-10° and still breaking ground.

Cold temps didn’t slow down the groundbreaking for Ope! Brewing Co.’s newest destination in Appleton. The new 23,000 SF facility is taking shape at the former Car City dealership at 1932 W. College Ave.

Spanning four buildings, this second location will feature two taprooms, sand volleyball courts, outdoor pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor stages for live music, designated food truck areas, and a pilot brewhouse for developing new beers—along with new equipment dedicated to cider production. Both taprooms will include a total of 12 roll-up garage doors, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience on warmer days. Just like the West Allis location, every space will be dog-friendly.

Both taprooms will include 12 roll-up garage doors, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor experience on warmer days. And just like the West Allis location—every space will be dog-friendly. 

We’re proud to serve as Architect of Record, partnering with Brookwater as designer and contractor on this exciting project.

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Streamline Your Next Project With Us!

In 2026 Thrive is offering a fully-aligned, streamlined design experience on your next project.

Architecture sets the direction. 

Interior design brings it to life.

By collaborating from the start, our team can guide you through the full design experience from outside to inside with clarity and alignment.

Send us a message to start a conversation about how we can help you today!

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10 Years of Designing for Care and Community

From its humble beginnings as a home-based startup Architectural practice to a Thriving full-service design practice with over 1,000 projects completed, 3 Offices and a Team of Experienced Designers - now that’s worth celebrating!

Shaped by our values over the past 10 years, Thrive Architects has transformed our client’s vision into well-curated, purposeful spaces that are centered on everyday life/use.

We’re grateful for the partners, clients, and communities who made it possible.
And if you’re planning what’s next, we’d love to help you build it.

Reach out and let’s start the conversation.

10 Year Wrap Up: 2015-2025

“As we conclude our 10th year at Thrive Architects, we’re grateful—for the clients who trust us, the partners who elevate every project, and the team that brings design to life. 2025 brought growth, creativity, and meaningful work across the communities we serve. Here’s to the next chapter.”

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DESIGN IN PROGRESS | Genesee Community Services

We’re excited to share a first look at the upcoming interior transformation for Genesee Community Services. This 8,760 SF renovation reimagines the space to better support learning, play, and daily operations—thoughtfully organized with new classrooms, breakout spaces, conference rooms, a lunch room, inside play area, and flexible office spaces.

The design also integrates unisex, boys, and girls restrooms, a laundry room, and built-in cubbies with counters and upper cabinetry to support organized, kid-friendly storage throughout. New skylights will introduce natural light, while keyless entry systems enhance safety and accessibility.

Exterior updates include painted brick and a new 1,136 SF outdoor play area enclosed by a white privacy fence and finished with poured-in-place rubber flooring—creating a secure and engaging environment for active play.

We look forward to seeing this project come to life as construction progresses.

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10 Year Wrap Up: Community + Partnerships

Supporting our communities is at the heart of Thrive. Across all three offices, we’re proud to invest time, talent, and partnership into the regions we serve.

WAUKESHA OFFICE: We’re proud to have completed the renovation for White Stone Community Church, creating a refreshed space for their growing congregation. Our Waukesha team also stays deeply connected to the community through involvement in:

• Waukesha County Business Alliance

• Muskego Planning Commission

• Waukesha Area Chamber of Commerce (WAC)

• West Allis Plan Commission

• West Allis Capital Improvement Committee

APPLETON OFFICE: Our Appleton team continues its commitment to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, while strengthening regional relationships and investing in local chambers from Green Bay to Oshkosh.

MADISON OFFICE: In Madison, our team remains actively engaged with Downtown Madison Inc., contributing to conversations that shape the city’s future.

We value the partnerships that strengthen our communities—and we’re grateful to be part of the work happening across Wisconsin.

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10 Year Wrap Up: Projects

Across all three offices, our team delivered meaningful work through the years—each project shaped by the communities we serve. Here’s a few we worked on during 2025.

WAUKESHA OFFICE: Construction is underway on Phase II of Evin at Oconomowoc, a $16 million expansion delivering modern independent and assisted living residences in a scenic golf-course setting. The team is also leading the design of a new multi-tenant office building in Big Bend, which will soon welcome Virtue Dental along with future tenants. Additional work includes the two-phase expansion of White Stone Community Church, creating enhanced gathering space for the congregation, and The Grand Castle Hills Senior Living—a $14.3 million project that added 55 residential units, a green room, home theater, and rooftop patio designed to foster connection and community among residents.

APPLETON OFFICE: The Appleton team has been hard at work designing a new church in Green Bay and collaborating on multiple projects with the Oneida and Menominee Nations. They also completed design work for a Park Pavilion and Concession Building for the Village of Hortonville.

MADISON OFFICE: Our Madison team recently completed an addition for Lighthouse Christian School and continues ongoing work with Dental Health Associates throughout Dane County.

We’re proud of the impact these projects have—and energized for what’s ahead in the next decade.  

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