Architectural Building Arts

04/24/2026

We are so honored to receive TWO national NARI awards for our remodeling projects! We won in the categories of Residential Interior Over $500,000 and Residential Addition Over $500,000. We could not do this awesome work without the help our trade partners and support from NARI Madison! It also helps to have fabulous clients who make our jobs exciting and fun! It's truly a privilege and a joy to do what we do.

Congratulations to the 2026 NARI National Remodeler of the Year Award winners!

See the complete list at https://nari.org/awards-recognition/award-winners/2026-national-winners-list/.

04/16/2026

Thanks for another awesome event, NARI Madison! Aaron and his son Sam had a great time building bed frames for the "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" event last weekend. This is such a fun and rewarding community service event NARI puts together. Thanks to everyone involved in such a wonderful cause! Learn more about this organization at https://shpbeds.org/chapter/wi-madison-w/

Sweet dreams, Madison!

04/10/2026

We had fantastic time last night at NARI Madison's trivia night! Our team "Ken & the Hard Hat Hustlers" won first place!! (Not to brag, but it's our second year in a row winning first place) Congrats to Ken, Tessa, Autumn, Janet, Janine and Victoria for the win! 🥳

A huge thank you to Kim, Trish and everyone at NARI for putting together such a fun event. (Our Operations Manager Victoria would also like to give props to whoever made the shredded pork... it was delicious!)

Another big thanks goes out to Walk Your Plans Madison WI for hosting the event. We loved seeing the cool tech you guys have brought to the remodeling community here in Madison and look forward to learning more about what you guys can do.

We're already preparing for a three-peat next year... so watch out for us! 😁

03/30/2026

10 in a row… and honestly, it just comes down to the people we get to work with. Our clients mean everything to us, and we’re so grateful to be invited into your homes and your lives. We really are lucky to do what we do!!

Ten customers in a row just said Architectural Building Arts delivers exceptional service!

03/18/2026

Wow - thank you, Madison!

We’re honored to be recognized in this year’s Brava Raves & Faves. This wouldn’t be possible without the amazing clients, friends, and community who support us and trust us with their homes.

We truly love what we do, and we’re grateful to do it here with all of you.

Check out the issue here: https://bravamagazine.com/digital-magazine

03/06/2026

Strong communities start with strong neighborhoods. And strong neighborhoods begin with access to housing.

This year, ABA selected five worthy organizations to support for The Big Share, Wisconsin’s statewide day of giving on March 3rd! It's not too late to join us though - donations can be made through March 10th. https://www.thebigshare.org/

We’re supporting organizations connected by one shared purpose: expanding access to housing and strengthening the neighborhoods around us.

🏠 Bayview Foundation pairs affordable housing with on-site programs that support families and build community. https://bayviewfoundation.org/

🏠 Housing Initiatives provides permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. https://housinginit.org/

🏠 Madison Area Community Land Trust keeps homeownership affordable and sustainable for local families. https://maclt.org/

🏠 Fair Housing Council works to prevent housing discrimination and protect equal access to housing. https://www.fairhousingwisconsin.com/

🏠 Movin’ Out expands housing options for people with disabilities by developing and managing affordable, accessible homes that support independence and long-term stability. https://www.movin-out.org/

Each of these nonprofits strengthens our communities in a different way, but they all begin with the same foundation: housing.

There’s still time to give. We invite you to support these organizations or explore the many others participating in The Big Share today.

Visit https://www.thebigshare.org/
and be part of the impact!

02/13/2026

We had a great time hanging out this morning at a recently completed project - for a quick photo shoot with designers Autumn and Janine. It was a marvelous way to spend a Friday morning! Thanks to for awesome shots and for being awesome company!

02/10/2026

We’re honored to share that we’ve won two 2026 Regional NARI Awards of the Year 🏆

• Residential Addition Over $500,000
• Residential Interior Over $500,000

Awards like these don’t happen without strong relationships. These projects were made possible by the trust of our clients, the dedication of our trade partners, and the collaboration that happens when everyone is working toward the same goal. A huge thank you goes out to our clients, who open up their homes to us and treat us like family!

We’re also grateful for the continued support of and the community they’ve built around craftsmanship, professionalism, and shared standards.

Huge credit to ABA Interior Designer Janine Moore and Architect Andy Wanak for their vision and attention to detail, and to Project Managers Casey Mapes and Mike Elsner, and to the entire project teams, who helped bring those ideas to life.

Thank you to Benjamin Plumbing , Brunsell Lumber, Capital Stone, R & D Drywall Inc , RG Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Sergenian's Floor Coverings, Schmidt Landscape Services, Hellenbrand Glass, LLC, Hellenbrand Brothers Excavating, Tilesmith LLC, TNT Insulation, Zuern Building Products & Design Center, Madison Aluminum Products and everyone who played a role behind the scenes. We’re proud of the work and even more proud of the people who made it happen.

Special shoutout to Nicole Hansen Photography for the beautiful project photography!

02/09/2026

Our Property Coordinator Andy and his daughter Ophelia participated in the Clean Lakes Alliance Frozen Assets 5k this past weekend. We are so proud to share that Ophelia, 12, took FIRST PLACE in the 18 & under (female) category!! (And 81st overall!!) You're a rock star, Ophelia!!

02/06/2026

We’re honored to share that we’ve won two 2026 Regional NARI Awards of the Year 🏆

• Residential Addition Over $500,000
• Residential Interior Over $500,000

Awards like these don’t happen without strong relationships. These projects were made possible by the trust of our clients, the dedication of our trade partners, and the collaboration that happens when everyone is working toward the same goal. A big giant thank you goes out to our clients, who open up their homes to us and treat us like family!

We’re also grateful for the continued support of NARI Madison and the community they’ve built around craftsmanship, professionalism, and shared standards.

Huge credit to ABA Interior Designer Janine Moore and Architect Andy Wanak for their vision and attention to detail, and to Project Managers Casey Mapes and Mike Elsner, and to the entire project teams, who helped bring those ideas to life.

Thank you to Benjamin Plumbing, Brunsell Lumber, Capital Stone, R & D Drywall Inc, RG Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Sergenian's Floor Coverings, Schmidt Landscape Services Inc., Hellenbrand Glass, LLC, Hellenbrand Brothers Excavating, Inc.,
Tilesmith LLC, TNT Insulation, Zuern Building Products, Madison Aluminum Products, LLC and everyone who played a role behind the scenes. We’re proud of the work and even more proud of the people who made it happen.

Special shoutout to Nicole Hansen Photography for the beautiful project photography!

01/20/2026

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