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In the early 19th century, a Welsh textile manufacturer named Robert Owen coined the slogan “Eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest” while advocating for improving working conditions within the manufacturing industry. Over time, that slogan manifested itself into the typical daily formula many of our lives still…
The slowing down of the past year has allowed us to refocus our priorities as a society and shift our perspectives about what is important and how we live as individuals and communities. Instead of “getting back to normal,” we have embraced the growth necessary to create better environments, to…
Here are a few of our teammates’ responses to trends in to the New Year: With a strong design shift on the horizon for 2021, spaces will see the effects of how people gather in communal spaces, what surfaces you encounter, and the ways materials can be cleaned. Mid-century modern…
2020. Four numbers that we all thought would only be filled with achieved goals and joyous moments. Like many, we kicked off a year where we thought everything would go just as we planned. Great clients, the right direction, impeccable service. While those items remained, understandably, we adjusted to life…
The Holiday season is a very special time of year for us. It is a time when we reflect on our values, who we love the most, and who we miss the most. Best of all, it is a time of giving. This year has certainly challenged us all in…
When Elevatus received word that we would be working with Albion College to create an addition to their existing Dow Recreation and Wellness Center, we were intrigued and excited. As an aspiring architect, I believe that design is impactful and inspirational, especially in higher education. It was essential for this…
Trying times call for extraordinary measures. This year is unlike any other that we’ve seen before while dealing with the stresses surrounding COVID-19. If you think about it, there hasn’t been one industry unaffected by this tumultuous outbreak. The best way you can go about getting through tough times is…
