Richard Brown Architect, AIA

Specialties

Thoughtful, responsive architecture is our signature. You’ll find it not only in the end result of your project but throughout all the steps of getting there. Quite simply, we create places, spaces and relationships that last.

History

Established in 1989.

Richard Brown Architect (RB/​A) is a privately owned architectural firm founded in 1989. We are focused on providing thoughtful planning and design solutions and quality service to our clients. Our experience in the public and private sectors has given us broad skills in all aspects of our profession, including feasibility studies, site analysis, due diligence, code review, programming, cost estimating and sustainable design. The range of our work includes, interiors, new and historic renovation, adaptive re-​use and new construction.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard B.

Business Owner

Richard Brown has practiced architecture in Oregon and California since 1976. After receiving his Masters in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972 he worked in San Francisco for John Boles, FAIA, and for landscape architect Laurence Halprin. He moved to Oregon in 1973 on an invitation from artists Lee & Bonnie Kelly to work and live at their Oregon City studio. It was in this setting that his interests evolved in craft and the integration of art and architecture. Except for a return to Northern California from 1977 – 1982 to design and build a Buddhist Monastery, his focus has been here in Oregon. He opened his office in 1989 after being with ZGF Partnership. Much of his work has been with religious, institutional and residential clients, including;

* Congregation Kol Ami Synagogue, Vancouver WA

* The Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland OR

* Grand Cru Estates & Solena Winery, Yamhill OR

* Catherine McAuley Chapel, Roseburg OR

* Hampton Lecture Hall, University