is a full-service architecture and interiors firm based in Portland, Oregon. Our philosophy is one of productive tension—between lyricism and technique; texture and clarity; generosity and precision. We seek with every project to understand the often multiple narratives and desires that drive each client, and to transform those drives into built space.

We have chosen the Pacific Northwest as our permanent home, and are continually and newly inspired by its extraordinary landscapes and vibrant communities. Drawing on founder Chris Brown’s history working with regionally-inflected architects like Marlon Blackwell and formally-innovative architects like Brad Cloepfil, we see great richness where we are, and work both locally and nationally to harness the qualities we see here. Our architecture is one of understanding and generosity. We are deeply steeped in the history of craftsmanship and the Pacific Northwest’s design legacy, whether in the historic culture of a specific materiality, or contemporary craft approaches.

Our work seeks to marry the subtle and the rustic; the narrative and the formal. We begin each project by finding its fundamental question, and then proposing and re-proposing possible answers to that question. We have completed state-of-the-art wineries; cultural facilities; live/work spaces; and finely detailed residences. Each project has given us a new understanding of the importance of material selection, orientation, program, and curiosity, and each has led us to form new and lasting relationships with local builders, artists, clients, and craftspeople.

We have been the recipient of numerous accolades, including Architectural Record’s storied Design Vanguard program, and multiple AIA awards.