Thomas Architecture Studios

05/29/2026

Excited to see the Carnegie Whisky Library featured in The Olympian today as construction is officially underway. At TAS, we have a special passion for giving new life to historic buildings, and we’re honored to be part of this project.

New Olympia bar hopes to have 600-plus whiskeys. Work on historic building begins

05/22/2026

The conversations around Port of Olympia Waterfront Development and Olympia’s West Bay Yards remind us of the early days of Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway redevelopment—a project our Founding Principal, Ron Thomas, was fortunate to help shape. Different place, different scale...but the same opportunity to reconnect a community to its waterfront in a meaningful way. Olympia has the chance to do something really special here, and TAS is honored to be a part of it.

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05/21/2026

Big news for Olympia food lovers 👩‍🍳✨

A new cooking school is coming to downtown Olympia this summer at Malt House on Legion Way! The school is being launched by chef Miriam-Xiomara Padilla, former executive chef of Mi Luna Cuban Cafe, with a focus on hands-on cooking classes for kids and the growing demand for culinary education in the community.

Padilla said the idea came after seeing huge waitlists for children’s cooking classes locally — proof that Olympia families are hungry for more opportunities to learn, cook, and connect through food. The new space inside Malt House aims to bring creativity, confidence, and community into the kitchen for the next generation of cooks.

Downtown Olympia keeps getting more exciting, and this is another awesome addition to the City’s growing food scene. 🍳🥖🔥

A local chef is leaving the popular downtown restaurant and dedicating herself to a new venture.

05/12/2026

Shoutout to a generous boss who surprised our staff with Kawaii Donuts at to celebrate the sunshine! 🍩☀️

05/11/2026

We’re excited to see the The Owl's Nest coffee + pastries expansion finalized! This project has been all about creating more space for connection and community, while maintaining the character and charm people already love about the café.

Stop by for a tasty pastry and a coffee — our Project Manager, Jason, swears it's the best coffee in town! ☕️✨

New Thurston County YMCA proposed, and a coffee shop expands in downtown Olympia

05/08/2026

We’re proud to be part of this exciting project and to help bring this vision to life for our community. Our team has remained committed to delivering thoughtful design solutions while keeping the project on schedule and within budget. Collaborating with such a dedicated group of partners has made this a rewarding experience, and we’re excited to see the impact this project will have for years to come.

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has received our approved occupancy permit, and we have started moving into our new Sheriff’s Office Headquarters.

The building project finished up on time, under budget, and the final product has exceeded expectations.

Patrol deputies, detectives, volunteers, command staff, and the majority of our support staff will be under the same roof for the first time in nearly 20 years.

I cannot thank our community enough.

05/07/2026

We’re proud to sponsor the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Technology Program at South Puget Sound Community College! Stop by from 6–8pm tonight for a chance to win some TAS swag as one of many SPSCC AEC Tech Expo giveaways.

SPSCC is near and dear to us at TAS. We’re proud to have representation on the SPSCC AEC Advisory Board, alongside several SPSCC alumni and even a former drafting instructor on our team!

We love supporting the next generation of designers and builders. Go Clippers!

Thank you to our AEC program sponsor Thomas Architecture Studios for investing in SPSCC students! Your partnership helps provide hands-on learning opportunities for high-demand skills, preparing students for careers in architecture, engineering, and construction. 📐👷‍♂️💚

05/07/2026

Fresh work, fresh perspective.

We recently installed new artwork by , bringing renewed energy and inspiration into the space. Each piece was thoughtfully selected to complement the architecture while adding depth, texture, and visual interest. The result is an environment that feels both elevated and inviting—where art and design work together to shape the experience. We are so lucky she is sharing her art with us.

Stop by and take a look! We are open for gallery visits Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

05/05/2026

First Friday = best Friday.

Our team stepped away from the desks and gathered for our monthly lunch at Row—good food, great conversation, and a chance to reconnect outside the day-to-day. Even better, we got to enjoy it in a space we helped bring to life—The Lurana building that houses the restaurant was designed by our team, making the experience that much more meaningful.

These moments together keep us grounded, inspired, and always moving forward as a team. Already looking forward to the next one!

05/01/2026

We’re excited to share this feature from The Olympian on Malt House, including a video of the space.

The design of Malt House—another TAS/Urban Management CO LLC collaboration—pays homage to Olympia’s historic Brewery District, thoughtfully weaving that legacy into a contemporary setting. Take a look inside and let us know what you think!

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