Residential architects in Portland
This page provides a curated list of 20 residential architecture firms based in Portland, Oregon. The directory features 53 published projects completed throughout the city of Portland and surrounding towns, such as Neskowin, Lake Oswego, Mosier, Newberg, and Aurora. The projects on record span from 1901 through planned work in 2025, with a median home size of 3,500 square feet. Modern and contemporary styles are notably prevalent across the listed work, with some projects also reflecting minimalist and rustic modern sensibilities.
20 residential architecture firms in Portland
Ordered by published work
Allied Works Architecture
Centerfield Studio
Emerick Architects
Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects
JHL Design
Scott | Edwards Architecture
Webster Wilson Architect
Robert Harvey Oshatz Architect
TVA Architects INC.
Tweto Architecture
Grummer Architecture
Holst Architecture P.C.
Nordby Design Studio Architecture & Interiors, LLC
Paul McKean Architecture
Richard Brown Architects AIA
Skylab Architecture
Beebe Skidmore Architects
Emmons Design
studio RALLYMADE
Waechter ArchitectureHomes in Portland
What architects cost in Portland
Full services · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA| Project | Architect fee | Share of construction |
|---|---|---|
| New custom home, 3,000 SF | $60,000 – $173,000 | 5–13% |
| Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF | $46,000 – $144,000 | 7–20% |
| Addition, 600 SF | $18,500 – $56,000 | 6–19% |
| ADU or guest house, 700 SF | $18,000 – $55,000 | 6–17% |
Local architect wages from BLS (May 2025); new-home construction runs about $190 per SF in this part of the country (Census). Consultants such as structural engineers are extra. Full breakdown of architect fees in Portland → · Cost out your own project
Hiring an architect in Portland
How much does an architect cost in Portland?
For a 3,000 SF custom new home in the Portland area, full architectural services typically run $60,000 – $173,000, about 5–13% of construction cost. A 2,000 SF whole-house renovation typically runs $46,000 – $144,000. Estimates come from the Architects List cost tool, built on local BLS wage data and Census construction costs; engineers and other consultants are billed separately.
How many residential architects are listed in Portland?
There are 20 residential architecture firms based in Portland listed on this page.
What styles are common in Portland homes on Architects List?
Among the published projects, modern and contemporary styles are most common. A significant number also show minimalist and rustic modern characteristics, reflecting current design preferences in the region.
What does new home construction cost in the Portland area?
The median new home construction cost in the Pacific census division, which includes Oregon, is $190 per square foot (according to the US Census Survey of Construction, 2026).
How do I choose a residential architect in Portland?
Selecting a residential architect can involve looking at completed projects in styles that align with your preferences and considering the locations where firms have worked. Reviewing work by several firms listed here can help clarify which approach matches your needs.
Architects by town near Portland
Neskowin 3 / Lake Oswego 2