Anchoring a new neighborhood in Hillsboro, Oregon, The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing jump-starts civic growth in what was once an empty field through independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Our design reflects Hillsboro’s agrarian roots. Inspired by the surrounding mountains and organized around a ribbon of parks linked by pedestrian streets, residents are provided with many opportunities to connect with each other and their neighborhood. At its heart are the ideas of integration and connecting generations to each other. Residents and their families can gather in places shared with their neighbors, like the bocce ball court, walking paths, meditation labyrinth, and outdoor eating areas. Since the site is connected to the Reed’s Crossing Wellness Center by a pedestrian path, wellness at Reed’s Crossing is intrinsically tied to its community. Throughout The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing, we wanted to reflect the region’s natural beauty, both in the building’s form and how we organized it. The outside of the building, with townhome porches and balconies, feels expansive and urban. The building’s “urban farmhouse” roofline, a contemporary Pacific Northwest abstraction of the surrounding mountain shapes, is made of honest, straightforward materials. This monolithic expression is softened by the single-story building, an approachable form inspired by the tree-lined foothills. Designed with a clear love for Hillsboro’s landscapes, operational flexibility, and the wellness of those who will live here, The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing is a focal point of what we hope will become a vital, self-contained community.

Canyon builds upon the rich history of the original “Muddy Ranch” site, paying homage to its heritage with classic early 1900s ranch-style architecture. At the heart of the camp, a central gathering space with an integrated amphitheater connects key areas and encourages community among campers. The new Mercantile Building, which houses an infirmary and summer offices, provides critical operational upgrades. Current Creek Lodge offers high-quality accommodations for the assignment team and flexible hosting facilities for school-season programs. The innovative Axe Handle Dorm enhances camper lodging with a high-capacity, cost-effective design that prioritizes both function and comfort. To complete the experience, thoughtfully designed signage and wayfinding systems create a welcoming and intuitive environment for visitors. Together, these elements blend history with modern functionality, fostering connection, comfort, and a deep sense of place.

Young Life Washington Family Ranch rises from a starkly beautiful high desert landscape in Central Oregon. Natural wood and timber from early mining camps were the basis of our design aesthetic for Creekside; we conducted extensive research to design each building, from smaller-scale camper cabins to the 500-person dining hall, as traditionally as possible. The clear span heavy timber truss roof over the dining hall combines steel and lumber, staying true to the old mine design. Creekside comprises five cabin-style dormitories, an activity center, four buildings for staff housing, a dining hall, a commercial kitchen, an auditorium, an ice cream shop, an indoor game room, and a dynamic water park in the central square.

This comprehensive, three-phased master plan transformed an existing suburban church campus through a combination of new construction and renovations, enabling thoughtful growth alongside the congregation’s expanding needs. The first phase introduced a much-needed shared parking facility developed in partnership with the local school district, Parks and Recreation District, and a neighboring elementary school, enhancing community access and collaboration. In the second phase, a 10,000 sq. ft. youth center was constructed, featuring a 400-seat multipurpose room with retractable tiered seating. This phase also included the restoration of the original chapel, the addition of new classrooms, and updated office spaces. The final phase completed the vision with a new family life center, including a commercial kitchen, café, bookstore, gymnasium/fellowship hall, classrooms, offices, and ample storage. The main fellowship hall opens to an adjacent community park, which also serves as overflow parking, creating a flexible and interconnected space for worship and community events.

Rolling Hills Community Church sought a large, unified space to bring their growing congregation and community together under one roof. Located in Tualatin, Oregon, the 180,000 sq. ft. facility was thoughtfully designed to meet both current needs and future expansion. The layout includes conference rooms, classrooms, public meeting spaces, and a state-of-the-art worship center with a stage and seating for over 2,500 people. Equipped with advanced audio and visual systems, the worship center ensures a seamless, connected experience for the entire congregation.

Sunset Presbyterian Church’s architecture embraces Northwest design principles, blending carefully scaled buildings with natural landscaping to create a welcoming and familiar atmosphere. Situated on 15.5 acres, the campus is centered around a spacious courtyard and offers excellent visibility, convenient access, and parking for 900 vehicles. A separate entrance provides easy access for children’s programs and serves as a weekday entry for other church activities. The campus master plan accommodates up to 135,000 sq. ft., including a 2,500-seat sanctuary and a 400-seat chapel. During construction of the main sanctuary, a multipurpose room and fellowship hall functioned as an interim worship space, ensuring continuity for the congregation.

Centrally located in downtown Portland, Collier’s new office space is an elevated workplace that offers memorable moments of natural beauty and hospitality-like amenities to attract employees back to the city center, all enveloped in an atmosphere of calm. Desiring something fresh, beautiful, and memorable, the international brokerage firm came to us to design their new offices. To deliver exactly what they envisioned, we infused the space with minimalist charm through soft curves and organic forms, introducing an honesty that enhances the brand experience. Moving up from a mid-level floor to the top floor of Portland’s Pacific Center building, square footage was sacrificed in order to gain an outdoor patio space and 360º views of the West Hills, Fremont Bridge, and Mount Hood. Offering quite the first impression, vaulted ceilings and illuminated archways in Colliers’ elevator lobby bring to mind the intricate craftsmanship of Old-World cathedrals. Colliers new office is designed for experience, not just aesthetic. A soft kind of roundness everywhere and multiple expressions of light make the whole space feel more sophisticated, keeping eyes entertained and engaged the whole time. The curved glass of private telephone rooms cascade down the hall, leading directly to an employee coffee bar. The one-on-one rooms are insulated by soundproof felt wall covers that echo the rounded, curved design motif found elsewhere throughout the office. As an international firm, Colliers desired regional context within their office, manifesting as the soft-toned woods that speak to the lumber of the Pacific Northwest. Overhead, exposed ceilings were deliberately kept light to counteract the familiar darkness of Oregon rainclouds. Elevated amenities for Colliers’ employees include a cooking room with modern appliances and ventilation to reduce food smells, as well as lively, active zones for socializing after work. The social area has a family-style table for eating, rounded sofas and curved lighting fixtures, as well as some more playful elements like a shuffleboard table and core-drilled golf holes that encourage employees to both work hard and play hard. Embracing softer natural palettes energized by a rich textural depth, subtle design elements, and Colliers’ trademark blue, we established a modern office that is uniquely signature for Colliers.

A ground-up construction on the site of an old fish processing building, the Sandy Health Center combines the programming needs of behavioral health, primary care, dental facilities, and pharmacy services to establish a one-stop-shop on the edge of downtown Sandy. The health center is on a prominent corner, connected to the community it serves through a contemporary take on the Cascadian aesthetic. A shed roof pops out above a stone base, lining the side of the structure and highlighting wood-look panels among other rustic tones and elements that blend with the surrounding locale. Outdoor walkways are lined with native plants and other landscaping elements that tie the site to the design language of the town, like trees and monument rocks. Two outdoor courtyards give employees a nice respite to take a break or eat lunch in and a peaceful place for visitors to rest. Connections to nature are a consideration not often seen in healthcare projects, making these additions welcome. One of the benefits of the combined programming within the Sandy Health Clinic is that it gives the working staff more room to spread out and interact, making them all feel like a part of the same team. The design of the facility focuses on being warm and inviting while providing staff with the resources to keep themselves safe, granting them more opportunities to provide quality care to each of the patients they see.

A landmark in the coastal town of Seaside, Oregon, the WorldMark's massing provides views of the Pacific Ocean from every guest suite, where private decks stimulate the senses and allow for an immersive coastal experience. The interior design of the hotel emphasizes feelings of luxury and relaxation, with each room thoughtfully appointed for guests of this timeshare resort. The lobby is centered around a large fireplace, fostering social interactions and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. After enjoying the indoor amenities that include the spa, fitness, swimming and game room, guests can stroll along the always-active Seaside boardwalk, the beach, and nearby trails.

Located in Bend, Oregon, on the edge of the Willamette National Forest and surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, Tetherow Resort is a premier locale for adventurers. This clubhouse was designed to increase the resort's stunning amenities and entice a new breed of home buyers and renters. Utilizing the tradition of Cascadian architecture, we employed the use of red cedar and fir, complemented with natural stone quarried on the site. These materials reference the picturesque setting of the region and nod to the architectural vocabulary of the locale.

Nestled along the edge of Siletz Bay on the Oregon Coast, the Salishan Spa was inspired by the original contemporary Northwest style of the adjacent lodge, designed by Architect John Storrs. The Spa blends in with its natural surroundings, harmoniously integrating elements that reflect the landscape and heritage of the Pacific Northwest, shifting guest's mindset from the ordinary to the serene. This transition begins as you leave your car and approach over water via floating wood deck, where an integrated water feature greets you with soothing sounds, masking the outside world behind you. Inside, the Spa features natural stone walls, exposed wood, and large windows that provide light and views. The interiors are serene and calming, with soft lighting, natural materials, and minimalist décor that focus on comfort and rejuvenation. The design philosophy of the spa emphasizes having a minimal impact on the natural environment, striving to maintain the beauty and integrity of the adjacent coastal forest landscapes.

Portland's Second & Salmon hotel has a design that transitions from the large scale of the governance district to the smaller scale of the historic district, using warm brick and bronze metal detailing to echo the area's historic masonry structures. Adjacent to Lownsdale Square, the guest rooms take advantage of views to Salmon Street Fountain and Mt. Hood beyond. The exclusive rooftop deck with a discreet entrance gives guests an experience inspired by the site’s speakeasy roots of the infamous Lotus Cardroom. The main lobby entry is located at the center of the block where the tower is carved away to reveal a multi-story sloped green wall, providing an unforgettable identity to the building that continues as visitors traverse the rest of the hotel – a perfect beginning to a memorable Portland experience.

The first facility constructed for the Christian Science religion west of the Mississippi River, this 1911 church has a beautiful, stone-clad, Beaux-Arts design. As the neighborhood banded together in the 70's to voice concerns to City Hall they listed the Church as a landmark, transforming it into their Northwest Service Center, a hub of community connections and later, the Children's Theater. Today, the building welcomes both new and established residents of Northwest Portland into a daily respite, a place of calm, an oasis. The club will be luxuriously supported with a new boutique hotel, providing members with the ideal place for their guests to stay as they celebrate the important moments in life.

Adjacent to the boundary limit for Washington County and two of Beaverton’s primary roads, Anthology of Beaverton is a buffer between a residential neighborhood and commercial zone, establishing a secure, inclusive haven for its aging residents. Containing three tiers of individualized, 24-hour care, Anthology of Beaverton’s community programming is designed to engage and accommodate the specific needs of each group of seniors – which includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Shared amenity spaces encourage the groups to socialize, mingle, and interact with one another, while an immersive interior design tied to the landscapes and ecosystems of Oregon connects residents to their youthful adventures and prevents them from feeling cut off from the world around them. In all aspects of its design, Anthology of Beaverton considers, respects, and supports the unique needs of each of its seniors, making it an unparalleled place for the young at heart to grow old.

Driven by resident feedback and COVID health and safety concerns, URC Davis’s dining area was updated with a renewed focus on wellness, choice, and flexibility. Challenged to create two dining venues where there once was one, the design team developed two distinct spaces, each with their own uniquely branded experience. The casual walk-through dining “Marketplace” and the more traditional, sit-down “Orchard” dining experience provide residents of URC Davis with the luxury of choice. The “Marketplace” – which used to be a self-serve buffet – now has a light, bright, open kitchen with chefs to directly serve residents, and is very popular for its convenience and health-oriented food options. “The Orchard,” on the other hand, enhances a modern steakhouse aesthetic by incorporating saturated colors, organic patterns, and new lighting fixtures to soften the architecture of the space, revitalize the mood, and create varied, intimate seating options.

Waterleaf Apartments is a unique project that leverages market-rate materials and available retail space in a considerate way to elevate the resident experience and fit into the surrounding area. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience in an upscale, family-oriented neighborhood. A welcome addition to Portland’s River Place neighborhood, Waterleaf Apartments are complete with ample amenities tailored to families and individuals of all backgrounds. The affordable housing complex provides residents with a venue to take the next step in life. A layered base with contrasting light and dark brick masonry, paired with metal panels, cloaks Waterleaf with an impression of movement. Connections to a streetcar track directly outside influence the site’s frontage, playing up the sense of motion. Multiple design elements connect Waterleaf with its sister site, The Vera, both physically and thematically. Among these connections is the sunny, south-facing courtyard placed between the two buildings. The courtyard also connects to the nearby transit station. Designed together, a shared color palette visually joins the two buildings and establishes the entire block they’re stationed on as a cohesive location. Available commercial and retail space on the ground floor – designed for both small businesses and larger offices – transform Waterleaf’s vicinity from a residential block to a neighborhood connected by an encompassing sense of community.

Ankrom Moisan, partnered with Related NW and Central City Concern (CCC), designed Cedar Commons as part of the Division Street Campus, which includes Crescent Court and the upcoming Meridian Gardens. CCC serves a vulnerable population, and this 3-story mixed-use building, with 40 permanent supportive housing (PSH) single-room occupancy (SRO) units, and 20 affordable units, provides a much-needed home with integrated clinical and supportive services, for those in the community who truly need one. Driven to fulfill the residents’ needs of safety, security, and flexibility, Cedar Commons has been designed to encourage communal gathering and socialization, with community kitchens and lounges on Levels 1 and 2. These community spaces allow residents to congregate, cook meals, and hang out. Smaller, more intimate settings are available for those wanting a place to relax away from the larger public spaces. Each floor employs accent colors, providing some individuality to the levels, aiding in wayfinding for easier direction. While much of the building is residential, a wing of Level 1 has been earmarked for social services, allowing for easy access to CCC’s healing services, and for some separation between home and treatment. Cedar Commons is located one mile from the Blackburn Center, another service resource for residents, easily accessed via a nearby public transit route. Adjacent to the building is a large green space, potential for future expansion, and includes raised garden beds that residents use for growing their own food, and for garden therapy. A place of healing and home, Cedar Commons is a haven for growth, hope and wellbeing.

Wynne Watts Commons, located in Gresham, Oregon, is a pioneering affordable Net Zero Energy project that blends sustainability, accessibility, and affordability. Designed in partnership with Albertina Kerr, which provides care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), this 150-unit complex includes 30 universally designed units for independent living and three units for service providers. The design focuses on creating a sustainable and healthy environment for all residents. This four-story building features energy-efficient systems, including triple-pane operable windows, continuous insulation, and low-flow fixtures. A 660 KWh PV array on the roof and carports generates enough renewable energy to fully power the building, achieving Net Zero Energy status with no utility costs to residents. Inside, energy-efficient appliances and ceiling fans complement natural cooling to reduce reliance on air conditioning. Architecturally, the building reflects the surrounding neighborhood with welcoming entry porches, a pitched roof, and a cheerful exterior palette of orange, chocolate brown, and soft gray. Large windows and Juliet balconies fill units with natural light and fresh air. Community amenities include a brightly colored playground, a community garden, lush landscaping, and secured bike storage, creating a vibrant and family-friendly environment.

Crescent Court is an affordable housing complex developed through a partnership between Related NW, Central City Concern (CCC), the Portland Boys and Girls Club, and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO). Designed primarily for immigrant and refugee families, Crescent Court offers residents the opportunity to grow and thrive in Portland without needing to relocate as their lives evolve. The architecture reflects this long-term vision, blending the urban energy of SE Division Street with the quieter residential feel of the surrounding neighborhood. The formal brick facade along the street anchors the building, while a material shift and smaller scale as it wraps around the corner connect it to nearby homes, creating a seamless transition between urban and residential spaces. Unit sizes range from studios and one-bedrooms to three-bedroom family units, allowing tenants to stay in the building as their needs change. This flexibility is especially important for immigrant and refugee families seeking stability in a new country. The on-site Boys and Girls Club and proximity to a grade school enhance Crescent Court’s focus on family life, providing resources to support children’s development and well-being. The building is arranged in a horseshoe shape around a central courtyard with shared outdoor spaces. Wood-covered overhangs provide shelter, while a natural play area for children is crafted from wood salvaged from trees removed during construction, reinforcing a sense of place. Crescent Court is part of a larger, supportive neighborhood of affordable housing, where resources for people with disabilities, mental health needs, and substance abuse issues are integrated. Together, the design and amenities foster a strong, care-based community where residents can put down roots and build a lasting future.

Positioned prominently in Eugene’s skyline at the Northwest corner of the University of Oregon campus, Union on Broadway serves as a striking gateway. This modern residence bridges the urban developments of downtown with the varied scales of dormitory life, setting a new standard for off-campus student housing and offering an ideal backdrop for undergraduates transitioning to independent living. Dramatic connections between the interior and exterior are created through various amenities overlooking two vibrant second-floor courtyards. The double-height lobby lounge links the ground-level side yard to the upper courtyards, fostering vertical connections that balance academic pursuits with recreation. Designed by many University of Oregon alumni at Ankrom Moisan, the project reflects their shared experiences, resulting in a cohesive environment tailored to residents' needs. Inspired by the Willamette Valley’s natural features, Union on Broadway features two distinct building masses—one light and one dark—symbolizing the contrasting aspects of life in Eugene. On the west wing, rooftop patio lounges offer panoramic views—one facing north toward the Willamette River, the other south toward Spencer’s Butte. These inviting spaces encourage residents to gather and foster a sense of community in their new home. The design enhances social interaction among residents, with courtyards introducing greenery that connects the building to surrounding neighborhoods. Glazed corridors ensure a bright, open atmosphere filled with windows, promoting community engagement and a connection to the beauty of the landscape.

Tucked amongst existing housing and hotels within Columbia Tech Center, The Club at the Park is an elevated residential community that supports Vancouver’s goal to make the city a great place to live, work, and grow. Attracting young professional residents, this development offers resort-inspired amenities that complement the bordering 12-acre park. The project is an exercise in scale. Interesting visual breaks in the massing and floor-to-ceiling windows create texture along the expansive 450-foot building, while offering opportunities to tie the overall community into the pastoral setting of the park. The resulting 206-unit property is a welcomed addition to an already popular area.

Confidently planted in the middle of downtown Portland, Buchalter’s Fox Tower office establishes the law firm at the cutting edge of legal office design. At a time when many businesses departed the downtown area, Buchalter decided to settle down and proudly make their mark on Portland in Fox Tower. Designed towards equitable access to light and the biophilic benefits of bringing the exterior inwards, expansive windows provide sweeping 360º views of the city and the surrounding Pacific Northwest beauty. Glimpses of Mount Hood, historic downtown Portland, and the forested West Hills in the distance provide the office with a unique identity and sense of location. The innovative use of retractable glass walls results in abundant natural light throughout the law firm, allows for flexible use of the space for events, and ensures the office is both open and versatile. Buchalter is firing on all cylinders, and their Portland firm is something different; pushing the envelope of corporate design, uncovering the blur between innovation and daring.

Working once again with developer John Carroll, our teams created another elegant, boutique apartment building in Portland’s prestigious Pearl District. The Dianne—named for Carroll’s wife—highlights the success our Architecture, Interiors, and Brand disciplines can achieve when they design together. Taking inspiration from Carroll’s appreciation of the Art Deco style, our team found opportunities to introduce custom elements throughout the building. From the entry signage to the interior casework, these stylish details work together in sophisticated harmony. The 102-unit luxury high-rise tower’s craftsmanship continues the high-quality standards found in our other nearby collaborations with John Carroll. We are thrilled to add to his team’s legacy of designing landmark apartment buildings that helped establish the Pearl District. Elevating the residential experience, The Dianne offers a fresh perspective on historical design.

Visually-stimulating from all angles, the façade of The Perch PDX uses industrial materials and warm tones to evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the 1950’s-style hotels that came before it. The Perch PDX takes a simple block shape and reimagines it by experimenting with geometry. Built with the intention of enhancing the neighborhood instead of distracting from it, this structure offers sweeping views of the city from the Southwest-facing sky lounge. Ground floor retail and a sky lounge bring new life to the community of residents, neighbors, and light rail commuters alike.

Positioned as a gateway to the Central Eastside of Portland, Skylar Grand Apartments is a sustainably designed eight-story, urban mixed-use apartment building that both responds to and defines the transformation of its surrounding neighborhood. Conceptualized as stacked boxes, the meticulous architectural design is an attention-grabbing landmark for people entering and leaving this active, progressive district. We are not trying to recreate the past, but take inspiration from what is there—the dramatic diversity of building styles and regional industries that make this place unique and special Few places in Portland can offer such spectacular views of the Willamette River, along with the activities and relaxation that comes with it.

Office tenants today desire in-building fitness and wellness amenities that are infused with vibrancy and life to help their energy throughout the day. The tenants of Fox Tower, a multi-tenant office building in Portland, are no different. Its owners asked us to transform a dull and tight basement fitness space into an expansive and inspiring environment. By imbuing glowing light, airiness, and a serene color palette into the window-less area of the building, our Interior Design team sought to inspire each potential user, including those who are not exercise-enthusiasts. We created a fitness amenity that helps alleviate stress and tension throughout the day to help everyone achieve their daily peak.

Tranquil. Natural. Restorative. When you think of words that describe Portland’s bustling Burnside Street, those are likely not what comes to mind. Situated on the dividing line between North and South Portland, the site at 16th and Burnside was a key opportunity to create an active mixed-use destination—and comfortable, rejuvenating apartments. Alta Peak is an 8-story development of retail and housing that pushes the boundaries of traditional wood-frame mid-rise design. It reinterprets the historic courtyard apartment buildings of Portland’s past, with all the benefits and efficiencies of modern innovation. Thoughtful programming, high-end finishes, and locally crafted materials make it an urban oasis for active young professionals. From inviting ground-floor retail to airy studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, it’s an inspiring urban living experience, encased in timeless design.

Emerald Place Apartments comes from a brand rooted in community and embodied in the phrase "I Am Home”, but residents didn’t have an amenity space that reinforced that brand. By redesigning this common space to support their different needs, our 2017 renovation transformed an overly compartmentalized and programmatically inflexible clubhouse into a bright, locally influenced, and multipurpose lounge that feels like being home. We opened up walls to completely reimage and better maximize the floorplan while creating new found spaces. We combined programing and by redesigning its footprint, our renovated clubhouse now adapts to fit residents’ actual needs, playing an essential role in enhancing their lives today.

Verso redefines suburban living by blending the best of hometown charm with an urban lifestyle, offering an ideal alternative to downtown Portland apartments in the heart of Beaverton. This 5-story, mixed-use building is perfectly positioned for convenience. A mere 10-minute commute to Nike and Intel, Verso provides 172 market-rate apartments designed for the area’s professionals, complete with a range of thoughtful amenities that cater to modern living. As one of the tallest buildings in Beaverton, Verso represents the city’s ongoing transformation into a more urbanized, multimodal community. Designed in collaboration with Rembold Properties, this project is part of a broader effort to contribute positively to Beaverton’s growth and evolving character. Situated at the prominent corner of SW 2nd and Lombard, Verso stands out with an architectural design that offers multiple experiences through contrasting materials and forms. Dark brick, light fiber-concrete panels, and natural wood accents create textural depth and dimension, symbolizing Beaverton’s urbanization while maintaining a connection to its suburban roots. Verso’s design also honors its local history. Large V-shaped wood supports, reminiscent of train trestles, reference the nearby railroad, tying the building to the neighborhood’s past. The ground-floor rain garden not only manages stormwater runoff sustainably but also enhances the building’s relationship with its natural surroundings. Private balconies provide residents with personal outdoor space, while three ground-level units are accessed via floating bridges above the rain garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and environmental function. The building’s exterior and thoughtful design elements ensure a harmonious integration with its surroundings, including a public pathway along the southern edge of the property that facilitates pedestrian movement. Inside, Verso offers a variety of shared spaces designed to foster community. A private courtyard with BBQs and firepits provides a welcoming space, while amenities –including a fitness center, coffee bar, community room, maker’s space, and bike storage – ensure residents have plenty of ways to relax, socialize, or work from home. Verso’s design and thoughtful integration into Beaverton’s landscape mark a significant step in the city’s shift from a car-centric suburb to a vibrant urban center.

Long gone are the days of stale, colorless office buildings. Now, companies desire workplaces that are youthful and lifestyle-oriented to help them attract talent and inspire current employees. This is true even if they are located in high-end, multi-tenant properties, like Fox Tower in downtown Portland. Our clients, the building owners, asked us to transform a hard-to-lease space into a memorable and lively amenity area for all of their tenants to enjoy. Our interior design team brought tropical warmth and earthiness to the rainy Pacific Northwest with a bold, staycation themed lounge space. Room to relax, meet in small groups, host happy hours, and admire 25th floor views of the city make it the perfect after (or during) work retreat.

Wy’East Plaza is a transformative affordable housing development in East Portland, designed to meet the pressing need for dignified, low-income housing while shaping the future of its neighborhood. Named after the Native American term for Mt. Hood, this four-story, 175-unit building offers studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, providing safe, modern homes for families. The design integrates simple, Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics, with urban and residential elements like pitched roofs, bay windows, and board-and-batten siding, creating a seamless transition from the commercial surroundings to residential spaces. Wy’East Plaza prioritizes accessibility and emphasizes walkability, with ample bike racks and public transit just a block away, and the decision to limit parking spaces allowed for more housing units. Textured siding and yellow accents help identify entry points and guide residents through the space. The secure, key fob-accessible courtyard offers a peaceful park-like setting with seating, lush plantings, and a rainwater collection system for gardening. Inside, the building is designed with both durability and style in mind. The units feature large walk-in closets with power outlets, offering flexibility for home offices or nurseries. Key community spaces foster connection, while the modern, minimal aesthetic and efficient design maximize every square foot. By optimizing design and construction processes, the project was completed at $111k per unit—significantly lower than other Portland-area affordable housing projects. This cost-efficient approach maximized space without sacrificing livability, delivering high-quality, sustainable housing for families in need while setting a new standard for affordable housing.

Once abandoned for decades, the historic Meier & Frank Warehouse in Portland’s Pearl District has been transformed into a bright, airy, and thoroughly contemporary workplace for Vestas-American Wind Technology. Our renovation balances sustainable design and historical texture with our client’s need for headquarters that feel like a community and inspire people to do their best work together.

As one of a few senior communities in northeast Portland, MorningStar at Laurelhurst serves an important dual purpose: allow nearby families and their older relatives to reside within walking distance of each other and offer aging residents of the surrounding neighborhood a comforting opportunity to remain in the same area. Urban on one side, MorningStar at Laurelhurst invites interaction with passersby along the busy commercial street it resides on. Residential on the other side, the senior community responds to the smaller scale of the surrounding houses and provides multiple gardens for residents. Our team designed this project with thoughtfulness and attention to ensuring it will reflect and enhance the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood aesthetically and practically upon completion in 2022.

Situated on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Portland’s historic Elliott neighborhood, the new Harder Mechanical building integrates early 20th-century charm with a forward-thinking design. The dark brick facade pays homage to the neighborhood's historical context while introducing a contemporary aesthetic. The building's simple massing reveals intricate detailing, offsets, and shadow lines as you approach. Contrasting white panels are carved into the brick, exposing large expanses of glazing that highlight various interior spaces. This harmonious blend of traditional materials and modern design positions the Harder Mechanical building as a bridge between the past and future of MLK Boulevard. Inside, the design showcases an exposed Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structural system, providing environmental benefits, biophilic advantages for occupants, and construction schedule and cost savings. As a mechanical and plumbing subcontractor, Harder Mechanical was integral to the design process. Their commitment to innovation and efficiency led to the adoption of an integrated project delivery method, enabling close collaboration with the General Contractor, Swinerton, and trade partners. This approach ensured that design and construction goals were achieved using cutting-edge methods. To emphasize Harder's craftsmanship, the design features exposed ceilings, structures, and mechanical systems, showcasing the company’s expertise and dedication to quality.

The Songbird Apartments provide much-needed, affordable housing for families displaced by gentrification in Portland’s historic Eliot neighborhood. This five-story building offers 101 units—40 dedicated to Section 8 housing—prioritizing longtime residents and those priced out of the area. Located on North Williams Avenue, the design balances community integration with neighborhood scale, stepping back to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Designed with input from local residents, the Songbird Apartments foster a sense of connection through thoughtful features. The ground-floor residences include individual stoops and small seating areas that engage with the vibrant street life. A community room faces North Williams Avenue, while a landscaped courtyard with a shared barbecue area offers a private, relaxed space for residents. Central elevators, a laundry room, and seating areas encourage interaction while keeping an eye on the playground. The building’s exterior features a warm wood-tone installation and pre-finished lap siding, creating a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the neighborhood’s values. Generously sized windows bring natural light into the interiors, where acoustic details ensure privacy and comfort. Communal spaces like the kitchen, located near the outdoor barbecue area, strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor life. Designed to provide affordable, beautiful housing, Songbird Apartments is a place where displaced families can find stability, fostering a sense of belonging and community.

Known for developing mixed-use projects that champion diversity and equity, Capstone Partners needed a headquarters that captured their culture of corporate responsibility and “work hard, play harder.” Our interior design team pushed beyond how people typically think of offices, using bold color and curated eclectic décor elements to create unexpected moments as you walk through the 1,185 sq. ft. space. Rather than focus on dictating a cohesive corporate story in this space, we invited opportunities for individuality to be highlighted. Collaboration was key. A collaborative partnership between the developer and our designers translated to a workplace where each employee sees their unique personality reflected within. It was also important to foster a collaborative work environment by creating distinct destinations throughout the small space that support many types of activities. Vibrant, functional interior design elements come together like a puzzle, creating an office environment that spotlights the people and the work, equally.

Located in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, Grand Belmont is designed to fit in with its surroundings. After another architect’s tower concepts failed to pass design review, Ankrom Moisan stepped in with a confident design for a seven-story, mixed-use apartment building that respects this neighborhood’s character, while building on its historic lineage. Approached from downtown Portland, Grand Belmont expresses solidity and prominence. Approached from the Central Eastside, it feels intimate, subtly blending with the surrounding late 19th/early 20th Century buildings. At its core, Grand Belmont just feels naturally at home.

Part of what draws people to cities, what makes city life so vibrant, are the many ways private and public life overlap. Sidewalk life, running into friends, hanging out on the stoop, seeing and being seen—all social activities enabled by the built environment. Can we translate these experiences to less dense suburban areas? Why should cities have all the fun? Arc Central is our answer to this question. Transit-oriented, walkable, and designed as placemaking, our comprehensive plan for Arc Central sows the seeds of thriving community life in a formerly underused suburban site in Beaverton. Where an empty parking lot and an old theater once stood vacant, two bustling, residential mid-rise apartment buildings now hum with activity. From their stoops, residents greet neighbors walking and biking along well-connected streets. Inside, shared communal spaces are complemented by quiet, peaceful, and generously appointed units. Arc Central is an ongoing lesson in how careful design can grow community.

In 2012, Pacific Retirement Services, ProCare Software, and Rogue Disposal & Recycling envisioned One West Main, a mixed-use office building in Medford’s town center. Their goal was to house their three headquarters and ground-floor retail or restaurants while retaining the existing downtown parking garage. This project aimed to infuse an urban edge into Medford’s downtown and potentially catalyze further growth. The design challenge was to enclose three sides of the existing parking structure with a four-story office building, keeping public and employee parking intact. This included designing common spaces for three office floors, extensive roof terraces, and tenant improvements for the building’s lobby and Pacific Retirement Services' third-floor headquarters. Utilizing an already-established structural grid while wrapping an existing building challenged our team in the best of ways, and our clients knew just what they wanted. When wrapping the existing parking garage with a new office program dictated our structural design as the new floorplans were defined by the existing garage columns already built below. Scale is an essential consideration for downtown Medford. As a result, we chose a less-intrusive four-story form, with a discreet penthouse and roof deck on the top floor. Window openings reference the scale and proportions of the adjacent garage in addition to the surrounding masonry building while allowing plenty of light inside. Storefronts along the south side are deep, providing shade from the Southern Oregon sun, and balconies are placed to frame views of the region’s mountainous landscape. Intentionality drove this project from start to finish. The building’s design, both inside and out, was the most streamlined and satisfying design process our team has ever been part of. By honoring the three owner’s goals, the site, and the needs of downtown Medford, One West Main lit the spark of development in an otherwise difficult economic environment.

The Vera, a 13-story affordable apartment building in Portland’s Riverplace district, offers a unique blend of contemporary design, job training programs, and stunning waterfront views. Honoring the legacy of Vera Katz, Portland’s former mayor, the building provides 203 apartments, 90 of which are reserved for households earning 0-30% of the median income. Developed through a collaboration between BRIDGE Housing, Portland Housing Commission, and Williams/Dame & Associates, The Vera sets a new standard for affordable housing in the city. Inspired by the concept of "weaving," the design reflects community and connection. The building's exterior features six types of metal panels, symbolizing the interwoven stories of residents. These materials were chosen for their quality and efficiency and assembled off-site with Hoffman Construction, reducing costs and enhancing safety. Not only is our design inspired by community gatherings, it fosters them. The exterior itself draws people in. Large glass windows promote openness and engagement, offering views into the courtyard and other community spaces. On the ground floor, Impact NW offices provide job training and educational services to help residents achieve self-sufficiency. The building’s structure utilizes post-tension concrete slabs, exposed in lobbies and community spaces to create a modern, accessible aesthetic. Sustainable features, including high-efficiency plumbing, drought-resistant landscaping, and energy-efficient design, target LEED Gold certification. These elements reduce the building’s energy and water use, making The Vera a model for affordable, environmentally responsible housing. Through thoughtful design and community-focused principles, The Vera is more than just a home—it is a vibrant, interconnected community where residents thrive together.

For our first mass-timber curtain wall in Portland’s Moda Tower, our goal was to design a canvas that activates the new public art at its heart. Because people deserve public-art experiences that feel alive. Effectively renovating a lobby for public art means more than just designing, say, a white gallery box. The renovated space should elevate the artwork. It should be functional, accounting for practicalities like circulation, lighting and climate, and code. The space should make people pause and give them something unexpected. Needless to say, this isn’t always simple or easy. So it helps when your design partners trust you.

In the city of Sherwood, OR, we partnered with Rembold to create The Ackerly at Sherwood, a beautiful senior-living community that’s more like a bright, spacious, hotel-inspired apartment building which just so happens to support 107 units of assisted living and a 28-bed memory care community. By applying insights from other markets, especially urban living and hospitality, our design challenges stereotypical expectations of senior housing. The Ackerly at Sherwood is colorful and classy and nothing like you’d expect.

Overlooking Director Park atop downtown Portland’s Fox Tower sits one of the region’s most sophisticated commercial workplaces. Once a penthouse suite, now the highly functional two-floor home of a startup investment firm, Archivist Capital’s brightly elegant offices frames sweeping views of the city while exuding the warmth and personality of a contemporary Northwest home. We designed this space around fostering relationships: the heart of every healthy business.

Young Life’s Washington Family Ranch, nestled in a high desert valley in Central Oregon, seeks to give youth campers the best week of their lives. Combining exposed heavy timber with concealed modern building systems, the ranch's two camps, Creekside and Canyon, express a traditional aesthetic with surprising modern advantages. Designing a 100,000 sq. ft. ensemble of multi-use buildings in Oregon’s remote high desert means designing for sustainability. Campers start their days in the cabins before moving to the grand dining hall. At the activity center, kids play basketball, volleyball and soccer, challenge friends to miniature golf, or pull on a harness for the adventure ropes course. In the afternoon, they hit the towering water park, where five slides drop them into outdoor pools from the head of an active mine shaft. Since we first began work here over a decade ago, the two camps—Creekside for teens and Canyon for middle schoolers—have hosted up to 800 campers per week, every summer. And the sunsets still take our breath away.

Willamette View, founded in 1955, is a licensed continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located on 27 acres beside the Willamette River, just south of Portland, OR. Over decades of serving aging populations, their campus organically grew into a complex, interconnected network of care facilities, residential units, internal private streets, parking areas, and pedestrian pathways. But this growth lacked cohesion, with visitors and residents alike having trouble navigating the campus. Willamette View needed more focused, functional navigation and wayfinding, and they wanted to better reflect their surrounding residential environment while reinforcing their brand identity. To solve these issues, Ankrom Moisan created a comprehensive design that aligns buildings of different functions, from different eras. We developed and deployed singular, coherent brand elements and gestures throughout Willamette View’s campus, clarifying circulation and destination with a widely accessible, easy-to-understand design language. Now, anyone on campus, from first-time visitors to longtime residents, ride-share and delivery drivers, staff, or healthcare providers, is guided, reassured, and engaged. We crafted each moment to deliver the most functional utility and branded emotion, grounding people as they move through Willamette View.

The Westgate Framework is our plan to transform a 34 acre site north of Beaverton’s historic downtown into a pedestrian-centered, transit-connected neighborhood. We combined public transit-oriented development (TOD) design with principles of placemaking, walkability, and wayfinding to create a distinct mixed-use community. Aligned with the MAX light rail, Westgate strengthens the area transit connections and adds to the vitality of the nearby Beaverton Round with housing, employment opportunities, and shopping amenities.

Our design began atypically from other senior housing developments. Originally, it was intended as market-rate apartments, with senior housing to be a secondary function. The project is now comprised of nine buildings, including a retail center and 246 units of senior housing. Located adjacent to the Willamette River in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the Mary’s Woods campus is designed to encourage residents to socialize and explore the idyllic natural surroundings outside. Providing facilities that are open to public use, our client aimed to create a significant presence in the community. So, we developed a design that features a large-scale, European village feel, as opposed to a senior living center. Our project architect George Signori, having recently returned from a research trip to Europe, studied exactly that: European villages and what makes them special. Mary’s Woods offers a fresh alternative to seniors with a connected, public community layout.We expanded upon the existing greenspace with native landscaping to create a flexible outdoor space for residents, their families, and the public to enjoy each other’s company amid lovely natural surroundings.

The Abigail is a family-oriented, community-centered apartment complex in Portland’s vibrant Pearl District, designed to elevate the standard for affordable housing. The first project in Portland for BRIDGE Housing, The Abigail offers 128 affordable and 27 market-rate apartments across two buildings linked by a light-filled bridge. Named after equal-rights pioneer Abigail Scott Duniway, the project embodies inclusivity with family-sized units and four community spaces, providing opportunities for relaxation, play, and neighborhood events. The design emphasizes family-friendly living and fosters interaction among residents. With 142 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, the development features spacious courtyards and semi-private outdoor spaces that serve as gathering spots. The bridge design connects the two wings, simplifying access to both the building’s interior and its outdoor areas, while symbolically referencing the Fremont Bridge to the east and BRIDGE Housing's mission. The two wings of The Abigail express distinct identities that reflect their surroundings. The West wing is more urban and luxurious, complementing the character of 13th Avenue in the Pearl District. In contrast, the East wing draws inspiration from the industrial aesthetic of the nearby railway and river. Expansive corridors and laundry lounges on each floor extend the building's community-focused design, while the ground floor includes a retail space, leasing office, and a large community room that opens to the street, further strengthening the connection between The Abigail’s residents and Portland’s broader community. Certified LEED Gold for multifamily mid-rise construction, The Abigail is a testament to the potential of affordable housing to create inclusive, vibrant, and connected communities.

"There's nothing like doing arts for a community, especially a small community—it brings people together in a way nothing else will. This is a long time coming for Sherwood. " -Maggie Chapin, Former Sherwood Center for the Arts Manager Sherwood’s significant growth in recent years has led to a multi-million-dollar investment in Old Town, the town’s historic center. Our team first delivered a master plan for a 6-acre parcel that expanded Old Town and created the Sherwood Cannery Square PUD, including an architectural pattern book to guide future developments. The Arts Center was the next step in aiding the community in their family-oriented, forward-thinking approach. Inspired by Sherwood’s commitment to make Old Town a success, we designed a new mixed-use community arts center to gather the people of Sherwood together in celebration of the arts and life’s milestone moments. The 16,000 sq. ft., multi-purpose venue integrates Old Town context, but also presents a fresh, modern take on a masonry civic structure. The Sherwood Center for the Arts sets the stage for all future commercial and residential developments in the area.

SAIF's existing Salem Oregon campus was characterized by outdated and seismically deficient buildings from the 1960s and '70s. SAIF needed a comprehensive upgrade to align with their vision of "making Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work". The existing campus suffered from poor workstation layouts, inefficient collaborative spaces, inadequate daylighting, and insufficient department connectivity, all of which hampered interaction and collaboration for the staff. Our Vision We reimagined the campus by stripping the existing buildings to their core structures and adding a new modern five-story wing along Church St. The new structure, clad in curtainwall and metal panels, created a cohesive and contemporary headquarters designed to accommodate SAIF's growing, multi-generational workforce. Enhancing Collaboration To foster a collaborative work environment, we introduced large openings in the existing slabs between structures, channeling natural daylight into previously dark interior open office and conference spaces. These double-height spaces not only enhance daylighting but also provide inviting collaborative and social areas with views of the central courtyard, featuring a magnificent two-hundred-year-old heritage oak tree. Sustainability and Future-Proofing Sustainability and forward-thinking design were paramount. Given the campus's proximity to Pringle Creek and its location within a 100-year floodplain, we raised the building foundation and occupiable areas by four feet—twice the height required by FEMA—by infilling the existing basement floor. Sustainability Designed to meet LEED Gold standards, this 50+ year building features hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems, water conservation systems, high-performance enclosures, low-flow fixtures, and advanced lighting controls. SAIF’s new campus is projected to use 40% less energy than a code-equivalent building, underscoring our commitment to sustainability and efficiency.

Many families can't afford to live in the city of Portland. Together with our client, we took up the challenge to create affordable housing that blends with Portland’s upscale Pearl District neighborhood and reclaim space for families who have historically been priced out of the city. In response, we designed the Ramona, a six-story building with 138 affordable rental units for families earning less than 60% of median family income. An extremely tight wood-frame enclosure clad in patterned brick, with energy-efficient casement windows and low-flow water fixtures, reduces energy consumption, while solar PV panels and solar thermal water heating provides energy. Located within walking distance of the urban core’s employment opportunities, the entire building is geared towards families with children, with amenities that include a private, playground within a safe courtyard, laundry rooms, a fitness room, and a community room. In addition, the ground floor was originally leased out to Portland Public Schools for early child development program Head Start. This Hammurabi Award of Merit winner also meets the AIA 2030 challenge and is certified LEED Gold.

The Orchards at Orenco embody Reach Community Development’s vision to transform affordable housing through sustainability, energy efficiency, and long-term savings. When Reach purchased the two-acre site in 2011, the goal was to create not just affordable housing, but a sustainable, energy-efficient community. The result is a three-phase development that has become a leader in the field, with Phase I being North America's largest Passive House-certified project at the time of completion. Designed to be transit-oriented and energy-efficient, Orchards at Orenco follows Passive House standards to lower costs for residents across rent, utilities, and transportation. The redesign of Phase II saved Reach $1 million while maintaining high energy-efficiency standards, and Phase III addresses affordable family housing needs with the same sustainable approach. The master plan focuses on environmental stewardship, preserving mature trees and integrating the site into the community. Phase III centers on a park-like setting with preserved oak and chestnut trees, with the heritage horse chestnut tree protected by splitting the development into two buildings connected by a skybridge. The design incorporates brick exteriors, wood detailing, and trellises to reflect the local character. Inside, residents enjoy homes with 100% fresh air, reduced noise from nearby light rail, and high construction quality that reduces moisture risks. Solar panels provide on-site energy, lowering utility bills and enabling long-term maintenance savings. As the largest Passive House certified in North American, this development sets a new standard for affordable housing and continues to inspire the adoption of Passive House and other ultra-low energy concepts in future residential projects.

Oliver Station is a transformative addition to Portland’s Lents neighborhood, designed to promote stable homeownership and support economic opportunity in a transit-oriented, vibrant community. As part of the Portland Development Commission’s (PDC) and the Portland Housing Bureau’s (PHB) broader vision for the Lents Town Center redevelopment, the design of Oliver Station reflects a commitment to fostering a healthy, inclusive urban environment. The five-story, two-block development includes 126 affordable units, 19 market-rate homes, and a dynamic ground-floor retail space designed to support women- and minority-owned businesses, bringing a new vitality to the commercial core streetscape that enriches the community. Located within a key transportation corridor, the development also encourages multi-modal lifestyles with easy access to the nearby light rail and bike trails. The building is thoughtfully designed to create a sense of connectivity and well-being for its residents. With 126 affordable homes, the development addresses the critical need for stable housing, especially for vulnerable populations. Oliver Station also integrates sustainable design features that ensure the long-term health of both residents and the environment. The project includes energy-efficient design elements such as an extensive rooftop solar array, electric vehicle charging stations, and on-site water management, all contributing to low utility costs and a healthier living environment. By balancing residential needs with economic opportunity and sustainability, Oliver Station helps shape a stronger, more resilient Lents neighborhood, providing much-needed affordable housing while supporting the growth of small businesses. Recognized in 2019 with Earth Advantage’s LEED Project Team of the Year award, this innovative project is a testament to the exceptional design and collaboration that makes Oliver Station a model for inclusive urban development.

Designed for seniors who want to remain connected to the greater downtown Portland community, Mirabella is a 30-story high-rise in Portland’s South Waterfront district that sets a the bar for a truly urban continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The first LEED Platinum CCRC in the country, this 30-story curved tower provides all levels of continuing care: independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. With over 400 residents and 140 staff members, Mirabella exemplifies successful urban senior housing.

The design for Holden of Pearl creates integrated care and inspiring amenities for seniors in Portland’s Pearl District. Seniors seeking vibrant social and autonomous experiences have high-end accommodations that seamlessly blend into the surrounding urban context and lively community fabric. The residential community offers a proactive mix of independent, assisted living, and memory care units to residents.

Gray’s Landing transforms Portland’s South Waterfront from an industrial district to a vibrant, mixed-use community. As the area’s first affordable housing development, this six-story, LEED Platinum building provides 209 affordable apartments—42 for veterans affected by homelessness and 167 for low-income residents—while housing the headquarters of REACH Community Development. The project sets a high standard for sustainability, integrating energy efficiency with community education to help residents reduce utility costs and live sustainably. Combining innovative environmental strategies with thoughtful design, Gray’s Landing’s large green roof captures and pretreats 100% of stormwater, while solar thermal panels provide nearly half of the building’s hot water needs. The building’s tight thermal envelope outperforms energy standards by 35.85%, ensuring long-term energy savings. Residents are also educated on energy conservation, helping them save money and reduce their environmental impact. Architecturally, the building brings a residential character to the South Waterfront with warm colors, orange accents, and a pedestrian-friendly design. The building’s U-shape frames a central courtyard, which allows light into the apartments and serves as a rainwater treatment system. The site also promotes a low-carbon lifestyle, with easy access to light rail, bike paths, and local amenities. Residents benefit from free transit passes and facilities for Portland Streetcar drivers, further integrating transit with affordable living. Gray’s Landing proves that affordable housing and sustainability can coexist, creating a resilient and thriving community for years to come.

Developed on land once home to a herd of friendly goats, Goat Blocks is a dynamic, multi-block mixed-use project that connects Portland’s industrial past with its creative future. Located between a historic residential neighborhood and a transitioning industrial area, it has quickly become the social hub of Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District (CEID). The development features three industrial-inspired buildings, combining shops, restaurants, a cider taproom, a grocery store, and apartments. Pedestrian alleyways draw the neighborhood in, while balconies and a rooftop lounge draw residents out. Goat Blocks has become a hot spot for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, with each building reflecting Portland’s eclectic character—blending rustic brick, steel, and artistic European design. Offering a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and townhomes, the development includes efficient kitchens with salvaged materials, custom steel screens on balconies, and flexible outdoor spaces. Residents enjoy a community lounge and a rooftop space perfect for summer BBQs. Goat Blocks also caters to businesses, from small shops to larger spaces (200 to 100,000 square feet), creating a vibrant live, work, shop destination. Pedestrian-friendly alleyways invite visitors for a cider tasting, grocery run, or meal at a popular restaurant. In support of Portland’s bike culture, the development includes ample bike parking and below-grade vehicle parking with one of the West Coast’s largest semi-automated parking stackers. Goat Blocks enhances the livability and walkability of the CEID, transforming it into a thriving, community-centered destination.

Modern-day banking has undergone a seismic shift since the days of the neighborhood branch. People want online convenience—and in-person experiences for major, life-changing moments like getting married or buying a first home. Our design challenge for First Tech Federal Credit Union was to orchestrate a completely new, innovative, and technologically advanced experience. One that would be future-proof and adaptable while supporting the existing brand. From our integrated approach, we created an immersive, engaging experience that fuses the human element with ever-evolving technology.

The challenge: Design a fire station prototype that’s functional, durable, and able to adapt to unique sites. And to implement each as efficiently and inclusively as possible. As our first application of these prototyped studies, Firehouse 55 is a fully functioning, standalone station from which Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to 500,000 residents in one of the fastest growing regions in Oregon. Our active engagement process with contractors, firefighters, and an active and informed neighborhood association led to a fully responsive station; integrated with shared community space and comfortable places for firefighters to recuperate between calls. Firehouse 55 is the efficient, uplifting post TVF&R needs to make the region a safer and more livable place to call home.

Designed from the inside out, the workplace interior design drove the architecture; the building’s depth and orientation allow for the best views and daylighting. Solid walls are perpendicular to the unitized curtain wall and terra cotta exterior, and an off–set core allowed the team to fit more workstations along the river–facing windows. Closed rooms are placed in the center of the floor plate to avoid blocking sunlight and views to the outside. Internal departments at the company are large, often spanning two floors. So, we designed an open, interconnected stairway on every floor to keep them linked together. At the ground floor a large covered outdoor space encourages employee to take their lunch outside to the rivers edge evening during a Portland drizzle. A centerpiece of the main lobby is entering the space only to see a full-size Daimler truck showcased in the space, this in addition to the views to the Willamette river makes this space a favorite place to meet colleagues and friends. The lobby serves as a stage for the trucks themselves, inspiring employees by highlighting the quality products they help create. The headquarters seamlessly integrates technology and innovation while maintaining a high commitment to sustainability. The LEED Platinum building is designed to produce 67% less carbon than the average U.S. office building. Sustainable features include photovoltaic systems, solar thermal hot water heaters, chilled sails, radiant floors, and passive mechanical systems to optimize daylighting and energy efficiency. Water use is reduced by 40% with low-flow plumbing fixtures, and irrigation water savings at a 60% reduction per year. Landscaping and a greenway path naturally route stormwater to the Willamette River watershed, with only surface parking lot stormwater directed to city sewer infrastructure for treatment. DTNA's headquarters boasts an Energy Star score of 99 out of 100, a distinction achieved by only 1% of office buildings nationwide.

DaBella, a home improvement company, found a space in Hillsboro they could comfortably expand their growing workforce into, they needed to transform the trapped-in-the-‘70s business park space to a modern headquarters to suit their unique company culture and inspire their staff. Our approach transformed a football field length space into an elevated, brand-integrated headquarters for both call center and executive staff call home. The design represents the company’s commitment to beauty, transformation, and an encouraging, positive culture.

Creative offices attract individuals who appreciate raw, edgy environments, forward-thinking design, and versatile open spaces. Skylight achieves this with structural materials that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The interior features exposed joints and architectural connections, combining warm timbers with cool steel and concrete elements. Skylight consists of two separate office wings connected by a circulation core and amenity spaces, resembling a butterfly in plan. Exposed steel beams and glulam columns create visual diversity, while Nail Laminated Timber (NLT) binds the building together, providing aesthetic and acoustic benefits and expressing warmth and humanity. Mass timber structures enhance the functional goals of creative office design. Mechanical and electrical office systems are hidden beneath a raised floor system, maximizing the visual impact of the mass timber structure and creating a flexible layout for current and future office tenants. Skylight floor plans employ an innovative 35’-40' span with minimal columns, a significant departure from traditional 20’-25' mass timber grids. This was achieved through an innovative double glulam truss design, enabling long spans and maintaining high, open floor-to-floor spaces. Skylight exemplifies a sophisticated and functional office environment that aligns with the evolving character of the Central Eastside Industrial District.

Since their inception in 1983, custom-home builder Charter Construction has seen plenty of changes to their business mix. As their commercial segment grew to become the center of their offerings, the overall market perception of their custom-home services grew less clear. New clients began to primarily associate Charter Construction with commercial development, wondering why such a key player in that market would participate in custom-home builds. But Charter never questioned their deep expertise and passion for custom-home building. Nor their willing desire to disrupt the marketplace once again. To correct the market's misperception around their custom-home offering, Ankrom Moisan helped Charter Construction build a new approach with a newly focused team and brand: Charter Custom Homes. Through thorough research and stakeholder interviews with both architects and homeowners alike, we began seeing a clear picture of what to amplify and what to let go of—reigniting their passion for disruption, now supported by their unmatched seasoned expertise.

This is the story of transformation from an under-utilized retail space to the new standard in Class-A office amenity space. Our Interior Design and Brand teams worked in tandem to provide hospitality-inspired interiors, signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding and interactive digital for the ground floor lobby, amenity lounge, conference center, fitness and bike storage area. An interactive art installation by German artist Patrik Huebner uses generative algorithms to react to sounds and motions happening within the bar space—capturing the energy and vision for a branded, modern amenity experience.

Founded in 1992 as an alternative educational program, the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy in Beaverton, OR, has transformed into an award-winning arts school with an annual waiting list of 300. For their new $9 million, 21,000 SF facility, our design uses form, materiality, and movement to tell the story of an academy that puts its heart and soul into art. It sets the stage for visitors to immerse in the art school's disciplines and serves as an inspiring venue to educate new generations of artists and performers.

The ART Tower project will create 314 apartments on a half-block site adjacent to Portland’s Artist Repertory Theatre (ART). By leveraging the development potential of the entire block, the residential tower will draw new artists and performers to the Goose Hollow cultural district. This 21-story residential tower features an oversized, stage-like ground floor lobby that will play host to live performances and various art installations. Continuing the theatrical design language to the rooftop amenity space, sloping, mirrored soffits will amplify the activity below, creating an engaging experience for those underneath. Developed with Wood Partners, ART Tower is Portland’s first high-rise project to adopt the city’s Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) code, which addresses the need for affordable housing.

In 2014, it was time for us to reimagine our workplace and leave the confined spec office we had outgrown over 26 years. So we partnered with developer Gerding Edlen to build 38 Davis on a vacant urban site in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown District. It would be the district’s first ground-up construction in over a decade and one of the first buildings in the world certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 rating program. Part office, part classroom, part home, and part retail, 38 Davis is a six-story mid-rise that does more. It paved a clearer code path for mass timber buildings in Portland. It gives 13 low-income households a healthy, transit-connected home. It saves 202,800 gallons of water every year. And it gives us a home base that’s purely us.

One of the first multifamily developments to meet Portland's new Inclusionary Housing requirements, Amara is a seven-story building that brings vibrant new energy to its urban gateway site, situated on the edge of the Pearl District. As the North Park Blocks celebrates its 150th year, this new addition contributes 138 apartments, including 17 affordable units, nearly 9,000 SF of ground floor retail space, and a lobby amenity space with an open-air cloister—all on a site formerly occupied by a tire store. The mid-rise is located at the intersection of two major features in Portland's urban landscape. First: Burnside Street is Portland's North to South boundary and serves as the link between East and West across the Willamette River. Second: The North Park Blocks are collectively one of the greatest civic gestures of the central city. Amara actively and sensitively responds to both contexts to transform the block into a vibrant, pedestrian friendly place. The resulting building amplifies the authentic character of its place and reimagines it to the highest potential.

Creative people and thriving businesses are attracted to Portland’s reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and resourceful ingenuity. 250 Taylor offers them both in the heart of the city’s downtown core. As the 2019 winner of the CRE Transformer Award, the 10-story office building is considered one of the most transformative commercial real estate projects of the year by the Portland Business Journal. Our straightforward design embodies the composition of Yamhill Historic District at a human scale—revitalizing the pedestrian experience at a key transitional block. Rooted in place, the project is designed to promote access to air, light, and wellness.

Located at the industrial edge of Portland’s Pearl District, between the Willamette River and I-405, The Rodney is a mixed-use apartment building that seamlessly blends modern design with the neighborhood’s industrial heritage. The design reflects a deep understanding of the community's history and character. At street level, the building anchors itself with a robust, ordered base that echoes the district’s legacy of industrial architecture. As it rises, however, The Rodney transforms into a slender, shimmering tower of glass. This juxtaposition of industrial solidity at the base and modern, vertical elegance above bridges the gap between the historical, grounded feel of the industrial district and the contemporary, urban scale of modern architecture. Early in the design process, we engaged with neighborhood associations and the Portland Design Commission, all of whom emphasized the importance of the building blending with the area’s unique character. Situated at the intersection of the Pearl District’s sophisticated charm and its working-class history, the Rodney presents an opportunity to merge these two design traditions. The result is a mixed-use tower that honors its industrial surroundings while asserting itself as a modern residential landmark. The design concept centers on a smooth transition from the historic street-level context to the contemporary tower above. A solid, warehouse-like podium anchors the base, providing a tactile connection to the industrial past, while the tower above lightens and stretches upward, its sleek glass facade gradually thinning as it rises. This thoughtful massing creates a harmonious dialogue between the building and its environment. At 16 stories tall, the Rodney is LEED Platinum certified and crowned with a 360-degree rooftop deck that offers panoramic views of Portland’s West Hills, downtown, the historic brick warehouses along 13th Avenue, the Willamette River, and Mount Hood beyond. Inside, 230 units range from urban studios to expansive penthouses, offering a diverse living experience for a variety of demographics. In response to community needs, the design also includes a new public plaza, which was built on a nearby parking lot and extends the building’s footprint by three additional floors. This outdoor courtyard space provides a vital connection to the neighborhood, enhancing both the building’s functionality and its sense of place. The Rodney is a successful fusion of modernity and history, a building that integrates thoughtfully into its context while making a distinct and memorable statement.

The Blackburn Center represents a groundbreaking approach to supportive housing, where the concept of "home" is deeply tied to healing and overall well-being. Designed to integrate modern housing with in-house clinical services, it stands as one of only five centers in North America combining healthcare, pharmacy, retail, and palliative care for individuals experiencing homelessness. The building’s design is guided by the principle of providing a safe, supportive home that nurtures recovery at every stage. Each level of the Blackburn Center is intentionally structured to reflect a person's journey to healing—from clinical treatment on the ground floor to independent living on the top. The integration of housing and clinical services under one roof eliminates the typical separation between living spaces and medical care, making healing more accessible and effective. The Blackburn Center's iconic gabled form, symbolic of "home," serves as both an aesthetic and functional choice. It brings unity to the complex’s diverse services, supporting the continuum of care while fostering a sense of belonging for residents. The layout includes a commons area and pharmacy on the ground floor, a clinic on the second, shared housing on the third and fourth floors, and permanent housing on the top. This careful organization of spaces reflects the patients' path to stability and self-sufficiency. Sustainable design is central to Blackburn Center’s philosophy, with energy-efficient systems, solar panels, and green building principles contributing to its environmental impact. The design also includes open, light-filled spaces, accessible outdoor therapy areas, and a climate-responsive system that enhances the health and comfort of residents. With Earth Advantage Platinum certification underway, Blackburn Center sets a new standard for health-focused, sustainable supportive housing.