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Spokane’s Original Parkade, a downtown staple since 1967, is undergoing a re-design, and Uptic Studios is helping lead t...
10/12/2026

Spokane’s Original Parkade, a downtown staple since 1967, is undergoing a re-design, and Uptic Studios is helping lead the charge. Along with the project team, we are revitalizing the historic structure to fulfill original architect Warren Heylman’s main intent: “people are the center of the design.” Heylman envisioned a plaza level filled with life, from colorful umbrellas to pleasant facilities, designed specifically “for people – not things.” This concept shows our plan to bring those distinctive arches back to life, creating a welcoming and pedestrian-friendly main level. Get ready to experience the Parkade like never before. The new HQ for Visit Spokane is just the beginning!

The new luxury isn’t an escape, it’s integration. More people design their homes around a healthier, more balanced way o...
09/15/2026

The new luxury isn’t an escape, it’s integration. More people design their homes around a healthier, more balanced way of living to bring the restorative qualities of a retreat into everyday life. Spaces for movement, recovery, and connection are becoming just as important as the kitchen or living room.

A sauna to start the morning, a cold plunge after a workout, a basketball or tennis court to stay active, and spaces designed for lingering with friends and family. The home is no longer simply a place to retreat but actively supports how we want to live, feel, and recharge.

Every season brings something new, but the dreamy moments at Ponder Point remain✨
09/10/2026

Every season brings something new, but the dreamy moments at Ponder Point remain✨

Get to know [us]Brian | Operations ManagerUniversity of Idaho 🌟New to the team as of July! What is your background?I wa...
09/04/2026

Get to know [us]
Brian | Operations Manager
University of Idaho
🌟New to the team as of July!

What is your background?
I was an Estate Manager / Operations Manager at Living Vehicle as well as Office & Facilities Manager at TaskUs.

What do you do in your free time?
Travel, explore, eat fun food, drink fancy w**e and hang out with my dog.

What is something about Spokane that intrigues you?
I lived in Post Falls and went to U of I, but have been away for well over a decade. I'm shocked by the growth! I'm excited to be closer to family, as well as being able to access so many lakes and forests. I had these in Alaska too, but the season to enjoy them is much much shorter!

Something you might not know about me…
I bought a one way ticket to Hawaii in the height of covid with the plan to stay for a few weeks and ended up there for a year!

What is inspiring to you right now?
Lake life! Nothing makes me happier or more inspired than being on water. And summers in the PNW make that almost too easy to find. I love being able to provide a good life for my dog.

What ambitions do you have this year?
Settling down in Spokane or CDA, learning the community, finding favorite places, and really putting down roots... and learning all things [us], obviously!

Glad to have you on the team!

Join [us] for the next Sustainability Forum — Thursday, Sept 24th 5:30 pm. Guest speaker is Dante Jester, Climate Resili...
09/03/2026

Join [us] for the next Sustainability Forum — Thursday, Sept 24th 5:30 pm. Guest speaker is Dante Jester, Climate Resilience Program Manager at Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment. Dante will explore resilience hubs and how these intentional community spaces can bring together emergency preparedness, resilient infrastructure, clean energy, and community connection to help people prepare for and respond to extreme events.

Recent wildfires have reminded us just how vulnerable our communities can be and how important it is to be prepared. With wildfire and extreme heat increasingly impacting the Inland Northwest, this conversation is especially relevant to our community. Dante will also share the work of the Spokane Community Resilience Hub Network, which launched a pilot in 2025 and now includes eleven certified hubs throughout Spokane.

🎓 AIA HSW continuing education credits available
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-forum-at-uptic-studios-resilience-hubs-tickets-1999403071409

This downtown Spokane transformation brought together commercial space, a shared mezzanine, and loft-style apartments. B...
09/01/2026

This downtown Spokane transformation brought together commercial space, a shared mezzanine, and loft-style apartments. By rethinking how each level could be used, we were able to unlock the building’s full potential and create a vibrant place to work, gather, and live. This updated design added another layer of energy to the west side of downtown.

Get to know [us]Dustin | Project ArchitectWashington State University Welcomed to Uptic Studios 2 months ago! What is y...
08/24/2026

Get to know [us]
Dustin | Project Architect
Washington State University
Welcomed to Uptic Studios 2 months ago!

What is your background?
Most of the 20 years of my design experience has been spent living in Seattle and Leavenworth and working on projects primarily throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. I am a well-rounded Architect having worked primarily in Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use and Work Place designs. I also have experience with Senior Care, Health Care, and Master Planning.

What do you do in your free time?
Reading and playing my guitars. Family time with my daughters and grandsons. I also love music festivals and all the standard PNW activities like biking, snowboarding, hiking and camping.

What is something about Spokane that intrigues you?
I like the surrounding mountains, trees and waterways. Landscape inspires me and I appreciate being able to go from wide open
spaces to woods to rivers.

Something you might not know about me…
Before I was an Architect, I pursued a degree and life as a visual artist with emphasis in drawing and painting. I also had a short career as a Naval Firefighter and spent two years in the Middle East and South Asia.

What do you most enjoy about working at Uptic Studios so far?
I like the studio culture. It is inspiring to see such a talented and energized team putting in the time and effort to work on great design and supporting each other in the process.

What is inspiring to you right now?
Having recently moved from Seattle back to Spokane and gaining a fresh perspective on my day today. I’m motivated by my family and my faith.

Install day as Spokane Sports moves into the historic Flour Mill, they brought [us] in to help transform the space into ...
08/21/2026

Install day as Spokane Sports moves into the historic Flour Mill, they brought [us] in to help transform the space into a flexible home base for everything their team does.

Our Procurement Studio helped to add furnishings, layout, and final touches, creating spaces for day-to-day office work, large meetings, seasonal equipment storage, and a comfortable place for athletes to occasionally land.

We loved finding ways to honor the character of the historic brick building while giving the space a fresh, functional feel that supports the energy and growth of Spokane SportsThis space will play a small part in the BIG things Spokane Sports continues to bring to our city.

Collab with [us] — Our Design team partnered with local artist Christy Branson Art Gallery & Studio to create a commiss...
08/18/2026

Collab with [us] — Our Design team partnered with local artist Christy Branson Art Gallery & Studio to create a commissioned art piece specifically for a mutual client. Together, Julie and Christy explored materials, colors, and form to create something that feels right for the space while also reflecting the client’s vision.

This collaboration is a great example of what can happen when art and interior design are considered together from the start. We love finding opportunities to bring local artists into our projects and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

💫 Make sure to stop by her studio August 21–23 for her studio “Moving Sale” as she transitions into a new creative space. She’ll be offering artwork at special prices for the weekend only!
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402 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane, WA
99202

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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