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1,147 Portland Architects and Building Designers

Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of a Portland home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Portland interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • Westwind Residence - Entry Walk
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    Giulietti / Schouten Architects is a Portland-based architecture firm designing unique, client-driven projects thr...

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  • The Cresent
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    Jefferson Architectural Firm-LEED Certified Best of Houzz 2014 & 2015

    Neal Huston & Associates is an architectural firm with over 35 years of practice. The firm has designed a broad ra...

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  • Portland House
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    Since 1989 we have worked with many residential clients on the creation of their new home or the renovation of the...

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  • Raleigh Hills Sunroom Addition
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    Portland's Award Winning Architects Best of Houzz Winner 2018

    Since 1989 we have worked with many residential clients on the creation of their new home or the renovation of the...

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  • Mt. Tabor House & ADU
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    27 Reviews

    Buckenmeyer Architecture provides architectural design services for residential remodels, additions, and new const...

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    Snohomish County Top-Rated Architect | Best of Houzz

    We specialize in carefully designed and crafted projects that range in size from large scale new houses down to sm...

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    Meticulous, detail-driven residential design. 2013-2019 Best of Houzz Design & Service. Michael Howells, (AIA, L...

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    Portland Home Designer | Best of Houzz 2014-2019

    Atomic Design specializes in the revitalization of vintage and modern homes in the greater Portland area. All desi...

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    19 Reviews

    ** Download the latest free copy of our book here: https://www.propelstudio.com/free-download-custom-home-inspirat...

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    Deschutes County's Leading Architectural Design Firm

    Since 1980, Wright Design Studio has been designing award-winning homes and designs using impeccable construction...

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    Olson & Jones Construction is Portland's premiere high-end remodeling firm. We have been caring for homeowners and...

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    Award Winning Architecture + Interiors Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii

    Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio is an interdisciplinary design studio that integrates architecture, interi...

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    Full-Service Residential Design Company Serving Greater Portland

    LX Design approaches design in an elegant, cost effective and practical way, assisted by many years of hands-on bu...

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    We specialize in using non-toxic materials and passive systems in homes. Our designs are fun, healthy, and attract...

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    Greater Portland & Surrounding Area Architect | 2X Best of Houzz!

    The goal for each project is to create authentic and sustainable architecture that responds directly to each uniqu...

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    Portland's Leading Design Firm Specializing in Low-Carbon Architecture

    At Harka Architecture, our designs are attractive, comfortable, contextual while striving to make the immediate, a...

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    Emerick Architects is a Portland-based commercial and residential architecture firm founded in 2000 by principals...

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    Oregon Coast Architects Specializing in Custom Green Homes

    Nathan Good Architects specializes in the design of custom green architecture that synthesize functionality, envir...

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    Snohomish County's Dedicated Architectural Firm | 2x Best of Houzz

    With a dedication to client service & the craft of architecture, we work with clients to find creative solutions t...

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    My design approach is to listen, understand your vision and to work with you interactively to create the best outc...

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    Seaside's End-to-End Architectural & Home Design Studio

    Our purpose is to provide expertise in every area of design and production. Our team offers a wide variety of serv...

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    Portland's Custom Homes and New Construction Experts

    We are a design office focused on residential architecture plus urban design and planning. Residential specialties...

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    Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc. provide construction drawings for home designs that are both beautiful and pr...

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    Tillamook County's Distinguished Architectural Design Firm

    We believe architecture should be a collaborative undertaking where the client is involved in the design process....

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    Clients come to me for a variety of reasons - more space, better circulation, improved functionality, more comfort...

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    Portland's Architect & Design Firm Best of Houzz 2015

    SunSwallow Design, LLC is a full service design firm specializing in both new and remodeling Residential design pr...

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    Risa Boyer Leritz is an architect specializing in distinctive residences and creative environments. Open spaces, n...

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    Oregon Full Service Architecture, Design & Remodeling

    Jerry truly knows his craft and we would not hesitate in hiring him again and recommending him to others. – n_thurman

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    SunSwallow Design, LLC is a full service design firm specializing in both new and remodeling Residential design pr...

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    Portland's End-to-End Architectural Design Studio I 3X Best of Houzz

    Propel Studio is a residential focused architecture, design, and development studio looking to work with creative,...

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    Nordby Design is an award winning design studio offering the full spectrum of architect and interior design servic...

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    Create the home you've always imagined.

    Your story. Your dreams. Your memories. Your home.

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    Fraley + Company is a comprehensive design firm based in Portland OR with projects located throughout the United S...

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    Washington County's Award-Winning Architect | 4x Best of Houzz

    We have provided the finest in custom home design and stock house plans to the new construction market for 30+ yea...

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Featured Reviews for Portland Architects and Building Designers

Neal Huston & Associates
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Oct 5, 2013
“I have worked with Neal Huston and Associates many times for both commercial and residential projects, as an owner (end consumer) and as a third-party general contractor. NHA's work is timely, relevant, and cognizant of the client's needs and wants. I would highly recommend Neal Huston and Associates for any commercial or residential design.”
Richard Brown Architect AIA
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Mar 28, 2013
“Richard and his staff were a pleasure to deal with. He was able, after some mild beatings, to assimilate our ideas and add his own to create a very useful amalgam. We still enjoy his input and appreciation of space. Our error was failing to hire him to supervise construction, in addition to designing the building.”
WAI/GORNY Design, inc.
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Jul 27, 2015
“We have worked with Wai/GorrnyDesign on several renovations and restoration projects of our 1917 Craftsman house. Over the last several years, those projects have included: the addition of a front porch on the house, a kitchen remodel with pantry, fireplace brickwork and mantel restoration and the renovation of our sun room (which is now my absolute favorite room in the house!). We have the highest regard for Wai/Gorny's work—both in terms of design and of knowledge about houses from this era. Our relationship with Alexandra from Wai/Gorny has been a real three-way partnership--between us, the contractor and her. She definitely has opinions and perspectives to offer based on her expertise, but she always listens to our needs and desires, and is committed to finding the best designs after factoring in our input. She is very approachable and willing to meet with us anytime we've requested getting together. Best of all, she has a great sense of humor and has been a lot of fun to work with! Alexandra has also been an excellent advocate for us with the city and the permitting process related to one of our projects. When there were questions from the City, she promptly and thoroughly addressed their information needs. We have just embarked on another project with Wai/Gorny--this time a bathroom remodel and some updates to several bedrooms. She's loaned us personal copies of her books and provided web resources and links where we could get ideas. As you can tell, we keep coming back to Wai/Gorny for all of our remodeling and renovation projects because of the quality of her ideas, designs, and ability to work with our contractors and subcontractors.”
atomic * design
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Apr 26, 2013
“Desia has provided great guidance and planning downtown Portland workspaces. We constantly get compliments on our paint and furniture and we owe it all to Atomic Design. I would highly recommend Desia for home or work space design. She is creative, budget-conscious and super fun!”
Wright Design Studio
Portland Architects and Building Designers
May 29, 2015
“We recently completed our dream/retirement home in Central Oregon. While it was not our first new house, it was our first custom home. We were basically at the end of the design process when I realized what we had was simply not matching what we had envisioned. I had communicated poorly. We hired Rick to help us tweak the project and he did that and more. Essentially, he delivered the look and feel we sought, beginning with a beautiful pencil drawing of what he thought we wanted - it is framed and hangs in our house today. He listened - and was the consummate professional. We couldn't be more thrilled with what his work produced.”
Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Sep 17, 2014
“We are thrilled that our Origami Coffee Table was selected for a recent project. It was such a treat to collaborate with Fig Studio. They do such beautiful work!”
LX Design
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Jan 30, 2019
“It has been a great experience working with Matt, I have called him with big and small questions throughout the process and he has either been able to answer them on the spot or quickly get back to me with a response. He was able to fit everything I hoped for into my 700sq/ft garage/ADU project and I am excited to see it come to life!”
Departure l Architecture
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Apr 4, 2015
“Departure came out to our property after the 2013 Build-It-Green tour and talked to us about potential of building an ADU. A year later, we decided to move forward with building an ADU and again, contacted Dan Lajoie. He came out to our property with the notes and ideas discussed the previous year and was willing to spend a long time discussing our hopes for our ADU. He was able to take our ideas and create a beautiful space that works perfectly for us and our property. Throughout the beginning of the process Dan was available to answer our questions, he spent time sharing pictures and showing us ideas as well as meeting with us regularly to look at his progress. He always took our perspective into account and reworked some of the drafts to ensure we were getting what we wanted; but he also had fantastic ideas that we had not thought of and did a great job inserting his personal character into the project. Overall, we have been really impressed with Dan's patience and his ability to turn a small space into something so functional and beautiful.”
Harka Architecture
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Mar 18, 2016
“Pat is a friendly professional architect. His firm has helped me with a basement remodel, but ncluding a bathroom addition. Very knowledgable about green building and the newest materials. LEED certified.”
Nathan Good Architects PC
Portland Architects and Building Designers
Jan 28, 2014
“Nathan Good is an excellent architect. He is extremely experienced. He listens well and he explains well. He works well with other professionals because he has a broad understanding of all fields associated with building and remodeling a home and he is an excellent communicator. He has great taste for all styles even though he specializes in green architecture, but it is his judgment, his vision and his wisdom that puts him apart from other architects with whom we have worked. One conversation with Nathan and we knew we had found our guide.”
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How do I find the best Portland architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire Oregon subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Portland residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Portland provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?


As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Portland are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Portland interior architects:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?


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