Harka Architecture

Architects

About Us

We specialize in using non-toxic materials and passive systems in homes. Our designs are fun, healthy, and attractive while encouraging better and smarter living. Harka was founded with an inquisitive spirit and lofty objective: to create beautiful and inspiring spaces that possess the lowest carbon footprint possible while empowering their inhabitants to live environmentally responsible and toxin-free lifestyles. Using existing carbon data, toxicology information, and life style analyses, our team makes informed decisions when designing spaces and specifying materials. Our innovative designs inspire a better world and inform a more thoughtful way of living. As an added service, we are taking these ideas a step further to develop guidelines to help our clients make more informed decisions about their personal impacts on the planet. Our focus is not what is given up, but what is gained through thoughtful, responsible living and treading lightly on the earth.

Services Provided

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Landscape Plans, Modular Home Additions, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Pool House Design & Construction, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Home, Construction Drawings, 3D Home Design, Remodeling, Barn Design

Areas Served

Aloha, Beaverton, Boring, Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Damascus, Durham, Fairview, Garden Home-Whitford, Gresham, Happy Valley, Jennings Lodge, Johnson City, King City, Lake Oswego, Lents, Marylhurst, Maywood Park, Metzger, Mill Plain, Milwaukie, Minnehaha, Oak Grove, Oatfield, Orchards, Portland, Raleigh Hills, Rivergrove, Sunnyside, Tigard, Vancouver, West Haven, West Haven-Sylvan, West Slope, Wood Village, Cedar Mill, Gladstone, Oak Hills, Tualatin, Bethany, Seattle, Alaska, Washington, Oregon

Awards

LEED AP, CEM, CPHC

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Projects

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Seattle

Business Details

Business Name

Harka Architecture

Phone Number

(503) 975-9471

Website

harkahq.com

Address

7631 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 1 million

Followers

39 Followers

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23 Reviews for Harka Architecture

Newest first

5.0|23 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

erinparksoleary

We worked with Patrick and Brad at Harka on an ADU design project this year. We didn't end up reaching the build stage (for reasons that had nothing to do with them) but we would have been thrilled to see it come to fruition. The did a good job of taking our rough vision and fleshing it out into something really interesting, despite its necessarily small size. They brought both practicality and creativity to the project and I think the small space would have lived really well. I would highly recommend them.

March 13, 2023

Comment from Harka Architecture:

We enjoyed working with you on your project and hope you will get in touch if you need us in the future. We're here for you!

Rebecca S

We consulted with Harka on a remodel, specifically looking for advice on energy efficient window choices and ERVs. Patrick’s knowledge for products and technology was current, accurate, and took into account our budget. We LOVED working with Patrick on this small consultation, and hope to work with Harka in the future for a guesthouse buildout, if we’re so lucky. :) Cannot recommend him enough!!!

February 25, 2023

Comment from Harka Architecture:

We hope to work with you again too! We appreciate the kind words and love having the opportunity to share information about low-carbon, low-toxicity products and building methods with our clients. Looking forward to your next project!

HU-143467898

This was our first venture into retail, so the choice of architectural firms was critical. We chose Harka not only because of their experience, but because they seemed to want to work in partnership with us, instead of just handing us a plan and moving on to the next project. Patrick and the other great folks at Harka were tremendous. They helped us in every way, not only with our general store layout, but also in planning foot traffic, signage, planning for security issues and more, including not only how the customer would see the store, but also making a design that was the most efficient for us operationally, and, of course, keeping our budget on track. It was a great working relationship, and would hire them again should the situation arise!

October 13, 2022

HU-391737804

Patrick is so great to work with and very helpful. He has been helping me throughout many different projects over the last 3 years. Very professional company and highly recommend!

February 1, 2021

HU-522713722

Harka Architecture did an awesome job on my project. The Harka team was very prompt with responding to emails and they got the job done quick.

February 1, 2021

killadoonjen66

We feel so fortunate to have found Patrick and his crew at Harka and couldn’t be happier with their design of our off-grid cabin. We lost the original cabin, built by hippies in the 70s, to a wildfire. We loved that place and, while small, it left big shoes to fill. Patrick considered the cabin’s place on the landscape and integrated the elements into the design - the prevailing winds, the movement of the sun, potential snowfall, and rainfall. He maximized our views and natural light while making sure we had a building envelope that would keep us comfortable in the bitter cold of winter and the scorching heat of summer. The materials he selected were as sustainable and fire resistant as our budget would allow. He came to the table with creative ideas and, importantly, he listened.

January 15, 2021

Comment from Harka Architecture:

We of course loved working with you both. We are so happy with the results and that we able to get it done on budget. A beautiful structure on a beautiful site, and you did an amazing job decorating it!

Valerie Thorsen

We worked with Harka on a major remodel that retained only our basement walls and the foundation, and rebuilt the main floor with a new master suite above. Our home is in an established neighborhood that was built in the 1950s, and it was important to us that the new structure did not clash with the neighborhood, but also exhibited a modern design. Additionally, we were height limited by CC&Rs, and we needed to stay within the existing footprint due to our lot size. Harka worked within these constraints and surpassed all of our expectations. Harka's design maximizes the views of Puget Sound provided by our lot, while implementing appealing and efficient architecture that includes exactly the right amount of shading. We couldn't be happier with the results Harka delivered, and we routinely talk to each other about how much we love our new space.

August 18, 2020

Comment from Harka Architecture:

This stands as one of our proudest projects. We enjoyed the challenge of making it fit snugly into the constraints of the site. You guys were a pleasure to work with. Thank you for trusting us!

HU-969919166

We needed to remodel our two story house to make it accessible for a family member newly in a wheelchair. Patrick was amazingly creative in figuring out where to put an elevator, take out walls, and reconfigure the kitchen. Tammy worked with us tirelessly on various options for the kitchen layout as well as all the other details of the project. When there were inevitable and unexpected complications with construction along the way, they were instrumental in figuring out solutions. They were immediately responsive, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with. Everything was done in the most professional manner. Our house looks amazing with a new elevator and a new floor plan that looks like it was built that way in the beginning. I can't recommend them highly enough.

November 27, 2019

Comment from Harka Architecture:

We enjoyed working with you both. We were happy to make a true difference in the life of your family member. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

Becky Luening

I highly recommend Harka for architectural services. They designed our ADU apartment addition (an upstairs unit built onto our garage), and whenever I show people the space, the first thing they say upon entering is, "Wow...this is really nice!" I ran into budget issues that I blame mainly on my own naivety going in to this project, but having learned from experience, if I was going to do another project like this, I would definitely hire the Harka team again. They do great design work, they are professional, friendly, good communicators, and especially knowledgeable when it comes to energy-saving features and materials.

November 20, 2019Last modified:November 20, 2019

Comment from Harka Architecture:

Becky, thank you so much. We loved working with you, too. The fact that you cared as much as we did about the sustainable aspects of the job made it super fun. So if you do it again, we would love to be part of your team.

Aaron Head

Patrick, Tammy, and the crew at Harka did an awesome job for us on our overwhelming project! They helped with every aspect of our process, had answers for everything, and helped guide us in the right direction. I really appreciated that they were always available and always had a good solution for any issue that would come up! You're in good hands with this crew of good people!

October 22, 2019

Comment from Harka Architecture:

Thank you, Aaron! It was a delight working with you and helping craft a design to accommodate a long-term plan for your place. It is a lot of work being hands-on for your own home’s remodel, and we’re glad Harka could ease that stress by helping problem solve as needed. And we’re especially thrilled at your excellent taste in furnishings; it really makes your home pop!

Jonathan Stumpf

Harka Architecture worked with us from the initial concepts of our addition to the final completion of the last coat of paint on the house by the contractor. They were meticulous, always in touch during the project, informed us on specifics or changes as the project was underway, helped keep our contractor close to the project time-line and plans, and overall were very pleasant to deal with. At no time did we feel dissatisfied or in-the-dark. The entire project from initial draft plans of the project to the very end was smooth. Definitely would hire Harka for our next project.

October 19, 2019

Comment from Harka Architecture:

Fun clients and fun project. We miss those kids of yours. And sometimes we miss you guys, too. Thank you for thinking of us!

Benjamin Zachs

Patrick, Josh, and team were great to work with and very professional. They took our vision and ran with it. Even when location circumstance threw us for a loop, they quickly pivoted. They were quick to respond and had a good balance of expertise and open-mindedness.

April 2, 2019

Comment from Harka Architecture:

Thank you, Ben! Can't wait for the Fine Fettle cannabis experience in Connecticut. We had a great time working with you and your team. We look forward to see the finished outfit and hope to work together again soon!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Harka Architecture rated?

Harka Architecture is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Harka Architecture provide?

Harka Architecture provides the following services: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Landscape Plans, Modular Home Additions, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Pool House Design & Construction, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Home, Construction Drawings, 3D Home Design, Remodeling, Barn Design

Where does Harka Architecture provide services?

Harka Architecture provides services in the following areas: Aloha, Beaverton, Boring, Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Damascus, Durham, Fairview, Garden Home-Whitford, Gresham, Happy Valley, Jennings Lodge, Johnson City, King City, Lake Oswego, Lents, Marylhurst, Maywood Park, Metzger, Mill Plain, Milwaukie, Minnehaha, Oak Grove, Oatfield, Orchards, Portland, Raleigh Hills, Rivergrove, Sunnyside, Tigard, Vancouver, West Haven, West Haven-Sylvan, West Slope, Wood Village, Cedar Mill, Gladstone, Oak Hills, Tualatin, Bethany, Seattle, Alaska, Washington, Oregon

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