instead, due to the precast contractor going out of business. All in all, this was a very successful project for the St. Gabriel Catholic Parish community, and they are happy to have all their facilities in one location.
NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY
MILWAUKEE, WI
SCOPE Master planning for 60,061 sq. ft. facility and proposed 21,240 sq. ft. addition
OWNER Nativity Jesuit Academy, 1515 S. 29th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215
As Nativity Jesuit Academy embarked upon an ambitious period of growth and development, they needed a thorough and forward-thinking facilities plan. PRA worked closely with the school leadership to create a state-of-the-art plan for expanding and modernizing their existing building. With STEM as a core focus, the improved building is designed to allow middle school aged students discover the world of science and technology around them, the facility is also centrally located to facilitate seamless integration of lessons learned in the surrounding mathematics and humanities classrooms. This present opportunities to plant early seeds of a STEM-based learning career.
SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SUN PRAIRIE, WI
SCOPE Comprehensive facilities assessment and master plan followed by a 21,400 sq. ft. addition to existing school building
OWNER Sacred Hearts Catholic School, 219 Columbus St. Sun Prairie, WI 53590
In 2018, Sacred Hearts School engaged PRA to conduct a comprehensive facilities assessment and develop a master plan for their campus. After extensive discussions and careful design considerations, a five-phase, 35-year plan was proposed to enhance both the church and school.
The first phase focused on addressing the urgent need for additional space through the design of a new, three-level addition to the existing school building. The lower level houses three 4-K classrooms, restrooms, and storage areas, while the first level features two kindergarten classrooms, additional restrooms, storage, and an administrative office suite. The second level is dedicated to a new library media center (LMC), maker space, music room, and art room, with each classroom thoughtfully designed to meet the demands of modern education, including child-friendly restrooms attached to the 4-K and kindergarten rooms.
Looking ahead, future phases of construction will include the addition of a fellowship hall/parish center to accommodate anticipated parish growth, a new gymnasium, the replacement of the original school building, and reconfigured parking facilities.
CATHOLIC CHURCH EXPERIENCE
Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, FL
Catholic Memorial High School Waukesha, WI
Christ the King Parish Catholic Church Lombard, IL
Diocese of Madison Madison, WI
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
Diocese of La Crosse LaCrosse, WI
Diocese of Orlando Orlando, FL
Diocese of Venice Venice, FL
Divine Savior Holy Angels Milwaukee, WI
Dominican High School Whitefish Bay, WI
Good Shepard Catholic Church Orlando, FL
Holy Apostles Parish New Berlin, WI
Holy Family Catholic Community Fond du Lac, WI
Holy Family Catholic Community Woodruff, WI
Holy Rosary Cemetery & Columbarium Oxford, FL
Holy Wisdom Monastery Middleton, WI
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church & School Monona, WI
Incarnation Catholic Church Southgate, FL
Lumen Christi Catholic Church Mequon, WI
McDonnell Area Catholic Schools Chippewa Falls, WI
Mount Mary College Milwaukee, WI
The Church of Notre Dame Chippewa Falls, WI
Our Lady of the Angels Lakewood Ranch, FL
Our Lady of Lourdes De Pere, WI
Our Lady of Mercy Parish Boca Grande, FL
Pius XI Catholic High School Milwaukee, WI
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Catholic School Sun Prairie, WI
Sacred Heart Parish Horicon/Juneau, WI
St. Agnes Parish Butler, WI
St. Alphonsus Congregation Greendale, WI
Lumen Christi Catholic Church Mequon, WI
St. Peter Catholic Church Slinger, WI
Trinity Woods Wauwatosa, WI
St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School Hubertus, WI
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Kissimmee, FL
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish School Sun Prairie, WI
Chapel Front Wall
Holy Family Catholic Community Church Fond du Lac, WI
St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Parish Elm Grove, WI
St. Peter Catholic Church Slinger, WI
St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Parish, rendering Elm Grove, WI
Holy Family Catholic Community Church Woodruff, WI
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Kissimmee, FL
St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School Hubertus, WI
St. Camillus Senior Living & Jesuit Residence Wauwatosa, WI
Lumen Christi Catholic Church Mequon, WI
Holy Family Catholic Community Church Fond du Lac, WI
St. Bruno’s Catholic Church Dousman, WI
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cross Plains, WI
Annunciation Catholic Church, rendering Altamonte Springs, FL
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church Lakewood Ranch, FL
Holy Family Catholic Community Church Woodruff, WI
St. Clare of Assisi Parish Monroe, WI
Holy Family Catholic Community Church Fond du Lac, WI
Our Lady of the Angels Activity Center & Rectory, rendering Lakewood Ranch, FL
St. Faustina Catholic Church Clermont, FL
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, rendering Orlando, FL
The Church of Notre Dame, rendering Chippewa Falls, WI Lumen Christi Catholic Church Mequon, WI
