SERVICES ● OREGON, PORTLAND METRO & SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
Architecture, owners representation and permit strategy.
From someone who has worked both sides of the counter.
Residential and commercial design, code strategy, and owner-side support. Start with the project decision in front of you.
Feasibility ● Design ● Permit ● Construction
Serving Portland, the greater metro area - including Washington County - and Southwest Washington
LICENSURE
Licensed Architect
EXPERIENCE
25+ Years
Design + construction + consulting
CODE EXPERIENCE
ICC Certified
Plans Examiner / Building Inspector
PERSONAL SERVICE
Principal-led
Direct communication + guidance
I need an answer before I commit or resubmit
Commercial due diligence, permit readiness, code analysis and responses to check-sheet comments.
I need someone looking out for the owner
Independent support with proposals, costs, change orders, site observations, and construction coordination.
START WITH THE QUESTION IN FRONT OF YOU
Three good places to begin.
You do not need to map every phase before reaching out. Start with the issue you need to solve..
I need to plan or design a building
Commercial and residential architecture, from early feasibility through coordinated permit documents.
IDEAS AND GUIDANCE
Spaces shaped for everyday life and work.
Architecture is the work of turning goals and constraints, and site conditions into a clear path that can move toward construction.
Residential Architecture
Custom homes ● Additions ● Major remodels ● ADUs
Design with site, code, construction, and long-term use considered together. From early planning through permit documents, each decision should support - the way you want to live.
● Site and zoning review
● Program and space planning
● Design development
● Construction documents
Commercial & Multifamily Architecture
Office and retail spaces ● Tenant improvements ● Change of use ● Mixed use
Design that brings site conditions, code requirements, construction, and long-term use together. From early planning through permit documents, we help create spaces that work for your business, your residents, and your investment.
● Project feasibility studies
● Change of use analysis
● Tenant improvement plans
● Permit drawings
COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY & REGULATORY STRATEGY
Resolve the code question before it grows.
Commercial projects can trigger requirements beyond the planned scope of work. JR DBA identifies the applicable review path and outlines the next steps, so you can move forward with a clear strategy rather than guesswork.
BEFORE LEASE OR PURCHASE
Commercial Due Diligence
Understand the properties likely permit and code implications before you commit. Review occupancy, accessibility, seismic triggers, zoning, and the permit path.
Property and use feasibility
Code-trigger review
Permit and pathway memo
CODE PATH AND PERMITTING
Commercial Permitting & Regulatory Strategy
Evaluate the requirements that can change scope, cost and schedule. Define the code path and coordinate with the reviewing jurisdiction.
Permit pathway memorandum
Existing building compliance
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) coordination
OWNER REPRESENTATION
An independent view during construction.
When construction decisions move quickly, an owner representative helps keep scope, documentation, and project goals in view. Support can be integrated with architectural services or retained independently.
Owner-Side Project Checkpoints
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Before work starts
Compare proposals, scope, and schedule.
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As work progresses
Review draws, progress records, and visible work.
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When scope changes
Assess change orders and document decisions.
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At key milestones
Observe work, coordinate concerns, and clarify next actions.
ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
The scope can fit the project
Start with the support that helps now. Expand or adjust as the project develops.
FULL ARCHITECTURAL ENGAGEMENT Design, coordination, permit documents and construction-phase services specific to the project.
DEFINED-SCOPE REVIEW A focused feasibility, code, permitting, or documentation review with state deliverables.
ONGOING OWNER ADVISORY Construction administration support including site verification of code compliance, scope and quality.
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
Oregon ADU Permit Timeline: How to Reduce Checksheets and Resubmittals
OWNER REPRESENTATION
Owner’s Representative vs. General Contractor: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?
PERMITTING
Commercial Tenant Improvements in Vancouver, WA: What a Licensed Architect Should Check Before You Sign a Lease