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Portland, Oregon — Est. 2009

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\n Architecture
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\n We design spaces that honor the relationship between structure and the human experience—where every line serves a purpose and every material tells a story.\n

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01 / Featured Work

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Selected Projects

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The Glass Pavilion

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Residential · Lake Oswego, OR

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\n 2025\n
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Timber House

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Residential · Portland, OR

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\n 2024\n
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The Meridian

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Commercial · Pearl District, OR

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\n 2024\n
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\n “Great architecture should speak to you without words—through light, proportion, and the quiet poetry of space.”\n
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Elena Vasquez, Principal Architect

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02 / Philosophy

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Design with
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Every project begins with listening. We study how light moves through a site across seasons, how people will inhabit a space for decades, and how a building can age with the grace of the landscape it sits within.

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Our approach is rooted in restraint. We believe the most powerful design decisions are often the ones you don't see—the wall that wasn't built, the material that was left in its natural state, the sightline preserved through careful planning.

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Since 2009, we've held to a singular conviction: architecture is not about buildings. It's about the quality of life those buildings make possible.

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03 / Recognition

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Awards & Honors

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47
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Design Awards

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Projects Completed

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16
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Years of Practice

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8
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AIA Honor Awards

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AIA National Honor Award

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The Glass Pavilion, Residential Design

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\n 2025\n
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Architectural Digest AD100

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Firm Recognition, Top Design Practices

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\n 2024\n
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RIBA International Prize

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The Meridian, Commercial Excellence

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Dezeen Awards, Studio of the Year

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Pacific Northwest Region, Shortlist

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04 / People

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Our Team

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\n \"Elena\n
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Elena Vasquez

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Principal Architect, AIA

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20 years shaping spaces that bridge modernism and the Pacific Northwest vernacular.

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James Nakamura

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Design Director

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Specializing in sustainable materials and biophilic design for residential and civic projects.

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\n \"Maren\n
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Maren Solberg

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Interior Design Lead

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Crafting interiors that balance warmth and precision, with a focus on natural materiality.

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05 / Connect

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Start a
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\n Whether you're envisioning a private residence, a commercial space, or a civic project, we'd love to hear your story. Every great building begins with a single conversation.\n

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Studio

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\n 723 NW Marshall Street, Suite 200
\n Portland, Oregon 97209\n

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Contact

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\n studio@arcdesignstudio.com
\n (503) 555-0147\n

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Hours

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\n Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
\n Saturday: By appointment
\n Sunday: Closed\n

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