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: Growth Milestones

This year marks a major milestone—10 years in business and the growth of Thrive into a mid-size architectural practice with 14 talented professionals. We welcomed three new team members and had the chance to work with two incredible summer interns.

Over the summer, Cadence Gabel (University of Idaho) and Jorden Romano (WCTC Architecture) brought great talent to our team. We’re excited that Jorden chose to stay on full-time as an Architectural Associate.

We also added two new designers to our Waukesha office:

• Beth Bokelman, Interior Designer — leading the development of our expanding interior design services.

• Erik Semb, Project Manager — returning to Thrive after completing his M.Arch at UW–Milwaukee and gaining experience in Denver.

As we continue to grow, we’re aligning our capabilities with larger, high-end developments and seeking stronger design opportunities. One key step in that evolution is expanding our in-house expertise.

With Beth on board, Thrive is now officially offering in-house Interior Design services—a move that elevates our design capabilities, strengthens collaboration, and ensures every project begins with a unified vision.

Expanding interior design is one more way we’re HELPING OUR CLIENTS THRIVE.

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10 Year Wrap Up: Our Beginnings

What started in 2008 as Jeremy Bartlett taking on selective design projects became a full-time leap in 2015—and Thrive Architects was officially born.

From a home office to our Waukesha Corporate Office (2016), then Appleton (2020) and Madison (2023), our growth has been shaped by incredible clients and a talented team across Wisconsin.

Now with three offices and a decade of full-time practice, we’re proud to continue designing spaces that truly thrive.

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Cheers to More Years!

We’ve grown, improved, and created unforgettable memories — and we’re just getting started!