C. Joseph Vigil IV

Building Thriving Communities

For over 30 years, Joseph has been passionate about designing exceptional living spaces. At WORKSHOP8, his focus is on crafting award-winning multifamily projects. He believes in creating projects that not only look fantastic but also blend into the surrounding environment. Sustainability is a core value for Joseph, and his designs prioritize energy efficiency and eco-conscious practices. Joseph’s leadership has been instrumental in delivering over 30 successful multifamily projects, with four currently underway. He’s a champion for affordable housing solutions and possesses a deep understanding of zoning regulations. This expertise helps WORKSHOP8’s projects meet community needs while staying budget-conscious.

Joseph is a founding partner and President of WORKSHOP8 and is responsible for the firm’s operations. As Architect Principal he leads the vision and direction of project design and is responsible for the overall success of projects as well as providing QAQC for clarity, consistency, and constructibility. He has over 25 years of diverse design experience including master and site planning, hardscape design, and architectural design for multifamily, commercial, and  retail projects and is an expert in energy-efficient, NetZero energy, and high-performance architecture.  Joseph has worked on several historic and adaptive reuse projects and understands that these types of projects require special attention when juxtaposing historic elements, which are needed to tell the story of the past, with contemporary elements, which are of our time. Joseph’s forward-thinking approach ensures projects with lasting appeal and comfort, while his construction trades background promotes constructible designs.

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from CU Boulder. Before co-founding VaST with Brandy LeMae, he worked for several Boulder-based architecture studios. He is a licensed architect in the state of Colorado.

Key Skills

  • Project Management:

    Proven ability to lead A/E teams, manage budgets and timelines, and oversee projects from conception to completion.

  • Communication & Collaboration:

    Manages client relationships, leads design teams, and fosters effective communication with stakeholders.

  • Affordable Housing:

    Extensive experience in designing and delivering high-quality for-sale and for-rent multifamily projects. Adept at designing solutions that meet community needs while remaining budget-conscious.

  • Sustainable Design:

    Prioritizes eco-conscious practices and passive solar features for energy efficiency.

  • Zoning & Entitlements:

    Successfully navigates zoning regulations and entitlement processes.

Professional Experience

WORKSHOP8 architecture interiors graphics — Boulder, CO

Founding Partner / Architect, 2010 to Present

VaST high-performance architecture & green design — Boulder, CO

President / Architect, 2000 to 2010

EDGE Architects — Boulder, CO

Project Designer / Manager, 2000

Manning Architects — Boulder, CO

Partner / Project Designer, 1996 to 2000

Richey & Lancashire — Boulder/Denver, CO

Intern Architect, 1994 to 1996

Accreditations

  • AIA Licensed Architect

    1994

Education

  • Bachelor of Environmental Design

    University of Colorado, Boulder, 1990