--- title: "Benjamin Silver Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/benjamin-silver-design-pfvwus-pf~1099294015 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1099294015.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Benjamin Silver Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b9635a8900ffdc45_7474-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3865 NE klickitat st, Portland, Oregon 97212, United States" latitude: 45.5441 longitude: -122.6423 phone: "(503) 984-3776" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 32 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 21 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Benjamin Silver Design Original Houzz profile: [Benjamin Silver Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/benjamin-silver-design-pfvwus-pf~1099294015) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (32 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Restoration and design of period spaces and modern homes. creating an interior that is in harmony with it's architecture and the homeowner. specializing in surface design, spacial planning and color. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Laundry Room Design - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Portland ### Typical Job Cost various ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Benjamin Silver Design | | Address | 3865 NE klickitat st, Portland, Oregon 97212, United States | | Phone | (503) 984-3776 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 21 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Benjamin Silver Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/benjamin-silver-design-pfvwus-pf~1099294015) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (503) 984-3776 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - http://spinnw.com/5202-sw-burton-drive/ - \*\*\*see wordpress blog @ - http://2009sw16.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/2009-sw-16th-ave-portland/ - \*\*\*see Elledecor article @ - http://www.elledecor.com/home-remodeling/articles/gold-rush - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 32 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Sara Heskett, Feb. 2026** > When we met Benjamin, we were about 13 months into a failed renovation of our entire front yard. The demolition and excavation had been completed and concrete walls and garage structure poured. Mistakes were made, as they say, and we found ourselves with a big pile of dirt and weirdly steep front stairs with elevations that did not work. To say Benjamin inherited a mess would be an understatement. He had the task of figuring out what could be undone and redone and how to improve the appeal of things we could not change. He started in late August and just before Thanksgiving, the concrete work had been corrected and finished and new pavers poured, the metal work including plantings and railings was custom designed and installed and the yard was fully landscaped, including lighting. The design of our front yard is so aesthetically pleasing that we get compliments daily. With Benjamin's keen eye for design, the yard looks planned and well executed, even though he had the confines of the former flawed design and construction that he had to work within. We have worked with many high end contractors over the years but our experience with Benjamin was far and away the best. He's this great combination of vision and execution with great communication and caring. I cannot recommend him highly enough! **★★★★★ — Angela Frome, March 2024** > Benjamin Silver is one of the most talented professional designers with an amazing eye and knowledge of not only classic homes but modern as well. He did an amazing job creating a vision for our project and executed the work to perfection. His eye for quality is outstanding. We could not be more pleased with our finished project, and he is a wonderful person **★★★★★ — David Cohen, Jan. 2022** > After viewing several projects that Benjamin Silver has completed in the Portland area, it was crystal clear to us that not only is he Portland’s \#1 designer but quite possibly one of the best designers in the world. > > We hired Benjamin to do a complete home remodel on a 100-year-old, 4 level home, down to the studs and had expectations that other designers called unrealistic. His designs were exemplary, timeless, clean, functional and have the most incredible WOW factor to them! Our neighbors and friends are blown away. > > Aside from his flawless designs, Benjamin also provided the most impeccable service and was always available on demand. Be it 6:30 in the morning when we had a panic question, or at 10:00 at night because we wanted something changed. In total, we had over 550 emails and 900 text messages during our year and a half project, and his response times were near instant. We were grateful he took on such a complex project. > > There are many great designers in Portland and in the United States. But there is only one \#1 and you will find that in Benjamin Silver. If you are fortunate enough to be able to work with Benjamin, you will not regret it. **★★★★★ — Cathleen Woodruff, Oct. 2016** > Benjamin helped my contractor review, plan and accomplish an amazing historic remodel of my personal residence. Because of his vision I got the home I love. I am a realtor and have better than average understanding of what goes into a project, and nobody does it better than Benjamin Silver!!!!! **★★★★★ — kathryn206, Oct. 2016** > Benjamin is an inherent designer. I have worked with him as a client on two projects. The first, a commercial project remodel. The second, a complete residential renovation, where I took the home down to the main level floor plate and back up again. > His flawless design sense is not something one learns from a book. It is just who he is. He brings clarity, creativity and enduring classic elements to every phase of a project. From the initial concepts and designs on paper, through construction, to the selection and placement of every fixture, he inspires each detail. > From a personal perspective, he is professional, yet approachable. He is truly a pleasure to work with. > Benjamin is also capable of understanding a project budget. He delivers with top drawer products and finishes that meet the expenditure guidelines you have allocated toward a project. **★★★★★ — rayrayp1, Sept. 2016** > Exemplary presentation of functional, clean, unique designs for a possible third bedroom in my house. Professional with distinctive classic twist with modern flourish. Highest recommendation! **★★★★★ — Justin Saliman, Sept. 2016** > Benjamin Silver Design did the BEST job for us! Soup to nuts, we re-modeled and revised every surface of the house and yard and Benjamin magically transformed our house into a treasure. He is trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable and reliable. He has wonderful taste. He is amazing!!! **★★★★★ — HU-424327, Sept. 2016** > Terrific, tasteful, project came out so well. Looks out for his customers by driving hard bargains with suppliers and contractors. **★★★★★ — HU-147819, Sept. 2016** > Benjamin Silver was quite a find. My painter recommended him to me and I was ever so grateful. He helped me select the perfect match of 4 colors for my 1928 Rose City home that was acceptional. Very pleased with his work. **★★★★★ — Charity Adams, Sept. 2016** > Brilliant designer with the highest, top-quality finishes that one could ever dream of - any homeowner would be proud to live in a Benjamin Silver home!! Not to mention, he is an absolute delight to work with. **★★★★★ — kjm23, Sept. 2016** > I have worked with Benjamin for several years. It is exciting for me to see him at work. Taking on the houses that have been neglected for years and making them beautiful again without ruining the architectural charm. Many times doing the right thing for an old house costs more money and it is nice to work with someone who doesn't take shortcuts. **★★★★★ — Bonny Crowley, Sept. 2016** > I have referred Benjamin several times throughout my real estate career and every time my clients feel his service exceed their expectations. His attention to detail while focusing on their individual needs creates a wonderful working relationship. I appreciate being able to recommend Benjamin and his services to my clients. ## Selected projects - [Beaumont cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaumont-cottage-pj-vj~6894301) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 20 - [historic irvington remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-irvington-remodel-pj-vj~5677697) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 37 - Description: The re invention of a wonderful historic mansion in the Irvington neighborhood of Portland, Oregon for a young, dynamic couple very much interested in design and detail. This was an incredible collaboration with Maria Cohen design and construction by Dave Rush. The brief was to create a large open kitchen, opening the once small, compartmentalized kitchen to the living spaces of the home while retaining historic detail and to create a large open master suite . we updated the remainder of the hom… - [BURTON HOUSE , reinvented](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burton-house-reinvented-pj-vj~3120628) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 51 - [Burton House “BEFORE”](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burton-house-before-pj-vj~2678748) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 41 - [Casa Alameda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-alameda-pj-vj~2011701) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - Description: Restoration of a 1928 Mediterranean Portland landmark - [Portrait magazine article "past perfected"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portrait-magazine-article-past-perfected-pj-vj~1001933) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [O'Donnnell Group Realty space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/o-donnnell-group-realty-space-pj-vj~815142) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This series of photos are of the O'Donnell group Realty space in the Pearl district of Portland. The just completed space was a total build out from the existing, unfinished shell at the ground floor of the Casey condos. The brief was to create an environment that felt part industrial loft, and part vintage home brought up to date, creating an office space that could serve both as a meeting place, an art space and place to conduct business. I was the designer on the project . Having worked with… - [Blandings, during and after construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blandings-during-and-after-construction-pj-vj~476102) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [2009 SW 16th AVe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2009-sw-16th-ave-pj-vj~150339) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 73 - [Before photos of "Blandings"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-photos-of-blandings-pj-vj~345085) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 33 - Description: The following photos are th before photos of my latest project. I shall post photos as it progresses over the next few month - [937 condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/937-condo-pj-vj~270071) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Modern living in Portland's Pearl district. This 1600 square foot , S.E corner condo on the seventh floor on the 937 Building is home to Benjamin Silver & Benjamin silver Design. Beautiful light, huge windows with panoramas of the city and the clean aesthetic of this beautiful building allow for harmonious living with a sense of space and simple elegance. Custom cabinets, fireplace, sound system and in home office are just a few of the upgrades done in this beautiful space. see link to tour of t… - [Brier cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brier-cottage-pj-vj~270032) - Location: portland, OR - Photos: 24 - Description: Brier Cottage was a total restoration of a 1920's English tudor built and originally designed by the architect, Hollis Johnson in 1923. The house was in a state of extreme decay and it was a major design and restoration project that took approximately six months. The home was retained by the original family and I was only the second owner in over 9 years. All the design and construction was done By Benjamin Silver for Benjamin silver design. At completion the house was furnished and marketed, it… [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/benjamin-silver-design-pfvwus-pf~1099294015) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*