principal, Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc.
Company: Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc.
Title: Principal
Education: Master of Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1985
Family: Two sons, Derek 18, Nicolas 17.
City of residence: Madison
Hobbies: Motorcycle and bicycle touring, hiking, camping, skiing, dinner dates.
What are you working on?
“South 27th Street Streetscaping/ branding for Franklin/Oak Creek, Menomonee Falls North Hills Neighborhood/ Woodland Prime, Madison Hilldale Mall/ Whole Foods/ Mixed Use, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp. HQ LEED Gold.”
How does the market look to you?
“Average to slow growth in offices, moderate to strong growth in schools and university work, good but slowing growth in condos, good and expanding growth in retail, strong growth in health care and senior housing.”
What was the best deal you’ve ever been involved in?
“Northwestern Mutual Franklin Campus, 80 acres, 2 million square feet master planned for 5,000 employees.”
What was the funniest moment of your career?
“The most fun was definitely working with Jamie Hummert on the renovation of the Milwaukee Yacht Club. It was fun, not funny, but we were able to renovate a dusty old restaurant into a sophisticated but casual club house lounge and dining/ meeting room.”
