--- title: "Equine Facility Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/equine-facility-design-pfvwus-pf~469824869 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~469824869.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Equine Facility Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/276327920f9311dd_8773-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "2175 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, Oregon 97210, United States" latitude: 45.5303 longitude: -122.7033 phone: "(503) 650-1663" website: https://equinefacilitydesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 152 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Equine Facility Design Original Houzz profile: [Equine Facility Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/equine-facility-design-pfvwus-pf~469824869) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Equine Facility Design is a professional architecture firm specializing in planning, design, and project management for sites and structures used by the residential and horse community, and beyond. ### 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 - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Barn Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Garage Design - Deck Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Dock Design & Construction - Custom Home ### Typical Job Cost $500 - $24,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Equine Facility Design | | Address | 2175 NW Raleigh Street, Portland, Oregon 97210, United States | | Phone | (503) 650-1663 | | Website | https://equinefacilitydesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 152 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/equine.architecture - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/equinefcltydsgn - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-johnson/11/a56/309/ - Blog — http://equinearchitecture.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Equine Facility Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/equine-facility-design-pfvwus-pf~469824869) - **Website:** https://equinefacilitydesign.com/ - **Phone:** (503) 650-1663 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Alana Vass, June 2020** > Equine Facility Design was the design firm for our private horse ranch in Sonoma County, CA. Owner and Architect Matt Johnson consistently demonstrated his commitment to us as a client, his ability to work as a team, his in-depth knowledge of equine architecture and a clear understanding of how to maximize the horse and human experience. > > Matt showed remarkable dedication to gaining an understanding of our vision and budget and was always open to our ideas. At the same time, we benefited from his experiential wisdom and practical knowledge. Matt's insight, creative architectural talent and knowledge of construction logistics were a significant contribution to an outstanding Master Site Plan and subsequent building designs. Our thanks to everyone at EFD for their professional, flexible and creative approach to our development. **★★★★★ — doayan, Sept. 2019** > Matt is very good at listening to and understanding his client’s needs. He took my floor plans, made some very impactful enhancements and created a massing model that now is our building! > > We LOVE it, and so do the many people who visit (it’s so multi-functional we can have residents, our own animals, boarders and Airbnb guests). > > http://fb.me/RedFarmilyBarn **★★★★★ — kolo70, Sept. 2014** > I'm grateful to Matthew Johnson for his help in resolving a complicated permit situation involving a change of use on an existing building. > > Then, Matt designed our beautiful barn and I couldn't be happier with it. Matt is a good listener and will be involved as much or as little as you need for your project. The combination of Matt's drawings and Ken Skaggs skills resulted in a setup loved by everyone who visit and most importantly loved by my two mares. **★★★★★ — ebaesi, May 2014** > We have worked with Mathew Johnson of Equine Facility Design since 2009. He is a very forward thinking architect and can design traditional to modern facilities using recycled materials or new green products that truly enhance the end result. All of the designs we have experienced are world class and the planned use of space and the efficiency for their use is a wonderful visual experience. > > We highly recommend Mathew Johnson of Equine Facility Design. **★★★★★ — 440fence, May 2014** > Attention to detail and understanding the needs of an equestrian facility are two of the reasons I trust Equine Facility Design. A focus on safety and task completion are two additional reasons why everyone should entrust their design needs with Equine Facility Design. Michael Lee, Market Developer, > 440 Fence Products. **★★★★★ — kraftcek, April 2014** > I have worked with Equine Facility Design for the past 10 years. I value their professional knowledge, experience and excellent management as they always keep me posted and informed about the progress of project. They are able to get projects done in timely manner and efficient way. It's been always a pleasure doing business with them and I always look forward to working with them on future projects. **★★★★★ — mikeravenscraft, April 2014** > Working with Equine Facility Design, in particular Matt Johnson has been such a wonderful experience. I have been in the horse stable manufacturing business for over 32 years providing stall equipment for some of the most desirable barns in the world. > The attention he gives to all the details within the barn not only makes the barn beautiful but more importantly that it functions well on a daily basis. **★★★★★ — derbytom, April 2014** > Derby Fence has been working with Matt Johnson and Equine Facility Design since 2009 without a hiccup! Matt always has a better idea of how to make an impressive and functional facility that will save you time and money. Work with Equine Facility Design once and you will be a valued client for life! > > > > Tom Spears > > Sales Manager > > Derby Fence Co. **★★★★★ — wildsplendor, April 2014** > Equine Facility Design was discovered over the internet when I googled LEED AP and equestrian facility only to find out the market was deep enough for a LEED AP professional by the name of Matt Johnson to make his entire living designing LEED certified equestrian facilities throughout North America. I arranged to meet Matt in Battle Ground, Washington and tour the latest equestrian design (Platinum) for a Washington based client. I was blown away by the thought that gone into the facility. Matt moved forward with me on a design for a project I am working on which can be viewed at www.wildsplendor.com just outside of Edmonton, Alberta. As I move the project forward through the planning process (painfully slow) I will be utilizing Matt's comprehensive knowledge of the equestrian industry and the latest in available LEED certified products that will allow me to achieve LEED ND Platinum status. I highly recommend Matt. Regards, Todd Oeming, CEO, Wild Splendor Development Inc. **★★★★★ — pestersonstructuralengineers, April 2014** > We have worked with Equine Facility Design for more than a decade and are continually amazed at the innovative and exceptional designs we have had the pleasure of being able to collaborate with them. It is always a pleasure to work with Matt and his excellent staff. The attention to detail during design and coordination between various disciplines is a key to their many project successes. – Travis McFeron, Peterson Structural Engineers ## Selected projects - [Bellerive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellerive-pj-vj~1377207) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Design of a 90' x 200' steel framed arena and six stall barn for a private party. The arena was designed with open arched side walls, stucco siding, and a composition roof. - [Bend Equestrian Facility](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bend-equestrian-facility-pj-vj~911078) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This five acre site is part of a larger equestrian community development. The clients wanted a living unit above a five stall barn which they would use as a guest house once their home was constructed. Equine Facility Design sited the barn/guest house, a large shop/storage building, and the residence and designed the layout of the driveway, parking areas, landscaping, paddocks, and pastures. - [Boulder Gate Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boulder-gate-farm-pj-vj~473034) - Location: Freestone, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: On this 80 acre site, the owner is developing a private dressage facility which will include their personal residence, a caretaker's residence, a seven stall horse barn with office and support services, an outdoor full court dressage riding arena design which may be covered in the future, as well as pastures, paddocks, and parking. Equine Facility Design has done the site planning and layout and our equestrian team has created the building design for the barn and caretaker's residence, and lands… - [Boyd Stable](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boyd-stable-pj-vj~508955) - Location: Battle Ground, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: For a dedicated equestrian client, Equine Facility Design created a carefully designed a private facility on five acres of a private residential development. The project consists of a three stall stable with office, tack, feed room, wash/groom stall, hay storage, bedding storage, equipment storage, and indoor O2 Compost system, as well as an attached 82’ x 156’ indoor riding arena. Ample room for trailer loading and storage is provided near the stable entrance. The stable and arena were designed… - [Bullen Stable](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bullen-stable-pj-vj~911084) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: On this project, the clients requested and exterior renovation of this existing steel sided pole barn and arena. Work by Equine Facility Design included selection of exterior materials,; redesign of doors and windows; addition of architectural features and details; redesign of roads and fencing; and site landscaping and plant selection. - [Carriage House Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-house-farm-pj-vj~473040) - Location: Tualatin, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: On a challenging sloped 10 acre property, Equine Facility Design provided building and site design for a private stable. The stable consists of four stalls with runs, wash/groom stall, office/feed room, and attached two bay garage. A raised center aisle and double sided glazed clerestory provide natural light and ventilation to the building. Located just steps away from the existing residence, views of the horses looking out their stalls and in their runs can be seen from many of family’s rooms. - [Crescent Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crescent-beach-residence-pj-vj~473044) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Deviere Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deviere-farm-pj-vj~911089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This property was developed as a private horse training and breeding facility. A post framed horse barn design is connected to a 70' x 146' engineered steel indoor arena created a tee shaped building. The barn has nine stalls, wash/groom stalls, office, and support spaces on the first floor and a laboratory and storage areas on the second floor. The office and laboratory have windows into the indoor horse riding arena design. The riding arena is day lit from roll-up glass garage doors, transluce… - [Devonwood Equestrian Centre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/devonwood-equestrian-centre-pj-vj~911097) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This 42 acre site features a forty four stall horse training facility design, primarily for dressage. This extensive equestrian show facility has two indoor arenas, a 90' x 252' indoor arena with heated spectator area, clubhouse, vet room, wash stalls, tack rooms, grooming stalls, restrooms with showers, and offices. The second floor of the clubhouse contains audio-video equipment and is an announcer's booth for shows. Attached by a covered breezeway is a 66' x 132' arena with a spectator's benc… - [California Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-farm-pj-vj~1377226) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: On this 6 acre site, the owner converted a 27 stall existing hunter-jumper facility, built in the 1960’s, to a dressage training center through the reconstruction of three new stables; an addition of a second full-court outdoor dressage arena; renovations to existing six stall stables; new paddocks; reconstruction of the existing caretakers’ living quarters; and new storage barns. Work by Equine Facility Design included working with the project team on grading, drainage, buildings, layout of cir… - [French Hill Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-hill-farm-pj-vj~936174) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Equine Facility Design was involved in the renovation of this existing hunter/jumper horse training facility of 45 stalls. Work included re-roofing, new concrete aisles, stall fronts, doors, windows, lighting, viewing room, a new exerciser, renovation of the parking lot with new layout and plantings, development of outdoor paddocks with all weather footing, improvements to the outdoor derby field, and landscaping throughout the property. Work continues on the renovation of interior spaces for of… - [Gilroy Stable](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gilroy-stable-pj-vj~812168) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: On this nine acre property Equine Facility Design designed the site layout which includes a three stall breezeway barn; storage building; pasture layout; parking and driveways; an 80′ x 160′ covered arena; landscaping for the new residence; entry walls and gates; landscape features; pool; terraces and fountain; planting beds; and landscape lighting design. - [Golightly Residence Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golightly-residence-addition-pj-vj~1377229) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Harmony Hills Stables](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harmony-hills-stables-pj-vj~1377487) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Five stall barn and 72' x 108' indoor steel arena with an attached viewing room. - [Wild Turkey Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wild-turkey-farm-pj-vj~812159) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This 215 acre horse breeding and training facility can house up to 70 horses. Equine Facility Design began the site design when the land was purchased in 2001 and has managed the design team through construction which completed in 2009. Equine Facility Design developed the site layout of roads, parking, building areas, pastures, paddocks, trails, outdoor arena, Grand Prix jump field, pond, and site features. The structures include a 125’ x 250’ indoor steel riding arena building design with an a… - [Ios Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ios-ranch-pj-vj~508951) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This existing hunter jumper boarding and training barn was completely renovated with demolition and replacement of existing stalls and support facilities. New aisle, stalls, groom, tack, feed, office and viewing room were constructed adjacent to the existing steel covered arena. The site provided opportunity to incorporate both active and passive solar design into the structure. South facing glass walls along a corridor and the viewing room, along with designed thermal storage in masonry mass an… - [Kentucky Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentucky-farm-pj-vj~1377634) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Equine Facility Design worked with the client’s sketches to develop a Kentucky style 21 stall barn design which included 12’x14’ stalls, 12’x24’ foaling stalls, wash stall, grooming stall, 14’ aisles, office, tack room, bathroom, and hay storage. - [Kirkwood Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkwood-farm-pj-vj~911214) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Site planning and grading for a ten acre thoroughbred breeding facility and horse farm design. Scope of work included siting and grading for a 14,000 square foot residence, 12,000 square foot horse barn design with carriage house, covered round pen, and layout of pastures and irrigation for pastures. - [Lani Nui Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lani-nui-ranch-pj-vj~508965) - Location: Maui, HI - Photos: 6 - Description: The owner’s of this 4 acre hill site had an architect design their contemporary home and brought Equine Facility Design on board to layout fencing, paddocks, an outdoor dressage arena, and design a 3,000 sf structure that served as a barn and guest house with three stalls, wash/groom area, storage, and tack room. The use of corrugated metal, steel, concrete, wood, glass, and a modern/ contemporary design for the structure complimented the 5,000 sf residence. - See more at: http://equinefacilityd… - [Lichen Oaks Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lichen-oaks-ranch-pj-vj~1377636) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This 80 acre ranch in the coastal foothills has a beautifully rich environment with great diversity of vegetation, two creeks and a pond set amongst large old oak trees. The design for this site, an old dairy farm, has included master planning for the site, layout of pastures, paddocks, and fencing, layout of roads and building sites, development of a 90' x 200' outdoor riding arena design with terraced, shaded viewing area, and a round pen. This office has been responsible for site planning, gr… [See all 35 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/equine-facility-design-pfvwus-pf~469824869) ## Ideabooks - [Barta Show Horses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166794629/list/barta-show-horses) — 23 ideas - [Oak Hills Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163861560/list/oak-hills-ranch) — 25 ideas - [Fereday Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159482646/list/fereday-farm) — 28 ideas - [Strom Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155907326/list/strom-farm) — 8 ideas - [Reavis Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154991366/list/reavis-farm) — 15 ideas - [L7 Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154238423/list/l7-ranch) — 29 ideas - [Hidden Creek Horse Park](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153673971/list/hidden-creek-horse-park) — 4 ideas - [Foster Barn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151681379/list/foster-barn) — 16 ideas - [Strast Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144207793/list/strast-farm) — 22 ideas - [Rosen Stable](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133411566/list/rosen-stable) — 10 ideas - [Copper Hill Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132670620/list/copper-hill-farm) — 31 ideas - [The Union Hill Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127751718/list/the-union-hill-ranch) — 15 ideas - [Reverie Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126787541/list/reverie-ranch) — 2 ideas - [Helina Horse Facility Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125801404/list/helina-horse-facility-renovation) — 42 ideas - [Mt. Hood Center](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119754857/list/mt-hood-center) — 11 ideas - [Powers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113639192/list/powers) — 28 ideas - [Texas Stable](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89745540/list/texas-stable) — 9 ideas - [Sobrato Facility](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52132258/list/sobrato-facility) — 23 ideas - [Fencing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53410780/list/fencing) — 16 ideas - [Rebecca Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48220820/list/rebecca-farm) — 7 ideas [See all 38 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/equinefacilitydesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I get the plan to this stable?** *(in Photo Questions)* I wood love the floor plan to this stable. Please advise. Thank you A: Hello Marcy. The Gilroy design is very popular. We would like to send you some additional information. Could you send us your email address to office@equinefacilitydesign.com? Thanks **Q: what product is the stall made of?** *(in Photo Questions)* It looks like a manufactured wood product. If so what is it and how is it standing up? Are the horses chewing it? A: Hello. Thanks for asking. The material is 100% HDPE tongue and groove recycled plastic lumber. It is available in a couple colors and various wood tones. We have used this type of material for over 15 years. It is extremely durable, easily cleaned, safe, and sustainable. We have not seen nor heard of any chewing and in older projects looks as good today as it did when it was installed. **Q: Love the corral panels!** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please tell me where you got them from and how you attached them to the wall of the barn? It looks like a clever and very versatile design. A: Thank you. The run fence panels are similar to those made by Priefert and Behlen, and we used a male corral wall panel hookup to allow the fence panels to be attached to the wall. **Q: Nice** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We agree. **Q: Yes, I like the composite siding for wash rack** *(in Photo Questions)* I really like this siding. Probably in a different color.. A: It comes in a couple wood tone colors. Sample were sent to you for review. **Q: Like the look of this design** *(in Photo Questions)* Perfect. A: Each design is sized per project (number of horses, bedding type, etc.). We have used them for two stalls up to hundreds. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-09.*