scott.huish//March 31, 2021//

2020 was a tough year for many Portland architecture firms. Some had to lay off personnel. Some promising – and lucrative – projects were put on hold. But now, the industry is bouncing back. Clients are seeking new designs and reviving stalled projects. Firms are hiring. Economists are forecasting a major rebound.
The 91ÊÓÆµ editorial team interviewed representatives of the following 20 architecture firms about their methodology, business approach and projects. Our rankings reflect each firm’s size, innovation and social mission. These necessarily subjective rankings were determined via a spirit of celebration. While this is a select list, it may change each year.