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Established in 1999 by Alec Holser, Jim Kalvelage and James Meyer, Opsis Architecture is now led by nine principals and has been nationally recognized as the 24th firm in the country by Architect magazine’s Architect 50 program.

The firm’s work includes cultural and performing arts venues, educational facilities, student life centers, sports and recreational areas, and civic and community spaces. Through the Opsis Research Initiative, its team assesses the long-term performance of its buildings and the research also strengthens its collaborations with industry partners.

Opsis is committed to giving back to the community and offers 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually to each employee to pursue volunteer activities. The studio is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day of service. Its community support includes Blanchet House, Architects in Schools and Portland Workforce Alliance.

Since its inception in 2017, the Opsis JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) committee has worked to enhance internal education, processes and actions. This includes the firm’s participation in Portland Means Progress to monitor and assess cultural change within its office. Its involvement in events such as PMP’s Inclusive Policy Summit helps the firm gather recommendations to advance its policies further.