--- title: "Workshop Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1865607476 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1865607476.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Workshop Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f46361b50c117dd0_3823-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Portland, Oregon, United States" latitude: 45.4762 longitude: -122.5596 phone: "(503) 358-4599" website: http://www.workshop-architecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # Workshop Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Workshop Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1865607476) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Bethany, Tualatin, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Mill, Oak Grove, Oatfield, Gladstone, Oak Hills, Damascus, Newport, Rockcreek, Lincoln City, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Jennings Lodge, Garden Home-Whitford, Seaside, West Slope, Sunnyside, Clackamas, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, King City, Metzger, Depoe Bay, Durham, Cannon Beach, Maywood Park, Rivergrove, Manzanita, Johnson City, Marylhurst, Mill Plain, Minnehaha, Orchards, Walnut Grove - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2021–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Workshop Architecture provides architectural design services for single- and multi-family residential projects—both new construction and remodel/addition—as well as light commercial and tenant improvement. Workshop describes how we approach design as well as how we approach a project. A workshop is a place to build, design, and tinker but it also describes a collaborative meeting and intensive discussion. At Workshop Architecture we get to know our clients and their program then use that knowledge to effect a design that best fits our client's vision and budget. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Portland - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Tigard - Aloha - Lake Oswego - Bethany - Tualatin - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Lents - Cedar Mill - Oak Grove - Oatfield - Gladstone - Oak Hills - Damascus - Newport - Rockcreek - Lincoln City - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Jennings Lodge - Garden Home-Whitford - Seaside - West Slope - Sunnyside - Clackamas - Raleigh Hills - West Haven - King City - Metzger - Depoe Bay - Durham - Cannon Beach - Maywood Park - Rivergrove - Manzanita - Johnson City - Marylhurst - Mill Plain - Minnehaha - Orchards - Walnut Grove ### Typical Job Cost $7,000 - 30,000 $7,000 - 30,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Workshop Architecture | | Address | Portland, Oregon, United States | | Phone | (503) 358-4599 | | Website | http://www.workshop-architecture.com | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Workshop Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1865607476) - **Website:** http://www.workshop-architecture.com - **Phone:** (503) 358-4599 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2021–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Jackie, March 2026** > CJ was awesome to work with. His collaborative approach allowed us to explore all of our ideas and options so we could arrive at an outcome we are truly happy with. He brought lots of experience and a fresh perspective to our design while also listening to our needs. He was patient and willing to pivot whenever we changed our minds, never once making us feel rushed or bulldozed. Highly recommend!! **★★★★★ — kimberli123, May 2025** > Workshop Architecture made the entire design process straightforward and stress-free. They took the time to understand exactly what I wanted, then produced clear, precise drawings that pushed the project effortlessly into its next stage. Their organization and attention to detail were evident in every update, and they always responded quickly to my questions. If you need an architect who truly listens and sticks to the timeline, Workshop Architecture is an excellent choice. **★★★★★ — Pat Ao, Nov. 2023** > Working with CJ was easy. I provided the general layout of the addition and he made suggestions that only a professional architect could visualize. I greatly appreciate his communication with my contractor, that was a big positive for me. So pleased to have selected him - highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Eric Mergen, March 2020** > We worked with CJ to design an addition to our home to add a master suite and extra family room and change the layout of our kitchen. He did a wonderful job of blending our design ideas with his. The results exceeded out expectations! **★★★★★ — A Happy Customer, Dec. 2018** > We worked with CJ on a multi-room remodel that included a layout overhaul of the kitchen, family room, office, and master suite. CJ did a wonderful job of listening to and translating our vision into several viable options for all of the rooms. He is a wonderful collaborator and brings great ideas to the table. > > We will do some additional work on our house in the future and we definitely plan to make CJ our first call. ## Selected projects - [Thunderbolt Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thunderbolt-place-pj-vj~7835667) - Location: McCall, ID - Photos: 5 - Description: A modern farmhouse nestled amongst the pines just outside of McCall, Idaho. The house is organized into three distinct volumes, distinguished by their gabled forms. There is a private bedroom wing, a public living/kitchen/dining wing, and an attached garage accessed through a mud room. This is a semi-rural setting with plenty of room between neighboring homes. This property has a detached garage and large shop accessed from a gravel courtyard large enough for maneuvering while towing a trailer. - [Coastal Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-cottage-pj-vj~7835577) - Location: Depoe Bay, OR - Photos: 6 - [Hood View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hood-view-pj-vj~5516938) - Location: White Salmon, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: Located on a south-facing wooded slope in White Salmon, Washington, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence was designed to capture natural light and views. Two distinct volumes—one facing due south and the other turned 20 degrees toward Mt Hood—flank a central core. The private master suite occupies the entirety of the upper floor in the western volume and includes a walk-in closet, spacious bathroom, and private deck facing Mt Hood. The dining and living rooms open onto south-facing tree-l… - [SW Scholls Ferry Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-scholls-ferry-remodel-pj-vj~5516934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This project was completed in two phases, the first being a down-to-the-studs remodel of the kitchen. The homeowners felt the kitchen was too small and the ceiling too low. Rather than modify the floor structure Workshop Architects was able to create a light and airy space through careful design gestures such as grouping tall cabinetry to one side, limiting wall cabinetry to floating shelves, and extending the back splash to the ceiling. The dark-stained oak floor visually grounds the room while… - [North Rim](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-rim-pj-vj~5516942) - Location: Bend, OR - Photos: 2 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/workshop-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1865607476) ## Community Q&A **Q: New Range/Cooktop: 18'' minimum vertical clearance to upper cabinets?** *(in Appliances)* Hi, all..working on finding a replacement for our ancient GE Profile Gas Range as we can no longer get parts to fix it, & it's on it's last legs. Every range, range top or cooktop I've looked at specifies an 18'' minimum clearance between the countertop and upper (eg: to the left and right of the hood range) cabinets. We don't have 18''. Our cabinets are tall and we only have 16.5'' between countertops and bottom of cabinets. The ancient GE Profile install doc does specify min 30'' from cooktop to combustible surface above (such as a wood range hood) and 6'' from combustible side walls, which seems standard & logical. But absolutely nothing about min distance between countertops and bottom of upper cabinets. Interestingly, the 30'' Bluestar Rangetop install doc shows min distances to "combustible" surfaces including wood hood range (30'') and side walls (6''). It also shows "minimum" distances to other surfaces including upper cabinets but oddly does not denote ANY other surface (including upper cabinets) as a "min COMBUSTIBLE" clearance. Here's the clearances diagram from the doc..note the "\*" indicates "to flammable surface or bottom of hood" and that the 18'' to upper cabinets does NOT have the "\*" where the hood range and side wall do. So, why the heck is there an 18'' "minimum" shown if the issue is NOT for clearance to flammable/combustible materials? Same thing with Wolf 30'' induction cooktop. 30'' to combustible hood range and 18'' between countertop and upper cabinets, but the 18'' is not denoted as a combustible clearance minimum while the hood range 30'' is denoted that way. Since Bluestar, Wolf (and maybe others) don't indicate that the upper cabinet clearance minimum is because of gap needed to COMBUSTIBLE materials, I can't fathom why any of these docs show an 18'' "minimum" vertical clearance to upper cabinets. Did something change in a more recent version of the IRC that introduced this 18'' clearance between countertop and upper cabinets? I've searched (& searched) and have not been able to find anything. I'm actually wondering if all these 18'' distances shown on install docs are because that's "most" cabinets nowadays but it's not an actual REQUIREMENT, as none of the install docs show the upper cabinets to either side of the hood range as being a "combustible" clearance spec. Would sincerely appreciate any & all help as we're retired and without regular paychecks any longer/limited piggy bank can't be redoing our entire kitchen just to replace the ancient GE Range. Thanks.. A: Code addresses the minimum distance to combustible directly above the range. Code does not address height above range for cabinets adjacent to the range. What you see in the manufacturer's installation guides is their recommendation. And they often recommend that the hood is 3-6 inches wider than the cooktop, which would place the adjacent cabinets farther away from the cooking surface. Of course, in older homes (really not even that long ago), this was not common practice and adjacent cabinets were placed at 15-16" above counter top and in line with the edge of the cooktop/range. **Q: Beautiful kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* What color grout and what spacing did you use on the backsplash? A: Good question! I can tell you the subway tiles were 3x6 Walker Zanger Cafe tiles, I believe the color was "milk." As for the grout, I don't recall the color but the joints are 1/8". --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*