Where thoughtful design
meets expert craftsmanship
and fabrication

SkylabSHOP, the fabrication arm of Skylab Architecture, brings design and hands-on making together through a process that emphasizes collaboration, craftsmanship, and thoughtful material selection. With over 75 years of combined experience, SkylabSHOP works alongside architects, designers, and builders, delivering custom, high quality work that enhances a variety of projects.

Under the leadership of Tom Ghilarducci, the SHOP offers services like woodworking, metal fabrication, furniture finishing, metal polishing, laser cutting, and plastics casting. For projects requiring specialized techniques, the SHOP collaborates with a network of expert partners skilled in CNC machining, waterjet cutting, 3D bending, foundry work, and more.

collaborative approach
to design and
craftsmanship

SkylabSHOP’s collaborative approach ensures that every project—big or small—receives the attention and quality it deserves.

SkylabSHOP doesn’t focus on mass-produced or pre-existing designs. The team works closely with Skylab designers and clients to create custom pieces that contribute meaningfully to the spaces they inhabit—whether it’s a signature table or a larger-scale installation.

innovative solutions
for complex design
challenges

SkylabSHOP specializes in tackling projects that require unique, specialized fabrication. From custom finishes and specialty components to site-specific installations, the team thrives on producing pieces that contribute to the overall experience of a space.

prototype, test,
and make

Prototyping can be a valuable phase in a project’s overall success. By testing new materials, fabrication methods, and concepts, SkylabSHOP helps turn ideas into real-world solutions. This hands-on approach enables designers and architects to refine and evolve designs, pushing creative boundaries while ensuring functionality. SkylabSHOP fills this role for Skylab Architecture often, but also welcomes projects from the design community at large. This flexibility allows SkylabSHOP to foster a natural flow of ideas, where bold concepts from various partners are brought to life.

“Our job isn’t just to build—it’s to partner with our clients and bring their one-of-a-kind ideas to life.”

what we do

  • Concept Design
    Design Coordination
    3D Modeling
    Material Mock-Ups
    Prototyping

  • Woods
    Metals
    Wood Working
    Plastic Coating
    Metal Work
    Finishing

  • General Contracting
    Project Management
    Construction Coordination

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