--- title: "THESIS Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/thesis-studio-pfvwus-pf~1454100048 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1454100048.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "THESIS Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8aa3cdc20642a2e8_3113-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1355 NW Everett St, Suite 100, PORTLAND, Oregon 97209, United States" latitude: 45.527 longitude: -122.6854 phone: "(503) 701-7027" website: https://thesisstudio.com/ rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # THESIS Studio Original Houzz profile: [THESIS Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/thesis-studio-pfvwus-pf~1454100048) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** PORTLAND, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Gresham, Bend, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Tualatin, West Linn, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Oak Grove, Troutdale, Oatfield, Gladstone, Damascus, Hood River, Jennings Lodge, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, Wood Village, Metzger, Durham, Boring, Stafford, Maywood Park, Fairview, Rivergrove, Johnson City, Camas, Marylhurst, Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves A Boutique Architecture Studio Rooted in Pacific Northwest Design THESIS Studio Architecture was founded in an effort to make design accessible to individuals and organizations at all levels. Committed to tackling small projects with the same commitment and rigor as large ones, the studio believes an elegant solution lies around the corner of every design problem, regardless of budget or scope. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Barn Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Design Consultation - Site Planning ### Areas Served - Portland - Gresham - Bend - Tigard - Lake Oswego - Oregon City - Tualatin - West Linn - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Lents - Oak Grove - Troutdale - Oatfield - Gladstone - Damascus - Hood River - Jennings Lodge - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - Wood Village - Metzger - Durham - Boring - Stafford - Maywood Park - Fairview - Rivergrove - Johnson City - Camas - Marylhurst - Vancouver ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | THESIS Studio | | Address | 1355 NW Everett St, Suite 100, PORTLAND, Oregon 97209, United States | | Phone | (503) 701-7027 | | Website | https://thesisstudio.com/ | | License Number | ARI-12941 | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — https://thesisstudio.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [THESIS Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/thesis-studio-pfvwus-pf~1454100048) - **Website:** https://thesisstudio.com/ - **Phone:** (503) 701-7027 ## Selected projects - [Jojo Pearl](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jojo-pearl-pj-vj~7440322) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: Like many of today’s great projects, the collaboration between THESIS and Jojo was born on the internet. Specifically, over social media, with a healthy shared appreciation for sarcasm and memes. Jojo’s larger than life sandwiches and larger than life personality needed an appropriately sized home, and their successful food cart was just not cutting it. Jojo’s ascent during a time when restaurants were being hit so hard made them somewhat of a phoenix – rising from the ashes of Portland’s decima… - [Downtown Portland Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-portland-penthouse-pj-vj~7441013) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 27 - Description: Offering un-obscured panoramic views of the downtown skyline, our client’s penthouse condominium in the Eliot Tower was their second unit in the building and their way of doubling-down on urban condo living. They had previously done a comprehensive renovation of their former unit on the 9th floor, so when this 17th floor unit came available, with more drool-worthy views and square footage, it was an opportunity they couldn’t pass. Knowing, from their prior remodel, the difference that light and… - [Southwest Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwest-mid-century-pj-vj~7441002) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 16 - Description: While our clients were immediately captivated by the wooded, double-lot midcentury that sprawled over nearly an acre in SW Portland, the structure itself needed a lot of cosmetic work before it could feel like home. THESIS was brought in and a lengthy, top-to-bottom planning phase ensued, focusing intently on every aspect of the home’s interior and exterior. The clients, who were highly engaged and curious about the process of renovation planning and execution, asked THESIS to carefully design t… - [Hilltop Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilltop-residence-pj-vj~7440992) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 23 - Description: Perched atop the winding streets and historic estates of Portland Heights, our client’s home was rich with history and charm, but still offered vast tracts of square footage in need of a refresh. Teaming with California-based interiors firm Studio Gutow, THESIS laid out a comprehensive renovation plan that touched nearly every far-reaching corner of the home, from the spacious attic (now a charming kids’s playroom with peekaboo-dormer window bench seats) through the palatial main level (with a n… - [Marshall Park Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marshall-park-oasis-pj-vj~7440983) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: On an overgrown and dis-used half-acre parcel of land, THESIS envisioned a dramatic modern home spreading from the footprint of an existing century-old bungalow. Tasked by clients with creating a 5,000+ sf residence that offered open-concept, indoor-outdoor spaces, and a living showroom for the client’s interior finishes business, THESIS used the benefit of the large lot to spread horizontally rather than vertically into a grand custom home that gives the appearance of cascading with the gentle… - [The Kentucky Waterfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-kentucky-waterfall-pj-vj~7440958) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 15 - Description: A trusted builder and colleague was ready to turn their attention to their own family home, but was searching for a creative concept. With a sought after Alberta Arts location, a charming bungalow aesthetic and a back yard boasting endless possibilities, there was much to love about the house except size and configuration of spaces. A small partial basement was crammed to the gills with the working needs of the family, while attic bedrooms, and others adjoining primary spaces barely contained th… - [South Tabor Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-tabor-modern-pj-vj~7440248) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 19 - Description: Situated on a slightly smaller than standard infill lot in the South Tabor neighborhood of Portland, this project was designed to be a response and counterpoint to the current wave of oversized, uninspired, lot-filling new construction throughout the Portland area. The site was an existing tax lot that had never been developed, and had been in the seller’s family for decades as a place for family gatherings and picnics. When the owner decided to sell, they stipulated that the design of the proje… - [A-Frame Redux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-frame-redux-pj-vj~7440218) - Location: Mount Hood Village, OR - Photos: 13 - Description: A-FRAME REDUX Shrouded in trees at the base of Mt. Hood lies a piece of land so lush and overgrown, it is almost impossible to notice it when passing by. Nevertheless, it caught the eye of our client who had long dreamed of a quintessential mountain cabin retreat to complement their family rental at the Oregon Coast – two rentals offering the best of what Oregon has to offer. Contacting THESIS, the client had prepared a thorough and well-thought out project brief which focused on one particular… - [Beaumont Tudor Reimagined](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaumont-tudor-reimagined-pj-vj~7440186) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 15 - Description: Located just a stones throw from all the happenings on NE Fremont Street in the coveted Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood, this 1937 Tudor-style abode was in need of both restoration and modernization. The young family calling this home gave THESIS a brief focused on opening up the main floor spaces, updating the kitchen with a more usable layout, and refreshing outdated finishes. While bringing the house up to modern standards was the goal, there was a collective desire to maintain the character o… - [Skyline Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-sanctuary-pj-vj~7440157) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 18 - Description: When our clients purchased their new home overlooking lush woods just minutes from downtown Portland, they knew they found something special. They also knew they found something that needed a major overhaul. Drawn to the property by the sense of refuge and seclusion created by the forested back yard, they immediately started dreaming about ways that would further connect the house to the outdoors and support the style of living and entertaining they envisioned. THESIS got to work on a plan that… - [Modern Overlook Abode](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-overlook-abode-pj-vj~7440142) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: From the moment our clients introduced us to their renovation, we knew this project was going to be something special. This wasn’t any old house they wanted to remodel. Built in 1942, and the home of their great-grandmother, this was a piece of their personal history, passed down for generations. Over the years, other family members had moved into the surrounding houses, making this small dead-end street on a bluff overlooking Portland a full family affair, as well as a beautiful site for our cl… - [Alberta Arts ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alberta-arts-adu-pj-vj~7440133) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 2 - Description: The design brief for this project was to create a discrete, private space for the client’s mother as an age-in-place refuge and down-scale from her prior urban condominium. By creating a simple, archetypal gabled volume with a small footprint, the THESIS team was able to locate the structure discretely against the rear property line of the client’s lot, in a manner that preserved private outdoor space for both the ADU and primary unit, and allowed both structures to enjoy private views and acces… - [Sellwood Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sellwood-bungalow-pj-vj~7440030) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 12 - Description: When our clients moved up to Portland from the Bay area, they immediately fell in love with the location of their new Sellwood bungalow, but knew that the house needed a major transformation. Originally built in 1925, and redone DIY in the early 2000s, the clients wanted to bring back the original charm of the home, such as the arched opening in the dining room, and craftsman casing and built-ins throughout the home. THESIS was called on to produce a design that would evoke many of these beloved… - [Color-blocked House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/color-blocked-house-pj-vj~7439530) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 14 - Description: What began as a stereotypical early 90’s home, complete with angled soffits, pink sinks, glass block windows, and carpeted bathrooms, is now a unique modern abode sitting alongside a wooded hill in the SW Portland neighborhood of Healy Heights. The final design was a collaborative process between the THESIS design team, Hammer & Hand Construction, and the passionate and creative homeowners, both of whom are graphic artists. The owner’s design brief involved a restrained overall palette for the i… - [The Bow Roof Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bow-roof-cabin-pj-vj~7439526) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Situated prominently in an idyllic, ski-in setting in Government Camp, this historic arched cabin had faced decades of neglect and disrepair when THESIS and North Swell Design Build were called in by its new owners. Never lacking for occupants, the cabin had been home to a rotating cast of alpine enthusiasts, but the toll on the house was severe. THESIS put in place a comprehensive plan to refresh the structure inside and out, and further protect it against the harsh winter elements. By removing… - [Great Notion Brewing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-notion-brewing-pj-vj~7439520) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: When approached by Great Notion Brewing to design a test-fit for a new “neighborhood-scaled” satellite location for their brewery, THESIS jumped at the opportunity! The already thriving brand had recently finished a large flagship location in NW, drawing off the strength of their original Alberta location. With a strong brand palette in place already, the exercise was in finding a way to implement in a smaller, 2,000 SF facility, as a test-pilot for replication around the Pacific Northwest as th… - [Concordia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concordia-residence-pj-vj~7439513) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 15 - Description: When the clients purchased their home, almost sight unseen, they knew it was for them, but wanted someone to help them explore the vision of what it could be with some bold moves. THESIS Studio was retained and quickly brought JHL Design and Hammer & Hand on board the team, commencing a top-to-bottom redesign of the 1940’s era home near the Alberta Arts area. Staying true to the home’s era and architectural typology, while integrating the client’s bold and eclectic design sensibility, the heart… - [South Tabor Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-tabor-mid-century-pj-vj~7439303) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - [Richmond Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-residence-pj-vj~7439504) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: A multi-generational family who relocated to Portland to pursue their passion of wine-making needed a design that would foster an age-in-place environment for the grandmother, while simultaneously providing enough room to spread out for adults and soon-to-be teenagers. What ensued was a collaborative and iterative process involving several designers, with THESIS ultimately answering the call to complete the design and oversee construction by Hammer & Hand. Inside, THESIS designed three bold and… - [Lake Oswego Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-oswego-modern-pj-vj~7439484) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 16 - Description: A young and growing family who had previously completed a large remodel of their Lake Oswego midcentury home still had two important spaces that didn’t quite fit – the kitchen and the master suite. Cramped, dark, and soffitted, the spaces simply did not meet the family’s need for openness, flow, and clean, modern lines. Drawing from work that had already been done in the prior remodel, which had established a strong language of stark contrast – dark ebony floors and white walls – the updated kit… [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/thesis-studio-pfvwus-pf~1454100048) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*