--- title: "WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop8-architecture-planning-design-pfvwus-pf~1006691637 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006691637.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2aa3903b0f9f4f65_7322-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1720 15th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302, United States" latitude: 40.0172 longitude: -105.2851 phone: "(303) 442-3700" website: http://workshop8.us rating: 5 review_count: 4 followers: 148 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design Original Houzz profile: [WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop8-architecture-planning-design-pfvwus-pf~1006691637) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Boulder, CO - **Serves:** Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Louisville, Superior, Gunbarrel, Glendale, Niwot, Lazy Acres, Paragon Estates, Pine Brook Hill, Altona, Saint Ann Highlands, Sugarloaf, Tall Timber, Eldorado Springs, Jamestown, Gold Hill, Sunshine, Crisman, Mountain Meadows, Seven Hills, Bark Ranch, Leyner, Pinecliffe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10,000 Ideabook Saves WORKSHOP8 is a design and service-oriented firm offering architecture, planning, and design services to individuals, for-profit, non-profit and governmental agencies. Our talents and interests lead us to work in interior design, urban planning, public art, graphic design, and community engagement. We share a dedication to sustainability, social involvement, and the belief that everyone deserves great design. We believe in building strong relationships, thinking boldly, and designing mindfully. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Sustainable Design ### Areas Served - Boulder - Longmont - Broomfield - Louisville - Superior - Gunbarrel - Glendale - Niwot - Lazy Acres - Paragon Estates - Pine Brook Hill - Altona - Saint Ann Highlands - Sugarloaf - Tall Timber - Eldorado Springs - Jamestown - Gold Hill - Sunshine - Crisman - Mountain Meadows - Seven Hills - Bark Ranch - Leyner - Pinecliffe ### Typical Job Cost $3 - 250 Design fees vary based on the size of the project as well as the level of involvement desired. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design | | Address | 1720 15th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302, United States | | Phone | (303) 442-3700 | | Website | http://workshop8.us | | License Number | Colorado 400321 | | Followers on Houzz | 148 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/workshop8/101583253223528 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop8-architecture-planning-design-pfvwus-pf~1006691637) - **Website:** http://workshop8.us - **Phone:** (303) 442-3700 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016 Denver Biz Journal Real Estate Champion Adaptive Reuse \|\| 2015 NAHRO Colorado Eagle Award for Excellence \|\| 2015 AIA Colorado Citation Award \|\| 2013 NAHRO National Award of Merit in Project Design \|\| 2012 AIA Colorado Citation Award for Built Architecture ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — colinporter, July 2013** > The approach to constructing a new build abroad can be quite daunting. After researching a raft of architects we chose to award our design and construction to Workshop 8 who are a group of architects with a diverse range of skills in exterior and interior design. They are located in downtown Boulder CO. The decision to use Workshop 8 came quite easily in the end. First we identified that this practice had direct experience in designing and building projects on steep slopes. Our lot is located on a very steep slope with several additional constraints. Workshop 8 has a superb working relationship with local contractors and this offered us the possibility of meeting and talking with a contractor prior to engaging in the build. during one of our visits to Boulder the contractor took time to take us on a tour of some of his completed builds and so we were ale to see the quality of his work and discuss how our ideas might be accommodated within a limited budget. All in all the familiarity and working relationship between architect and contractor is important to us. In particular it provides us confidence in a process which will continue many thousand miles away from where we live and work! With regard to the design process we were asked to fill in a questionnaire which provide Workshop 8 a good idea of our personal requirements. Subsequently these ideas have been developed and discussed via e-mail and computer modelling. I am more aware of the proposed features for our house using this type of technology than any that I have been involved in on our own doorstep within the UK. A site visit with the architect and contractor has provided us with a good level of information relating to the possible hitches that we may encounter. In particular I am encouraged that the good working relationship already established on previous similar builds will secure that the project progresses and that obstacles are overcome even though we will be located in the UK during the build. Recent skype contact and phone discussions have allowed us to consider in more detail aspects of the build that we could not have envisaged. In this respect we have moved towars a highly detailed plan for our house. Of course the Boulder local planning rules and the technical aspect of the build are confusing to us. Workshop 8 have steered us through the planning process explaining technical aspects and constraints as we have proceeded and this has led to what we consider to be the best possible design for the lot and which meets our family needs. The final point I would make about this practice is it's technical knowledge on energy efficiency. workshop 8 have and continue to develop a reputation for developing highly efficient passive solar housing containing the most up to date technologies to reduce energy consumption. We hope as we proceed with our project to include many of these technologies and we like the way that Workshop 8 have designed for us to add on these technologies as we can afford them i.e. to include within the infrastructure the wiring and plumbing for future development. > Colin Porter **★★★★★ — eulermk, April 2013** > I have worked with Ulla Lange at Workshop 8 on several residental projects, including the stunning design of a 350 sq. ft. cottage on the back of my property. She is innovative as well as personable and has the ability to hear what your thoughts & wishes are, and integrate them into her design proposals. She's flexible but when you're "off the mark", not afraid to tactfully let you know! I feel my life has been greatly enhanced by the finished products! **★★★★★ — J Davis Builders, April 2013** > Workshop 8 is a full service design firm located in Boulder, CO. They are extremely capable designers on many of the popular styles today. The best quality of the firm in my opinion is that all the principles are a delight to work with and are very customer satisfaction oriented without the ego many designers bring. I highly recommend them for both architecturtal and interior design. **★★★★★ — Morgan Young, April 2013** > I hired WORKSHOP8 for a massive interior remodel and an exterior "sprucing up". I got that and a lot more. Even when the billing stopped, the advice and encouragement continued. The work was excellent, economical and...wait for it...delivered on time and under budget. ## Selected projects - [Hickory House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hickory-house-pj-vj~484477) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Jefferson House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jefferson-house-pj-vj~484531) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Lab House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lab-house-pj-vj~484490) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Mapleton Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mapleton-guest-house-pj-vj~435689) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [1365 Norwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1365-norwood-pj-vj~401686) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Mapleton Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mapleton-modern-pj-vj~353628) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 4 - [450 Lipan Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/450-lipan-way-pj-vj~273959) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [3020 17th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3020-17th-street-pj-vj~218963) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Olsen Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olsen-residence-pj-vj~196272) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Ghost House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ghost-house-pj-vj~187147) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Courtyard House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courtyard-house-pj-vj~178241) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [2606 Kohler - The Sister](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2606-kohler-the-sister-pj-vj~88232) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 11 - [The Brother](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-brother-pj-vj~88237) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [La Villetta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-villetta-pj-vj~57503) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Lange Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lange-residence-pj-vj~50304) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop8-architecture-planning-design-pfvwus-pf~1006691637) ## Ideabooks - [2037 Walnut](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8652333/list/2037-walnut) — 26 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/workshop8) ## Community Q&A **Q: Any idea what the square footage of this guest house is?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks! A: I'm trying to track down this information for you. The project is archived now and the interior designer who worked on this moved back to Finland, so it's proving difficult to gather! Thanks. **Q: What are all the wood surfaces in this space (i.e. cabs, floor, wall)?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the wall is beetle kill pine **Q: Garage Doors** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you get those amazing garage doors? A: It was custom made by a local garage door company and then painted on site. Not too expensive. **Q: Looking for utility looking sink** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes this sink? A: IKEA **Q: Please post some photos of the living area and how it connects .** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Unfortunately we don't have any shots that show this any better, but this shot was taken from the kitchen island. Hope this helps you picture the space! **Q: How large is this kitchen dining now?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry for the extremely long wait! The kitchen/dining area is 24'x11.5' --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*