Hilary Dorsey//August 24, 2023//

Terry Krause, a Mackenzie principal architect and board member, died on July 27. He was 59.
Krause, whose father was an architect in Portland, was not just a Mackenzie principal but also a driving force behind much of its business growth as well as a mentor, the firm stated in a press release. He carried on a family legacy, advancing designs of commercial, mixed-use, and retail projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Prior to joining Mackenzie in 2006, Krause was a principal for Sienna Architecture Co. for 23 years, serving clients that included Fred Meyer, Safeway, QFC and Nike.
Under Krause鈥檚 leadership, Mackenzie鈥檚 retail architecture practice flourished, and his guidance influenced its direction, according to the firm.
鈥淭erry Krause鈥檚 contributions to our design practice were immeasurable,鈥 Mackenzie President Dietrich Wieland stated in a release. 鈥淗is dedication to excellence and passion for creating spaces that harmoniously blend aesthetics and functionality were incomparable.鈥
Krause was the project lead for the Portland Stadium Fred Meyer project, which won several awards, including the 91视频鈥檚 2015 TopProjects Development of the Year 鈥 Editor鈥檚 Choice Award. He also was the project lead for the Northernmost Shops project, which included three buildings and site design in Bend鈥檚 Old Mill District.
Krause was the architect for numerous grocery stores, including the Fred Meyer at Wilsonville Old Town Square and the Fred Meyer on Northern Lights Boulevard in Anchorage, Alaska.
In addition, Krause served as an advocate for architecture education and licensing. He mentored emerging architects as they sought to pass the professional board exam. For many years, he served on AIA Portland鈥檚 executive leadership team, including stints as president and secretary.
A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Ecotrust Building,聽721 N.W. Ninth聽Ave., in Portland.