ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN & PROJECT GUIDANCE ● OREGON, PORTLAND METRO & SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
Residential ● Commercial ● Advocacy
Thoughtful design.
Clear direction.
A better path from idea to approval.
JR-DBA helps business owners, home owners, and property stakeholders move projects forward with architecture, permit strategy, and owners focused construction guidance.
LICENSURE
Licensed Architect
EXPERIENCE
25+ Years
Design + construction + consulting
CODE EXPERIENCE
ICC Certified
Plans Examiner / Building Inspector
PERSONAL SERVICE
Principal-led
Direct communication + guidance
ONE PRACTICE, THREE CLEAR WAYS FORWARD
Commercial Architecture
Tenant improvements, adaptive reuse, and small commercial projects planned for code clarity and permit review.
Start with the help your project needs.
From an early feasibility question to a permit set or a construction decision,
JR-DBA bring design thinking and technical discipline to the project.
Owners Representation
Independent project guidance through contracts, bid review, change orders, site observations, and coordination.
25+ years experience across architecture, code review, and construction.
Licensed architect ● ICC Certified Plans Examiner and Building Inspector
ARCHITECTURE GROUNDED IN TECHNICAL DISCIPLINE
Design with the whole project in mind.
Good design considers more than the finished image. It anticipates permitting, code, construction sequencing, coordination, and the decisions that protect your investment.
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Explore
Clarify goals, property constraints, and project feasibility.
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Design
Develop a responsive design and resolve key code questions.
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Permit
Prepare coordinated documents and guide review.
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Build
Support owner decisions and keep scope aligned.
Projects of different sizes. One thoughtful approach.
The right expertise for your next decision.
Homeowners
Additions & Remodels
Plan a home project with design, code, and permit considerations connected from the start.
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Tenant Improvements
Evaluate a space, clarify change-of-use needs, and prepare for a more predictable permit path.
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Due Diligence & Oversight
Understand risks before you commit, or get independent guidance during construction.
Learn MoreA PRACTICAL PARTNER FOR COMPLEX DECISIONS
Both sides of the counter.
JR DBA pairs architectural design with real construction and deep code and permitting experience That perspective helps connect what owners want to build with what reviewers need to see - and what contractors need to build well.
With 25+ years across architecture, code review, and construction coordination, JR DBA helps owners make informed decisions from early planning through construction.
Learn about residential architecture, commercial architecture, permit support, due diligence and owner representation.
“JR DBA helped us understand what was possible within our budget, then found a creative way to bring our dream to life with a beautiful, unique design.”
-Marion
LOCALLY GROUNDED REGIONALLY FOCUSED
Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington
PORTLAND METRO AND WASHINGTON COUNTY
Portland ● Beaverton ● Hillsboro ● Tigard ● Lake Oswego
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
Vancouver ● Camas ● Battleground
IDEAS AND GUIDANCE
Clear answers for your next step.
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
What to Know Before Designing a Custom Home in Portland
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OWNER REPRESENTATION
What Does an Owners Representative do?
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PERMITTING
How Long Does it Take to Get a Building Permit in Portland
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Start with a clear plan.
Let’s talk about your space, your goals, and a clear path forward.