Welcome to the Workroom.
We named our firm Workroom Architects because we believe the best architecture happens around a shared table, in an environment of true, open collaboration. Great design is personal, complex, and deeply meaningful. It deserves the passion and artistic precision of master designers who stay directly involved from start to finish.
We are not a big corporate agency where your vision gets passed down the line to junior staff. We are a boutique studio driven by a combined 35 years of recognized design excellence, where our principals lead every single project. From the overarching architectural concept down to the finest detail, you work directly with seasoned design leaders through every phase of the process.
Our team pairs strong design vision with the technical rigor needed to tackle highly complex environments, including vibrant hospitality spaces, dynamic multi family communities, specialized science and technology facilities, and thoughtfully crafted custom homes. By uniting big firm execution with the artistry, warmth, and dedication of a focused workshop, we ensure your project is both beautifully designed and expertly built.
Devin J. Engle, AIA, NCARB
Managing Principal | Director of Design
"I believe it is an architects responsibility to develop creative solutions that inspire those within, for it is an undeniable trait of the field that the fruits of our labors will leave a mark on its inhabitants and its surroundings for years to come."
Devin is a registered architect with over 15 years of experience leading complex architectural projects from concept through construction administration. Serving as Managing Member and Director of Design, he oversees design, code review, and quality control across the practice. Devin brings 10+ years of experience directing multi-million dollar construction administration (CA) projects and executing design-build delivery methods that optimize innovation, minimize cost, and streamline timelines.
Devin holds a Bachelors Degree from UW Milwaukee, maintains national certification through NCARB, and actively serves in AIA leadership. While holding deep expertise in multifamily and hospitality architecture, his broad portfolio spans commercial, industrial, religious, education, aviation, restaurant, and water park design. Driven by a commitment to principal led leadership, Devin works directly with clients, consultants, and teams to deliver precise BIM modeling and high performing architectural solutions.
David Flores, Associate AIA, NCARB
Managing Principal | Director of Operations
"One thing that has always intrigued me about architecture is the improbable fusion of art and mathematics."
David Flores is a US Army veteran and architectural design professional with extensive experience spanning highly complex science and technology facilities, hospitality, multifamily, and custom residential projects. Serving as Managing Partner and Director of Operations and Production, he brings rigorous technical precision and extreme attention to detail to every phase of project delivery.
Holding an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology from Madison College, where he graduated on the Deans List and joined the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Davids background also encompasses specialized land and property entitlements. Deeply influenced by the work of Louis I Kahn, he champions a genuinely collaborative approach between clients, consultants, and contractors. Believing that great design must be both functional and beautiful, David works closely with stakeholders to turn complex challenges into thoughtful, well crafted spaces.