What makes Scott Edwards Architecture earn this very spot is the wide range of architectural work they can handle. The majority of the work they do ranges from private homes to multi-family housing developments.

We understand that this is your project and not theirs, that’s why it’s important that pre-design shall be established accordingly, and they did not disappoint. Here, they make sure to conceptualize the outcome based on your needs, wants, and overall vision.

Customers can also expect preliminary pricing in this phase, which is, in our opinion, a good way for you to manage your budget. However, during pre-designs, we’ve heard tiny hiccups where communications are kind of rough, which certainly upsets us.

Fortunately, their portfolio reflects that this is just only a minor issue that was amended immediately (thankfully). In fact, reviews have shown how great their approaches are when it comes to design development – an important factor in their overall service.

For this to happen, they have 23 LEED accredited staff members and several with advanced training as Certified Sustainable Building Advisors. This not only amazed us but most especially made it obvious that they were up to par with modern standards.

On the other hand, we’ve made aware of a few of the poor feedback they received regarding customer service. Good thing they’re working on this part as we’ve heard from their most recent reviews and observations.

If we are talking about years of experience, LRS Architects Inc. has what it takes. After over 40 years in the business, it is without a doubt (on our part) that they passed the standards for a considerable architectural company.

Their ‘Design Collaborative’ team, which is the foundation of it all, surprised us the most. Customers can expect a thorough step-by-step process (discover, design, and deliver) wherein they infuse new concepts and creative expression – a pretty fresh take.

The fact that they embrace new technology to provide high-quality service is another thing we like about them. To give you an idea, they will walk you through their proposed design using virtual reality software, which is the norm these days.

They are also a budget-friendly architectural firm, perfect for those who are a bit too conscious of their budget. Particularly, they offer this in their civic studio, which drives them to design creative solutions that balance your budget to your needs.

We know for a fact that they have adequate location planning knowledge since they have over 30 years of experience in the public sector. On top of that, they have a great amount of successful track record regarding this, so we are very positive about it.

However, when it comes to their other works, say for example multifamily developments, they received mixed reviews regarding it. This, obviously, worries us, but knowing that they have thousands of clients, it is possible that some of those are just regarding minor issues.

Harka Architecture is a good fit for you if you are looking for an expert in environmentally aware and site conscious designs for your project. We know this for a fact since, besides attractive and fun designs, they also encourage healthy and smarter living.

For starters, they do architectural services for the cannabis industry seeing that they have experts in cannabis cultivation. This is a plus point in our book, simply because we are also concerned about the energy use of these operations, and they have the solution for that.

Additionally, you can also count on them when it comes to other architectural works including residential, multifamily, ADU, and commercial developments. And although they have a lot on their plate, they still manage to close a project right on time, which we truly appreciate.

Now, we would also like to add how great they are when it comes to considering your budget range. This is done by providing clever ways to keep costs low, often creating a design that meets the desired outcome while being affordable at the same time.

In view of all the things they do to make a service budget-friendly, we still applaud them for not sacrificing the quality of a project. These are all based on the positive feedback they’ve been receiving – see the solid 5-star ratings they have on Yelp and Google Reviews.

Finally, what we think stands out the most about the firm is their environmentally-conscious building and design practices, which of course we surely support. As stated, this is one of their best selling points which you may want to consider.

ZGF Architects earned the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Film Award, honoring their high standards of work in the industry. Knowing that they evolved from a single office to a firm with six offices throughout North America is quite fascinating.

They’ve been in the architectural world for over 70 years, providing design developments for various clients. In Portland, they are named as one of the respectable architectural offices, a top consideration to make it in this list, actually.

Their office in the Portland area, as we’ve witnessed, is very green and high-tech, while at the same time, extraordinary. This gave us an impression of their high-level architectural work, as it’s easy to say that just from the way their facilities were designed.

And just like what we thought, they proved that they in fact explore and push boundaries for advanced technology. For instance, one of their many principles is to design and build for climate change.

On account of that, we recommend the firm if you want to lessen your environmental impact, while at the same time wanting a state-of-the-art project. After all, we fully support their goal which is to design future generations’ buildings in meaningful ways.

As for their service, the firm is mostly into designing and developing commercial buildings so you might want to look into them for your future ventures. Although they are still open for residential projects (depending on the agreed appointments).

Lastly, when it comes to the overall design process, they are pretty amazing and organized, not to mention their attention to detail. It is also worthy to mention that they communicate very well with their clients, something that we wish every architectural firm does.

For those looking for some architectural works, Propel Studio Architecture might be the answer. They landed among our top considerations for this service since the said firm has been providing remarkable outcomes for clients.

They have quite an amazing portfolio of architectural works for mixed-use (apartments, flats), multifamily, custom homes, and ADU. On top of that, they deliver through their licensed and certified architects, who are all experts in construction systems.

Additionally, they have an in-house(actually a co-owner) award-winning designer who has 14 years of project experience including noteworthy buildings in Portland. This alone widens our expectations of them, and yes, they carry through.

Speaking of which, they use a phased approach to focus on design and craft, allowing clients to explore their options. This, for us, requires strong communication between both parties, and unfortunately, there were poor notes about that.

Honestly, most of their previous clients experienced inconsistencies with being updated regarding all things concerning their projects. Fortunately, this didn’t affect the quality of the outcome, still, thanks to their well-informed, knowledgeable staff members.

When it comes to their rates, a certain work from them will most likely cost you a lot (ex: a new home starts at around $350 per square ft. and up). Thankfully, they can provide you with payment options, say a loan or the like, which we know you will find interesting.