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August 2023

Antioch Breaks Ground on Village Green Site

Antioch has officially broken ground on their Village Green project! 👷‍♀️🚧

Thanks to the community’s great efforts, the previously vacant site will undergo a transformation to create a new gathering space! The site will feature: a natural creek, stone seating, performance pavilion, amphitheater terrace, firepit seating, water feature, and an inclusive playground.

Congratulations, Village Of Antioch community! 🎉

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July 2023

Sioux Falls Preparing to ‘Dive into’ Future Aquatic Projects

We are thrilled about taking the next step in our efforts to replace our aging aquatic facilities with new state-of-the-art facilities for our community,” Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation said. “These are important long-term investments in our quality of life and are a key element in making Sioux Falls an attractive place to live, work, and play. These improvements will last for another 50 years, and I look forward to working with our residents on what’s possible with these projects.”

Read more here: City of Sioux Falls selects design teams for future aquatics projects (dakotanewsnow.com)

“The Director of Parks and Recreation, Don Kearney, told Dakota News Now, “We are thrilled about taking the next step in our efforts to replace our aging aquatic facilities with new state-of-the-art facilities for our community. These are important long-term investments in our quality of life and are a key element in making Sioux Falls an attractive place to live, work, and play.”

Read more here: Sioux Falls Preparing to ‘Dive into’ Future Aquatic Projects

May 2023

FIREHOUSE Magazine: Healthy Station Design Doesn’t End with Hot and Cold Zones

In the May issue of FIREHOUSE Magazine, Mark Bushhouse explains why enhancement to design and equipment and improvement of protocols and procedures are necessary to build upon bottom-line efforts to reduce carcinogens in the firehouse.

Check out the full article here: Healthy Station Design Doesn’t End with Hot and Cold Zones | Firehouse

March 2023

ILA – 2022 New Library Buildings Showcase

Illinois Library Association (ILA) selected 12 libraries to showcase the ways in which facilities have utilized adaptive and creative design approaches for renovations and new construction across the state. Click below to learn more about the Williams Architects projects featured on this year’s list:

Read the full article HERE!

February 2023

Williams Architects Announced Among AIA Illinois Emerging Professional Friendly Firms

We’re honored to have been selected as one of six firms by AIA Illinois as an Emerging Professional Friendly Firm!

Williams Architects promotes a culture of collaboration, creativity, inspiration, mentoring, and shared knowledge to provide our Team a space to grow professionally while serving our communities with thoughtful, responsive design and service.

IAPD / IPRA Outstanding Park & Facility Award for Harrer Park Pool

Congratulations to Morton Grove Park District and their Harrer Park Pool for being recognized as an Outstanding Park & Facility Award winner at this year’s IAPD / IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference!

The Outstanding Park & Facility Award honors public agencies for outstanding and unique achievements in the design and development of new or renovated parks or recreation facilities.

Click HERE to learn more about this award-winning facility!