--- title: "Modern Organic Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/modern-organic-construction-pfvwus-pf~916568892 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~916568892.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Modern Organic Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/20538e8807a8f99c_1743-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Portland, Oregon 97218, United States" latitude: 45.56 longitude: -122.6001 phone: "(503) 297-2055" website: http://modorg.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 1 followers: 19 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Modern Organic Construction Original Houzz profile: [Modern Organic Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/modern-organic-construction-pfvwus-pf~916568892) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Hills, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Sunnyside, Raleigh Hills, Portland Metro Area, Yamhill County - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 250 Ideabook Saves Modern Organic Construction is a group of individuals dedicated to the art of construction. Our focus is creating new spaces that follow good design down a sustainable path. We feel strongly that the most sustainable practice is to build things that will last. We pursue this end through communication, education and planning. Each step forms a foundation for the next and thoughtful decisions from initial budget development through final punch is essential to the long term success of a project. In the simplest terms, we offer our customers the confidence that the quality of their project is as important to us as it is to them, and that their investment has true value. MOC has completed hundreds of residential projects from single bathroom remodels to raw land ground-up custom homes. Regardless of size, each project requires the same level of management and sensitivity to our client's needs. Residential projects impact the client in personal ways and we understand that homeowners rely on their contractor's guidance to plan their lives. Honest and accurate budgeting, scheduling, documentation and billing are critical to a successful project and a homeowner's state of mind. We advocate for our clients every step of the way and always make the client's best interests our highest priority. MOC is a general contractor specializing in design driven residential and commercial construction. We have been building custom homes and restaurants as well as commercial tenant improvements in Portland since 1990. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Project Management - Energy-Efficient Homes - Commercial and Residential Construction - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Portland - Beaverton - Tigard - Lake Oswego - Milwaukie - Lents - Cedar Hills - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Sunnyside - Raleigh Hills - Portland Metro Area - Yamhill County ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Modern Organic Construction | | Address | Portland, Oregon 97218, United States | | Phone | (503) 297-2055 | | Website | http://modorg.com/ | | License Number | 67007 | | Followers on Houzz | 19 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pg/MODORG/community/?mt\_nav=0 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/1637323/ - Blog — www.modorg.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Modern Organic Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/modern-organic-construction-pfvwus-pf~916568892) - **Website:** http://modorg.com/ - **Phone:** (503) 297-2055 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review** ### All 1 review **★★★★★ — TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE, Dec. 2017** > We have a long and successful history of working with Whit Thies at Modern Organic Construction, for many projects including five complex and demanding renovations and recently, a new house in wine country. > > Whit and his team bring seasoned and enthusiastic professionalism to every task. Our clients benefit from their open, respectful communication, and from their considerable talents as craftsman and builders. In addition to this, we find their skills at early estimating and scheduling help us make sound decisions, and avoid surprises. We look forward to working with them again in the near future. ## Selected projects - [Alameda Ridge Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alameda-ridge-custom-home-pj-vj~2794210) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 20 - [Custom Home in Yamhill County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-in-yamhill-county-pj-vj~2604669) - Location: Yamhill, OR - Photos: 16 - [West Hills Residence - Indoor Pool & Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-hills-residence-indoor-pool-and-wine-cellar-pj-vj~2794238) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: This award winning project was one of our more technical projects. Involving an interior pool, bath/changing room and 1000 wine cellar, this project had a bit of everything. Climate controls, serious engineering, massive Fleetwood sliding doors and lots and lots of wood, tile and glass - [Hayhurst Fire Restoration (SW Portland)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hayhurst-fire-restoration-sw-portland-pj-vj~2789980) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 14 - Description: This mid-century home needed to be gutted after fire & smoke damage. Negotiated an additional $100,000 from the insurance company for our clients. Completed the 'like in kind' restoration and also opened up the kitchen to the main living area while still respecting the original mid-century design. - [SW Hillside Phase I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-hillside-phase-i-pj-vj~2794196) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 13 - Description: Implement a highly detailed plan for interior improvements that maintain the modern "lounge" feel of the original architecture. Book matched western walnut cabinetry, hand made tile, and recessed sliding screen panels defined the kitchen, while floating cabinets, 3-form counters and detailed tile work created intimate bathroom spaces. - [Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~2794189) - Location: Tigard, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: Source sustainable old growth fir timbers that came from hazard trees harvested from Oswald State Park. Hidden connectors, very tight tolerances and board formed concrete took this outdoor space to the next level. - [Skyline House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-house-pj-vj~1327789) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 - [NW District 2nd Floor Master Bathroom Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nw-district-2nd-floor-master-bathroom-addition-pj-vj~2797374) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 11 - [Mid-Century Remodel - SW Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-remodel-sw-hills-pj-vj~2794174) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [SW Hills New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-hills-new-construction-pj-vj~2792488) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: Construct a custom, ground up new home over an environmentally sensitive job site. Site sensitive construction requiring spanning a spring creek, onsite rainwater treatment and reestablishment of native vegetation. - [Contemporary Master Suite - Lake Oswego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-master-suite-lake-oswego-pj-vj~2794257) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 11 - [Collins View Garden Tower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collins-view-garden-tower-pj-vj~2794248) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: Create office space, production space and an aesthetically beautiful structure to support the operations of a small niche nursery. - [Creston-Kenilworth Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creston-kenilworth-addition-pj-vj~2797289) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - [Buckman Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckman-addition-pj-vj~2797259) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 - [Avedisian/Chanti Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avedisian-chanti-addition-pj-vj~100801) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 9 - [Alameda Master Suite & Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alameda-master-suite-and-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2797193) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 13 - [Skyline/Forest Park Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-forest-park-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~2797318) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 - [Sawyer Remodel & Shed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sawyer-remodel-and-shed-pj-vj~2797235) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 15 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/modern-organic-construction-pfvwus-pf~916568892) ## Community Q&A **Q: Living room's width?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's about twenty feet. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*