State of La Union Newsletter - April 2024
Welcome, dear friends, to another vibrant edition of our newsletter!
Wow, April just flew by! This past month has also seen us embark on exciting new endeavors aimed at further elevating our offerings and enhancing the experiences of our clients, partners and community. From the launch of innovative design initiatives to strategic collaborations with industry partners, each endeavor underscores our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and delivering unparalleled results. As we look ahead to the vibrant blossoms of spring, we eagerly anticipate delving into exciting new projects and fostering creative collaborations with industry leaders in the region. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support and partnership. It is through your trust and collaboration that we are able to realize our collective vision and make meaningful contributions to the world of design.
Warmly,
Sonia-Lynn + Sergio Max
Founders of La Union Studio
In This Newsletter…
- Welcome Albert Solis, La Union’s New Director of Business Development
- Emblem Skincare is Sharing Space with La Union Studio
- Have a Project? Fill Out Our Project Intake Form
- Partner Spotlights: Beacon Business Aligns + CM Design Group
- Project Spotlight: Raised Doughnuts & Cakes, Mi Kim
- Awards + Media Features
- KOMO News: BCO Fund Launch + Interview on ARC Seattle
- Haven Lifestyle Magazine Feature
- Monograph 2024 High Performer Project Management Award
- In the Community
- Rainier Valley Community Development Fund Event Fundraiser
- Port of Seattle Airport & Concessions Networking Event
- "The World is Yours" Workshop
- Connect With Us!
Announcements
Welcome our Director of Business Development, Albert Solis
In this role, Albert will be focused on boosting La Union Studio’s Residential offerings for homeowners, builders and developers with strategic partnership, increased brand awareness and client design experience. He possesses over a decade of sales & marketing experience in high growth environments from the gym fitness world and residential homebuilding industry.
Emblem Skincare is Sharing Space with La Union Studio
Did you know that the owner and founding principal of La Union Studio is also a licensed esthetician? Sonia-Lynn Abenojar holds licenses in both Washington and California. Her business, Emblem Skincare, is located at the same site as La Union Studio in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood. Book an appointment with Emblem Skincare to elevate and unlock the potential of your skin!
Have a Project? Fill Out Our Project Intake Form
Are you a homeowner, business owner, or investor in search of a dynamic and creative team to turn your design and buildout ideas into reality? We're now welcoming new projects for 2024. Begin the process by completing our project intake form to schedule a consultation with us!
Partner Spotlight
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Beacon Business Alliance
Partner
The Beacon Business Alliance is dedicated to advocating for neighborhood, promoting equitable economic development resources to businesses and stakeholders in Beacon Hill, and guides the community’s evolution toward an inspiring, thriving, and increasingly livable place for everyone.
CM Design Group
Partner
CM Design Group is a civil engineering firm dedicated to providing the highest quality transportation, storm drainage and site design services for their clients. Founder Catherine Mirkin, PE and her team bring over 34 years of experience to the field, and we’re excited to be working with them on an ADU project in Seattle.
Project Spotlight
Raised Doughnuts & Cakes
Raised Doughnuts & Cakes offers a refreshingly contemporary take on a donut shop and bakery. Located at the corner of 24th & Union in the historic Africatown neighborhood of Seattle, the business is owned by Mi Kim and serves a delightful array of delicious donuts.
La Union Studio was tasked with integrating the space seamlessly into an intersection bustling with fellow small businesses. Our studio explored how 'transparency' could serve as a guiding principle to facilitate interior connections between patrons and bakers, and externally between the space and the larger community. A refined ensemble of geometric angles, textures, and light breathes life into a restrained and balanced sensory experience.
Raised Doughnuts & Cakes was also featured in Seattle Met’s 'Best Doughnuts in Seattle' article earlier this year. If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, be sure to do so!
Press + Media
KOMO News: Interview on ARC Seattle
At the beginning of this month, La Union Studio, along with representatives from the Office of Economic Development and Grow America, was invited by ARC Seattle to discuss the new Business Community Ownership (BCO) Fund. This funding is the nation's first property ownership program, which helps small businesses combat displacement.
For more information on how this initiative will shape the future of small business ownership and community resilience, we invite you to view the full interview on KOMO News.
Haven Lifestyle Magazine Feature
La Union Studio is featured in this month's edition of HAVEN Lifestyle Magazine — Seattle! As a growing small business and design studio, it's important to utilize different marketing mediums to reach a diverse array of audiences around the world. We're grateful for the opportunity to showcase our services and tell our story on HAVEN's platform.
Monograph Project Management Award
La Union Studio is proud to be a recipient of Monograph’s 2024 Best of Project Management Award for Architecture & Engineering. With over 1200 design studios across the country utilizing Monograph to manage their projects and business operations, we’re among the top being recognized for our efficiency and effectiveness in our project management. This achievement underscores our commitment to excellence and reinforces our dedication to delivering exceptional project management service in parallel to our collaborative design process. We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing to exceed expectations in all aspects of our work.
In the Community
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund Event Night
Earlier this month, we had an incredible night at a Rainier Valley Community Development Fund fundraising event. This community organization is a development financial institution (CDFI) that provides funding and resources to the small business ecosystem in the South End. La Union Studio has been working with them on the design and buildout of their new headquarters and offices adjacent to our new offices.
If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for capital, reach out and connect with them below!
"The World is Yours" Workshop
Earlier this month, La Union Studio collaborated with the UpNUp Podcast’s Robel Andmichael and Ariv Adiaman to host the "World is Yours" workshop at La Union’s studio space. “The World is Yours" workshop is centered on bringing together professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs from various professional disciplines to swap ideas, tackle challenges, and build winning strategies. Together we discussed the topic of finding joy in serving your community while also enjoying serving yourself as a point of departure for the discussion. We’re extremely grateful for the opportunity to connect, share insights, and empower each other through this collaboration.
Stay tuned for more events we plan on hosting and launching later this year!
Port of Seattle Airport Dining & Retail Networking!
La Union Studio was out networking at the Port of Seattle’s Airport Dining & Retail partnering event. This event was focused on connecting potential concessions opportunities with prospective bidder teams as part of the Port’s C-Concourse expansion. We got the chance to meet with small business owners, contractors and other designers looking to partner with the Port of Seattle aviation division. If you’re a business owner looking for more information, connect with us today!
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