Barrett fights for his downtown designs

Milwaukee architect prefers a challenge

Published: October 25, 2012
Tags: architect, architecture, Matt Rinka, Rinka Chung Architecture Inc.

Matt Rinka doesn’t just design a building, he tells its story.

The Daily Reporter honors its Newsmakers of the Year

Published: October 25, 2012
Tags: Belonger Corp., Bray Associates Architects Inc., C.G. Schmidt Inc., Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, City of Milwaukee, Coalition for the St. Croix River Crossing, Dan Neve, Faith Technologies Inc., FIX Development LLC, INTEC, Joe Weisling, Juli Kaufmann, M.A. Mortenson Co., M3 Insurance Solutions Inc., Matt Rinka, Michael Hacker, Michels Corp., Mike Hoadley, Rinka Chung Architecture Inc., Rob Weise, Roberta Oldenburg, SEWCTC, Smet Construction Services, Staab Construction Corp., Thomas Gartner, Veit USA, VJS Construction Services Inc., Wally Wellenstein Jr., Wangard Partners Inc., Wellenstein & Sons Inc.

For the ninth year in a row, The Daily Reporter on Thursday honored its Newsmakers of the Year at an annual awards dinner.

Milwaukee’s transit center development could be delayed

Published: July 12, 2012
Tags: Brian Taffora, Chris Abele, Couture, Irgens Development Partners, Marina Dmitrijevic, Matt Rinka, Rick Barrett, Rinka Chung Architects, Ryan Cos., Steve Taylor, The Couture, Transit Center, Wangard Partners

Milwaukee County’s Economic and Community Development Committee will not discuss a project proposed for the Downtown Transit Center on Monday, according to a new release from Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Marina Dmitrijevic. The discussion day was suggested by County Executive Chris Abele at a press conference Wednesday, where he unveiled plans for The Couture, a project proposed for the transit center site.

County pitches 44-story lakefront development for Milwaukee’s transit center

Published: July 11, 2012
Tags: Board of Supervisors, Chris Abele, Couture, Matt Rinka, Rick Barrett, Runka Chung Architecture, Transit Center

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced his support on Wednesday for The Couture, a combined hotel and apartment building proposed by Milwaukee developer Rick Barrett for the Downtown Transit Center site at 909 E. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee.