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8 JAN 16 | today is the day
08 JAN 15 | crazy 8
EIGHT EIGHTS FOR JANUARY 8th I like taking pictures of 8s. January 8th is exactly one week after New Year’s Day and two weeks after Christmas Day. It also happens to be my birthday. Wind blown debris from someone’s recycling bin. This is the “8” that kicked off the series. Food buzzer at mod market. . […]
8 NOV 14 | today we build a chair
This afternoon I’m sitting on my front stoop, sipping an Izzi and watching Emily, Melissa, Graham and Joseph design and construct a chair for this year’s CHAIRCUTERIE: an AIGA Colorado & Design Council event. It’s a beautiful day for putting on thinking caps and strapping on a tool belt. And look how cute they all are! The […]
28 JUNE 14 | permit in hand!
Building permit for Mariposa Phase VI has been received and the project will break ground in July, with an expected completion date of August 7th, 2015. I can’t wait to see the project start going up, that is the most fun part of my job! The $16.000,000 building will house 94 residential units and 2,200 SF of commercial space, […]
8 APR 14 | beefcake architects
How handsome are these three men? Joseph, Kaku and jv are in the current issue of Modern in Denver. Pick up your issue at a location listed here or subscribe so it comes right to your house. The article is titled “Room for All” is about affordable housing design in Denver. It features WORKSHOP8’s South […]
28 MAR 14 | just say yes to the bike
When Amory Narvaes, with Narvaes Western Construction, asked if WORKSHOP8 was interested in helping James Waddell create new offices and bike-shop for Boulder B-cycle, I immediately said “YES!” How could I say no, I love cycling and bikes. B-cycle is a great community bike-share non-profit organization in Boulder, Denver and over 28 cities around the USA, including locations in Hawaii and Alaska. B-cycle stations allow […]
8 AUG 13 | south lowell construction story
Work on the South Lowell Apartments Rehab and Redevelopment is coming to a close and I thought I’d share some construction photos with you. This has been a rewarding project for me because I was able to help transform an eye-sore of a building into a more functional, energy-efficient project with character and curb-appeal. It […]
28 JUL 13 | NAHRO national award of merit
Well, my photo is a little blurry, but I’m proud to announce that our Paisano Green Community project has won its second award! In October 2012 the project received a Citation Award for Built Architecture from AIA Colorado. On Thursday, July 18th, the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso was awarded the NAHRO 2013 National Award of Merit […]
18 JUL 13 | glimpses of natural beauty in japan
My recent trip to Japan to observe multifamily housing was partially funded through the Arthur A. & Florence G. Fisher Traveling Scholarship / AIA Colorado. The trip was truly astonishing and life altering and I can’t wait to go back with my wife and daughter. As I walked the streets of Tokyo, Yokohama, Sendia, […]
8 JUN 13 | japanese manhole covers
W8 UPDATE / 8 June 2013 Greetings from Japan. by V Brandy LeMae, managing partner photos by: Brandy LeMae, Joseph Vigil and Carmen Vigil
28 MAY 13 | ghost house on AIA tour
W8 UPDATE / 28 May 2013 Joseph Vigil’s Ghost House is included on the “Home Sweet [Energy Efficient] Home: A Sampling of Denver’s Sustainable Residential Projects” Tour during the AIA National Convention in Denver this Summer. by V Brandy LeMae, managing partner like W8 on Facebook We are so happy with the house and its site” […]
8 APR 13 | W8 mentor program
W8 UPDATE / 08 April 2013 mentor program for middle and high school students by C Joseph Vigil IV, AIA founding partner | architect I believe the best time to mentor someone who is considering pursuing a career in the field of architecture or interior design, is during their middle and high school years. To […]
28 FEB 13 | how to build a bridge in patagonia
W8 UPDATE / 28 February 2013 This is for all my geeky engineer friends. . . by C Joseph Vigil IV, AIA founding partner | architect My friends Richard and Chris Braunlich have been hiking and backpacking for more than 40 years. In 2007 they saw a blurb about U.S. Forest Service rangers who were […]
31 COT 12 | halloween 2012
31 October 2012 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM W8 [raw] Interior Designer Ulla Lange (dressed as a “house under construction”) with our client Morgan Young (dressed as “Running a Red Light”). Ulla and Joseph recently completed a remodel of Morgan’s house. The party was Morgan’s House Warming. Managing Partner Brandy LeMae (dessed as “Glam Witch” with […]
18 OCT 12 | trends in multifamily housing
W8 UPDATE / 18 October 2012 news from the 2012 Multifamily Executive Conference in Las Vegas Over the last three years I have attended several AIA and affordable housing conferences across the U.S. (Washington DC, Miami, New Orleans, Vail, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas). My last trip to Las Vegas was for the Multifamily […]
18 SEP 12 | Joseph Vigil 2012 architect of the year
W8 UPDATE / 18 September 2012 C Joseph Vigil IV, AIA named AIA 2012 Architect of the Year C JOSEPH VIGIL IV, AIA — 2012 ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR COLORADO NORTH CHAPTER MY BUSINESS PARTNER (AND HUBBY) RECOGNIZED BY AIA This award recognizes a licensed architect who has contributed to the profession and set an […]