--- title: Guardian Credit Union - Oak Creek description: With big expansion plans set, a large credit union in Wisconsin decided to partner with La Macchia Group for a new branch office in Oak Creek. image: https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/1a-44.jpg --- [![1_](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_.png?width=120&height=37&name=1_.png) ![icon3-2](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/icon3-2.png) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/) [![1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.png?width=120&height=37&name=1.png) ![icon1-1](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/icon1-1.png) ](https://vivalociti.lamacchiagroup.com/) [![Logo w Tag - Color@300x (1)](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20w%20Tag%20-%20Color@300x%20(1).png?width=248&height=73&name=Logo%20w%20Tag%20-%20Color@300x%20(1).png "Logo w Tag - Color@300x (1)")](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/) ![1a-44](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/1a-44.jpg) ![2a-27](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/2a-27.jpg) # GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION - OAK CREEK ### KEY INFO **• Location:** Oak Creek, Wisconsin **• Type:** Credit Union **• Size:** 27,500 sq. ft. ### SERVICES PROVIDED - Strategic Market Analysis, Site Selection, Real Estate Procurement - Brand Touchpoint Integration - Space Planning, Architectural & Interior Design, Equipment & Furniture - Construction Management, Cost Estimating & Bidding ## SUMMARY Guardian Credit Union approached La Macchia Group for advice on an expansion plan in 2002 and 2003. La Macchia Group researched the market and identified an unlisted piece of property as the perfect location to meet the credit union’s goals. Conversations with the owner and considerable coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the City of Oak Creek, Mitchell International Airport and the sewage district resulted in a successful negotiation and a subdivided parcel. With the site secured, the team waited for the right time to build. After four years, the property value tripled and the team discussed the benefits of selling the parcel. Developing a large branch office versus a smaller branch prototype was also debated. Guardian Credit Union opted to proceed with plans for a larger branch on the acquired site. The building plan included a computer center and training facility as well as space for future growth. Because the area is transitioning from an industrial area to a retail-focused neighborhood, the design addressed both an industrial and residential aesthetic. A large central curtain wall of glass and aluminum along with ribbon windows attract the attention of passerby, beckoning potential members to the building. Since making this decision to expand into the Oak Creek market, Guardian Credit Union will continue on a path of growth and prosperity in the Wisconsin credit union market. ### Features - Build: New Construction - Add'tl Service: Market Study - Experience: Drive-thru ![2a-27](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/2a-27.jpg) ## SEE HOW THE WHOLE PROJECT TURNED OUT… [![Guardian CU (oak creek) outside](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/1a-44.jpg?width=400&name=1a-44.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/1a-44.jpg) [![Guardian CU (oak creek) lobby](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/4a-23.jpg?width=400&name=4a-23.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/4a-23.jpg) [![Guardian CU (oak creek) reception](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/3a-22.jpg?width=400&name=3a-22.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/3a-22.jpg) [![Guardian CU (oak creek) front inside](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/2a-27.jpg?width=400&name=2a-27.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/2a-27.jpg) [![Guardian CU (oak creek) reception](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/Guardian-011917LED%20Line-000009.jpg?width=400&name=Guardian-011917LED%20Line-000009.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/Guardian-011917LED%20Line-000009.jpg) [![Guardian CU (oak creek) logo](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/Guardian-011984LED%20Line-000009.jpg?width=400&name=Guardian-011984LED%20Line-000009.jpg) ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/OakCreek/Guardian-011984LED%20Line-000009.jpg) #### RELATED PROJECTS ![1-24](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Empower-CU/1-24.jpg) [EMPOWER CREDIT UNION ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/projects/empower-credit-union) ![1a-67](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Guardian-Credit-Union/Milwaukee/1a-67.jpg) [GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION - WEST MILWAUKEE ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/projects/guardian-credit-union-west-milwaukee) ![3a-18](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/.Portfolio_Master/Wisconsin%20Projects/WI_Shoreline-CU/3a-18.jpg) [SHORELINE CREDIT UNION ](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/projects/shoreline-credit-union) [**](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/portfolio/guardian-credit-union-oak-creek#top) ![footer logo](https://www.lamacchiagroup.com/hubfs/footer%20logo.png "footer logo") MAIN OFFICE 157 North Milwaukee Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 phone: 414.223.4400 fax: 414.223.4488 Follow us: - [**](http://www.facebook.com/pages/La+Macchia+Group/116185245218541) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/la-macchia-group) ©2026 La Macchia Group, Inc. ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=4027404&fmt=gif)