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Archives for the ‘Form and Function’ Category

Two equal parts make a whole

Two equal parts make a whole

By Caley Clinton • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

When Amelia Baxter fell for architect Roald Gundersen, she didn’t realize she’d eventually put aside some of her dreams for his.


Battling back the years

Battling back the years

By Caley Clinton • Aug 1st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

Milwaukee Irish Fest organizers aren’t afraid to take on a big project.
Each year, the group puts together the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture; a four-day festival that draws thousands of people to Milwaukee.
But during the past 12 years, members of the festival’s supporting foundation have been working quietly on another large undertaking: [...]


Spread the love

Spread the love

By Caley Clinton • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

There were no candles or soft music at the Feb. 14, 2005, public hearing in New Berlin.


Stop waiting in vain

Stop waiting in vain

By Caley Clinton • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

Frustration mounts as Gulf Coast oil spill continues to spread.


A little something extra

A little something extra

By Caley Clinton • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

Our annual Top Projects awards recognize the best of the best in construction from the past year.


The path of most resistance

The path of most resistance

By Caley Clinton • Mar 31st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

This month’s feature story on the Project Apollo plant proposed for Milwaukee almost didn’t happen.


From tragedy comes triumph

From tragedy comes triumph

By Caley Clinton • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

Loss is common.


You can’t buy happiness

You can’t buy happiness

By Caley Clinton • Feb 1st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

By the time I graduated high school, I knew I could make money as a writer. But I knew it wouldn’t be a lot of money.


A wise investment

A wise investment

By Caley Clinton • Jan 1st, 2010 • Category: Form and Function

Following the roller coaster ride of the past year and a half, it’s a wonder anyone has money left to invest.


Working dangerously

Working dangerously

By Caley Clinton • Dec 1st, 2009 • Category: Form and Function

Three years ago, my editor told me to drive into a tornado.