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Ascent Architecture & Interiors is a driven and talented team of architects, interior designers, and design professionals located in Bend, Oregon. The team designs commercial, senior-living, multifamily, and residential projects. Principal and owner Seth Anderson won the American Institute of Architects’ 2016 Young Architects Award. Past clients highly recommend Ascent for the team’s excellent communication, design planning, and timeliness.
Cheryl Heinrichs Architecture is a modern architecture studio in Bend specializing in climate-specific, sustainable custom homes for the Pacific Northwest. The firm’s awards include Bend Oregon’s Solar + Green Tour People’s Choice Award and Central Oregon Association of Realtors Building a Better Central Oregon Award for Residential Design in 2003. Clients highly recommend working with Cheryl Heinrichs for her attention to detail, expertise, and enthusiasm.
DKA Architecture & Design has created award-winning designs for the greater Bend community since 2000. The firm’s projects include residences, commercial buildings, churches, medical and dental practices, and local or regional landmarks. The principals, John L. Kvapil and Philip R. Doza, have almost 60 years of combined experience.
Karen Smuland specializes in architectural design services for custom homes, remodels, and additions in the greater Bend area. She offers a streamlined design and building process, the latest 3D modeling technology, and energy-efficient green building designs. Smuland won the Best of Houzz—Service award in 2015 and 2016. Previous clients highly recommend Smuland because of their positive experiences having her make their dream homes a reality.
Lightfoot Architecture & Design, based in Bend, produces distinctive, thoughtful designs for buildings, interiors, branding, objects, and art. Co-founder John L. Brockway worked in award-winning firms, such as 64North in Los Angeles and SLAB in New York City. John has also taught design at Woodbury University, Pasadena College, and the University of Oregon. Co-founder Michelle Wilson previously practiced at Guenther 5 Architects in New York and Perkins+Will in Los Angeles. Michelle specializes in ecologically-sensitive designs and LEED documentation.
Mount Bachelor Design Studio Architecture and Planning has over 40 years of combined experience with custom home and multi-family housing designs for Bend and Central Oregon. The architectural team’s favorite floor plans emphasize openness, light, and functionality. The designs take advantage of Central Oregon’s mountain vistas and express the casual local lifestyle. Clients highly recommend working with Mount Bachelor Design Studio because of the team’s professionalism, skillful designs, and listening well to client needs and dreams.
Neal Huston & Associates Architects provides full-service architectural design for the greater Bend area. Founded in 1988, the firm offers expertise in space planning, interior design, 3D modeling, and sustainable designs. The firm works on commercial, industrial, custom home, and multi-family residential projects. NHAA has also contributed designs for the local community, including Bend’s Heroes Memorial and Ronald McDonald House of Central Oregon.
Olin Architecture focuses on contemporary and environmentally responsive designs for clients based in Bend and surrounding areas. Architect Brandon Olin typically works on residential projects but also has experience with custom commercial and adaptive re-use facilities. He approaches each project as unique and seeks to create design solutions that best serve the client and their site. Past clients enjoyed working with Brandon and praise his collaborative skill, insightful solutions, and guidance from design to execution.
Lawrence Schechter creates beautifully balanced home designs in the Bend area that are healthy, economically sound, and energy efficient. Past clients have praised Schechter’s work for his good listening, creativity, and professionalism. His sustainability-focused projects include residences, offices, and commercial spaces. Schechter especially enjoys designing timeless homes with natural light and accessibility for aging in place. He is the recipient of numerous design recognitions, including a place in Central Oregon Builders Association's Tour of Homes and accreditation as a LEED Professional. He is also a Five Star Program Founder for the Building Green Council of Central Oregon and is known for his high performance buildings, including Zero Net Energy and LEED Platinum homes and straw bale solar construction and remodeling.
Sexton Design has created commercial and residential architecture for Bend and Central Oregon communities for over 35 years. Founder Vernon Sexton has a wide field of experience, including projects for the Mount Bachelor ski area, and now specializes in residential designs. His son, Ian, brings expertise in computer drafting, architectural designs and illustrations, graphic logos, and screen print layouts.
Tekneek Architecture is a design studio located in Bend that seeks to create functional, simplified architecture. The casual office team strives to be accessible and engaged in every project until its completion. Tekneek works on both residential and commercial building projects.
Thomas Deatherage is a Central Oregon architect now based in Bend but has designed and built residences and commercial buildings throughout the U.S. and Australia since 1987. His varied expertise includes remodeling, interior design, ADA compliance, green and LEED buildings, zero-energy homes, and feasibility studies.
Ultra Architecture focuses on projects in Bend and the greater Northwest that are commercial, residential, industrial, technological, and socially-beneficial. With over 25 years of experience, the firm offers services that include workspace design, adaptive reuse, urban design and planning, and high-performance green building. Ultra commits to an inclusive, collaborative process responsive to client and community needs. Past projects have earned Ultra the 2009 Salem AIA Merit Award, 2006 GSA National Design Honor Award for Sustainability/Adaptive Reuse, and several LEED ratings.
The cost of hiring an architect varies, depending on what type of work needs to be done. According to Home Guide, most traditional architects charge anywhere from $100 to $250 per hour to draw plans; however, this cost may vary depending on experience and project scope.
Residential architects typically charge anywhere from $2,000 to $8,500 for initial plans and small projects, according to Home Advisor. For large projects, revisions, and extra services, this cost can increase.
While it's not required to hire an architect before building a house, it's usually a good idea. An architect can ensure that all housing plans are done per local housing codes while ensuring the home is beautifully designed.
It requires practice and knowledge of drawing different perspectives and dimensions. Tutorial videos can be found online that advise beginners; however, without proper instruction and technique, architectural drawings may not be in accordance with building laws.
An architect isn't always required for a remodel or renovation; however, some municipalities may require professional architect drawings before construction permits are approved. In most cases, it's best to check with local laws before undergoing renovations.
Architects may be held liable for up to 15 years after the completion of a project. Until that time has passed, architects may face claims for defects in design.
