Christie Architecture LLC

Lisa and Adam guided us through a whole house re-model. We turned our bungalow into a full two story, and the result was fabulous. Lisa listened to our wish lists, from conceptual down to the thousand details, and came up with thoughtful ideas and suggestions. Adam was a perfect complement to Lisa’s conceptual and interior designs as he rounded out the team with the exterior structural and energy efficiency designs. Through a hard process and thousands of decisions, they were a good team and we always knew they had our best interest (and good design) in mind.

Lisa Christie drew up whole-house remodel plans for us, helped us decide which parts to remodel on our current budget, and helped manage and consult with the contractor during the kitchen and living room to-the-studs remodel process. We didn't know much about design or handling a remodel but Lisa's experience and expertise gave us confidence we were making good choices.

Lisa and Adam have a lot of experiences in remodeling design. We approached them after seeing a friend's house for which they designed the addition and remodel plans. We had an idea for a bath addition and they were able to articulate it and improved our current mud room layout as well. The flow of traffic was a lot better after the redesign, and the space looked nicer too. I particularly loved having Lisa recommend cabinetry, tiling and other trim details. She has great taste and it saved us a huge amount of time and headaches. Adam designed our patio and cover. A few conversations later we had a plan ready to execute on. It really made the process easy. If you have a vision for your home I'm sure Christie Architecture can make it come true.

We hired Christie Architecture to help us remodel the exterior of our house. Our house is a 1920s bungalow situated in the Grant Park neighborhood of NE Portland and the previous owners expanded the second story. Their remodel made for a spacious second floor, but the exterior of the house lost its charm in the process. We bought the house because we loved the interior floor plan, but we weren’t sure how to redesign the outside of the house other than replacing the vinyl siding and installing better quality windows. Adam and Lisa gave proposed several smart upgrades. In addition to replacing the siding and windows, they suggested that we rebuild the front porch in an early 1900s “saltbox” style in order to bring back some of the original historic charm. They also pointed out that the second floor windows the previous owners put in were not aligned with the first floor windows, so we repositioned them to make the two floors look more cohesive from the outside. Adam and Lisa also suggested that as long as the siding was off the house, it would be a good time to add some sheer walls as a seismic retrofit. We also did “drill and fill” insulation on the original first level in order to make the home more energy efficient. Hiring Christie Architecture was worth every penny. Our home is our biggest investment and it is much more beautiful, safe, and energy efficient as a result

I've worked with LIsa and Adam Christie on two home projects: a complete re-design of a master bath (2016) and the design of a deck 20 feet above ground level (2018). Both jobs had their own challenges, but Christie Architecture was very responsive, detail-oriented, and professional in all of my interactions with them. They were a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them highly.

We hired Christie Architecture to design a complete remodel of our kitchen, laundry area, and small full bathroom in our 1907 Four Square in Portland. Lisa was great to work with. She was able to take the vision of our dream kitchen and make it our reality. The original kitchen/laundry area/bathroom space was fairly small, however she utilized every square inch of space to get us all the things we wanted and our kitchen feels so large and spacious. We definitely had some challenges with a 112 year old house and I appreciated her honesty and candor in preparing us for those unknowns. Lisa delivered every element of the project on time and was always available to troubleshoot problems during construction. Our contractor also told us how he appreciated her detailed work and her professionalism. I would definitely hire them again for another design/remodel project.

We hired Lisa to reconfigure our bathroom to make it senior friendly and to include a curbless shower. In our initial phone conversation she estimated what our total project would probably cost. When she came to visit us in McMinnville and made some initial suggestions, I knew immediately that she was going to be able to design the best possible plan for a very small bathroom. She designed two layouts for us to consider but, at our request, she designed two more possibilities until we were satisfied. She communicated with us by phone and email during the design process, gave us advice about contractors, and communicated with our contractor during the remodeling project. She also narrowed down choices so the project didn't seem overwhelming. It was a pleasure working with Lisa and I would highly recommend her services.

We hired Lisa to design a complete remodel of our kitchen, living and dining areas. There were specific issues that we wanted to solve regarding the flow and layout of the house but had not been able to come up with concrete solutions. Lisa's design addressed every single one of our concerns in a stunningly beautiful and detailed way. I had a very specific aesthetic in mind and it was as if Lisa could read my mind, take my ideas and bring them to life. Working with her was inspiring and amazing. The general contractor we used commented many times about how easy Lisa's plans made his job and how having every finish so carefully specified saved money in the long run. The finished product is more than I could have ever wished for.

I was the general contractor for a whole house remodel that Lisa Christie of Christie Architecture designed in the Sellwood neighborhood in Portland. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath house had a complete interior makeover including brand new kitchen, all new finishes, reworking the entire stairwell and creating a small dormer on the 2nd floor. The design was very detailed and obviously well thought out. Communication with Lisa all throughout the project was easy. I can’t wait to work with her again and would highly recommend Christie Architecture to anyone for their next remodel.

We worked with Lisa to renovate the kitchen, mudroom and master bath of our 1920's home. Her attention to detail is outstanding. We have been living in the remodel now for about three months and I'm loving the ease of function in both the kitchen and the bath. We came to this project with our own design in mind, but Lisa's was sooo much better. Excellent company!

We hired Lisa to help us figure out how to reconfigure an outdated kitchen/dining room and to re-do an upstairs bathroom in our 1941 Portland house. In particular we were seeking a more modern look that still respected the age and original features of our home. Lisa brought a terrific sensibility to the project, and her design and selection of materials was right on track both in terms of our aesthetic and budget right from the start. Throughout the design, contractor selection and construction process, she really listened to what we wanted and acted as our advocate with the contractor. Several times, as we contemplated changes, she really encouraged us to stick with the original intent of the design and unilaterally we are so glad we trusted her. Our kitchen is absolutely beautiful, but most importantly it is functional and is (we think!) seamlessly integrated into our home. Thank you Lisa and Adam for a great experience!

Simply put, we adore Lisa Christie. We worked with her for approximately 1 year to design an extensive remodel of our mid-century home. We went through a couple of iterations of the design and what she came up with was ultimately perfect in every way. While Lisa works independently; she is definitely collaborative. She listens, she works with you and she understands. However, we did learn through the project to trust her and her ideas. Lisa "talked us into" doing several things we thought were not important to us, all of which turned out to be our favorite elements. On the other hand, when we asked her for alternatives to certain elements, Lisa came up with innovative and creative solutions. She is smart, professional and accessible. We cannot imagine that one could ask more of an architect. If we could give her a hundred stars we would. Her partner, Adam, worked on a specific design element in our living room, and is also great We highly regard them both, professionally and personally.