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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Exciting progress is underway at Lighthouse Christian School in Madison!

As the architects behind this vibrant expansion, it’s incredibly rewarding to see our design take shape—one colorful tile and bold wall at a time. The project adds bright new classrooms, a creative art room, a flexible multipurpose space, expanded teacher’s lounge, unisex restrooms, and much-needed storage.

Inside, classrooms pop with bold blues and oranges, while playful tile patterns in primary colors bring energy to the restrooms and drinking fountain nooks. Outside, a new landscaped playground is in the works, bringing joy and fresh air to the student experience.

As the addition is the primary public view from the neighborhood, our design concept was to create a new vision for the school and provide a vibrant and fun learning experience for the students. We achieved this by incorporating bright blue metal panels that contrast against a soft off-white backdrop and the original brick structure.

CLIENT: Lighthouse Christian Church & School

CONTRACTOR: NCI-Roberts Construction

ARCHITECT: Thrive Architects

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A Fresh Take on Dental Design in Madison!

Healthcare Dental Associates’ newly remodeled second floor now offers a clean, modern space focused on patient comfort and staff efficiency. The 3,227 square-foot renovation features six hygiene chairs, a welcoming reception and waiting area, a private doctor’s office, and improved staff amenities including a breakroom, lockers, and laundry. Support spaces were also upgraded with a dedicated lab, sterilization room, X-ray area, and expanded storage.

Designed by Thrive Architects in collaboration with NCI Roberts Construction, this project brings both form and function to life.

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Lighthouse Christian School Gives Praise

Our team aims to deliver high-quality work and meet our clients’ needs. We recently received feedback on our work for the Lighthouse Christian School project in Madison. Jace C. Jontz, Senior Project Manager at National Construction & NCI-R wrote, “I would like to throw out a ‘That’s a Boy’ to Jeff and his Team at Thrive. Jeff communicated weekly, interacted with our Smartsheet schedule, effectively communicated with Pastor Marcio, and owned what he committed to. This is honestly unheard of, and we really appreciate the commitment that he’s given this project. THANK YOU JEFF!!!!”

 

Kudos to our hardworking Thrive Team! Stay tuned for updates as the Lighthouse Christian School project continues to progress. 

 

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WE ARE HIRING!

 

WE ARE HIRING!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Thrive Architects is seeking an Associate Architect with 2+ years of experience for our Madison office. The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture. A good working knowledge of AutoCAD (or Revit), Sketchup and Photoshop is preferred. The successful candidate would ideally be a long-term fit with an opportunity to grow with the firm. The candidate should be energetic, passionate about architecture, excited to consistently pursue opportunities, fun and easy to work with. We work in a team setting whereby open conversation, deadlines and tasks are shared with the entire office. The ideal candidate should consider themselves a “people person” that is flexible and like’s working in a team setting.

The following skills and traits are ideal for consideration: • AutoCAD or Revit (moderate level of knowledge) • Microsoft Office (basic skill level) • Sketch up (moderate level of knowledge) • Basic Understanding of Architectural Drawing Production • Good Communication Skills • Photoshop (basic knowledge) • Passion for Architecture

Any of the following skills will give preference to a candidate for consideration:

• Minor in Business, Arts or similar related degrees • Experience in any Computer Rendering Programs • Marketing/Graphic Design Experience • Previous work in Architecture and/or Construction • Licensed Architect

COMPANY CORE VALUES:

Commitment to Community • Good Communication • Candor/Honesty • Personable/Sense of Humor • Hardworking/Driven to Succeed

EMPLOYER BENEFITS: • 401k with 3% match • Paid Parking • Paid Mileage • Hourly Compensation with Paid Overtime • Flexible Schedule • Paid Holidays and Vacation

QUESTIONS PRIOR TO APPLYING: If you have any questions prior to applying, please send to: Jeremy Bartlett, Architect jdb@thrive-architects.com

TO APPLY: Please email a resume. Include a simple email introductory no cover letter is necessary.

Address your inquiry to:

Email Subject Line: Architectural Associate Position – Madison Office. Send your email cover letter and resume to: Jeremy Bartlett, Architect

jdb@thrive-architects.com

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Office Now Open in Madison

EXCITING NEWS ALERT!

Thrive Architects is thrilled to announce the opening of a new office in Madison, WI.

At Thrive Architects, we’re passionate about providing artistic talents with high integrity, loyalty and servitude. Our third location is ready to serve and ensure that our clients continue to THRIVE across Wisconsin.

If you have a moment, stop in! We can’t wait to welcome you to our newest home!

Thrive Architects 7818 Big Sky Drive Ste 209, Madison, WI 53719

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