--- title: "Korbich Architects LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/korbich-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1476642163 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476642163.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Korbich Architects LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5863f7ed002d81c9_9625-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2235 NE Klickitat Street, Portland, Oregon 97212, United States" latitude: 45.5441 longitude: -122.6423 phone: "(503) 432-3719" website: http://www.korbicharchitects.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 57 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Korbich Architects LLC Original Houzz profile: [Korbich Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/korbich-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1476642163) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, Wood Village, Boring, Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2025), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Korbich Architects is a Portland, Oregon-based architecture firm dedicated to providing design and project management services for residential and commercial projects. With over 50 years of combined experience, our husband and wife team’s greatest strength is the ability to translate ideas into reality. Our studio prides itself on providing each client with a principal to help guide projects from concept through to completion. Each project’s unique design goal and site constraints are carefully considered while engaging the clients in a creative and fun process. We celebrate each and every time we create spaces that positively impact the lives of our clients and community. Our belief is no project is too small or too large for good design. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - 3D Home Design - Custom Home - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Portland - Beaverton - Tigard - Aloha - Lake Oswego - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Lents - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - Wood Village - Boring - Vancouver ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Korbich Architects LLC | | Address | 2235 NE Klickitat Street, Portland, Oregon 97212, United States | | Phone | (503) 432-3719 | | Website | http://www.korbicharchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 57 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/korbicharchitects - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/korbich-architects - Blog — http://www.korbicharchitects.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Korbich Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/korbich-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1476642163) - **Website:** http://www.korbicharchitects.com - **Phone:** (503) 432-3719 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Architects, State of Oregon - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2025), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Chananda, Aug. 2018** > My husband and I were looking for someone to help design our home renovation. On the same footprint, with help from Korbich Architects, we were able to convert our second floor from 2 bedrooms/no bathroom to 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom and a laundry room. > > Jennifer and Steve were professional and a pleasure to work with. They listened to our needs and tried to make things work as efficiently as possible. We highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Josette Yolo, Aug. 2018** > We were extremely lucky to have had Jennifer Korbich as our architect for the remodel of our 1941 Cape Cod home. The job was significant and included removing walls, putting in a new kitchen and three new bathrooms, redesigning the master bedroom, earthquake retrofitting, and updating the mechanicals. After creating detailed plans of the existing space and taking the time to understand our priorities, Jennifer came up with a wonderful design that brought the house into the present while honoring its past. Her careful up-front work along with her experience with older homes paid off as our project moved from design to remodel. It was amazing to see her design come to life and we absolutely love the results. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Hoffstetter, Aug. 2018** > We were very pleased with the professionalism and attention to detail we received from Korbich Architects for our kitchen remodel. Jennifer and Stpehen were knowledgeable about how to efficiently lay out the kitchen, help with size of drawers and cupboards we would need to store items in our kitchen, window placement and lighting placement. We gutted the existing kitchen, had to take out a wall, put in a support beam and rearrange the appliances. The process from listening to our vision for our new kitchen, coming up with plans and executing the remodel went very smoothly! I would highly recommend Korbich Architects for your remodeling job! **★★★★★ — lamzoob, July 2018** > We worked with Jennifer Korbich for the architectural design for the remodel of our kitchen, basement and conversion of garage space to storage/laundry/powder room. Jennifer provided several 3D design options and was very patient as our ideas of design evolved, with the plans being changed and tweaked. We also appreciated her guidance on the permitting process, and saving the budget a bit by doing it ourselves. Jennifer had recommended our contractor and her strong working relationship with them was also a plus. We would definitely use Korbich Architects again and would recommend them for their professionalism and quality work. **★★★★★ — stanvernon, March 2015** > Steve Korbich designed a new master bathroom for us in the fall of 2013. He was uniformly pleasant and professional throughout the project--a real delight to work with. He listened to understand our needs and came up with some excellent concepts from which to choose. He helped us select an outstanding contractor to complete the work and was attentive in his oversight throughout the project. We would definitely work with him again. **★★★★★ — mapleleafcarpentry, March 2015** > I recommended Korbich Architects LLC to my clients for their basement and stair remodel project this past year. The Korbich team provided great solutions along with complete plans to bring the remodel together into an attractive and usable space. They worked well with all parties involved (clients/contractor/city/planning bureau) showing their experience, expertise and professionalism in all stages from design to construction. As a remodeling contractor working in the city of Portland, it's nice to have a reliable, well rounded architect firm of Korbich Architects LLC to call upon. > > Mapleleaf Carpentry LLC **★★★★ — mhowardw, Feb. 2015** > Because of its location and wanting to live on one level, I bought a 1950's ranch by a well known local architect. i asked for a complete remodel of the interior including the basement. Korbich Architects have a wonderful sense of design and came up with a plan that I liked. The downside of the project was the contractor. I am very happy living in my house and most of that credit goes to the architect. The project began in Jan 2013 and I moved into my house in July of that year. **★★★★★ — bboydflynn, Jan. 2013** > Jennifer helped us totally revive our upstairs, converting a half-bath to a full bath with a creative solution for our family. We're working with her on a second project right now, and we've been very pleased with how clearly she "gets" our aesthetic, and our budget. **★★★★★ — dtpleva, Dec. 2012** > Jennifer transformed our 1927 Portland home into a castle. We hired her not once but twice. > > In 2005, she completely redesigned the second floor of our NE bungalow. Before Jennifer, it was a long, dark room with a foam tile ceiling and knotty pine paneling. After Jennifer, it became a master bedroom suite with a master bathroom, reading nook and work space accented by big windows, beautiful skylights and buit-in closets, shelves and benches. During that remodeling project, she redesigned our first-floor bathroom choosing fixtures that worked perfectly for the space. > > In 2011, we asked her to work her magic on our basement, laundry room, patio, back entry and part of our kitchen. The result? Again incredible. Her solutions were well thought out and made areas of the the house much more liveable. > > She was a complete joy to work with throughout these complex, stressful projects. She would draw and redraw ideas to provide us with plenty of options, coach us through the permitting process, and stop by to check on the contractor's work and offer suggestions. > > I recommend her without reservation **★★★★★ — pdxjustin, Dec. 2012** > Jennifer did a great job for us. We were very happy with her design work and ability to communicate her ideas to us. She also worked well with the team working on the remodel, and it came out just like we visualized it. > > In an old victorian, the unfinished attic space had amazing potential. My wife and I had the vague ideas that we wanted it wide open, with a walk in closet and a bathroom to make it a master bathroom suite. > > Jennifer came up with a unique idea to keep it open like we wanted. My wife and I couldn't visualize it, so Jennifer created a 3D interactive walkthrough to show us what she meant, and we loved it. > > She then worked with the team doing the remodel, and they made it happen. > > I didn't list how much the project cost because her role was only part of a huge project, but the space that she helped design is my favorite that I've ever been in, let alone owned. > > 5 stars, and a strong recommendation. ## Selected projects - [Mid-century Modern Ranch Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-ranch-remodel-pj-vj~145601) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 18 - Description: Mid-century Modern Ranch Style house overlooking the City has been fully remodeled inside and out with new vaulted ceiling and more open floor plan. - [Hollywood Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-kitchen-pj-vj~245188) - Location: portland, OR - Photos: 13 - Description: A galley kitchen was not working for a busy family with young children. The owners asked us to design a more efficient kitchen and open it to the dining room while solving their storage and circulation problems in this area of the house. The solution was to create a zone defined by the new archway housing everything family members need to access without disturbing the cook. Demolishing the existing wall between the dining room and kitchen has created a connection to the remaining first floor liv… - [Burlingame Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-remodel-pj-vj~3988473) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: What was once a cramped and divided living and kitchen area is now an open and inviting first floor with views to the backyard and plenty of space to entertain, cook, and relax carefully designed with the 1941 cape cod architectural style the clients desired. - [Portland Quincho](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-quincho-pj-vj~5938096) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [midcentury bathroom remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~905628) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Custom cabinet with rounded edges to reflect midcentury house features - [Alameda Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alameda-remodel-pj-vj~3988855) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: With an outdated and underutilized attached garage and basement, this 1920's Alameda family home was ready for a remodel. Now the family has a kitchen for entertaining open to their formal dining room and backyard and a basement ready for fun and visiting guests. - [Backyard Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-studio-pj-vj~5938064) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 1 - [Midcentury Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-kitchen-pj-vj~5938078) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Northeast Decks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northeast-decks-pj-vj~122234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Irvington Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/irvington-bath-pj-vj~122219) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: The careful selection of materials and layout of fixtures replaced a once dark and cramped space with a light filled and spacious bathroom for the adjacent master bedroom. - [Farmhouse Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-addition-pj-vj~122122) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 4 - Description: 1880's farmhouse with two story addition including family room and master suite attached to new double garage. - [Victorian Attic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-attic-pj-vj~122132) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 3 - Description: When the current owners bought this late 19th century Victorian home they saw the potential to finish the upper most floor. The attic’s 1600 square feet was capped by a towering unfinished vaulted ceiling. The addition of an elevator and the regular use of a wheel chair was a factor in the careful selection of materials and the layout of the walls and fixtures. The design has transformed this dark unusable space into an one-of-a-kind oasis for these busy parents. - [Irvington Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/irvington-kitchen-pj-vj~282978) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: The owners of this beautiful century old house in the heart of Irvington Neighborhood came to us to design their new kitchen to blend in with the style of the rest of the house while giving them the modern conveniences of today’s kitchens. [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/korbich-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1476642163) ## Ideabooks - [schematic norton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34190851/list/schematic-norton) — 30 ideas - [garages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17644720/list/garages) — 3 ideas - [kitchen lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4338366/list/kitchen-lighting) — 1 idea [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/korbicharchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: What color grout for white tiles?** *(in Photo Questions)* White and taupe glass 1 inch tiles for kitchen back splash? A: I can't remember the exact color but it is a grey to match the floor tiles. That grey grout was used for the floor tiles so you can see the grout looks lighter with the grey tiles while looking darker against the white subway tiles. **Q: Painting** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I get this painting? Thank you! A: It is a part of the client's art collection and all the art work in this picture are original art pieces. **Q: What a striking feature wall.** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you mind telling me what type of wood is used here and throughout the house? Very warm and modern! A: Vertical Grain (VG) Fir veneer panels with VG Fir trim. Glad you like it! **Q: Painting over fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* Artist of the painting over the fireplace? A: It is part of the client's art collection. It is an original oil painting. **Q: What is the shower base, cast iron or composite and who made it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This shower base is fiberglass base made by Swanstone in color white. **Q: what is the finish on the shower trim and sink faucet?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We used brushed nickel on anything we could on this bathroom. The shower looks different because of the shower glazing. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*