We restored a frontier era toll station with our hearts and hands to create a modern studio and creative sanctuary. A space for idea cultivation and collaboration in Truckee, California.
Gray’s Cabin is Truckee’s oldest standing historic building.
Olab is a design studio rooted in the Sierra, with a deep appreciation for story, strategy, and place. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in a historic cabin in downtown Truckee, our team blends bold creativity with contextual relevance — building brands that feel both modern and meaningful.
The Olab studio fills with designers, illustrators, organizers, storytellers, producers, activists, directors, venture collaborators, and filmmakers. We are seeking out projects that call for thoughtful intentions and refined outcomes — where design plays a meaningful role in impact and identity.
Illustration by Georgia Clark
