We had a blast supporting Austin Lighthouse for the Blind at their “Be the Light” 5K on November 8th at McKinney Falls State Park! We enjoyed walking the race, chatting with their volunteers, and building fun figurines with fellow participants. Austin Lighthouse, also known as the Travis Association for the Blind, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit…
On September 10th, Studio8 participated in the Good Design Challenge 2025, hosted by Alfred Williams & Company and MillerKnoll. Our team came together and took home the People’s Choice Award! It was a fun evening spent with fellow designers. The design challenge was centered around the Eames House Bird — an iconic piece that was…
May 29, 2025 The Studio8 Architects team was thrilled to join HCEDP and our partners for the groundbreaking of Buildings 1, 2, and 3 at Kyle Technology Park. This exciting development will feature spec office/warehouse spaces ranging from 20,000 to 35,000 sq. ft., located at 404 Plum Creek Meadows Dr., Kyle, TX—a prime location for…
Celebrating three talented designers at Interior Design Magazine’s 30/30 Austin Event. Rachel Parker, Aubrey Millis, Jillian Afflerbach Jillian graduated from UT Austin with a degree in Psychology and was introduced to design while working for her dad’s local landscape architecture firm. Eager to explore interior architecture, she joined Studio8 in 2016 as an intern, supporting…
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A Fresh Look for Our Website After nearly a decade, it was time for a refresh—both aesthetically and functionally. We’ve been fortunate to grow and evolve over the years, and we wanted our website to reflect that journey. To make it happen, we partnered with WAY Creative, a local, woman-led agency known for their thoughtful…
After nearly six months of coordination across multiple teams, the MLF Phases 3 & 4 project team came together on a beautiful Saturday morning at Community First! Village to make a hands-on impact. Community First! Village, a development by Mobile Loaves & Fishes, is a master-planned neighborhood that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive…
We’re delighted to celebrate a milestone that fills us with pride this 2023 – Studio8 is marking 20 years of architectural and interior design excellence! This incredible journey has been made possible by the unwavering support of our clients, partners, and friends like you. With gratitude as our theme, we honor the relationships that have…
Opened in 2012, the City of Austin’s YMCA North Austin facility has proudly served the community for over a decade. This 34,000-square-foot center exemplifies the power of public-private partnerships, offering a safe, welcoming space for education, health, and community connection, thoughtfully designed with families in mind. Learn more about the project here.
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Although we will miss our historic home we officed in for nearly two decades, we are so excited for our new space and can’t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for photos and future ‘porch’ parties!
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We are pleased to announce Studio8 founding Principal, Milton Hime has been elevated to the AIA College of Fellows. This prestigious honor is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to architecture and society on a national level, and only about three percent of AIA’s more than 94,000 members hold this distinction. Hime was granted…
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Great opportunities below: Mid-Level Interior Designer (5-10 years of experience) Candidates are expected to have the following credentials: Experience in the design and technical development of a variety of commercial projects Project management experience to include writing proposals, scheduling & budgeting projects, tasking team members, managing project fee, and QA/QC of all project documents As…
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With the colder weather mostly behind us and the triple digit temperatures still a few months away, Spring is the perfect time to take ‘A Guide to Austin’s Architecture’ self-guided tour along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to explore Austin’s iconic architecture and cherished spaces that make our city so special. We are…
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Studio8 announces five new principals! Ethan describes his work as doing a ‘little bit of everything’ on a variety of projects. For the last thirty years, Ethan has been drawing and dreaming up solutions with his team, putting the puzzle pieces of a project together. This is what Ethan enjoys most about being an architect.…
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Studio8 participates in the American Heart Associations’ Heart Walk for the second year in a row, carrying on the tradition of running the Pet Zone. This year, Studio8 took on the American Heart Association’s Executive Challenge, raising over $15,000 in lifesaving dollars for the 2016 Austin Heart Walk. The American Heart Association is the nation’s…
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Studio8 becomes the first company in Texas to receive a JUST™ label It brings us great pride to announce we are the first firm in Texas to receive the International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ label, leading our industry and community into a new era of corporate transparency. The JUST™ program provides organizations with a ‘nutrition…
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Olga Finkelshteyn and Jennifer Carter volunteered at the CREW Austin CREW Careers event held at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. The competition teaches 9th grade girls about the different career opportunities in the development, design and construction industry. The teams were given a prompt and only had a few hours to prepare…
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Supporting our community, encouraging healthy living, raising money, and manning the Pet Zone at this year’s Austin Heart Walk. Olga’s take on the Austin Heart Walk—The employees of Studio8 are active, healthy individuals. By supporting the Heart Walk, we are encouraging the idea that healthy employees make for happier teams, more creative ideas, and better…
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Studio8 volunteers at Austin’s Pease Elementary School teaching 4th graders about architecture and helping them design and build a model of school. For the third year in a row, Studio8 participates in AIA’s Architecture in School Program. We look forward to this yearly opportunity to engage with our community and be inspired by the awesome…
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At Generous Art’s ‘Beautiful Giving at Blackbaud’, local artists come together to support over 70 Austin-area nonprofits. Curated by Hector Hernandez, 30 works of art are displayed by 19 different artists. Generous Art produces and curates shows to benefit nonprofits and charities. Our client Blackbaud, provides nonprofit organizations software and services for fundraising. Giving back to the community…
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See Facebook photos here. Studio8’s Austin office supported the AIA Austin – Architecture in Schools program by leading two classes at Pease Elementary, their downtown neighborhood school. Mrs. Chambers’ and Ms. Cherek’s 4th graders learned all about architecture in the built environment and designed their own elementary schools. The students proudly displayed their models at…
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See more photos on our Facebook page. Clients, family and friends joined Studio8 at our Austin office to support the local art community. The event was inspired and created by Emily Pew, Marisa Grande, Taylor Hardee, Chelsea Livingston, Lance Utermark and Fenny Kuo. Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this possible – Knoll…
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Studio8 is 26 creatives, strategists and thinkers solving architectural challenges, designing interiors and creating master plans. We are experts at pairing people with places; known for process over style. You can find us at our grand old house in downtown Austin or at our studio in San Antonio. If the weather is right, we may…