Creative Lecture Series - Wade Weissmann

Wade Weissmann is the energetic visionary behind his namesake company of nearly three decades. A Milwaukee native, Wade’s design talent and gift for attracting and nurturing a highly skilled collaborative team has brought the firm recognition and clientele close to home and further afield. Wade and his team are currently working on bespoke estate projects across the country from Beverly Hills to Miami Beach. Widely acknowledged for custom residential expertise, use of craft, and exquisite details, Wade added a corresponding master planning arm to the firm, which serves national and international brands seeking a fresh and unique design outlook for hotels, new communities, and wineries.

Wade’s passion for his work is fueled by a long-held fascination with generational legacy and the passing down of traditions. Romance, story-telling, utility, and beauty are at the core of the firm’s architectural designs and Wade firmly believes that a collaborative approach to design always yields the happiest outcomes. To that end, WWA maintains fully staffed offices on the east and west coasts and a central administrative office/creative studio in Milwaukee to provide the highest level of servicing commissions nationwide. Wade and his firm are proud recipients of a 2017 Shutze Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition and published their first book, Heirloom Houses (Gibbs Smith), in 2018.

Wade is active with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and The Design Leadership Network. He is an enthusiastic supporter of many arts organizations and the Human Rights Campaign. An inveterate traveler and enjoyer of life, Wade finds solace and inspiration at his cabin in the Northwoods in the company of his partner, family, and dogs.

Sponsored by our friends at Cambria and Scott Byron & Co.

Cambria

Founded in 2000, Cambria is the leading family-owned, American-made producer of the purest quartz surfaces. Cambria’s innovative and iconic quartz designs are stain resistant, nonporous, durable, and maintenance free, backed by a transferable Lifetime Warranty. Cambria offers the broadest design palette in the industry through a network of premium independent specialty retail and trade partners, empowering clients to create personalized and uncompromising spaces. Visit CambriaUSA.com to learn more about the Cambria difference and find a retailer. #MyCambria

Scott Byron & Co.

Founded in 1983, Scott Byron & Co. is a leading landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm with offices in both Illinois and Wisconsin. With a focus on both residential and commercial properties, the company’s nearly 300 employees produce extraordinary environments that are enjoyed by clients for outdoor entertainment, leisure, family time, and relaxation. From contemporary urban rooftops to detailed, formal English gardens, and from classic backyard terraces with outdoor kitchens to large-scale designs that encompass and embrace their unique geographic character, Scott Byron & Co. helps property owners realize their vision while creating an expression of Art in Harmony with Nature.

Info: Mingle with fellow creatives, meet our sponsors, collect a free swag bag, and grab some small bites and beverages.

Info: Introduction led by Amy Carman: meet our sponsors, moderator, and speakers.

Info: Hear from the recipient of the highly sought-after Design Leadership Network Internship, Rodney Morgan. Learn about his story, his relationship with architecture, and where he is headed next.

Info: Hear from the renowned architect Wade Weissmann. Gain insight into his journey within the industry - learn about his story, process, favorite projects, and the future of Wade Weissmann Architecture.

Info: Wade's newest book, Homes of Quiet Elegance, is available for purchase. Have your copy signed by Wade and grab a photo with him before copies sell out!

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