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Designing Portland's future for over 12 years.

Your local partner for residential & commercial architecture.

Your Portland Architect.

Ryan brings over 12 years of specialized experience to the unique landscape of Portland, Oregon. From navigating the zoning codes of Multnomah County to designing for the Pacific Northwest climate, we enjoy working collaboratively with local clients and contractors. Whether it's a Pearl District renovation or a new build in the Willamette Valley, building long-term relationships in our community is our top priority.

Our Services

Discover our range of professional services and innovative solutions tailored to your needs.

Commercial New Construction

Expert commercial architect in Portland offering ground-up design for retail, office, and mixed-use buildings. We navigate zoning to maximize your investment.

Commercial Tenant Improvements

Transform your Portland business space with Cascade Studio. Specializing in Tenant Improvements (TI) that blend brand identity with code-compliant design.

Residential New Construction

Design your dream home in the Pacific Northwest. We create sustainable, site-specific custom homes tailored to the unique topography of Portland, Oregon.

Residential Additions

Need more space? We design seamless home additions in Portland that respect your existing architecture while providing the modern functionality you need.

Residential Remodels

Revitalize your Portland home. From historic bungalow restorations to modern whole-house remodels, we bring new life to older properties.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) New Construction

Maximize your property with a custom detached ADU. We are Portland’s experts in backyard cottages, dealing with all permitting and design requirements.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Conversions

Convert your garage or basement into a legal living space. We specialize in cost-effective ADU conversions in Portland and Multnomah County.

What Our Clients Say

Hear from our satisfied clients about their experience working with us.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Excellent to work with and does a great job.

JF

Joe F

Ryan to the rescue! We needed plans drawn up quick for submittal. Ryan was great in helping with the design /layout, getting them drawn up, and making sure everything was up to code. We were in a last minute situation, and he really helped in getting them done on time for us!

TL

Thomas L.

We highly recommend Ryan and Cascade for your next project. We own a cafe and our project became quite difficult, but Ryan was professional, punctual and understanding, and his work quality is on par with many big name firms. We would definitely hire him again.

JG

Janice G.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

Ryan did a very good job. and let me know what was going on all the time.

BS

Bryan S.

"Ryan was a complete pleasure to work with. I've never taken on a project of this size, and Ryan was with me through the entire process. He was available to answer questions and solve problems every time I needed him. His drawings were thorough, detailed, and thoughtful. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would HIGHLY recommend him."

NJ

Natalie J.

All of the above speak to the quality of Cascade Studio Architecture LLC. Ryan is so easy to work with and to understand. He makes it so simple! Thank you Ryan

SH

Sara H.

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