--- title: "Paul McKean architecture llc — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paul-mckean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~595682238 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~595682238.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Paul McKean architecture llc" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f01394090c9cc59c_2620-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4039 N Mississippi, #306, Portland, Oregon 97227, United States" latitude: 45.5496 longitude: -122.6743 phone: "(503) 784-3236" website: http://www.pmckean.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 121 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # Paul McKean architecture llc Original Houzz profile: [Paul McKean architecture llc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paul-mckean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~595682238) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 25,000 Ideabook Saves We build sensible, modern homes for sensible, modern families. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Historic Building Conservation ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Paul McKean architecture llc | | Address | 4039 N Mississippi, \#306, Portland, Oregon 97227, United States | | Phone | (503) 784-3236 | | Website | http://www.pmckean.com | | Followers on Houzz | 121 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Paul McKean architecture llc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paul-mckean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~595682238) - **Website:** http://www.pmckean.com - **Phone:** (503) 784-3236 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2007 AIA Honor award - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Striking Walnut, Sept. 2016** > Paul was such an incredible joy to work with has very professional attitude. He was open to suggestions from us, as well as the contractor. He exceeded expectations on budget and deadlines; we finished our total house remodel in less time than a previous design build firm used to develop concept drawings. His design is clean, modern, adaptable, and perfect. Our home is flooded with light at all times of the year and is super for entertaining. We could easily imagine using him again; he created a home we find hard to leave even for vacations. **★★★★★ — aaronseid, Sept. 2016** > Paul & Bryan took our 784sqft. 2/1 ranch home & transformed it into our 2500 sqft modern dream home. From start to finish we had an amazing experience with them. They recommended our builder Taylor Morrow who was also amazing. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have come out of this process unscathed. I know several people that have gone through the same process with other architects & builders that have horror stories about their experience. It's a major commitment from everyone involved when you're building a home. Choosing the right team is critical. We were lucky that the team we chose are amazing at what they do & amazing people. > We love our home & plan to spend the rest of our days here, but if we were to ever build a home again we would choose the same people. > The Seids **★★★★★ — Dune Lawrence, Sept. 2016** > We hired Paul to design our two-story apartment, the bottom half of a Brooklyn, NY townhouse. It was a gut renovation. He was superb at every step of the process -- extremely thorough, reliable, easy to communicate with (which was impressive since we were communicating across three time zones). Also a great troubleshooter, which was essential in dealing with all the countless issues that come up during a complex renovation. It was really a lot of fun working with him. We'd recommend him to anyone! **★★★★★ — HU-667953, Sept. 2016** > We had an unusual project -- gut renovating a town house into a two-family home, with the other family as equal partners in the project. We had a local architect who did the other apartment and the common areas, and Paul designed our apartment. He was incredibly organized, capable, calm and prepared. I love his design sense, but what really stood out for me was how organized he was. When you're doing a renovation, it often feels as if there are ENDLESS decisions, and the little things you don't anticipate wind up causing delays and costing money. Paul made sure that didn't happen, and made everything easier. ## Selected projects - [Creech Andrew](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creech-andrew-pj-vj~2033896) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 11 - [High Surf beach house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-surf-beach-house-pj-vj~1712887) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Leedy residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leedy-residence-pj-vj~106502) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Major renovation to 1960's split level home in the Garthwick neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. - [Adelphi brownstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adelphi-brownstone-pj-vj~106513) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Glen Eagles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-eagles-pj-vj~11304) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [O'Connor lake house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/o-connor-lake-house-pj-vj~106501) - Location: Sand Lake, WI - Photos: 11 - [neal creek residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neal-creek-residence-pj-vj~5793) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Steur Alvarez](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steur-alvarez-pj-vj~11303) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/paul-mckean-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~595682238) ## Ideabooks - [exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/291730/list/exterior) — 1 idea - [exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/291729/list/exteriors) — 1 idea - [modern stair](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/211756/list/modern-stair) — 11 ideas - [miller](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159286/list/miller) — 18 ideas - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/211746/list/kitchens) — 1 idea - [craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/211717/list/craftsman) — 1 idea [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/paulmckean) ## Community Q&A **Q: Hardware on the shelves** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this shelving unit and am currently doing this in my house......but wondering where we can get the hardware. Thanks! A: The shelves were custom black walnut. The rod system is by Nova Display. **Q: Colour of the wood stain** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi - We really like this yellow stain on the wood. Could you tell us what this is and how it was finished? A: that's a Sikkens Log and Siding stain "natural" on TK western red cedar. **Q: Hi. Can you tell me the exact wood flooring used? They're gorgeous.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The wood is solid red oak, plain sawn, stained on site. **Q: Wonderful lamp over the dining table!** *(in Photo Questions)* If I may be so bold... Where might one find that? A: http://www.foscarini.com/us//en/lamps/suspension/gregg.html **Q: who made the railing system? Is it stock or custom?** *(in Photo Questions)* who made the stair railing system? Is it stock or custom? A: That's a custom steel railing package. 2" x 1/2" steel bar, 1/2" rod, hidden (mitred) welds, finished with an electro-static paint (similar to powder coating, but done in place). **Q: Love Rug** *(in Photo Questions)* Please tell us the manufacturer or vendor of the dining room rug. A: http://lapchi.com/ --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*