For more than 40 years, LRS Architects has blended experience with innovation, delivering designs that shape communities and advance sustainable development. Based in Portland, the firm specializes in commercial, residential, and civic architecture, earning a reputation for tackling complex projects with creative solutions.

A standout example of LRS’s work is Slabtown Square, a key development in Portland’s Con-Way master plan. Transforming a former industrial site into a dynamic mixed-use neighborhood, the project features a public plaza and a festival street, demonstrating the firm’s ability to integrate community-oriented design into urban redevelopment.

LRS is also a leader in mass timber construction, adaptive reuse, and transit-oriented development, incorporating environmentally responsible practices into each project. The firm’s team-driven approach ensures that every design reflects both technical expertise and a deep understanding of how people interact with the built environment.

As an employee-owned firm, LRS fosters mentorship and collaboration, empowering emerging architects to contribute ideas and grow within the profession. This investment in talent has helped the firm remain at the forefront of the industry, continuously evolving to meet new challenges.
LRS Architects goes beyond designing buildings – it creates spaces that serve communities today while anticipating the needs of tomorrow.

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Hennebery Eddy Architects, a Portland-based firm, is known for designing sustainable, people-centered spaces across the Pacific Northwest. The firm’s projects prioritize environmental responsibility, historic preservation, and long-term functionality, establishing it as a standout in the industry.

With a diverse portfolio spanning civic, educational, and commercial architecture, Hennebery Eddy blends innovative design with practicality. The firm’s work often includes revitalizing historic buildings while creating modern, energy-efficient structures that serve today’s needs and prepare for the future. Notable projects include the Oregon Supreme Court Building, which combines seismic retrofitting with historic preservation, and the KEX Hostel, a vibrant, energy-efficient renovation of a 1911 building. Similarly, the Astoria Public Library renovation showcases the firm’s ability to blend modern design with historic character.

As a JUST-certified organization, Hennebery Eddy emphasizes equity, transparency, and social responsibility. The firm is also committed to mentorship, pro bono projects, and supporting the next generation of architects. This community-driven approach has shaped spaces that foster creativity, connection, and long-term impact.

Hennebery Eddy continues to demonstrate that thoughtful design can create spaces that inspire and serve the needs of both today and the future.

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Woodblock‘s designs can be seen throughout the area – from multifamily and office developments to hospitality, industrial, public works, grocery stores, restaurants and religious facilities. The firm emphasizes sustainable design practices, focusing on energy efficiency, resource conservation and the use of eco-friendly materials where appropriate, including the use of wood as a primary building material.

Woodblock recently was named the preferred awardee for the Tualatin Soil and Water RFP, outpacing several established architecture firms in the Portland metropolitan area. The company was involved with the Block 216 building, which houses the Portland Ritz Carlton Food Hall, and it has an on-call contract with Portland State University.

The firm also was involved with the recently reopened Michael’s Discount Furniture in Gresham, and in the works is a project to transform an historic neighborhood auto repair shop in Northeast Portland into a cart pod featuring a bar and seating area.

On a national level, Woodblock continues its partnership with Dutch Bros., developing innovative conversion projects for the coffee chain.
In November 2024, the Daily Journal of Commerce recognized Woodblock’s Brownsville Recreation Center with a Top Projects award in the Public Projects division.

Woodblock enjoys collaborating with local organizations and institutions, allowing it to contribute to the development and enhancement of community spaces.

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