Elena Robles

Elena is an Architectural Designer at WORKSHOP8 where she collaborates with the team to assist in a variety of design and production roles. Her experience includes 7 years in the commercial architecture industry where she worked on various projects that include healthcare facilities, retail spaces, manufacturing facilities, and clean rooms. Her experience coupled with her education in Political Science allow her to bring a humanistic approach to design and an overall intent on helping to deliver projects that are not only beautiful and functional, but also beneficial to its users.

Elena is a Colorado native, born and raised in Broomfield. She has spent the bulk of her Architecture career in New York, but is excited to be back home and a part of a team that delivers exceptional projects that support the communities she loves.

Key Skills

  • Project Management:

    Experienced in overseeing the delivery of projects from concept to completion, with a focus on functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.

  • Communication & Collaboration:

    Skilled in working collaboratively with diverse teams to assist in various design and production roles, ensuring cohesive project delivery.

  • Human-Centered Design:

    Applies a humanistic approach to architecture, integrating her background in Political Science to create designs that are both functional and beneficial to users.

  • Sustainable Design:

    A true advocate for sustainable design, actively promoting environmentally responsible practices within her projects and the broader architecture community.

Professional Experience

WORKSHOP8 architecture interiors graphics — Boulder, CO

Architectural Designer, 2024 to Present

Clark Patterson Lee — Latham, NY

Senior Architectural Technician, 2023 to 2024

Envision Architects — Albany, NY

Project Designer, 2023 to 2024

SMRT Architects and Engineers — Schenectady, NY

Architectural Designer, 2019 to 2022

Accreditations

  • LEED Accredited Professional

    US Green Building Council, 2021

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in International Comparative Politics & Women's Studies

    Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2009 - Denver, CO

  • Associate of Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting and Design

    Hudson Valley Community College - SUNY, 2014 - Albany, NY