Kicking Off Black History Month.
This Black History Month, WORKSHOP8 honors the legacy of Beverly Lorraine Greene, the first Black woman licensed as an architect in the U.S. Her contributions to modern architecture, from public housing to the iconic UNESCO House in Paris, continue to inspire.
Despite her groundbreaking work, racism in housing remains a critical issue today, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino communities. As architects and designers, we have a responsibility to advocate for equity and inclusion in the built environment.
š¤ Letās do better, design better, and build for a more just future.
Work.
Project updates.
Weāve got three projects under construction and two in Design Developmentābig things are happening!
šļøĀ StarRise | Greeley
ThisĀ High Plains HousingĀ development is going up fast!Ā 58 unitsĀ in aĀ 4-story building, plus an adaptive reuse community space. Huge shoutout toĀ KCI ConstructionĀ for keeping things on trackāformerly unhoused residents will be settling inĀ by autumn!
šļøĀ Overlook | Thornton
Nine buildings,Ā 160 units, and aĀ brand-new clubhouseĀ with a pool, gym, and community room.Ā Palace ConstructionĀ is making it happen, and residentsāold and newāwill be diving into the poolĀ just in time for summer.
šļøĀ Jacoby Meadows | Windsor
Pinkard ConstructionĀ is in full swing on thisĀ 62-unit, 4-storyĀ affordable housing project. Seniors will beĀ celebrating HalloweenĀ in their new digsāno better treat than a brand-new home!
āļøĀ Walsh Annex Rehab | Denver
Big things ahead for thisĀ 100-unit, 12-storyĀ rehab for theĀ Denver Housing Authority! We wrapped up contractor walk-throughs and just onboarded theĀ General Contractor.Ā Permit Set submission coming in May!
āļøĀ 1818 9th Avenue | Longmont
ThisĀ 44-unit, 4-storyĀ apartment project is taking shape! The project is being developed and constructed byĀ family-ownedĀ Gabler Construction. Weāre laser-focused on getting theĀ Permit Set ready for April.
Design. Drowning in submittals.
With three projects under construction, our weeks are packed with reviewing submittals. Someālike door hardwareāmight not spark joy, but others, like signage and flooring materials, feed our design soul!
š¾ And letās be honestāeverythingās more fun with furry friends helping us review samples.
Announcements.
COLORADO GIVES 2024
WORKSHOP8 is proud to uplift our community by donating to 10 incredible local organizations in 2024. We deeply appreciate the impactful work they do to create meaningful change and make a difference.
ā¤ļøĀ Our 2024 Giving Recipients:
- š“Ā Coalition 4 Cyclists
- šĀ The Catamounts
- š”Ā High Plains Housing
- šĀ YWCA Boulder County
- š Ā Senior Housing Options
- šĀ Rise Against SuicideĀ (in honor of Ava Thompson)
- š„ Boulder Food Rescue
- šØ Street Wise Arts
- š¾Ā Humane Society of Boulder Valley
- šļøĀ Month of Modern
Weāre grateful for the opportunity to contribute to organizations making a real difference in our community and beyond.
With three hearts and plenty of arms to give, Toby Octopadoāour spirit animalāreminds us that generosity is about going the extra mile. These incredible groups inspire us daily to help build stronger, more connected communitiesāone thoughtful gesture at a time.
The Team.
My 58th Birthday!Ā š
I always love a birthday with the number 8 in it! š„³ As W8ās CEO and Creative Director, Iām passionate about bringing joyful design to our projects and working alongside our amazing team to navigate the entitlement and permitting process.
š Hereās to another year of creativity, collaboration, and making things happen!
Wild 8s.
Weāve gotĀ three Wild 8sĀ to share this month! Our friendĀ Jim MellorĀ spotted twoāone inĀ Heidelberg, Germany, and another inĀ Salzburg, Austria. Meanwhile,Ā JosephĀ is sharing a snapshot of Kairi-chan (his exchange grandchild) at a vertical mall onĀ Aoba Jinja-dori Street in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
šø Have a Wild 8 of your own? Send it our way at Toby@workshop8.usāweād love to see it!
In addition to looking for 8s in the WILD, weāre always on the lookout for octopi. Found an ā8ā or an octopus in an unexpected spot? Snap a pic and email it to Toby@workshop8.us.
Thanks for reading.
Weāre grateful for your continued support and canāt wait to share more exciting updates with you throughout 2025! Stay tuned for next monthās updates, and donāt forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see what weāre designing, building, and celebrating next!