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RINKA has completed high profile projects, such as the Moderne, the Couture, the Milwaukee Bucks\u2019 Deer District and Michels Corporation\u2019s River 1, that have helped revitalize downtown Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<p>Rinka received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at the 2023 Alumni Awards Evening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matt Rinka (\u201997 BS Architectural Studies), founder and partner of RINKA, is a national architecture expert. His firm has received over 85 awards, including recognition as one of the best places to work in Milwaukee. 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