ABOUT PRA
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, which means that this year we are celebrating our 90th anniversary. Today, PRA is a multi-faceted national 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.
LOCATIONS
We have offices located in these cities across the country:
PLANNING
Site Planning/New Urbanism Design
Building Programming
Master Planning
Space Planning
Capacity Studies
Feasibility Studies
Facility Maintenance Studies
Technology Planning
LEED®/Sustainable Design and Planning
Visioning and Facility Branding
Facility Needs Assessment
Rapid Access Prototyping
INTERIOR DESIGN
Material and Color Selections
Furniture Selection and Procurement
Furniture and Finishes Standards
Lighting
Art and Accessory Selection
Exterior and Interior Signage
Graphics
Window Treatments
ARCHITECTURAL
Concept Development
Preliminary Design
Schematic Design
Construction Drawings and Specifications
Cost Control
Energy Conservation Analysis
Engineering Coordination
Building Information Modeling / 3D Modeling
Code Compliance Consultancy
CONSTRUCTION
Contractor Selection
Bidding Review
Construction Administration
Product Review
Schedule Tracking
Quality Assurance
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Milwaukee, WI
209 South Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53204
we bring order to design and construction projects.
Our award winning Civic studio is consistently tapped to lead legacy projects which reflect the pride for the professions these buildings host.
HEALTHCARE
PRA’s Healthcare studio has grown exponentially, annually as our industry specific knowledge and expertise in sensitive, thoughtful design expands.
MULTI-FAMILY
Market trends and constant involvement with developers, investors and the changing populus set our Multi-family studio apart from others.
The Corporate Design studio at PRA is known for delivering sleek, high end projects which properly reflect the high level of service or product being offered.
HOSPITALITY
Our Hospitality Design is constantly elevated by staying ahead of market trends by paying attention to travelers needs, by way of our own experiences in corporate and leisure travel.
RELIGIOUS
Our Religious studio has had the honor of designing and building numerous stunning liturgical projects, supporting various faiths and communities.
Our Education studio spans a wide depth of studios and projects, including K-12, Higher Education, Athletic and Performance.
INTERIOR DESIGN
The Interior Design leg of PRA wins countless awards time and time again, as our team truly considers what each project means to the client.
SENIOR LIVING
Our Senior Living studio is known for its cutting edge knowledge of industry trends and the ever changing needs of the communities we serve.