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The MG&E building stands as a testament to the "Chicago Window" typology, translated via Hopes manufacturing. The large fixed sash flanked by double-hung venting units allowed the building to breathe naturally before the widespread adoption of HVAC systems.

| Project | Scope | Key Features | Outcome | |----------|------|--------------|----------| | | 28 custom steel casement windows, 10‑ft tall fixed panels | Low‑E triple glaze, historic‑style mullions, UV‑blocking coating | Improved daylighting; LEED‑Gold credit for energy performance | | Riverfront Lofts – 12‑unit residential (2025) | 45 steel sliding doors & windows, motorized operation | Integrated blind system, impact‑rated glazing for river flood zone | Tenant satisfaction ↑ 22 % vs. comparable aluminum units | | St. Thomas Catholic Church Restoration (2023) | 15 historic leaded‑glass style steel frames | Hand‑finished powder‑coat, custom ornamental hardware | Approved by State Historical Society; no code violations | | TechCo Headquarters – Madison (2026, ongoing) | 120+ steel‑frame windows, high‑performance glazing | Thermally‑broken frames, building‑automation integration | Project on schedule; expected 30 % reduction in HVAC load | hopes steel windows madison

| Item | Details | |------|---------| | | HOPES Steel Windows, LLC | | Headquarters | 1450 West Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704 | | Founded | 2002 (originally a family‑run metal‑fabrication shop, pivoted to architectural steel windows in 2008) | | Ownership | Private – owned by the Hope family (John & Lisa Hope) | | Employees | 25‑35 (full‑time staff, plus a network of certified installers) | | Website | https://hopessteelwindows.com | | Phone | (608) 555‑0198 | | Email | info@hopessteelwindows.com | | Service area | Madison metro, Dane County, and surrounding WI & IL markets (up to 100 mi radius) | | Core specialties | Custom‑fabricated steel‑frame windows, steel‑door systems, historic‑building retrofits, energy‑efficient glazing, security & impact‑resistant options. | The MG&E building stands as a testament to

*Installation costs are not included in the per‑sq‑ft figures; typical on‑site install in the Madison area runs for a crew of two, plus a flat travel fee ($120). comparable aluminum units | | St