OUR TEAM

Our firm embraces a team philosophy, with a design process driven as much by client collaboration as architectural experience. We are passionate about design, about people, and about the environment around us, and we bring that passion to seeking a unique solution for each project and client. We approach each opportunity with open minds and without a preconceived notion of what should be. Whatever the particular program or design intention, we hope to create something timeless, a project that transcends stylistic trends, and reflects the best intentions of the team that conceived and created it.

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Brett Schulz

Brett was raised in Portland, where he graduated from Lincoln High School. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute and worked in New York City for a number of years before returning to Portland to start a family. He worked at SERA Architects and FFA Architects before starting his own firm in 2002. When not practicing architecture, Brett loves to be outdoors: skiing, running, racing vintage motocross, camping and hiking. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Shea Gilligan

Shea Gilligan moved to Portland, Oregon from Brooklyn, NY in 2015 and is very happy to call the upper left corner home. She has a diverse background, designing clothing, teaching yoga and practicing massage therapy before attending Columbia University's Graduate School of Planning, Preservation & Architecture to acquire a Master's of architecture. In her free time, Shea and her husband, Sean have been remodeling an old service station "Jack's Station" in St. John's, Oregon.

Jenny Rodriguez

Jenny Rodriguez has dreamed of being an architect since childhood and graduated from Portland State with her Masters of Architecture in 2019 and earned her Oregon license in 2023, after an undergraduate detour through International Business & Economics. While Jenny has worked on a wide spectrum of project typologies, creating housing is her true calling, particularly sustainable, affordable and infill projects that help create more diverse and walkable neighborhoods. In 2022 she earned Earth Advantage’s Sustainable Homes Professional certification and is eager to apply sustainable practices to affordable housing. Jenny is best described as a curious tinkerer and a maker at heart, when she's not designing something she is cooking something new, rock climbing or engaging in shenanigans with friends.

Kristen Barrow

Originally from Texas, Kristen moved to Portland from Boston, MA in 2016, after earning her Architecture Undergraduate and Graduate degrees at Northeastern University. With a diverse background in everything from urban design, interiors, and marketing, Kristen is an agile licensed architect who excels at many project types. For every project, Kristen focuses on creating vibrant and equitable designs with a distinct sense of place. In her free time, Kristen can be found upside down at the circus gym, working on various craft projects, or exploring the outdoors with her husband and two dogs.

Adelaide Holenstein

Adelaide earned her Bachelor’s of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental Design in 2022. Born and raised in the Portland area, she decided to return home after graduating to pursue her career in the PNW. She comes with a passion for architecture and an interest in problem-solving. From large-scale projects to fine details, Adelaide enjoys delivering thoughtful, functional designs. Outside of the office you can find her walking her dog, spending time with friends and family, or expressing her creativity through nail art design.

OUR TEAM

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2500 NE Sandy BLVD. Suite H. Portland, OR 97232