Maris - WORKSHOP8

08 FEB 21 | W8 ALUMNI

W8 ALUMNI : WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If you’ve been following our history posts and scrap book, you’ll know that we’ve been virtually going back in time to celebrate 20 years of business—from the multi-discipline design studio we are today back to the small “mom-and-pop” architecture studio called VaST, the original firm created by Joseph and […]

28 JAN 21 | ARCHICAD INTERVIEW

JOSEPH FEATURED IN GRAPHISOFT ARTICLE In Graphisoft‘s recent article titled “WORKSHOP8 Relies on Archicad to Overcome Obstacles,” Joseph talks Paisano Green Community, the Gateway Projects, designing towards focus on resident health and wellbeing in response to COVID-19, and how Archicad’s Teamwork function has allowed us to weather this COVID storm. Click the image to read […]

8 SEP 20 | #itcouldbeme

A NEW MURAL MEETS IRIS AVE Photo courtesy of Triathlete Magazine This year for “International WORKSHOP8 Day” we dedicated our community service to help a friend, a cyclist, an advocate, and founder of #itcouldbeme. When Triny Willerton came to WORKSHOP8 with a vision for a mural to promote bike safety, it was a “no-brainer,” as […]

28 AUG 20 | LOOK BACK : 2014 & 2013

WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? 2020 marks the 20 year anniversary of WORKSHOP8, and when it comes to celebrations, the W8 team goes all out. We are putting together a SCRAPBOOK page which will take us all the way back to WORKSHOP8’s inception in 2000 (when it was called VaST). Our blog series, “LOOK BACK,” […]

28 JUL 20 | 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADA

Hip Hip Hooray for ADA! Just 30 years ago the ADA Civil Rights Act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life including jobs, schools, transportation, and amenities open to the general public. Being the interior designer at WORKSHOP8 everything that I design revolves around ADA compliance, […]

8 JUL 20 | HOUSING COLORADO EAGLE AWARD

FALL RIVER IS NOMINATED FOR AN EAGLE AWARD! Have a moment you can spare? Fall River @ Prairie Village is nominated for a Housing Colorado Eagle Award and Peoples Choice voting ends this Friday, July 10th. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!! AN OVERVIEW Fall River @ Prairie Village is phase two of Longmont Housing Authority’s Prairie Village […]

28 MAY 20 | COVID WORKIVERSARIES

VIRTUAL CHEERS TO OUR AMAZING STAFF! Due to COVID-19, the W8 crew has been working at home since March. We’ve gotten used to some factors of working remotely, but NOT the fact that we can’t celebrate milestones the proper W8 way – drinks on the porch!! So, we’ve got some past & upcoming workiversaries to […]

18 APR 20 | Wind Wizards

Wind Engineering on the Gateways Have you ever heard of Wind Engineering for pedestrian wind comfort and safety? Not to throw myself under the bus here, but analyzing wind on how it can affect users’ experience of a building was a new concept for me up until the Denver Housing Authority reached out to SOH […]

28 MAR 20 | Social Distancing

MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER WE ARE ESSENTIAL Just like most of the country, Colorado is under a “Stay at Home Order,” and last week almost everyone came into the studio and grabbed their computers and their second monitors — a couple of people even took their desk chairs — so that they could set […]

8 MAR 20 | FEMALE TRAILBLAZERS

March is Women’s History Month! It’s that time of year again when we celebrate all the boss-ladies killing the game in the design industry. From architecture and interior design to public art, furniture design, graphic design and beyond, we thank all the female pioneers serving as role models for the future generations of aspiring female […]

28 FEB 20 | CONSTRUCTION CRAZE

CRAZY ABOUT CONSTRUCTION Recently it seems that we’ve had some oddly quiet days around here. No group laughter, no chip crunching or soda water slurping. Just, quiet – which is weird for our open studio. And then it dawned on me; everyone is busy working on construction sites! As many of our larger projects are […]

18 JAN 20 | W8 VISION

28 DEC 19 | VIABILITY

18 DEC 19 | SUSTAINABILITY

8 DEC 19 | PASSION

28 NOV 19 | HAPPY THANKSGIVING

A SPECIAL THANKS THANK YOU to our clients, consultants, and contractors, helping to bring projects to fruition to better our communities. Thanks for all that you do. clients The University of Colorado Boulder | Housing and Dining Services Unison Housing Partners Windsor Housing Authority Loveland Housing Authority Denver Housing Authority Longmont Housing Development Corporation Town […]

18 NOV 19 | LEADERSHIP

8 NOV 19 | INTEGRITY

28 OCT 19 | 15SDD OPEN HOUSES

COME SEE BOULDER’S DESIGN DISTRICT! Here at Boulder’s 15th Street Design District, we love to have fun while supporting a great cause. On November 13th, WORKSHOP8 will be joining neighboring studios in opening our doors and welcoming all visitors to check out where all the creative magic happens. Our friends across the street at HMH […]

18 OCT 19 | WE LOVE PUBLIC ART!

DID YOU KNOW? WORKSHOP8 provides corporate and public art design! In fact, when a client comes to us in the midst of a project and asks for an original art piece for either the interior or exterior of their building, we nearly can’t contain our excitement. Currently, we’re working on a 36-foot interior mobile that […]

28 SEPT 19 | MEET OUR NEW FRIENDS

MEET SYDNEY & OMAR! The latest Architectural Designers to join the W8 Family. OMAR DE LA MORA Background Omar grew up surrounded by people of many different backgrounds, and thanks to this he has learned to embrace diversity. Relocating from L.A. County to southern Mexico, and finally, to central Texas, Omar has been exposed to […]

8 SEP 19 | ARCHITECTS IN HARD HATS

W8 Habitat for Humanity Day! This year for International WORKSHOP8 Day, the WORKSHOP8 team took a day away from the studio to volunteer with the Flatirons Habitat for Humanity crew on site of one of their new builds. Located on Valmont Road, we helped to piece together a triplex! It felt great being out in […]

28 AUG 19 | MONTH OF MODERN

Month of Modern is Almost Here! Fall is, somewhat, in the air and that means that Month of Modern is just around the corner! Throughout the month of September, our neighbors at HMH Architecture + Interiors will be hosting fabulous, industry-specific events throughout downtown Boulder. WORKSHOP8’s very own Ivan Patino and Brandy LeMae will be […]

18 AUG 19 | ARTS STREET

Introducing Arts Street @ YEA Arts Street is a non-profit organization that we have had the pleasure of coordinating with on three of our projects: Gateway North, Gateway South, and The Aerie Apartments. Founded in 1995, Arts Street’s mission is to help low-income, high-risk youth channel their artistic talents into professional activities. Their programming encourages […]

18 JULY 19 | COME PARTY WITH US

ICE CREAM SOCIAL STYLE We want YOU to come put on a party hat and join us for an ice-cream social happy hour at the WORKSHOP8 studio on Wednesday, July 31st! Roam Cone will be parked out front serving up her famous, fruity New Zealand style ice cream. There will be food, beverages, games, and […]

8 JUL 19 | DENVER – IT’S LIT

MARIPOSA: URBANISM REIMAGINED Denver doesn’t fall short of exciting events in the summertime, and we’d like to add another fun one to your calendars. On Wednesday, July 17th, come join Downtown Colorado Inc., the Denver Housing Authority, Brandy LeMae, and more as they discuss the Mariposa Neighborhood Redevelopment project. The Denver Housing Authority’s Mariposa Redevelopment […]

28 JUNE 19 | CHILDLIKE WONDER

What did you want to be as a kid? Do you ever reflect back over the course of your life and wonder how you landed the career you are in today? I find it amusing to think back to all the mishap jobs I’ve ever had, and create a narrative as to how imperfectly perfect […]

18 JUNE 19 | COLLABORATION

8 MAY 19 | ARTISTRY

8 Values : 1 Vision At the end of 2018, our VP, Marcel van Garderen, issued an employee satisfaction survey. Now, every Monday during our team scrum we discuss one of the questions. A couple of weeks back, one of those questions prompted a conversation about WORKSHOP8’s values and vision which spiraled into me creating […]

18 APR 19 | BOULDER FUNDRAISERS & GIVEAWAYS

Come Party with Us Huzzah! It’s fundraiser season in Boulder when two of our favorite Boulder-based non-profit organizations throw their fabulous parties, and we want you to be our guests. By way of support, WORKSHOP8 is purchasing 2 sets of 2 TICKETS to each event — and YOU COULD BE THE WINNER! [button color=”teal” link=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYThbZJwD47jdEQxrxg7NZwFwyV6FgGZMxjHS-7Aae-L9eKA/viewform” […]

18 MAR 19 | RUINS IN OUR BACKYARD

Chaco Canyon Just last week I had the privilege to visit one of the most culturally important sites in the Western United States: Chaco Canyon National Park. This park covers a very remote area of Northwestern New Mexico, to the South of Farmington. It boasts the largest ruins from the Ancestral Puebloan peoples, much larger […]

18 DEC 18 | Happy Holidays

It’s the Hap-Happiest Season of All! There have been parties for hosting, wine glasses for toasting, and fabulous new Toby gear; It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Wishing you and your loved one the best of times this holiday season. [divider style=”style1″ width=”full” align=”left”] Thanks for reading! Team Toby SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave […]

8 DEC 18 | My Trip Around Europe

C’est La Vie! On my first trip to Europe, I managed to pack just about everything possible into two weeks in two countries. Here are some highlights of my trip! La Ville-Lumière To kick off the trip we spent the first 5 days (and nights) wandering the streets of the City of Light, drinking espresso […]

28 NOV 18 | 2018 AIA Conference Highlights

Gold Nuggets from the 2018 AIA CO Conference On October 11th the W8 team headed to Keystone to attend the annual AIA Practice + Design Conference. I had to miss out, as I was in Chicago on my own architectural tour, but now it is 6 weeks later and I am still hearing stories and […]

8 NOV 18 | INTRODUCING CESAR

WELCOME, CESAR Cesar Gellido joined the WORKSHOP8 team in August of 2018 and has since taken the lead as the Job Captain for the renovation of the Olin Hotel Apartments. BACKGROUND Cesar came to the U.S. following his childhood in the Philippines, where he was raised by a tight-knit extended family. Being raised in a […]

28 OCT 18 | CONCRETE JUNGLES

Urban Markets I am returning to the office after a long weekend in Chicago and am still on a “city high.” The older I get the more admiration and respect I have for large cities. Amongst the many reasons, here are my top contenders: The close proximity to every place you’d want to be urges one […]

18 OCT 18 | Meet Matthew

Welcome, Matthew! Matthew joined the WORKSHOP8 team in June of this year as an architectural designer. He is a proud Colorado native and recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in environmental design and an emphasis in architecture. While he celebrates his undergraduate degree, he is making plans to continue his […]

8 OCT 18 | Hey Mitch!

Welcome, Mitch! Welcome our newest team member, Mitch Deans! Mitch is the first in his family to be an aspiring architect, but he is not the first to devote his life to the field (his ancestors, being original Mormon pioneers, lived and died building the imposing grey temple that sits in the center of Salt […]

28 SEPT 18 | Happy Anniversary Marcel!

Cheers! To The Real MVP No, not “Mowhawk Validation Person” or “Motor Vehicle Producer”, although fitting. Today marks the 4th year anniversary for Marcel, Vice President of WORKSHOP8! In celebration of his start date, let’s look back to celebrate his first day on the job here with WORKSHOP8. Project Manager Marcel is an integral member of […]

18 AUG 18 | Design Never Stops

чему я научилась ат WORKSHOP8 [ Translation ] What I learned at WORKSHOP8 In May 2018 I came to WORKSHOP8 to gain experience working as an architectural designer. Knowing it would be a short summer before the first year for my Master’s program would begin, WORKSHOP8 welcomed me with open arms and put me right […]

28 JUL 18 | Ghost Images

SCANNING THE OLIN HOTEL APARTMENTS In 1925 the Olin Hotel was one of Denver’s luxury hotels located in the historic neighborhoods of Capitol Hill. A lush courtyard enclosed by wrought iron fencing lured one into a grand ballroom, where decorative tile, copper light fixtures, and a grand piano set for a lavish mood. Spanish inspired […]

18 JUL 18 | Introducing Megan Stanley

Meet Megan! I’m pleased to introduce you to one of our new team members. Megan graduated in 2017 from the University of Colorado Denver with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture, and a minor in Sustainability and joined the WORKSHOP8 team in May. Designer & Artist Coming from a family of woodworkers, carpenters and […]

8 JUL 18 | THE LUCK OF THE IRISH

8 DAYS IN IRELAND I was invited to attend a destination wedding last month that took place in Ireland. Since it had been a while since I’ve traveled abroad, my girlfriend and I decided to extend our stay to explore more of the region. I had always wanted to drink a Guinness right from the […]

8 APR 18 | Boulder FUNdraisers

Support Boulder-Based Non-Profits Hey ya’ll! Maris here — the newest member to the WORKSHOP8 team. Let me just start by saying, I am so excited to be a part of this creative and collaborative environment. In the future, I look forward to sharing with you all insight on some exciting projects happening around here. I’ll save […]

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