Office Development
We raise the bar in sustainable Class-A office development.
Wangard Partners delivers modern, resilient workplaces that prioritize energy efficiency, tenant experience, and long-term performance—built with disciplined execution from design through delivery.
Capabilities
Sustainable office spaces designed for how work happens now—and what comes next.
Wangard Partners is leading the way in Class-A office development with precision expertise across planning, design, and construction delivery. We build properties that support tenant retention, improve operating performance, and contribute positively to the communities they serve.
Sustainability is central to our approach. From energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems to durable, responsible material choices, we look for practical ways to reduce lifecycle cost and environmental impact—without compromising comfort, aesthetics, or performance.
What we deliver
Concept + feasibility
Site strategy, programming, budget alignment, and a clear path to approvals and delivery.
Sustainability integration
Energy + water efficiency, low-emitting materials, and systems selection that supports long-term value.
Design + construction delivery
Coordinated teams, iterative design, and disciplined execution from drawings to closeout.
Tenant experience + performance
Comfort, controllability, indoor air quality, and a workplace that supports productivity and retention.
Key benefits of sustainable Class-A office development
Cost savings
Lower energy and water use can reduce operating cost, while sustainable features can support stronger occupancy and rents.
Tenant satisfaction + productivity
Better indoor air quality, natural light, and comfort controls contribute to healthier, higher-performing workplaces.
Environmental impact
Sustainable choices reduce lifecycle emissions, water usage, and waste—helping mitigate climate and air-quality impacts.
Marketability + future-proofing
Green positioning and third-party certifications (like LEED) can improve competitiveness and adaptability to future needs.
Case study
1433 North Water St — Sustainability Case Study
1433 North Water Street is a historic, sustainable icon in the making. Wangard seized the opportunity to transform a historic building into a state-of-the-art, modern office building that revitalizes the Park East Redevelopment area.
Originally a wagon works (1866–1925), the building evolved over time to support the automobile industry, then served as a machine shop for the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company, and later became home to Laacke & Joys in 1957.
Wangard worked with Graef, Findorff, and Plunkett Raysich Architects through multiple design iterations to preserve what we could—reusing the 1930s portion of the structure and salvaging materials for adaptive reuse.
Considering an adaptive reuse or sustainability-first workplace? We can help evaluate feasibility, entitlements, design strategy, and execution risk.
Highlights from the project approach
- • Reuse of the 1930s structure where feasible while addressing deteriorated conditions in the older portion
- • Focus on energy and water efficiency, low-emitting materials, and occupant control over lighting + comfort
- • Enhanced pollution prevention due to proximity to the Milwaukee River
- • Construction waste diversion and careful monitoring to reduce landfill impact
- • Salvaged + repurposed materials (crushed concrete for backfill, cream city brick reuse, salvaged wood + windows)
Adaptive reuse requires disciplined coordination.
We align architecture, engineering, construction, and sustainability goals early—so decisions support schedule, cost, and long-term performance.
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Office projects perform best when the full platform is engaged.
Many office developments benefit from complementary experience—mixed-use placemaking, industrial job-creating ecosystems, and a long-term ownership mindset. Explore how Wangard delivers across asset types.
Mixed-Use
Destinations that combine retail, services, and living.
Community-focused mixed-use development that strengthens neighborhoods, supports leasing momentum, and performs over time.
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Industrial
Modern industrial facilities built for speed and performance.
From infill and brownfield sites to ground-up parks, we deliver industrial solutions that support logistics flow and long-term value.
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Planning an office development in Wisconsin or the Midwest?
Whether it’s adaptive reuse, a headquarters workplace, or a new Class-A development—Wangard brings sustainable strategy, disciplined delivery, and a long-term mindset that supports performance.
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