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- [Bora Studio Wins 2026 AIA COTE Top Ten Award](https://bora.co/bora-studio-wins-2026-aia-cote-top-ten-award/) - Our Portland studio, Volta, has been named a 2026 AIA COTE Top Ten winner! Selected as one of ten projects globally for its innovative design and sustainable excellence, Volta is an adaptive reuse that reimagined a 1940s electrical warehouse as a modern, flexible working studio to house our 100-person staff as well as community events.
- [Corey Squire Presents at AIA 2026](https://bora.co/corey-squire-presents-at-aia-2026/) - Our Sustainability Director Corey Squire, AIA is making the rounds at this week's AIA 2026 Conference in San Diego! Check these workshops out if you're there:June 11 | 2:30-4:00PM"Climate in Your Corner: Making the Case to Clients"Presenters: Corey Squire, Timothy Lock, Matt Green, AIA, NCARB, Gwen FuertesA session on climate action strategies, client education, and
- [Celebrating Pride this Month and Every Month](https://bora.co/celebrating-pride-this-month-and-every-month/) - Creating spaces where everyone belongs is what drives our work. We are proud to stand alongside and celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community — this month and every month.
- [Welcome to Bora, K'yara Simon!](https://bora.co/welcome-to-bora-kyara-simon/) - We're excited to introduce K'yara Simon, the newest addition to our studio this summer. K'yara joins us as part of our 12-week summer internship program, bringing fresh perspective and energy from her studies at Florida A&M University, where she is currently in her third year of architecture. Over the course of the summer, K'yara will
- [Jefferson High School Breaks Ground!](https://bora.co/jefferson-high-school-breaks-ground/) - What a moment for Portland Public Schools Jefferson High School, an anchor of Portland’s Black community for more than a century. After years of dreaming and designing together with the community, we finally broke ground on a new, modernized Jefferson. Designed to resonate with Jefferson students, families, alumni and community members, this project will honor generational legacy
- [Celebrating the Women of Bora](https://bora.co/celebrating-the-women-of-bora/) - Rounding out Women's History Month in joyful celebration of our fabulous Bora women (60% of our studio!). Spanning multiple generations, ethnicities, backgrounds, and personalities, these female design leaders are united in purpose to create a stronger, more inclusive world through architecture, paving the way for future generations as they go. We're one lucky practice to
- [Check Out Our Podcast!](https://bora.co/check-out-our-podcast/) - You may have heard the term "mass timber," but do you know what sets it apart from other wood products? In our six-episode podcast series, Associate Principal Scott Barton-Smith and Studio Manager Sara Rae break it all down—exploring its definition, common types, and groundbreaking potential. They also dive into mass timber’s fire-resistant properties, cost considerations,
- [African American Museum & Research Library Design Unveiled](https://bora.co/african-american-museum-brresearch-library-design-unveiled/) - Bora, in collaboration with STORYN, is thrilled to be leading the design of the African American Museum & Research Library (AAMRL) in West Palm Beach, Florida. Located on the site of the historic Roosevelt High School, the new AAMRL will serve as a beacon of cultural pride, economic opportunity, and educational empowerment for the Coleman
- [Bora Selected to Design African American Museum in Florida](https://bora.co/bora-selected-to-design-african-american-museum-in-florida/) - Distinguished among an initial national pool of forty candidates and awarded after a competitive design process among five finalists, Bora has been awarded the design of the new African American Museum & Research Library in West Palm Beach, Florida. This transformative facility will be constructed on the historic site of Roosevelt High School, serving as
- [New Promotions at Bora](https://bora.co/new-promotions-at-bora/) - We’re proud to recognize the following designers for their contributions to our practice and dedication to the profession.Natalie Kish, AIA, has been promoted to Associate Principal at Bora. Natalie has nearly 15 years of experience building a portfolio of award-winning K-12 education and community-based projects. Currently serving as Bora’s project manager for our modernization of Portland Public
- [Bora's PSU Vernier Science Center in School Construction News](https://bora.co/boras-psu-vernier-science-center-in-school-construction-news/) - The Portland State University Vernier Science Center was named "Facility of the Month" in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of School Construction News (landed the cover!)--check out the article here.
- [Bora Receives Portland Business Journal's Education Impact Award](https://bora.co/bora-receives-portland-business-journals-education-impact-award/) - The Portland Business Journal honored Bora with the Education Impact Award, recognizing our longstanding partnership with De La Salle North Catholic High School. Through the school’s Corporate Work Study Program, students interested in our field work at Bora one day a week throughout the school year, gaining exposure to many facets of architecture and design. This
- [Insights from Vietnam: Scott Barton-Smith’s Keynote Experience](https://bora.co/insights-from-vietnam-scott-barton-smiths-keynote-experience/) - Ever wonder what's happening in the mass timber market worldwide? Associate Principal Scott Barton-Smith was recently invited to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to present at the Vietnam Wood Show + SEC Conference hosted by the Softwood Export Council. His talk explored the use of wood in architecture—highlighting valuable design strategies and case studies while
- [Associate Rachel Schopmeyer Joins Team Bora](https://bora.co/associate-rachel-schopmeyer-joins-team-bora/) - Bora is delighted to welcome back Architect and Project Manager Rachel Schopmeyer to the firm! With 17 years of industry experience, Rachel brings empathetic communication and meticulous planning to complex projects. We’re thrilled to have Rachel back on team Bora!
- [Welcome to Bora, Benjamin!](https://bora.co/welcome-to-bora-benjamin/) - Welcoming Project Architect Benjamin Stinson to Bora! Ben has spent years in the industry developing his skills across design, documentation, and management, with a specialization in mass timber systems. His greatest joy in this profession is seeing the efforts of his clients and teams realized in built form. We’re ecstatic to have both Ben’s creative
- [Three Bora Projects Take Home AIA Oregon's 2030 Sustainability Award!](https://bora.co/three-bora-projects-take-home-aia-oregon-2030-sustainability-award/) - It was a great evening for Bora at the AIA Oregon 2025 Design Awards Gala. Along with winning an Honor Award for Multnomah County Library's Holgate Library at last week’s AIA Oregon Awards, three of our projects were honored with 2030 Sustainability Awards, including Art Rutkin Elementary School and our own Bora Studio @ Volta.
- [Holgate Library Wins AIA Oregon's Honor Award!](https://bora.co/holgate-library-wins-aia-oregons-honor-award/) - Holgate Library of Multnomah County Library won big at the recent 2025 AIA Oregon Design Awards, taking home accolades including an Honor Award, the program's highest distinction.As our first public library project, recognition for this new public amenity in Southeast Portland is especially meaningful as it celebrates the values we prioritized from the start: community,
- [Announcing Bora's Newest Principal](https://bora.co/announcing-boras-newest-principal/) - Bora is proud to announce the promotion of Robert Điệp Hoàng to Principal. With more than 25 years of experience in the architectural industry in celebrated design firms throughout the country, Robert has built his career around a passion to see lives changed and communities strengthened through design excellence. As the Director of Business Development
- [Bora Wins Best in Category for Education at IIDA Oregon Awards](https://bora.co/bora-wins-best-in-category-for-education-at-iida-oregon-awards/) - Bora's Lincoln High School Teen Parent Center took home the Best in Category award for Education at last night’s IIDA Oregon Awards!As a calming sanctuary for teen parents and their children nestled into the landscape adjacent to the high school, the mass timber Teen Parent Center was selected over numerous entries spanning early learning to
- [Bora Travels: NOMA Conference Edition](https://bora.co/bora-travels-noma-conference-edition/) - Several Bora team members recently took part in the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference in Kansas City. NOMA exists to not only minimize the effects of racism in the profession, but also to celebrate the excellence and creativity that stems from more diverse representation in architecture. Here are a few thoughts from
- [Bora to Design New University of Florida School of Music](https://bora.co/bora-to-design-new-university-of-florida-school-of-music/) - We’re so excited to bring our performing arts design passion to the southeast! Bora has been selected from among top-notch competitors to design the new School of Music for the University of Florida. This long-anticipated project will advance the school’s vision for a world-class facility to support its growing program, creating premier spaces for teaching
- [A Warm Welcome to Rashmi Vasavada, Joining Bora as an Associate](https://bora.co/a-warm-welcome-to-rashmi-vasavada-joining-bora-as-an-associate/) - We are delighted to share that Rashmi Vasavada has joined the Bora team! Rashmi is our newest Associate and an accomplished project architect with more than 25 years of experience focused on higher education and nationally acclaimed civic and cultural projects. In her career she has been recognized for her leadership in coordinating large-scale projects as well
- [Welcoming Three New Creative Minds to the Bora Team](https://bora.co/welcoming-three-new-creative-minds-to-the-bora-team/) - Three designers walk into an office... and get a warm welcome from #TeamBora! Kevin Hyun (Architectural Designer) joins Bora with a diverse portfolio that includes urban master plans, civic infrastructure, museums, and affordable housing. Known for his adaptability and strength in interdisciplinary coordination, he brings a balanced focus on both design excellence and technical execution.
- [Christina Piluso Returns to Bora](https://bora.co/christina-piluso-returns-to-bora/) - We're ecstatic to have this creative powerhouse back in our fold! Christina Piluso returns to Bora as our Senior Experiential Design Strategist to lead our Experiential Graphic Design (EGD) team, reinforcing our belief in the power of storytelling in design. With over two decades of experience in advertising, graphic design, and brand development (not to
- [Meet the New and Familiar Faces at Bora](https://bora.co/meet-the-new-and-familiar-faces-at-bora/) - Bora is growing — meet our newest team members! Jennah Byrd (Architect) joins us with a decade of expertise turning client aspirations into creative solutions. Her portfolio of projects spanning research to civic work showcases her technical abilities and people-centered values. Kim Nichols (Architectural Designer) has returned after interning with us last summer, newly minted
- [Welcoming New Talent to the Bora Team](https://bora.co/welcoming-new-talent-to-the-bora-team/) - Introducing new hires to Bora! Sharolyn Kinneman (Project Administrator) is an unflappable multitasker always up for a challenge! Her 15 years of admin expertise are already proving invaluable to our project teams. Lydia Binyam (Accounting Specialist) adds to our admin team astute financial savvy, team-first positivity, and a background in nonprofit work and community outreach. Cassidy
- [Wilka Mendiola Joins Bora’s Summer Internship Program](https://bora.co/wilka-mendiola-joins-boras-summer-internship-program/) - Say hello to this summer's student intern, Wilka Mendiola!Wilka is joining us through the end of August before heading into her final year at the University of Oregon, where she’s majoring in Architecture and minoring in Interior Architecture. She calls the Bay Area home, although this summer she'll be living and breathing all things Bora!An
- [Bora Goes the Distance: Biking from Seattle to Portland](https://bora.co/bora-goes-the-distance-biking-from-seattle-to-portland/) - Work hard, play hard! With temperatures pushing into the 90s, five Bora employees—along with a few extra friends—teamed up this past weekend to complete the 208-mile ride from Seattle to Portland (STP) by bike! Their keys to success? Good food, plenty of hydration, and jumping into any body of water they could find to cool
- [Remembering Denny O'Toole](https://bora.co/remembering-denny-otoole/) - With heavy hearts and utmost respect we say goodbye to Dennis “Denny” O’Toole, a partner and Managing Principal of our practice and an “O” of the BOORA (as it was known then) name. Denny had a deep-reaching career with us, joining the firm in 1968 and being elevated to partner in 1975, where he remained
- [Introducing Bora’s Newest Licensed Architect: Matthew Robinson](https://bora.co/introducing-boras-newest-licensed-architect-matthew-robinson/) - While fully immersed in project work, Matthew Robinson has also been diligently working toward a major professional milestone—successfully completing all six state architectural exams in every ounce of his free time. Congratulations Matthew on officially becoming a licensed Architect!
- [Bora Welcomes Tyler Nishitani, NOMA, AIA](https://bora.co/bora-hires-project-manager-tyler-nishitani/) - Tyler is a strategic design leader with over 20 years of experience across a range of public, institutional, and community-focused projects, including the nearly complete Multnomah County Albina Library and the Portland Japanese Garden Cultural Crossing expansion. He brings an astute eye for design and a keen understanding of the many skills needed to achieve
- [Bora's Studio at Volta Selected as Architizer A+Award Finalist](https://bora.co/boras-studio-at-volta-selected-as-architizer-aaward-finalist/) - Bora's studio at Volta has been selected as a finalist in the Architizer A+Awards Commerical Interiors (
- [Bora's First Built Affordable Housing Community Opens!](https://bora.co/boras-first-built-affordable-housing-community-opens/) - Announcing the opening of Dartmouth Crossing North, a new housing development in Tigard, OR, for Reach Community Development—and Bora’s first built affordable housing community.Located in an emerging district in the growing suburb of Portland, this community is the first of three phases bringing family-oriented, affordable living to the Tigard Triangle, a neighborhood in close proximity
- [Fernhill Health Center Opens Its Doors to the Community!](https://bora.co/fernhill-health-center-opens-its-doors-to-the-community/) - The new Fernhill Health Center in NE Portland is officially open to the community!Co-located within Portland Community College's new Opportunity Center at 42nd Ave, the clinic was designed in collaboration with local citizens to reflect the values, voices, and priorities of the community. From its use of mass timber to its soft, welcoming forms and
- [Legin Commons Affordable Housing Breaks Ground!](https://bora.co/legin-commons-affordable-housing-project-breaks-ground/) - "Without housing stability, it is nearly impossible to focus on learning," said Josh Peters-McBride of PCC. "This housing on PCC's campus will help students and community members have access to resources they need to succeed." We're thrilled to celebrate the start of construction for Legin Commons—a new student-centered, affordable housing community located on the Portland
- [Bora Associate Amber Turner Named One of A4LE’s "Twenty Under Forty"](https://bora.co/bora-associate-amber-turner-named-one-of-a4les-twenty-under-forty/) - This week the "Twenty Under Forty" program at the A4LE Pacific Northwest educational conference is honoring Associate Amber Turner, IIDA, NCIDQ, as one of twenty selected professionals under the age of forty for her contributions to educational learning environments.As an Interior Designer, Amber has been a vital part of Bora for over seven years, bringing
- [Bora Designers Present at Living Future 2025](https://bora.co/bora-designers-present-at-living-future-2025/) - Living Future is an annual international conference bringing together the brightest minds in sustainability, architecture, design and more to support a healthier future. We loved kicking off this year's gathering by welcoming attendees into our LEED Platinum Volta studio for a tour of our sustainable design in action. On May 6, Principal Scott Mooney spoke
- [Corey Squire Wins AIA Young Architects Award](https://bora.co/corey-squire-wins-aia-young-architects-award/) - Sustainability Director Corey Squire has been recognized with the 2025 AIA Young Architects Award! Corey is one of five individuals selected nationwide for this award, which honors individuals licensed less than 10 years for their exceptional leadership in the profession. Corey has long been a rising star in the industry, enthusiastically championing measurable, sustainable practices
- [Corey Squire Delivers Keynote at AIA LA’s 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change](https://bora.co/corey-squire-delivers-keynote-at-aia-las-1-5c-symposium-on-climate-change/) - Corey Squire, Bora’s Director of Sustainability, recently delivered the keynote address at the 8th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change, hosted by the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment. This year’s symposium coincided with the 55th anniversary of Earth Day—an especially meaningful moment to both reflect on the progress we’ve made and look ahead
- [Withycombe Hall Celebrates Grand Opening at Oregon State University](https://bora.co/withycombe-hall-celebrates-grand-opening-at-oregon-state-university/) - Oregon State University marked the grand opening of its newly renovated Withycombe Hall on April 11, drawing a crowd of enthusiastic visitors, and long lines for celebratory free ice cream. Originally established in 1952, Withycombe Hall has long served as the home for OSU’s winery and creamery research programs. Bora's recent renovation transforms the facility
- [Bora’s Emily Wilson Featured in Mass Timber Video Series](https://bora.co/boras-emily-wilson-featured-in-mass-timber-video-series/) - Bora Architect Emily Wilson, AIA, was recently featured in a six-part video series produced by the Softwood Export Council, with support from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovation Grant. In this series, Emily explores the benefits of mass timber in architecture, highlighting its impact on Bora’s Multnomah County Library Holgate project. By incorporating mass timber,
- [Midland Library Featured in Architect's Newspaper](https://bora.co/midland-library-featured-in-the-architects-newspaper/) - In the April issue of The Architect's Newspaper, Midland Library was highlighted as a “community-centric library for modern times,” said Bora Principal Jeanie Lai. “Though books are a library’s reason for being, the Midland building itself, through its interwoven artwork, interactive and community spaces, and an overall welcoming spirit, is like a collection of stories.”
- [White Paper: Getting Acquainted with Mass Timber](https://bora.co/white-paper-getting-acquainted-with-mass-timber/) - As mass timber structures make their way into mainstream construction, architects are increasingly championing their role in reducing buildings’ carbon footprint. Yet until mass timber implementation becomes more common practice, it is crucial for occupants of mass timber structures to understand the distinctive qualities of this innovative material.In his white paper “Getting Acquainted with Mass
- [Congratulations to Our Newest Associates!](https://bora.co/congratulations-to-the-newest-associates-at-bora/) - We're thrilled to announce our newest promotions to Associate! Along with being standout design professionals, these vibrant humans strengthen our practice on the daily. From left to right: ◼️ Rebecca Seward-Beamer (Architect) approaches her work with equal parts tenacity and humor. She champions an equitable, community-first approach to K-12 design and brings valuable leadership, insight
- [Leina Naversen Presents PSU Vernier Science Center at WOHESC](https://bora.co/leina-naversen-presents-psu-vernier-science-center-at-wohesc/) - On March 7 Associate Leina Naversen, along with Todd Rosenstiel of Portland State University and Athena Rilatos of PLACE, presented the newly complete PSU Vernier Science Center at the WOHESC 2025 Conference. In their presentation, "Sustainable Design Reimagined Through an Indigenous Lens," the team shared how their reimagination of this project through an Indigenous lens
- [In the News: PSU Vernier Science Center](https://bora.co/opb-features-boras-revitalization-of-psu-vernier-science-center/) - OPB recently featured the Portland State University Vernier Science Center, our newly complete project that reimagined the role of science buildings—not just as spaces for innovation and discovery, but as hubs for cultural inclusivity, collaboration, and relevance to place. We worked closely with PSU to reimagine this vital academic space, guided by a mission to
- [Designing for Residential Through A High-Performance Lens](https://bora.co/how-architects-can-shape-high-performance-homes-through-better-communication/) - Are we collectively leaving our largest opportunity for impact on the table by ignoring the world's most ubiquitous building type? In this article for AIA California, Bora sustainability director Corey Squire, along with Jonathan Feldman (Feldman Architecture) and Marisol Foreman (Rowland+Broughton), explore how architects can develop effective communication skills to enhance building performance and create
- [Holgate Library Wins IIDA Oregon Award](https://bora.co/holgate-library-wins-iida-oregon-award/) - We are excited to share that we’ve received a 2024 IIDA Oregon Design Excellence Award, winning Best in Category in the Public + Civic category for Holgate Library. Congratulations to the project team!
- [TAMU Classroom Building Wins IIDA Oregon Award](https://bora.co/bora-wins-two-iida-oregon-design-excellence-awards/) - The jurors lauded this project for "thinking of the user in new ways and creating moments of surprise and discovery," allowing all different types of learners to thrive in this space. We are thrilled to have received two awards at the 2024 IIDA Oregon Design Excellence Awards including an Honorable Mention in the Education category for
- [Happy Holidays from Bora!](https://bora.co/happy-holidays-from-bora-2/) - Happy holidays from all of us at Bora! This year’s celebration was held in the Literary Arts Headquarters (one of our newly completed projects!), where we enjoyed our annual Silent Auction featuring a variety of homemade items, getaways, explorations, and opportunities to gather—all derived from our staff’s talents and resources. With a Bora match the
- [Amy Running Appointed to the AIA Materials Pledge Working Group](https://bora.co/amy-running-appointed-to-the-aia-materials-pledge-working-group/) - Associate Principal and interior designer Amy Running has dedicated her career to advocating for healthy and ethically sourced materials in the built environment, leveraging intentional materials specifications to thoughtfully evaluate every product and finish that goes into a project. She was recently appointed to serve on the AIA's Materials Pledge working group, a platform that
- [Bora Hires Designer Diego Zubizarreta Otero](https://bora.co/bora-hires-designer-diego-zubizarreta-otero/) - Designer Diego Zubizarreta Otero, AIA, has joined the Bora team! Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Diego earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and brings over six years of experience on projects spanning residential, educational, institutional, and commercial markets. With a passion for sustainability, placemaking, and client-centered architecture, Diego believes design
- [Welcome (back!) to Bora, Niusha Manavi!](https://bora.co/welcome-back-to-bora-niusha-manavi/) - We are thrilled to welcome (back!) Niusha Manavi to Bora as an Architectural Designer! Niusha first joined us last January as an Energy Trust of Oregon Net Zero Emerging Leaders Intern while completing her master’s degree in architecture at Portland State University. Her contributions to tracking our sustainability impacts were significant, and we couldn’t be happier
- [Celebrating One Year of "People, Planet, Design"](https://bora.co/celebrating-one-year-of-people-planet-design/) - Bora's Director of Sustainability Corey Squire’s book “People, Planet, Design” celebrates its one-year anniversary! This powerful book reimagines sustainability in design, offering a clear road map for architects to tackle challenges in climate, health, and equity while creating inspiring spaces. It has sparked change—from transforming firm processes to guiding students and inspiring collaboration across disciplines. In
- [Groundbreaking for St. Johns Library!](https://bora.co/groundbreaking-for-st-johns-library/) - Last week we celebrated the final groundbreaking funded by the November 2020 capital bond at St. Johns Library in North Portland. This 8,500-square-foot renovation and addition will modernize and transform the cherished Carnegie library, ushering in a new era for St. Johns and its surrounding communities.We're proud to continue our partnership with Multnomah County Library
- [Meet the Newest Bora Members!](https://bora.co/meet-the-newest-bora-members/) - A big welcome to Pip Allen (left) and Mackenzie Snyder (right). A little bit about our new hires:PIP ALLEN (Design Technology Specialist)A licensed architect passionate about integrating technology and sustainability in architecture, Pip will handle all things BIM, Revit, and IT—tools that make every design firm’s life smoother and smarter. ▪️Education: Univ. of Oregon; B.Arch, Minor
- [Grand Opening for Midland Library!](https://bora.co/grand-opening-for-midland-library/) - Recently, we celebrated the grand opening of Midland Library! Bringing together art, culture, and community, the library’s renovation and expansion utilized a highly participatory engagement process honoring East Portland’s diverse stories and creating welcoming spaces for everyone. From a community gallery featuring the work of local artists to gathering spaces for celebration and storytelling, every
- [Bora Presents at A4LE LearningSCAPES Conference!](https://bora.co/bora-presents-at-a4le-learningscapes-conference/) - Last week, Bora participated in the annual LearningSCAPES conference, right here in our hometown of Portland, Oregon! Our team members Miguel Hidalgo, Amy Running, Mark Schopmeyer, and Amy Donohue shared their insights through presentations on three key projects: Lincoln High School, "More Than A Meal: Transforming High School Culture Through Inclusive Dining Spaces"; Creekside Community
- [Scott Mooney to Present at Greenbuild International Conference](https://bora.co/scott-mooney-to-present-at-greenbuild-international-conference/) - The number of mass timber projects across the country is rising due to the material's significantly lower carbon emissions compared to concrete and steel, but this growth shouldn’t come at the expense of the forests. Do you know the origins of your timber, and how do you know it's being sourced responsibly? Next week Associate
- [Happy Halloween from Bora!](https://bora.co/happy-halloween-from-bora/) - Every year, our team raises the bar with creative costumes, and this year was no exception. Here’s a peek into our spooky celebrations around the office – enjoy!
- [Groundbreaking for Belmont Library!](https://bora.co/groundbreaking-for-belmont-library/) - We recently broke ground on the new Multnomah County Library Belmont branch, a project that will renovate the existing 1924 building and create a vaulted two-story mass timber addition envisioned as a luminous “community living room” for Southeast Portland residents. The design of the library--one of the busiest in Multnomah County--is being shaped by extensive
- [SBW Library Exhibition at Bora!](https://bora.co/sbw-library-exhibition-at-bora/) - For Sustainable Building Week - Portland, OR last week we hosted many of our colleagues to discuss the designs of nine (!) new climate- and equity-focused library projects underway in Multnomah County. What an abundance of insight and creativity in the room! We’re proud to be part of this exciting moment as we innovate the
- [Our Inaugural Art Show Featuring Christopher Williams!](https://bora.co/our-inaugural-art-show-featuring-christopher-williams/) - We are thrilled to host our Inaugural Art Show featuring Christopher Williams, aka The Black Davinci. His powerful art transports viewers through different realms of emotion, grounding Black Joy in its historical context of struggle and oppression while striving for respect and visibility. Our new studio was designed to be a community resource—a place to
- [Bora Hosts Universal Design Workshop with Community Vision](https://bora.co/bora-hosts-universal-design-workshop-with-community-vision/) - Last night we had the pleasure of hosting Community Vision at our studio, learning about Universal Design through real lived experiences and how we can be stronger advocates as designers. We've loved being able to partner with this great organization on recent projects in our shared vision for a more accessible, equitable community.
- [Bora Celebrates Spirit Week!](https://bora.co/bora-celebrates-spirit-week/) - Last week, Bora celebrated our annual Spirit Week with abundant energy and enthusiasm. From Concert Swag Day to Alma Mater Day, and culminating with Cozy Day, our team truly knows how to bring the fun. We can't wait to see if we can top the creativity next year!
- [Corey Squire Gives Keynote at Climate Symposium](https://bora.co/corey-squire-gives-keynote-at-climate-symposium/) - Bora's Sustainability Director Corey Squire recently presented the keynote at the AIA Aspire Conference Climate Symposium in Ashville, North Carolina. The symposium brings together world-renowned climate scientists, architects, and engineers each year to provide insight into how their professions address the changing climate and environmental crises. More information on the 2024 AIA Aspire Conference can
- [Bora Associate Principal Eric Hasenberg Retires](https://bora.co/bora-associate-principal-eric-hasenberg-retires/) - Congratulations to Associate Principal Eric Hasenberg, AIA, on his well-deserved retirement after more than three decades with Bora! In his 32-year tenure Eric contributed to countless projects, including K-12 schools, university campuses, commercial workplaces, and private residences. With a masterful balance of design and technical expertise, as a project architect he was influential to some
- [Bora Hires Second SEI Intern Naaman Yarbrough](https://bora.co/bora-hires-second-sei-intern-naaman-yarbrough/) - Welcome Naaman Yarbrough to Bora! Naaman is the second architectural intern to come to us through our partnership with Self Enhancement Inc. With a background in graphic and character design, he is passionate about creating spaces that connect people and better the human experience. A self-taught pianist and an excellent performer of spoken word poetry,
- [Bora Tours Holgate Library & PSU Vernier Science Center on Team-Building Day](https://bora.co/bora-tours-holgate-library-psu-vernier-science-center-on-team-building-day/) - A summer afternoon well spent with (almost!) the entire Bora team! We recently hopped on a bus to tour two of our projects, the Holgate Library and PSU Vernier Science Center -- two buildings designed through the lens of design justice to authentically represent the people who use them. It was an inspiring team-building day
- [Amy Donohue and Jeanie Lai Discuss Design Justice on Leadership Podcast](https://bora.co/amy-donohue-and-jeanie-lai-discuss-design-justice-on-leadership-podcast/) - Bora’s first female principals Amy Donohue and Jeanie Lai were recently featured on "The Ignite Institute: CHANGE HAPPENS NOW!" podcast. They discuss justice-oriented design, navigating a male-dominated industry in leadership positions, inspiring positive social change in the architecture world, and more. Listen to the full podcast here.
- [Bora's Volta Studio to be Featured on GRAY Magazine's Portland Interior Design Tours](https://bora.co/boras-volta-studio-to-be-featured-on-gray-magazines-portland-interior-design-tours/) - On September 21 Bora's Volta studio will be a part of GRAY Magazine's Portland Interior Design Tours. Highlighting the transformation from an electrical warehouse to a design studio, our office functions as a healthy, modern workspace while maintaining some of its 80-year-old character. Tickets and more information can be found through this link.
- [Corey Squire Presents at Knowledge Architecture’s KA Connect Conference](https://bora.co/corey-squire-presents-at-knowledge-architectures-ka-connect-conference/) - Having the right tools to manage the knowledge we hold in architecture is key to moving our design work and profession forward. At Knowledge Architecture’s recent KA Connect 2024 conference, Bora Sustainability Director Corey Squire presented how our intranet was designed to support our values of climate, health, and equity. It was inspiring to see
- [Bora to Partner with Community Vision for Universal Design Workshop](https://bora.co/bora-to-partner-with-community-vision-for-universal-design-worshop/) - Universal Design embraces the full spectrum of human experience, ensuring that built environments are inclusive for people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds without the need for adaptation or specialized design. For example, dual stairway handrails can accommodate both children and adult heights; braille at handrails (or tactile floor markers) guide wayfinding for those with
- [Volta Wins ARCHITECT Magazine Honor Award](https://bora.co/volta-wins-architect-magazine-honor-award/) - Bora’s design studio at Volta has been selected as an Honor winner in ARCHITECT’s 2024 Architecture & Interiors Awards! The jury singled out our adaptive reuse, which we envisioned as a kinetic workshop reinforcing a culture of experimentation and craft. “I wrote down that I want to work here. It’s an architecture firm, and we’re
- [Bora Reduces Operational Carbon Emissions By 34% ](https://bora.co/bora-reduces-operational-carbon-emissions-by-34/) - Bora achieved a 34% reduction in operational carbon emissions with the move to its new office, and has offset 100% of its carbon footprint since 2006. As part of our commitment to carbon reduction, equity and health, Bora has purchased offsets for unavoidable emissions associated with firm operations for 2023. Our current carbon tracking and offset
- [Time Well Spent: Seattle to Portland 2024](https://bora.co/time-well-spent-seattle-to-portland-2024/) - How should we spend our time? This question is key to a fulfilling life and after the events of this past weekend, riding bikes is probably a big part of the answer. The 40th ride of Seattle to Portland took place in early July and the Bora Cycling Team showed up in force for this
- [Bora Welcomes Intern Kim Nichols](https://bora.co/bora-welcomes-intern-kim-nichols/) - We are so excited to welcome Kim Nichols to Bora for a 12-week summer internship with us. Kim is in her final year in the Masters of Architecture program at the University of Oregon as she pursues her SECOND career (she spent 10 years as a scientist)! With a passion for design and its ability
- [Bora Presents PSU Vernier Science Center at SCUP National Conference](https://bora.co/bora-presents-psu-vernier-science-center-at-scup-national/) - On July 23 Bora Associate Principal Amy Running presented our Portland State University Vernier Science Center project at the 2024 SCUP Annual Conference alongside partners from Portland State University--student Athena Rilatos, Jason Franklin (Associate Vice President for Planning, Construction & Real Estate), and Todd Rosenstiel (Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences). Our session, entitled July 23 Amy Running presented our PSU Vernier Science Center project at the 2024 SCUP Annual Conference.
- [Grand Opening for Holgate Library!](https://bora.co/grand-opening-for-holgate-library/) - This past weekend we celebrated the grand opening of Multnomah County Library’s Holgate Library in Southeast Portland--the first new, permanent library to open in Multnomah County in more than a decade, as well as one of the largest and most energy efficient.
- [Robert Hoang Hired as Director of Business Development & Brand Strategy](https://bora.co/bora-welcomes-robert-hoang-as-director-of-business-development-brand-strategy/) - Bora is delighted to announce the hire of Robert Điệp Hoang, LEED GA, as an Associate Principal and our new Director of Business Development & Brand Strategy. In his several decades of experience in the industry Robert has helped catapult design firms throughout the country onto a national platform through his strategic leadership and visionary
- [Remembering Stan Boles (1947-2024)](https://bora.co/remembering-stan-boles-1947-2024/) - The Bora family has lost an architectural great.Stan Boles, FAIA, was a singular force for four decades in our firm. His 1974 design proposal for the SW Portland YMCA, which went on to become Bora’s first AIA Honor Award-winning project, was an impressive start for an architect at age 27. Stan grew into a respected
- [Bora Hires Designers Sarah Spielman and Natalie Mutchler](https://bora.co/bora-hires-designers-sarah-spielman-and-natalie-mutchler/) - We are so excited to announce the hire of Architects Sarah Spielman, AIA, LFA (left), and Natalie Mutchler, AIA (right). Welcoming the two East Coasters to the West Coast, we are thrilled these talented designers have joined our practice. Sarah Spielman, Architect, grew up in Montana but comes to us most recently from the “other”
- [Art Rutkin and PCC Opportunity Center Named DJC Top Projects](https://bora.co/art-rutkin-and-pcc-opportunity-center-named-djc-top-projects/) - The Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce recently recognized two of our projects, Art Rutkin Elementary School and PCC Opportunity Center @ 42nd Ave, as 2024 Top Projects. The annual DJC Top Projects awards event is the premier recognition program for the region’s built environment, honoring the very best construction projects in the Pacific Northwest over
- [Amy Donohue Discusses DEI in the Performing Arts on Design Podcast](https://bora.co/amy-donohue-discusses-dei-in-the-performing-arts-on-design-podcast/) - Principal Amy Donohue was recently featured on Walker Architects’ podcast “Design for an Agile World” to discuss how design can support accessibility in public spaces—both in higher education and in the performing arts. The conversation spans Amy’s start in architecture, the design thinking behind the precedent-setting arena classroom at Oregon State University, and her thoughts
- [University of Wisconsin-Madison Humanities Building Breaks Ground](https://bora.co/university-of-wisconsin-madison-humanities-building-breaks-ground/) - On May 2, 2024, we celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters & Science’s new Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall. The inclusive, 136,000sf gateway building, designed in collaboration with RAMLOW/STEIN Architecture + Interiors, will bring together eight diverse academic departments and will be the first new humanities building on campus
- [Jeanie Lai to Present at Design Museum Everywhere’s Inclusive Design Event](https://bora.co/jeanie-lai-to-present-at-design-museum-everywheres-inclusive-design-event/) - On May 2 Bora design principal Jeanie Lai will present “How Critical Race Theory Can Inform Inclusive Spatial Design” at Design Museum Everywhere's Inclusive Design Stories: SF gathering in San Francisco featuring a dynamic speaker lineup. Challenging the idea that space is neutral, Jeanie will discuss how built environments communicate systemic racial inequalities and socialize
- [Why Electric Cars Won’t Save The World, But Electric Bikes Might](https://bora.co/why-electric-cars-wont-save-the-world-but-electric-bikes-might/) - There's a lot of discussion around electric cars right now, and their potential for addressing the climate crisis. Electrification is essential for substantially reducing carbon emissions, and transportation, comprising 28% of U.S. energy demand and being powered almost entirely by fossil fuels, is a key part of the equation. Running a car on gasoline is
- [Remembering Pat Harrington (1950 - 2023)](https://bora.co/remembering-pat-harrington-1950-2023/) - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say farewell to Pat Harrington, who passed away last week. Pat was a managing principal of Bora, an optimistic champion of others and, most significantly, a beloved personal friend. He was with Bora for nearly three decades, providing unique insight as a non-architect. Joining our practice
- [Mike Manzi Elected Board Chair of Health Product Declaration Collaborative](https://bora.co/mike-manzi-elected-board-chair-of-health-product-declaration-collaborative/) - Bora Associate Principal Mike Manzi has been elected to Board Chair of the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC), a nonprofit advocating for healthy materials in the built environment.
- [Welcome to Bora!](https://bora.co/welcome-to-bora/) - We are happy to introduce our three newest staff members to the Bora family! All representing different departments, and all bringing unique perspectives to Bora. Top Row:Abigail Strong, interior DesignerMatt Leavitt, Architect Bottom Row:Sophie Harrington, Communications Coordinator
- [Bora Designing Radium Performing Arts Center Along San Francisco Bay](https://bora.co/bora-designing-radium-performing-arts-center-along-san-francisco-bay/) - The new Radium Performing Arts Center will be a community jewel elevating the work of local and international artists through music, dance, opera, theater, and literary arts. Offering breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay, the Center aspires to revitalize the Alameda community as a regional destination and cultural anchor. The Performing Arts Center
- [PRESS RELEASE: Portland Community College Selects Bora-Led Design Team for New Rock Creek Campus Project](https://bora.co/press-release-portland-community-college-selects-bora-led-design-team-for-new-rock-creek-campus-project/) - PORTLAND, ORE. – Design firm Bora Architecture & Interiors, in collaboration with DAO Architecture,Curious Architects, and Walker Macy, has been selected to design a new $85 million career technologyeducation (CTE) building for the Portland Community College (PCC) Rock Creek Campus in NorthwestPortland.The new building will support a flexible, equitable, and resilient learning environment for today’s
- [Two Bora Projects Featured at The International Mass Timber Conference Tours](https://bora.co/two-bora-projects-featured-at-the-international-mass-timber-conference-tours/) - Bora team members at the recent International Mass Timber Conference tours, featuring two of our projects: Multnomah County Holgate Library, and the Portland Community College Opportunity Center. The mass timber spoke for itself in providing warm and welcoming spaces for visitors to come to, while the Bora team successfully shared the positive social and sustainable
- [Miguel Hidalgo to Present on Lincoln High School's Inclusive Dining Design](https://bora.co/miguel-hidalgo-to-present-on-lincoln-high-schools-inclusive-dining-design/) - The new PPS Lincoln High School in Portland, OR, features a centralized, inclusive dining commons that transformed a socially segregated community into a thriving and inclusive environment. April 10 Associate Principal Miguel Hidalgo and LHS principal Peyton Chapman will present “More Than a Meal: Transforming High School Culture Through Inclusive Dining Spaces” at the A4LE
- [Amy Running to Present on Art Rutkin Elementary's Design for Community](https://bora.co/amy-running-to-present-on-art-rutkin-elementarys-design-for-community/) - Art Rutkin Elementary School in Tigard, OR, was designed to honor its rural origins and site while serving as a modern learning facility for a growing community. Bora Associate Principal Amy Running, Art Rutkin principal Jamie Kingery, and Art Rutkin teacher Sara Rough will present “One School’s Connection to Land and Community” at the 2024 A4LE
- [Scott Barton-Smith and Amelie Reynaud Promoted to Associate Principal](https://bora.co/scott-barton-smith-and-amelie-reynaud-promoted-to-associate-principal/) - Congrats are in order: Scott Barton-Smith and Amelie Reynaud have been promoted to Associate Principal! ◼️ Scott Barton-Smith, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a design architect with more than three decades of experience on large, complex projects in education and research. He is a passionate advocate for mass timber design and construction and brings a
- [Congratulations to Our New Associates](https://bora.co/congratulations-to-our-new-associates/) - Bora is proud to announce that five of our staff members have been promoted to Associate! From left to right: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀◼️ Sarah Oeftering, AIA, is an Architect who uses an insightful design approach to bring clarity to complex performing arts projects, including the award-winning TCU Van Cliburn Concert Hall. ◼️ Sara Rae is Bora’s Studio
- [AIA 2030 Commitment Update!](https://bora.co/aia-2030-commitment-update/) - Bora is proud to report our progress towards the AIA 2030 commitment for the twelfth year. In 2023, our portfolio achieved an energy reduction of 54%, including two public libraries and an affordable housing project that surpassed the 80% target reduction. It was during this time that we completed a design for a 21-story all-electric
- [Stefee Knudsen, AIA, Promoted to Principal](https://bora.co/stefee-knudsen-aia-promoted-to-principal/) - Bora proudly announces the elevation of Stefee Knudsen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to Principal. In her nearly 30 years of experience as a project manager and designer, Stefee has worked on a range of challenging building types, from education to commercial office. Her experience has shaped a deep understanding of industry trends and practical strategies
- [Our Newest Bora Designers](https://bora.co/our-newest-bora-designers/) - We are excited to announce that six new designers have joined our practice. Each shares Bora's core values of health, carbon reduction, and equity, complemented by their own unique skill set and design talent. Welcome to the team! Top Row:Summer Stephens, Architectural DesignerBryan Ortiz, Architectural DesignerLaura Hardy, Architect Bottom Row:Emily Green, ArchitectAisha Marcos, Architectural DesignerSarah
- [Bora Hires Project Designer Amelie Reynaud](https://bora.co/bora-hires-project-designer-amelie-reynaud/) - Bora proudly announces the hire of Associate and Project Designer Amelie Reynaud, AIA. Amelie comes to us with 15+ years of experience in award-winning design on a range of projects, including education, libraries, housing, and workplace. Attentive to how people experience and engage space, she expertly leverages programming to deliver projects that are thoughtfully rooted
- [Amy Donohue Honored with Cassin Award for Commitment to Mission](https://bora.co/amy-donohue-honored-with-cassin-award-for-commitment-to-mission/) - De La Salle North Catholic High School has awarded Bora principal Amy Donohue with the 2023 Cassin Award for Commitment to Mission. For more than 10 years Amy has been an advocate for the school and its Corporate Work Study Program, which places students in real-world jobs and provides them with tangible experience in a
- [Our New Studio Wins Three IIDA Awards!](https://bora.co/our-new-studio-wins-three-iida-awards/) - Bora's new studio at Volta took home three IIDA Oregon awards at the October 19 ceremony: Best in Category (Corporate), an Impact Award for Equity & Inclusion, and Best in Show! The jury highlighted that the studio "captures the way designers like to work," noting the warmth and "creative chaos" of our "livable maker space
- [Bora Awarded Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Modernization](https://bora.co/bora-awarded-ida-b-wells-barnett-high-school-modernization/) - Portland Public Schools has selected Bora for the modernization of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School in Southwest Portland. The replacement of the 1956 school, formerly known as Wilson High School will celebrate the spirit of its namesake, prioritizing human-centered values of health, nature, and resilience to create a healthy, equitable learning environment for all. As
- [Metropolis Magazine features UO Knight Campus Project](https://bora.co/metropolis-magazine-features-uo-knight-campus-for-accelerating-scientific-impact/) - The theme of innovation through teamwork and transparency defines the new Phil & Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, a design collaboration between Bora and Ennead Architects. The best-in-class facility aims to accelerate the cycle of translating scientific discoveries into scientific breakthroughs. The project is all about bringing great minds together to make a
- [UO Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Opens](https://bora.co/uo-knight-campus-for-accelerating-scientific-impact-opens/) - We're excited to announce the grand opening of The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon! With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the Knight Campus is a best-in-class facility that will accelerate the cycle of translating scientific discoveries into innovative breakthroughs that improve quality of life and human
- [Brian Squillace, AIA, Promoted to Principal](https://bora.co/brian-squillace-aia-promoted-to-principal/) - Bora is thrilled to announce the elevation of Brian Squillace, AIA, LEED AP, to Principal! A talented architect with 20 years of experience in design leadership, business development and technical execution, Brian joined Bora in 2017 and from day one has been a fearless, passionate advocate for social justice, community-based projects, and pro bono work.
- [Bora Principal Chris Linn Retires](https://bora.co/principal-chris-linn-retires/) - Join us in congratulating longtime Bora principal Chris Linn on his well-deserved retirement. For the past 32 years Chris has been integral to shaping Bora’s practice, having led a range of projects from commercial to civic work, and being elevated to Principal in 2008. However, it is in the public K-12 market where he ultimately
- [Hood to Coast: When Less (Sleep) Is More](https://bora.co/hood-to-coast-when-less-sleep-is-more/) - The Bora team, Mies Van Der Run, was back in action for the 41st running of Hood to Coast, a 200-mile, 12-person relay that traverses the Western Oregon landscape from the Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean at Seaside. The premise is simple: one team member is always running, while eleven more,
- [Engaged Learning at All Scales:<br>The OSU Learning Innovation Center](https://bora.co/engaged-learning-at-all-scalesthe-osu-learning-innovation-center/) - When the Learning Innovation Center (LINC) at Oregon State University was built in 2015, it upended traditional university lecture halls with its unique "in the round" design. We have since seen the phenomenon of these signature arena classrooms surface around the country. In this whitepaper Amy Donohue, design principal for LINC, explores how a project
- [International Mass Timber Conference Insights](https://bora.co/insights-from-the-international-mass-timber-conference/) - Kicking off a multipart series highlighting Bora's mass timber efforts, we collected the major takeaways from staff who attended the recent International Mass Timber Conference in Portland. My personal takeaway was the impressive dedication and interconnectedness of the timber community in Portland, including the team at Bora. As you’ll see in the subsequent responses, we
- [Bora Hires Senior Designer Scott Barton-Smith](https://bora.co/bora-hires-senior-project-designerscott-barton-smith/) - We are thrilled to announce the hire of Associate and Senior Project Designer Scott Barton-Smith, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. Scott brings 30 years of industry experience for a range of markets spanning from higher education to research labs. Inspired by the power of design to make a difference in people's lives, Scott is a hands-on,
- [Offsetting Our Carbon Footprint](https://bora.co/offsetting-our-carbon-footprint/) - Bora achieves 50% reduction in operational carbon emissions and has offset 100% of its carbon footprint since 2006.
- [The Volta Building Achieves LEED Platinum](https://bora.co/the-volta-building-achieves-leed-platinum/) - Bora’s core and shell renovation of the Southeast Portland Volta building, which also houses our new office, is officially LEED Platinum-certified, having received 82 points out of a maximum of 110. Credits achieved include design strategies that prioritize alternative transportation options, significant indoor and outdoor water use reduction, transparency in building product constituents, and circuit
- [Promoted to Associate!](https://bora.co/promoted-to-associate/) - We are proud to announce the promotions of four Bora designers to Associate! From left to right: Christian Cutul, AIA, LEED AP, is a project architect known for his technical aptitude and ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders. In his career at Bora, Christian has been integral to transformative education and community-focused projects including
- [New Associate Principals](https://bora.co/new-associate-principals/) - Bora is proud to announce the promotions of the following staff to Associate Principal! From left to right: Steph Taylor is Bora’s HR Manager who effectively combines her care for people with her ability to manage multiple moving parts through creative solutions. While also overseeing firm staffing and contracts, Steph advocates for equity and work/life
- [Our latest Bora hires!](https://bora.co/recent-bora-hires/) - These outstanding new hires joined Bora the back half of 2022 and have hit the ground running--each brings a a diversity of skills and talent we are proud to add to our growing firm. Welcome to the family! Top Row: Maggie Fernandez, ArchitectJasmine Reese, Interior DesignerRyan Dunham, Revit TechnicianTravis Nissen, Architect Middle Row:Mahmoud Sadek, Architectural
- [Bora and LEVER team to modernize Jefferson High School](https://bora.co/bora-and-lever-team-to-modernize-jefferson-high-school/) - Portland Public Schools has selected the team of Bora Architecture & Interiors and LEVER Architecture to design the modernization of Jefferson High School! Built in 1908, Jefferson High School is the oldest of the remaining PPS high schools in need of facility updates. Our modernization will re-imagine a school that meets the needs of its
- [Connecting Design Concepts to Brand Values](https://bora.co/connecting-design-concepts-to-brand-values/) - How can experiential graphic design (EGD) bring to life a “natural network” building design concept while demonstrating a company’s “human, connected, and intelligent” brand values? Through conceptual art installations, playful wayfinding demonstrating connectivity and communication, and a thoughtful use of materials and color, the EGD throughout our confidential tech client’s 7-story workspace plays a significant
- [WE'RE MOVING!](https://bora.co/were-moving/) - After enjoying 33 years in downtown Portland’s historic Morgan Building, Bora is excited to announce that we’re hopping the river to the Central Eastside! Our new home at the Electric Blocks will be a light-filled, reinvigorated space within a former warehouse known as Volta. The wins for this adaptive reuse building project are twofold, affording
- [Addressing Equity: Prioritizing Choice and Diversity  ](https://bora.co/addressing-equity-prioritizing-choice-and-diversity/) - Along with addressing Climate and Health as measures of successful design for our new studio, Equity is the third driver we consider in all our work. Designing through an Equity lens recognizes that each person’s needs are different, and for this reason we must provide choice and diversity to provide the optimal the work setting.
- [Bora's future net-zero design studio](https://bora.co/our-future-net-zero-design-studio/) - As we look toward our move less than two miles east in the next five months, one may wonder what drove our decision to leave the downtown Morgan Building we’ve called home since 1989. While our current office served us well, our culture and needs have evolved, and we found this studio lacking the ability
- [Addressing Health: A Great Place To Spend A Day, Or A Decade  ](https://bora.co/addressing-health-a-great-place-to-spend-a-day-or-a-decade/) - Three key drivers--Climate, Health, and Equity--continue to guide the vision for Bora's new studio. By holistically addressing health in our design, we mindfully steward both the building we are adapting and the well-being of our staff. While it might seem that great design can be recognized and appreciated at first sight, it must be considered
- [TCU Music Center and Concert Hall in Lighting & Sound America](https://bora.co/tcu-music-center-and-concert-hall-in-lighting-sound-america/) - In Lighting & Sound America Magazine's October issue, "Virtuoso's Delight" (pages 42-49) articulates how Texas Christian University's new award-winning Music Center and Van Cliburn Concert Hall leverages design, materials, acoustic precision, and technical expertise for an immersive musical experience within an iconic campus building. Stepping into the concert hall is "like being inside a musical
- [Building to Meet the Moment: The Vision Behind Our New Studio ](https://bora.co/building-to-meet-the-moment-the-vision-behind-our-new-studio/) - Architects have a unique relationship with the buildings they inhabit, as not every profession gets to occupy the outcome of their work. The opportunity for an architecture and interiors firm to design a studio for themselves is to propose a vision of the purpose of design to colleagues, clients, and the broader world. After 30
- [TCU Music Center Wins IIDA Oregon Design Award](https://bora.co/tcu-music-center-wins-iida-oregon-design-award/) - The Texas Christian University Music Center and Van Cliburn Concert Hall has been recognized with a 2022 IIDA Oregon Design Excellence Award for Performing Arts, as well as the program's Juror's Choice Award. The newly complete 62,000sf project in Fort Worth, TX, fulfills a twenty-year vision for TCU, anchoring a new Arts Precinct by coalescing
- [Hood to Coast 2022!](https://bora.co/hood-to-coast-2022/) - Following a two-year hiatus, Mies Van Der Run, Bora’s Hood-to-Coast team, was back in action this past weekend, participating in the 40th running of the world's largest long-distance relay. While the idea of running 200 miles over a two-day period is a bit on the crazy side, the concept is pretty simple: 12 runners, traveling
- [Bora Hires Design Leaders Stefee Knudsen + Scott Mooney](https://bora.co/bora-hires-design-leaders-stefee-knudsen-scott-mooney/) - We are pleased to announce the hire of Stefee Knudsen as an Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager, and Scott Mooney as an Associate and Senior Project Designer. Stefee Knudsen, AIA, LEED AP BD+CStefee brings nearly 30 years of experience in project management and design, and a passion to connect people to place, the environment,
- [New faces at Bora!](https://bora.co/new-faces-at-bora/) - Our practice has seen a ton of growth in 2022! Welcome to these talented Bora newcomers. We can't wait to accomplish great things together! TOP ROW: Anna Weithas, Architectural DesignerAnthony Nguyen, Architectural DesignerMandi Jenks, Interior DesignerLiz Feltz, Architectural Designer MIDDLE ROW:Julia Morris, Interior DesignerNick Hemmer, ArchitectKeyna Mulvaney, Interior DesignerMatthew Touzet, Architectural Designer BOTTOM ROW:Kate Walker,
- [Designing Healthy Buildings](https://bora.co/designing-healthy-buildings/) - For all the health advice out there, the scientific consensus is fairly settled on what constitutes a healthy diet: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” This truism, popularized by Michael Pollan, can provide high-level direction on how to choose meals that support a healthy lifestyle, but much nuance remains. What is meant by “food”?
- [Lincoln High School is Tight!](https://bora.co/lincoln-high-school-is-tight/) - Here at Bora, we’re celebrating the result of last week's whole building airtightness test of Lincoln High School, which achieved a measured leakage rate of 0.126 (positive pressure) and 0.107 (negative pressure) cfm/sf at 75 pa! To put this into perspective, code maximum air leakage (per the 2021 IECC) is 0.4 cfm/sf at 75 pa,
- [Ben Arico Promoted to Associate](https://bora.co/ben-arico-promoted-to-associate/) - Architect Ben Arico has been promoted to Associate. Ben joined Bora in 2015 and has been instrumental in large-scale civic and education projects for the firm, including (shown, clockwise from top left): YMCA Adaptive ReuseLincoln High SchoolRobbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center, PlanoUNM McKinnon Center for Management "Ben is known for his ability to
- [Christina Piluso Promoted to Associate](https://bora.co/christina-piluso-promoted-to-associate/) - Experiential Graphic Design Director Christina Piluso has been promoted to Associate. Christina joined Bora in 2018, bringing two decades of experience in advertising, graphic design, and brand development. Her role is integral to the design process, elevating the unique stories of clients through art, craft, and typography to make each space more engaging and meaningful.
- [PCC Metro Center Breaks Ground](https://bora.co/pcc-metro-center-breaks-ground/) - The new Portland Community College Metropolitan Workforce Training Center will celebrate its groundbreaking January 27 at 9AM PST. The first mass timber project for the College, the 50,000sf facility will be an inclusive, equitable building creating opportunities for Portlanders through education and connections to family-wage jobs. As an anchor in the diverse Northeast Portland Cully
- [A Career of Service](https://bora.co/a-career-of-service/) - Martin Luther King’s birthday offers an opportunity to pause and contemplate service. Some subset of standout individuals dedicate their lives to the service of others and many of the social, economic, and benefits that we enjoy today are the result of their hard work and tireless advocacy. Dr. King’s contributions to our society have been
- [Needs of the Future / Needs of the Present](https://bora.co/needs-of-the-future-needs-of-the-present/) - We’re not going back to normal. That’s the major takeaway from the most recent report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The change in weather and climate that we’re experiencing today and will continue to experience over the next thirty years is the result of carbon that has already been emitted into
- [Bora Hires Sustainability Director Corey Squire](https://bora.co/bora-hires-sustainability-director-corey-squire/) - Bora is proud to welcome Corey Squire, AIA, as our new Sustainability Director. Corey has dedicated his career to sustainable design leadership and advocacy in the architectural industry. As a recognized thought leader he has empowered multiple award-winning design firms to achieve high performance. Corey lectures nationally on a range of sustainability-related topics and was
- [UO Knight Campus Wins IIDA Oregon Award](https://bora.co/uo-knight-campus-wins-iida-oregon-award/) - The University of Oregon Phil & Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact has won a 2021 IIDA Oregon Chapter Honorable Mention Award in Education! Designed around themes of transparency to inspire scientific discovery, the open lab environment was praised as an ode to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with its abundance of natural
- [Meet New Bora Designer Ben Mayo](https://bora.co/meet-new-bora-designer-ben-mayo/) - Architectural designer Ben Mayo has joined Bora! Ben comes to us from Georgia, where he recently graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Having grown up with a love for drawing and design, Ben is most inspired by the opportunity to positively impact individuals and communities through architecture.
- [Exciting News from Bora:<br>New Office Targeting Net Zero](https://bora.co/bora-announces-new-office-targeting-net-zero/) - We're officially moving into a new office targeting net zero! Having spent decades in our downtown office, we are ecstatic to announce our future home on Portland’s Central Eastside. The transformation of a 30,000 square foot warehouse also includes our new 15,000 square foot studio; design is set to begin immediately! Targeting net zero energy,
- [Bora Experiential Graphic Design Team Develops New Identity for Plano Fine Arts Center](https://bora.co/bora-experiential-graphic-design-team-develops-new-identity-for-plano-fine-arts-center/) - A Logo to Showcase the Fine Arts CommunityThe Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center, designed by Bora, provides gallery, theater, performance, and rehearsal spaces for middle and high school students participating in arts programs within the Plano Independent School District. After successful collaboration in the design of the building, Plano ISD enlisted Bora’s experiential
- [Creekside Community High School Achieves Net Zero!](https://bora.co/creekside-community-high-school-achieves-net-zero/) - We're proud to announce that Creekside Community High School’s new flagship building in Tigard, OR, has achieved Zero Energy Certification through the International Living Future Institute. Along with numerous energy-saving strategies to achieve a low EUI, the new building features a rooftop photovoltaic array that generates 148,000 kW hours/year to offset its annual energy use.
- [Bora Marketing Team Hires Taryn Costello](https://bora.co/bora-marketing-team-hires-taryn-costello/) - Taryn Costello joins Bora as Marketing & Graphics Specialist, leveraging her aptitude for creative storytelling and her strategic eye for graphic design to support the firm's marketing initiatives. Aligned with Bora's commitment to social justice, she is passionate about supporting BIPOC communities to create a more equitable future. Taryn graduated magna cum laude with a
- [Designer Matthew Robinson Joins Bora](https://bora.co/matthew-robinson-joins-bora/) - Bora announces the hire of architectural designer Matthew Robinson. Matthew graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Landscape Architecture. An avid hiker and outdoorsman, he is most inspired by the opportunity architecture presents to create meaningful spaces for people and communities.
- [Energy Efficiency Through Airtight Design](https://bora.co/energy-efficiency-through-airtight-design/) - In considering the sustainability of a building, airtightness is among the factors that can greatly impact energy efficiency and occupant well-being. For buildings that are not well-sealed, air leakage can account for one-third of a structure’s heating system size--significantly increasing energy use. How we talk about envelope airtightness in design often differs from how it
- [Designing Affordable Housing with People at the Center: <br>Equity in Motion](https://bora.co/designing-affordable-housing-with-people-at-the-center-equity-in-motion/) - Bora is currently designing Dartmouth Crossing for REACH Community Development as a people-centered affordable housing community on a two-block parcel in an emerging district of Tigard, Oregon. Dartmouth Crossing will be a welcoming community that embraces sustainable urbanism and community partnerships while countering the negative impacts of investments such as anti-displacement and gentrification. As a
- [Bora Hires Project Designer Dylan Sauer](https://bora.co/bora-hires-project-designer-dylan-sauer/) - We are proud to announced that project designer Dylan Sauer has joined Bora. An accomplished design architect with more than 13 years in the profession, Dylan earned his Master of Architecture from Yale and most recently hails from the Midwest after spending over a decade in NYC. Having run his own design practice for the
- [Amber Turner is IIDA Oregon's Newest President](https://bora.co/amber-turner-is-iida-oregons-newest-president/) - Congratulations to Bora interior designer Amber Turner, IIDA, the new President of the IIDA Oregon Chapter! Amber is respected for her inspiring leadership, care for her community, and design expertise. She takes the reigns from fellow Bora designer Kate Stuart, who expertly navigated the chapter through 2020 with grace and ingenuity. Bora is proud to
- [Christina Piluso Promoted to Experiential Graphic Design Director](https://bora.co/christina-piluso-promoted-to-experiential-graphic-design-director/) - Bora proudly announces the promotion of Christina Piluso to Experiential Graphic Design Director. With a passion for branding and experiences that enhance the unique DNA of a client, Christina will bring her 20 years of industry experience and background in advertising and graphic design to elevate Bora’s growing interiors portfolio. As EGD Director Christina will
- [Experiential Graphics Bring Texas A&M’s Traditions to Life in New Classroom Building](https://bora.co/experiential-graphics-bring-texas-ams-traditions-to-life-in-new-classroom-building/) - Located at the heart of campus, the Texas A&M Innovative Learning Classroom Building defines a new immersive experience that blurs the line between tradition and innovation. Bora’s experiential graphic design (EGD) team created a series of installations that honor a history of academic excellence, while infusing the modern teaching and learning space with the rich
- [Calling for Climate Change in the Building Industry](https://bora.co/calling-for-climate-change-in-the-building-industry/) - Climate Change in the Building Industry is important for all. Bora proudly joins more than 130 leading companies in the AEC industry in recommending immediate actions the Biden Administration can take to combat climate change in its first 100 days in office. Our proposed actions will significantly impact our actions. This also includes how we stimulate building
- [What is Work from Home like for Emerging Professionals?](https://bora.co/what-is-work-from-home-like-for-emerging-professionals/) - Join us on July 28th for an AIA Oregon panel discussing the unique challenges and experiences facing emerging professionals working from home. The panel will include Bora's own Clair Stone, Emily Hayden, Sophia Austrins, and Eric Miller and be moderated by Director-elect Ben Arico. This is a free, virtual event open to the public. July
- [Welcome to New Borites Jamal Carnahan and CJ Chang](https://bora.co/welcome-to-new-borites-jamal-carnahan-and-cj-chang/) - Welcome to New Borites! Join us in welcoming a couple new faces to the Bora family. Jamal Carnahan joins Bora as a Project Accountant, bringing strong organizational skills and financial acuity to the practice. A native of Lansing, MI, Jamal most recently hails from Nashville, where he attended Tennessee State University and earned a Bachelor
- ["The Evolving Workplace" Bora in Design Museum Magazine](https://bora.co/the-evolving-workplace-bora-featured-in-design-museum-magazine/) - Principal Michael Tingley explores the future of workplace design in a post-COVID world in Design Museum Magazine's "The Evolving Workplace". People will drive the future. This is the main topic of "The Evolving Workplace". As a post-Covid world emerges, people will shape the way we utilize our community spaces. Empowering individuals with a choice of
- [Upholding Our Democracy](https://bora.co/upholding-our-democracy/) - We are heartbroken by the events that unfolded on January 6 at our nation’s Capitol. While democracy ultimately prevailed, what transpired tells us we have much to do as citizens and as humans. It reinforces that the decisions we make as designers impact the communities we serve, reflect our beliefs about humanity, and must embody
- [Honoring Pride Month](https://bora.co/honoring-pride-month/) - To all our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends, family, and collaborators near and far, we hope that this Pride month is one of joy and affirmation. As we strive to build a culture that supports and honors the beautiful diversity of our communities, we recognize that Queer and Trans voices, especially BIPOC ones, are often the voices
- [Remembering Jack Broome](https://bora.co/remembering-jack-broome/) - JOHN W. (JACK) BROOME, FAIA1922-2020 With heavy hearts we announce the recent passing of the “B” of Bora, John W. (Jack) Broome, one of our firm's original founders in 1958. A WWII veteran and UO architecture alum, Jack was a magnanimous personality, a smart and thoughtful leader, and a distinguished Architect who spent 30 years building Bora’s
- [Building Equity in Library Architecture](https://bora.co/building-equity-in-library-architecture/) - Building Equity in Library Architecture is a curious and important endeavor.The public library has long been a treasured community resource. Recognizing that space holds power, how can Bora also ensure equity as a key design driver for library buildings? With this whitepaper, Bora Architect Sophia Austrins engages the research of University of Oregon architecture students.
- [Bora Welcomes Architectural Designers, Two new faces.](https://bora.co/bora-welcomes-architectural-designers-alexa-thornton-and-thuy-le/) - It's not everyday we add to our growing team here at Bora. That's why we’re excited to add two new faces to our talented design team! Bora Welcomes Architectural Designers and new faces. Alexa Thornton comes to Bora as an Architectural Designer. Born and raised in Portland, Alexa recently earned her B.Arch from the University
- [Welcome Interior Designer Alisha Borden](https://bora.co/welcome-interior-designer-alisha-borden/) - Bora is pleased to announce the hire of Alisha Borden, who joins our practice as an Interior Designer and brings strong experience in commercial and residential design. With a love for design and craft, Alisha is a research enthusiast who is inspired by the natural world and passionate about creating spaces that consider the needs
- [UNM McKinnon Center Wins AIA New Mexico Honor Award](https://bora.co/unm-mckinnon-center-wins-aia-new-mexico-honor-award/) - The UNM McKinnon Center for Management has been honored with an AIA New Mexico 2021 elevAte Honor Award for Distinguished Architecture, the only honor award issued by the program this year. The jury praised the building’s sophistication in plan and section, its role in framing a new campus gateway, its navigation of a large program
- [Our Statement on COVID-19](https://bora.co/our-statement-on-covid-19/) - These are unprecedented times for our communities and our world. Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones as we all experience the effects of COVID-19. Never have we seen such a global health crisis, and yet we hold fast to the strength of humanity and the power of solidarity to act wisely in
- [Our Commitment to Racial Equity](https://bora.co/our-commitment-to-racial-equity/) - The death of George Floyd, along with countless others in the Black community who have been victims of systemic racism, is unacceptable. We at Bora acknowledge the ways in which we are inherently part of a system. A system of deeply rooted injustice that has created vast inequities in this country and beyond. Our silence
- [Lincoln High School Celebrates Topping Out](https://bora.co/lincoln-high-school-celebrates-topping-out/) - Lincoln High School’s recent Topping Out ceremony celebrates the structural completion of the new building. Eagerly awaited, the lifting of the final beam came into place after 13 months of construction. The final completion is inspiring and educational also! "Lincoln High School is on track to become the first high-rise school built in the western
- [Happy Holidays from Bora!](https://bora.co/happy-holidays-from-bora/) - Happy Holidays from Bora and all of our team! With all the challenges of this extraordinary year, we've also seen the power of human resilience, the creativity born of adversity, and the innate need for relationship. Covid-19, elections, and impacts of climate change made 2020 a tough year for everyone, but we have hope for
- [Congratulations to New Associates & Associate Principals](https://bora.co/congratulations-to-new-associates-associate-principals/) - In the spirit of recognizing excellence in design leadership among our staff, we're excited to announce four new promotions. Our team is always growing and performing in new and impressive ways. Congratulations to new Associates and Associate Principals at Bora! Promoted to Associate Principal Isaac Adams, AIA, is a project manager and project architect. Meaningful
- [Buildings As Part of the Larger Systemic Narrative](https://bora.co/buildings-as-part-of-the-larger-systemic-narrative/) - With people protesting injustice en masse across The United States, the built environment can’t help but be a part of the story. Buildings are a place for communities and people to gather and are part of the larger systemic narrative. In 1997 Bora worked with KPF Architects to design Portland’s Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse.
- [AIA National Award Win for UO Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact](https://bora.co/aia-national-award-win-for-uo-knight-campus-for-accelerating-scientific-impact/) - The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon has been recognized with an AIA National Education Facility Design Award of Excellence. “This building is impressive at all scales and offers a variety of learning spaces,” said the jury. “It has an elegant material palette, and wood is integrated
- [2020 Deinum Prize Winner Addresses Systemic Racism through Art](https://bora.co/2020-deinum-prize-winner-addresses-systemic-racism-through-art/) - Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. (they/them/theirs), a candidate for the MFA in Art and Social Practice, was recently awarded Portland State University’s 2020 Andries Deinum Prize for Visionaries and Provocateurs. In addition to the recognition, the award also comes with a $10,000 prize to be used by the recipient after graduation to advance their work and artistic
- [UO Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Wins SCUP Award](https://bora.co/knight-campus-for-accelerating-scientific-impact-wins-scup-award/) - The University of Oregon Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact has been honored with a Merit Award by the 2021 SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Awards. The SCUP Excellence Awards program honors achievement in strategic, integrated planning that results in exemplary buildings and grounds, institutional success, and careers that inspire. View all of
- [Cultural Awareness in Architecture](https://bora.co/cultural-awareness-in-architecture/) - “If we center and amplify the voices of those in the margins, we can work to create healing. Architects do have the opportunity to educate clients. We are the experts at making spaces. We can create healing through design.” Equity in architecture--many are still unpacking what this truly means for our longstanding industry. In a
- [Kate Stuart Joins Bora's Interiors Team](https://bora.co/kate-stuart-joins-boras-interiors-team/) - Designer Kate Stuart joins our growing Interior Design team at Bora, bringing a creative spirit and a passion for sustainability to the practice. Originally from Illinois, Kate earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Miami University before heading to the Northwest to pursue her interior design career. Currently serving as the IIDA Oregon Chapter President,
- [Bora Presents Equity & Inclusion at Living Future Conference](https://bora.co/bora-presents-equity-inclusion-at-living-future-conference/) - Bora principals Amy Donohue and Jeanie Lai, along with Colloqate Design and Portland Community College, are presenting how we can embrace equity and inclusion in community building design at this year's International Living Future Institute conference. When PCC set out to build a new workforce training center to empower citizens in need—many of them women of
- [Bora Designing PCC's First CLT Project as Community Anchor](https://bora.co/bora-designing-pccs-first-clt-project-as-community-anchor/) - Bora is collaborating with Portland Community College and Andersen Construction on the Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center. The new Center will be anchor for the community in Northeast Portland's racially diverse Cully neighborhood. Replacing PCAC's existing facility, this expanded Center will create opportunities for low-income families and residents, transforming lives through education and connections to
- [Standing with the AAPI Community](https://bora.co/standing-with-the-aapi-community/) - Our hearts go out to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. These are our colleagues, our friends, our family. We condemn the anti-Asian violence and hate they have experienced and stand with them in both solidarity and grief. Community is at the core of our work, and we believe communities can only thrive when
- [Meet Bora's Newest Hires](https://bora.co/meet-boras-newest-hires/) - Bora is pleased to announce that the following individuals have joined our growing firm in recent months. Shengpeng "Josh" Mao has joined Bora as an architectural designer. An adventurous spirit and an accomplished artist, Josh brings a design philosophy deeply influenced by diverse internships in Austin, Tokyo and Copenhagen. Thy Daniels is Bora's new Senior
- [Bora Promotes Brian Squillace and Leina Naversen](https://bora.co/bora-promotes-brian-squillace-and-leina-naversen/) - We’re excited to announce the promotions of two exemplary individuals at Bora. Brian Squillace, AIA, has been promoted to Associate Principal. Respected as a hands-on leader, project designer and team collaborator, Brian brings a passion for mission-based organizations and community advocacy which has shaped our values as a design firm. A natural ambassador for our
- [ArchDaily 2021 Building of the Year Awards Nominees: Vista North Pearl + Metro YMCA Adaptive Reuse](https://bora.co/archdaily-2021-award-nominees/) - We're honored to have two Portland projects in the running for ArchDaily's 2021 Building of the Year Award and need your votes by Feb 10 to help our project teams get the recognition they deserve for their beautiful work! Metro YMCA Workplace Adaptation (with LEVER Architecture):Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gqA97vX Vista North Pearl Condominiums (with Hoyt Street Properties):Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gnNgpsU
- [#WeAreStillIn for Global Climate Action](https://bora.co/wearestillin-for-global-climate-action/) - In the five years since the Paris Agreement was signed, over 4,000 non-federal leaders have made progress toward a more inclusive, resilient, zero-carbon America. Bora is proud to join the call for a national mobilization on climate action and clean recovery. Read more at americaisallin.com.
- [ArchDaily showcases Metro YMCA Workplace Adaptation](https://bora.co/archdaily-features-metro-ymca-workplace-adaptation/) - Our core and shell adaptation of the iconic YMCA building we designed 40+ years ago into a modern workplace is featured in ArchDaily, showcasing its fresh identity for the future. Winner of a recent AIA Oregon Merit Award, our design peeled back playcourt walls around the indoor track to reveal the full scale of the
- [Bora K-12 schools featured in Portland Monthly Magazine](https://bora.co/bora-k-12-schools-featured-in-portland-monthly-magazine/) - Portland Monthly's latest issue explores the ways Northwest K-12 schools, including three diverse Bora projects, are uniquely equipped to create a healthier post-pandemic environment for students: Art Rutkin Elementary School is pursuing Net Zero energy and will feature a central commons with sliding doors that open to a courtyard for ventilation, natural light and landscape
- [Design by Listening: PCC Metro Workforce Training Center in Business Tribune](https://bora.co/design-by-listening-pcc-opportunity-center-in-business-tribune/) - Our design of the Portland Community College Metro Workforce Training Center, a new home for the College's workforce training program, is engaging principles of Critical Race Theory and Design Justice to create a welcoming, equitable place for all."We've been looking at it as this framework for understanding that space is not neutral," explains Bora principal Amy
- [Bora Wins Two AIA Oregon Architecture Awards for Adaptive Reuse](https://bora.co/bora-wins-two-aia-oregon-architecture-awards/) - We're honored to announce two AIA Oregon 2020 Architecture Award wins! First, the Meier & Frank Building Redevelopment earned a Citation Award for its 23,000sf adaptive reuse of the first two floors of a beloved, century-old landmark in the heart of downtown Portland. The project transforms the former department store into a creative office and
- [TAMU Innovative Learning Classroom Building Celebrates Grand Opening](https://bora.co/tamu-innovative-learning-classroom-building-opens/) - Texas A&M University officially dedicated its new Innovative Learning Classroom Building October 30. Located at the heart of campus, the signature academic facility provides 2,200 new seats across 10 classrooms to cultivate student success through technology-rich learning spaces indoors and out, in-the-round lecture halls, and a collocated instructional hub promoting TAMU's active learning pedagogies. Congratulations
- [De La Salle North Catholic High School’s new campus breaks ground!](https://bora.co/de-la-salle-north-catholic-high-schools-new-campus-breaks-ground/) - The fruit of a $20.5M capital campaign, the groundbreaking of De La Salle's new campus is “a dream come true” according to De La Salle President Oscar Leong. Slated to open Fall 2021, the new campus in NE Portland will serve more than 350 students and is significant to Bora as a longtime partner in
- [Bora Principal Chris Linn to Present Creekside High School at Allies for Efficiency Webinar](https://bora.co/principal-chris-linn-to-present-creekside-high-school-at-allies-for-efficiency-webinar/) - On October 9 Bora principal Chris Linn will lead a free webinar and virtual tour of Creekside Community High School's new classroom facility, along with five other panelists, for the Energy Trust of Oregon's Allies for Efficiency. The event will address the design and strategies that led the project to pursue becoming the first net-zero
- [Designing with Healthy Materials: Research and Industry Implications](https://bora.co/designing-with-healthy-materials-research-and-industry-implications/) - "Industry-wide transparency and optimization is vital to our ability as designers to improve human and environmental health through the individual building choices we make."This white paper explores our ongoing and evolving research—informed by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative—into integrating healthy materials into design.Read more here
- [New MSU Billman Music Pavilion Opens](https://bora.co/new-msu-billman-music-pavilion-opens/) - Our newly opened Billman Music Pavilion is the first major addition to Michigan State University's College of Music building in more than 60 years. The transformative 37,000sf project at the heart of campus nearly doubles the size of the existing facility. Designed with superior acoustics throughout, the Pavilion includes four new large ensemble rehearsal rooms,
- [Sustainable Design with Mass Timber: A Whitepaper](https://bora.co/ensuring-mass-timbers-potential-a-white-paper/) - Mass timber structures are being considered more than ever for their aesthetics, flexibility in design, biophilic properties, and the goal of a lower carbon footprint. But how do we ensure that mass timber lives up to its potential as a significantly more sustainable alternative to other structural systems? This whitepaper by Bora architect and sustainable
- [The Art and Science of Transforming MSU’s College of Music Facilities](https://bora.co/the-art-and-science-of-transforming-msus-college-of-music-facilities/) - Just weeks from completion, the new $35 million Billman Music Pavilion for Michigan State University expands the College of Music’s capacity by more than 40% with acoustically superior performance halls, light-filled rehearsal spaces and flexible teaching and practice rooms. “It’s going to be transformational,” says Bora Design Principal Stephen Weeks. “The quality of the rehearsal
- [Working From Home: Bora Featured in AEC Magazine](https://bora.co/working-from-home-bora-featured-in-aec-magazine/) - Within the span of three months, the AEC industry has transitioned rapidly to a new model of design and production. While Bora already had the ability to work from home on occasion, like most industry peers, it was not standard practice. However, necessity is the mother of invention. With the unforeseen global health crisis, we
- [COVID on Campus: How Universities Are Coping](https://bora.co/covid-on-campus-how-universities-are-coping/) - With Fall 2020 upon us, universities are faced with the daunting challenge of how to move forward in educating and engaging students in the wake of a pandemic. Much of our work is for higher education clients, and this particular fall we have several projects slated to open. Bora Associate Principal and Senior Interior Designer
- [Design Develops for Texas A&M's Innovative Learning Classroom Building](https://bora.co/design-develops-for-texas-ams-21st-century-classroom-building/) - As our team rounds out the DD phase of Texas A&M's new Innovative Learning Classroom Building in College Station, it seems like a good time to share some images! If you're familiar with our design for Oregon State University's Learning Innovation Center, you'll probably notice some family resemblance as you scroll through these TAMU renderings. This 116,000
- [Texas A&M Innovative Learning Classroom Building is an Invitation to Expand Active Learning Expertise](https://bora.co/texas-am-21st-century-classroom-building-is-an-invitation-to-expand-active-learning-expertise/) - Last week, Texas A&M University held their Transformational Teaching + Learning Conference, and included an invitation to all instructors on campus: apply to teach in the new Innovative Learning Classroom Building (ILCB), no active learning specialization required! The ILCB features unconventional learning environments that many instructors haven't experienced before, including in-the-round lecture halls. But faculty
- [IIDA Oregon Honors Sarah Weber with Legacy Award](https://bora.co/iida-oregon-honors-sarah-weber-with-legacy-award/) - Last week, several of us attended the annual IIDA Oregon Chapter Design Excellence Awards celebration. Along with all the spectacular projects being recognized, the evening was particularly meaningful for our very own Sarah Weber. On behalf of Bora, the IIDA Oregon Chapter, and as a friend, I would like to extend a huge congratulations to Sarah
- [OSU Cascades Tykeson Hall Wins AIA Portland Citation Award](https://bora.co/osu-cascades-tykeson-hall-wins-aia-portland-citation-award/) - We are honored to announce that Tykeson Hall, the inaugural building at Oregon's first new four-year campus in over 50 years, has received an AIA Portland Citation Award. Our design responded to the region's high desert climate and the university's ambitious sustainability goals to realize a project that celebrates Bend's distinctive landscape and entrepreneurial spirit. Click
- [Building a Future: How Designers + Employers Engage with Gen Z](https://bora.co/building-a-future-how-designers-employers-engage-with-gen-z/) - This month, the NAIOP Washington Chapter's breakfast panel focused on Generation Z. Specifically, how designers and employers are rethinking work environments to attract and retain young talent. Bora Principal Amy Donohue sat on the panel, and spoke specifically about how trends in higher education and workplace design have overlapped to emphasize interdisciplinary exploration, social engagement,
- [Bora Awarded Pilot Grant to Support Business Diversity + Inclusion](https://bora.co/bora-awarded-pilot-grant-to-support-business-diversity-inclusion/) - Bora is actively engaged in increasing awareness about equity and bias in our profession and our practice. But when it comes to identifying and addressing implicit biases, an experienced facilitator is essential. That's why we're grateful to Prosper Portland for awarding us one of their first Inspiring Diversity Grants! This will support the launch of our Equity
- [UNM McKinnon Center wins 2019 AIA Albuquerque Design Excellence Award](https://bora.co/unm-mckinnon-center-wins-2019-aia-albuquerque-design-excellence-award/) - We are honored that the Albuquerque Chapter of the AIA has awarded the McKinnon Center at the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Management a 2019 Merit Award for Design Excellence. The McKinnon Center is the first dedicated building for the Anderson School in 48 years and slots into a tight site between existing
- [Meier & Frank Wins 2 IIDA Oregon Design Excellence Awards](https://bora.co/meier-frank-wins-2-iida-oregon-design-excellence-awards/) - We are delighted to announce that our transformation of the historic Meier & Frank Building in downtown Portland has won two awards at the 2019 IIDA Oregon Design Excellence Event: Corporate Best in Category and Juror's Choice. The jurors expressed appreciation for the execution of details, which worked together to tell a cohesive story and
- [Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave Signed into Law in Bora's Studio](https://bora.co/oregon-paid-family-medical-leave-signed-into-law-in-boras-studio/) - This morning Governor Kate Brown signed the Oregon Paid Family Leave Bill into law in Bora's own Design Lab, making Oregon just the 8th state to pass such legislation. It is the most inclusive and accessible bill in the country, ensuring paid leave for part-time and low-income workers and is funded by both employees and
- [Bora claims #38 spot on 2019 Architect 50 Ranking](https://bora.co/bora-claims-38-spot-on-2019-architect-50-ranking/) - We are pleased to announce that Bora ranked 38th on Architect Magazine's annual ranking of the top 50 architectural firms in the United States. This year the magazine crunched numbers from 182 firms to assess them in 3 areas - design, sustainability and business. The survey addresses design excellence, pro bono work, 2030 commitments, racial
- [Brad Demby, AIA, Promoted to Principal](https://bora.co/brad-demby-aia-promoted-to-principal/) - We are proud to announce that Brad Demby has been promoted to Principal at Bora. Brad is recognized for his concept-driven design that has permeated our practice’s work for the past decade. He sees each project as an artistic endeavor strongly rooted to site, community, and place, a perspective which ensures a thoughtful design that elevates
- [Bora Adopts Paid Family Leave Policy](https://bora.co/bora-adopts-paid-family-leave-policy/) - Our 65 employees now have access to 6 weeks of paid leave at up to 60% of their salary for maternity and paternity leave, to care for a sick child/parent/spouse, to bereave the loss of a family member, or to mend from a serious personal injury or illness. The United States is one of only
- [Airbnb CX Hub wins IIDA Oregon Chapter Award!](https://bora.co/test-airbnb-cx-hub-wins-iida-oregon-award/) - Bora's design of the Airbnb CX Hub in Portland was awarded Best in Category for the Corporate category of the IIDA Oregon Chapter 2015 Design Excellence Awards. Shout out to the Bora team members: Michael Tingley, Eve Fagenstrom, Brad Demby, Sarah Weber, Brett Dunnam, Eric Miller, and Stephanie Taylor. And congrats to our partners on this project,
- [Bora shares design vision at construction kickoff for new Portland Faubion School](https://bora.co/bora-shares-design-vision-at-construction-kickoff-for-new-portland-faubion-school/) - Construction of the new Pre-K-8 Faubion School for Portland Public Schools (PPS) is now underway! And the demolition of three existing buildings has begun. The focus of an innovative partnership between PPS and neighboring Concordia University, Faubion will collocate Concordia's College of Education within its walls. Concordia students have a strong history of supporting the Faubion community, and this building embraces that
- [Bora is now a four letter word.](https://bora.co/bora-is-now-a-four-letter-word/) - Meet Bora Architects. You might recognize us, since we’ve been pretty well known as Boora Architects for a long time. Our legacy of creating meaningful architecture with our clients remains. But we’ve also changed. There’s a fresh optimism in our practice, fueled by a new generation of leaders working together with the most talented staff
- [On Site at the New Beaverton High School](https://bora.co/on-site-at-the-new-beaverton-high-school/) - Construction has been underway on Beaverton South Cooper Mountain High School since July 2015, and things are really taking form. We don't always receive aerial images over the course of a project getting built, but since we have them (thanks to Hoffman Construction and Beaverton School District), we're sharing. The setting is just stunning, even in
- [Portland Monthly features Airbnb CX Hub](https://bora.co/portland-monthly-features-airbnb-cx-hub/) - Portland Monthly magazine recently published an interview with our own Michael Tingley, discussing the ways in which Bora's Airbnb CX Hub design breaks the mold of a typical call center. Michael was Principal-in-Charge on the project, and shared his insights into the mission, challenges, and trends he sees in crafting workplaces for the 21st century.
- [Bora is hosting a Design Week Portland event!](https://bora.co/bora-is-hosting-a-design-week-portland-event/) - Join us in the Bora Design Lab on April 19th for an in-depth panel discussion about the future of the Central Eastside. Click here for more details and to register for this free event! Central Eastside: Beyond Taking Sides This panel will look at the Inner Eastside as a community unto itself. While numerous private developments are planned
- [A Spin Around the Cosmo](https://bora.co/a-spin-around-the-cosmo/) - The Cosmopolitan is already an established presence in Portland's Pearl district, staking its claim as the tallest building in the neighborhood. Take a whirl around the tower and get a drone's eye view courtesy of Andersen Construction and Horizon Sky Solutions.
- [Design Week Portland Recap: Potential in the Central Eastside](https://bora.co/design-week-portland-recap-potential-in-the-central-eastside/) - Last Tuesday we hosted a panel as part of Design Week Portland, discussing the current and potential future state of the Central Eastside. With over 70 people in attendance, the event was engaging and lively. The ideas our panelists and audience members brought to the table were thoughtful and challenging, ranging from major infrastructural interventions
- [Airbnb CX Hub gets featured in Spain's Diseño Interior Magazine](https://bora.co/airbnb-cx-hub-gets-featured-in-spains-diseno-interior-magazine/) - The idea of transcending traditional workplace design, and rethinking the call center environment in particular, has international appeal. We're thrilled to have the Airbnb CX Hub featured in Diseño Interior magazine, a Spanish publication focusing on exemplary interiors, art, and architecture from around the world. And it's always nice to be mentioned on the front
- [Governor Kate Brown Pays Bora a Visit](https://bora.co/governor-kate-brown-pays-bora-a-visit/) - As you may have noticed, we're strong advocates for paid family leave. We believe it's the right thing to do for our employees, and we know it has a net positive effect financially as well. So we haven't exactly been shy about encouraging other businesses to embrace a similar approach. Apparently we've been loud enough
- [OSU LInC Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education](https://bora.co/osu-linc-featured-in-chronicle-of-higher-education/) - The Learning Innovation Center at OSU has been turning a lot of heads, as colleges and universities begin to rethink large lecture spaces and how to integrate technology with evolving pedagogies. As architects, we believe this shifting paradigm is worth talking about. Good design is critical to progressing the way students learn, the way instructors
- [Bora Wins "When Work Works" Award](https://bora.co/bora-wins-when-work-works-award/) - We're honored to be recipients of this prestigious national award, and proud to be listed along with other Oregon businesses recognized for their policy leadership. We consider our employees to be our greatest asset. Supporting them in their personal lives is critical so they can come to the office ready to do their best creative
- [We're Golden! Sustainability at Work in PDX](https://bora.co/were-golden-sustainability-at-work-in-pdx/) - We've reached the end of another May, which means the end of another Bike More Challenge. After a month of solid cycling, what better way to celebrate than with Gold certification from the City of Portland's Sustainability at Work program! In order to meet the eligibility criteria for Gold, we needed to disclose information about
- [Raising Portland's Skyline on OPB State of Wonder](https://bora.co/raising-portlands-skyline-on-opb-state-of-wonder/) - As Portland continues to grow, our skyline is climbing, and the urban form and fabric is evolving. Oregon Public Broadcasting's "State of Wonder" took a look at that last week, interviewing a handful of architects for a conversation on how taller buildings are responding to Portland's needs. The Cosmopolitan is the most current of the
- [Breakthrough Research at Stanford's Shriram Center](https://bora.co/breakthrough-research-at-stanfords-shriram-center/) - A team of student scientists at Stanford University are making strides in tackling the challenge of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria. Working out of the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, the trio of researchers have been granted $10,000 to carry on with their investigations, and they're feeling pretty good about the results so
- [Opening Day at OSU Cascades Tykeson Hall](https://bora.co/opening-day-at-osu-cascades-tykeson-hall/) - Today marks a shift in the Higher Education landscape of Oregon. We're excited to announce the grand opening of the new OSU Cascades campus in Bend, OR! As the architects of Tykeson Hall, the first new academic building on campus, we feel privileged to have contributed to this major advancement in educational access in Central
- [Block 17 Wins MFE Magazine Editor's Choice Award](https://bora.co/block-17-wins-mfe-magazine-editors-choice-award/) - Multifamily Executive Magazine, has published its annual apartment industry award-winners, and we're pleased to announce that out of 370 entries, Block 17 Apartments has been honored with both the Grand High-Rise Award and the Editor's Choice Award! From the announcement: "What sticks out the most about Block 17 is how much it doesn’t stick out—it
- [Breaking Ground at the University of New Mexico](https://bora.co/breaking-ground-at-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - Yesterday, leaders from both the University of New Mexico and the city of Albuquerque celebrated the groundbreaking of the new 61,000-square-foot McKinnon Center for Management. Part of UNM's Anderson School, the new four-story facility will serve as the heart of the School of Business, combining social spaces, student services, advance teaching environments, behavioral research labs,
- [Reimagining Learning Spaces at OSU LINC](https://bora.co/2620-2/) - It's been nearly two years since OSU's Learning Innovation Center opened to students and faculty. Since then, Bora has been working with a team of OSU researchers led by Jon Dorbolo, Associate Director of Technology Across the Curriculum, to gather and analyse the impacts of these cutting edge classroom spaces on learning and pedagogy. This
- [Microsoft B83 is T Spain Magazine's Office of the Week](https://bora.co/microsoft-b83-is-t-spain-magazines-office-of-the-week/) - T Spain, the Spanish edition of the New York Times style magazine, has chosen Microsoft Building 83 as their inaugural Office of the Week feature! We're thrilled to see this project reaching a broader audience, reinforcing our belief that meaningful design speaks to people across languages and cultures.
- [Bora Receives DJC's Newsmaker Award](https://bora.co/bora-receives-djcs-newsmaker-award/) - We are pleased to be a recipient of the DJC's 2017 Newsmaker Award and to have joined many friends for this annual event that recognizes the individuals, private companies, public agencies, and organizations that have had a significant impact on the region’s built environment during the past 12 months.
- [Gray Magazine Panel Discussion: The Workplace Design Revolution](https://bora.co/gray-magazine-panel-discussion-the-workplace-design-revolution/) - On March 23, Gray Magazine will be hosting a panel discussion in Portland, looking at the way workplace design is evolving. Bora's very own Sarah Weber will be a panelist, offering her insights and observations based on deep experience with clients like Microsoft, Airbnb, and Google. I asked Sarah if she had any thoughts about
- [Take a Look Around Beaverton Mountainside High School](https://bora.co/360-degrees-of-beaverton-mountainside-high-school/) - Construction is right on schedule at Beaverton's new Mountainside High School. Bora's Jeremy Larsen went out for a site visit recently and snagged these great panoramic shots on his phone. Click around and enjoy the scenery, no hard hat required! 1. Commons 2. Auditorium Balcony 3. Media Center 4. Upper Fields
- [Airbnb Portland has Expanded](https://bora.co/airbnb-portland-has-expanded/) - You may already have seen our work at Airbnb Portland's Customer Experience Hub, but did you know we've been busy expanding their space? Well we have, in concert with Airbnb's Environments team! Consider yourself informed. Featuring conference and meeting rooms based on listings from around the world, artwork created by Airbnb employees, and more custom
- [Bora Wins When Work Works Award for Second Year](https://bora.co/bora-wins-when-work-works-award-for-second-year/) - We are honored to be the recipient of a 2017 When Work Works Award for exemplary workplace practices. The award recognizes employers of all sizes across the country that are excelling at offering a variety of top-rated employee initiatives such as work-life fit policies, flexible scheduling, and transition to parenthood programs. The award goes beyond
- [Progress at CU Boulder's Center for Academic Success + Engagement](https://bora.co/progress-at-cu-boulders-center-for-academic-success-engagement/) - We are about halfway through the 14-month construction schedule for CU Boulder’s new Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE), and things are shaping up beautifully. The delivery method is design/build, and we are working with general contractor G.H. Phipps, as well as local executive architects OZ Architecture. The building will centralize undergraduate academic advising
- [Experience the Vista Condominiums](https://bora.co/experience-the-vista-condominiums/) - Watching this video (courtesy of our friends at HOYT), it's easy to forget that the Vista is still under construction. If you can't resist those views, and you're looking for that curated Pearl District living experience, just remember units are now selling!
- [Surface Into Form: Exhibits + Workshops](https://bora.co/surface-into-form-exhibits-workshops/) - Are you looking for some design-oriented activities to spice up your calendar over the next couple months? Are you interested in exploring the interplay of light and simple materials through surface manipulation? Hopefully you answered yes, because that's what this post is about. Marziah Rajabzadeh, one of Bora's newest faces, collaborated on this exhibit with
- [Future Vision: The Value Proposition for Equity](https://bora.co/future-vision-the-value-proposition-for-equity/) - Bora Principal Amy Donohue and I recently attended this day-long symposium, hosted by AIA Portland and focused on what we, as architectural firms and individuals, can do to promote equity for women and minorities in our industry and workplaces. Saskia Dennis-van Dijl presented the latest 2016 Equity by Design findings where she and her team
- [New Work Starts at Texas A&M and Michigan State University](https://bora.co/new-work-starts-at-texas-a-m-and-michigan-state-university/) - Bora is excited to commence work on two new projects. Building on the success of the Learning Innovation Center (LINC) the firm designed for Oregon State University, we will be working with Texas A&M in College Station to create a 21st Century Classroom Building for its campus. The project will benefit from a prominent site
- [Emma Abramowitz Inaugurated as IIDA Oregon Chapter President](https://bora.co/emma-abramowitz-inaugurated-as-iida-oregon-chapter-president/) - On July 13, The IIDA Oregon Chapter held its Annual Celebration and Fundraiser, the Picnic Classic. This event doubles as our Annual Meeting and is also our largest fundraiser for the year. We had a great turnout and thanks to ticket purchases, our sponsors and raffle donations, raised funds to continue implementation of the engaging programming
- [Bora Takes Home 4 DJC Oregon Top Project Awards](https://bora.co/bora-takes-home-4-djc-oregon-top-project-awards/) - We are honored to have all four of our submitted projects recognized at the annual Top Projects Awards, organized by Oregon’s Daily Journal of Commerce and celebrating excellence in the region’s built environment. Congratulations to the many partners and team members who were part of ensuring these projects' success! Airbnb CX Hub Expansion – 1st Place
- [Bora Begins Work on the Building for Environment & Society at the University of Oregon](https://bora.co/bora-begins-work-on-the-building-for-environment-society-at-the-university-of-oregon/) - The University of Oregon has selected Bora to design a new 60,000 sf interdisciplinary facility that builds upon UO’s long-standing expertise in sustainability and sustainable solutions. The new building will provide over 700 new seats in a series of large, innovative classrooms, and will house faculty and students from the College of Arts and Sciences and
- [Faubion School is Certified LEED Gold in V4 Rating System](https://bora.co/faubion-school-is-certified-leed-gold-in-v4-rating-system/) - Yesterday, we received the news that our first venture into LEED v4 came up Gold! According to the USGBC, our Faubion PK-8 project with Concordia University is the 3rd school in the world to be certified Gold or better in this new system. This was a huge effort, undertaken fully in-house by a multitude of
- [Bora Hosts Sneak Peak of Airbnb's Expanded Portland Office](https://bora.co/bora-hosts-a-sneak-peak-of-airbnbs-expanded-portland-office/) - Bora recently teamed up with Airbnb to offer a behind-the-scenes tour of the company’s newly expanded Portland office as part of the Architecture Foundation of Oregon’s 2017 “Dine & Design” event series, an annual fundraiser for this non-profit organization. Design Team members Michael Tingley (Principal), Sarah Weber (Interior Designer) and Heather McGinn (Designer) gave a brief
- [GIX Breakfast - Developing Leaders in Innovation](https://bora.co/gix-breakfast-developing-leaders-in-innovation/) - Are you curious about the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX)? Do you want to learn more about the institutional and industry partnerships shaping this fascinating program? What about how the building's interiors support learning, collaboration, and cutting-edge problem solving? Join the NAIOP Washington State chapter for breakfast on July 12, and get ready to have your
- [Global Innovation Exchange is Open!](https://bora.co/global-innovation-exchange-is-open/) - Last Thursday, Amy Donohue, John O’Toole and I attended the grand opening of the Global Innovation Exchange, along with the rest of our Bora team, and an excited crowd of dignitaries, university representatives, incoming students, and press. The anticipation and delight was palpable as guests experienced the space for the first time, witnessing the first
- [Gov. Kate Brown Signs Education Bill at Faubion School](https://bora.co/gov-kate-brown-signs-education-bill-at-faubion-school/) - Faubion has only just opened its doors, and already the new school is making its presence felt in the education landscape of Oregon. Last week, Governor Kate Brown chose Faubion School as the backdrop for signing four education-related bills, including legislation to establish an advisory group that will identify where current statewide social studies fail
- [Bora Receives JUST Label](https://bora.co/bora-receives-just-label/) - We are proud to be a recipient of the JUST label. This program, run by the International Living Future Institute, recognizes a business' commitment to transparency, social justice, and equity in its own practices and in relationship to its community. You can see how Bora scored in the label's 6 categories: Diversity, Equity, Safety, Worker
- [Bora | Ennead Team Unveils Design for University of Oregon's Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact](https://bora.co/bora-ennead-team-unveils-design-for-university-of-oregons-knight-center-for-accelerating-scientific-impact/) - Today the Bora | Ennead team unveiled the design for the University of Oregon’s Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The Knight Campus is made possible by a $500 million lead gift from Penny and Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, who earned a business degree at the UO in 1959. The $1 billion project is
- [Bora Reveals Design for New Fine Arts Center in Plano, TX](https://bora.co/bora-reveals-design-for-new-fine-arts-center-in-plano-tx/) - Bora Is leading the design for a new Fine Arts Center for the Plano Independent School District in Texas in collaboration with architect-of-record, Perkins + Will. This-83,000-square-foot facility will serve and showcase the talent of students at all PISD schools, with state-of-the-art performance venues for music, theatre and dance as well as exhibition space for
- [Jeanie Lai Named as Bora's Next Principal](https://bora.co/jeanie-lai-named-as-boras-next-principal/) - Bora Architects has named Jeanie Lai as a Principal. A designer with the firm for nearly 10 years, Jeanie has built a portfolio grounded in large academic buildings, collaborative work environments, and spaces for the performing arts. Some of her most recent projects include Oregon State University’s Learning Innovation Center, the University of New Mexico’s
- [Design Week Portland 2018 - Success!](https://bora.co/design-week-portland-2018-success/) - After months of planning, designing, sewing, modeling, and trying to get those smocks just right, our event last night was a huge success. We're working on a micro-documentary of the process, which we will share here soon. But for now, here's a short highlight reel (courtesy of our documentarian, Kevin Balmer of Diggable Monkey) that
- [Progress Update at Texas Christian University School of Music](https://bora.co/progress-update-at-texas-christian-university-school-of-music/) - Construction is well underway at TCU, and we wanted to share a bird's eye view. Thanks to our contractor team at Hunt Construction Group for this drone footage, and check out our project page for more details on the new School of Music building!
- [Upcoming Event: Democratizing VR for Livable Cities](https://bora.co/upcoming-event-democratizing-vr-for-livable-cities/) - Bora started investigating ways to incorporate VR and immersive media into our practice back in 2016, starting with 360 photography for site documentation, and adding Enscape as a tool for design and communication. In the past 3 years, the technological landscape has evolved rapidly, and gaming engines like Unreal and Unity are developing workflows more
- [Bora Hosts AFO Fellows](https://bora.co/bora-hosts-afo-fellows/) - Last night, we hosted the Architecture Foundation of Oregon Winter Member Gathering, featuring their latest Van Evera Bailey Fellows Jennifer Wright and Richard Potestio. Both gave presentations on the work they've been doing as part of their fellowships, followed by Q+A sessions with the gathered attendees, and an opportunity to socialize and tour Bora's studio.
- [Pat Harrington, Former Bora Managing Principal, Awarded Honorary  Membership by the American Institute of Architects](https://bora.co/pat-harrington-former-bora-managing-principal-awarded-honorary-aia-membership/) - For almost three decades, Pat leveraged architecture to benefit artistic communities nationwide whether helping create performing arts centers for major universities and urban communities or offering pro bono design services to local northwest arts organizations. His expertise in arts management, the functional requirements for major performance venues, and the fiscal and operational complexities of these
- [Congratulations New Associates + Associate Principals!](https://bora.co/congratulations-new-associates-associate-principals/) - Bora Architects is pleased to announce the promotions of our newest Associates and Associate Principals.
- [We Stand With Youth: Global Climate Strike](https://bora.co/we-stand-with-youth-global-climate-strike/) - On Friday, September 20, Bora will join a Global Climate Strike, inspired by the millions of youth worldwide that have led regular school strikes ever since Greta Thunberg started protesting outside Sweden's parliament building. We recognize that time is running out to drastically change the way we do business if we have any hope of avoiding
- [Bora's Annual Day of Service](https://bora.co/boras-annual-day-of-service/) - We were excited to work with three key organizations in the greater Portland area for Bora’s annual Day of Service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King – Rose Community Development, Central City Concern, and Hillsboro Public Library. Bora teams undertook a number of projects including assembling hygiene kits for the homeless and preparing library materials
- [Nurturing the Next Generation of Architects](https://bora.co/nurturing-the-next-generation-of-architects/) - At Bora we are passionate about the positive impact mentorship and educational opportunities can have in our community. We enjoy an ongoing partnership with De La Salle North Catholic High School’s Corporate Work Study Program, which gives underserved students the opportunity to work one day a week for a local business partner. This program offsets
- [Principal Michael Tingley Elevated to the College of Fellows](https://bora.co/principal-michael-tingley-elevated-to-the-college-of-fellows/) - We are excited to announce that Principal Michael Tingley will be inducted as a Fellow at the AIA National Conference this May. The College of Fellows is the highest honor in the Institute's membership and is awarded to those who have demonstrated a "standard of excellence" and made significant contributions to the profession of architecture and
- [Muji Opens Flagship West Coast Store in Meier & Frank Building](https://bora.co/muji-opens-flagship-west-coast-store-in-meier-frank-building/) - Bora has been hard at work on the renovation and modernization of Portland's historic Meier & Frank building, from the basement to the fifth floor. As we near completion, we're also celebrating the grand opening of the revitalized landmark's new anchor tenant, Japanese lifestyle brand and retailer Muji, just in time for the holiday season.
- [Team Mies Van der RUN finishes its 4th Hood to Coast!](https://bora.co/team-mies-van-der-run-finishes-its-4th-hood-to-coast/) - For the 4th year running, 12 Borites participated in Hood to Coast, an annual, 36-leg, 200-mile relay race that starts at Timberline Lodge and ends in Seaside, OR. This year we raised over $12,000 for Providence Cancer Research and team Mies Van der RUN (a nod to the famed German-American architect) came in 435th out
- [Bora Principal Michael Tingley on transforming Lincoln Hall into one of Portland's most popular Performing Arts venues](https://bora.co/bora-principal-michael-tingley-on-transforming-lincoln-hall-into-one-of-portlands-most-popular-performing-arts-venues/) - Long in dire need of deferred maintenance, Lincoln Hall was almost demolished in the early 2000s. However its important legacy within the city and its beautiful historic character saved this building that enjoys a prominent address on Broadway in downtown Portland and houses Portland State University's College of the Arts. This summer, Bora Principal Michael
- [Principal Amy Donohue presents The Geometry of Learning at SCUP National in Seattle](https://bora.co/principal-amy-donohue-presents-the-geometry-of-learning-at-scup-national-in-seattle/) - Bora Principal, Amy Donohue, recently presented The Geometry of Learning: Experiences Teaching in the Round at the national conference for the Society of College & University Planning in Seattle. The session shared results from the ongoing inter-institutional research project, spearheaded by Bora and Oregon State University, that analyzes student learning outcomes in traditional vs large
- [Bora Participates in Architects in Schools](https://bora.co/bora-participates-in-architects-in-schools/) - Earlier this year Bora employees worked with teachers at McKinney Elementary School in Hillsboro, OR to build a curriculum entitled “Imagine the Future” as part of our annual participation in the Architects in Schools program. The classes began with students practicing how to draw to scale and make different structural shapes like columns, arches, trusses,
- [Collaborating in VR: Bora + The Wild](https://bora.co/collaborating-in-vr-bora-the-wild/) - Bora has been expanding our use and understanding of VR in several ways over the past year, from our panel and exhibit during Design Week Portland to our embrace of emerging tools in our current projects. One of the most exciting developments is our adoption of The Wild – a VR collaboration platform that enables
- [Crafted for Community: The New Edison High School](https://bora.co/crafted-for-community-the-new-edison-high-school/) - Edison High School’s mission is to help students with diverse learning differences to reach their full potential. Our design for their new 36,000 sf building is crafted with the same care and attention as the education Edison students receive, creating a nurturing sanctuary for learning and communal growth.
- [The Materials Pledge](https://bora.co/the-materials-pledge/) - We have joined with 55 other signatories to issue an open letter to product manufacturers, stating our commitment to design and build with holistically optimized materials.
- [Second Annual MLK Day of Service](https://bora.co/second-annual-mlk-day-of-service/) - Once again, the Bora office was closed on Monday for our annual MLK Day of Service. Everyone signed up for one of five different volunteering opportunities, allowing us to expand our reach (and avoid overwhelming any of our hosts with 65+ excited volunteers). The day culminated with happy hour at Ecliptic Brewing, where we gathered
- [High School Talent](https://bora.co/high-school-talent/) - Each summer, Bora participates in Summer Works, a paid internship program for young adults from ages 16-24 that connects them to meaningful internships aligning with their interests and providing real world training. This year, we were delighted to host Ben Brandenburger, a student at Portland’s Lincoln High School and a member of its Design Advisory
- [Mike Manzi Contributes to Parsons Healthy Materials Lab Online Courses](https://bora.co/mike-manzi-contributes-to-parsons-healthy-materials-lab-online-courses/) - Parsons Healthy Materials Lab has created a series of online learning courses specifically designed for professionals, dedicated to making the built environment the best (and healthiest!) that it can be. This innovative program is the first of its kind and brings together a group of 60 interdisciplinary experts at the top of their fields to
- [#QuestionComfort - Design Week Portland Microdocumentary](https://bora.co/questioncomfort-design-week-portland-microdocumentary/) - April seems like so long ago, now that summer is here...Was Design Week Portland just a dream? No! And we have the micro-documentary to prove it. Now you can relive months of hard work and planning, in a satisfying bite-sized package. Enjoy! For more info on this project, take a look at posts here and here.
- [Cracking the Egg - Explorations in Ceiling Design](https://bora.co/cracking-the-egg-explorations-in-ceiling-design/) - The new 120,000 square-foot 21st Century Classroom Building at Texas A & M will house over 2200 seats for students and features a variety of unconventional teaching spaces. Among these are several arena style classrooms and a new, egg-shaped learning environment. From the beginning, our design team knew the inside of this 100-seat classroom needed
- [Team Bora Wraps Another Bike-to-Work-Month Challenge](https://bora.co/team-bora-wraps-another-bike-to-work-month-challenge/) - 2018 marks the 11th year Bora has participated in Portland's Bike-to-Work-Month Challenge. Organized by The Street Trust, this annual event encourages Portlanders to dust off their bikes after winter and generates some friendly competition between local businesses. Once again, Borites produced some impressive statistics motivated in no particular order by sustainable living, Friday bagels, physical
- [Metropolis Recap: Designing Programs and Spaces for Interdisciplinary Learning](https://bora.co/metropolis-recap-innovation-disruption/) - Last Wednesday, Bora's design lab was filled with architects, students, educators, and our wonderful panel moderated by Metropolis' director of design innovation, Susan S. Szenasy. Principals Michael Tingley and Amy Donohue, together with Jon Dorbolo (Oregon State University), and Linda Wagner (University of Washington), took a deep dive into the ways technology, evolving social habits,
- [Bora Hosting Metropolis Think Tank Panel on Disruption + Innovation in Academia](https://bora.co/bora-hosting-metropolis-think-tank-panel-on-disruption-innovation-in-academia/) - Bora is excited to announce that, in partnership with Metropolis Magazine's Think Tank series, we will be hosting a panel discussion addressing Innovation and Disruption in the Academy. Follow this link to register for the event (seating is limited!), and read on for more information. Motivated by the start-up model and enabled by unprecedented access
- [Disruptive Design Thinking - Design Week Panel ft. Chris Linn](https://bora.co/disruptive-design-thinking-design-week-panel-ft-chris-linn/) - We know you've already got your calendars marked for our big Design Week Portland event "Comfortable? Fabric and the Threshold of Shelter" on April 19, 4-8PM. But that's not all we're up to for DWP. Come join us for a rare opportunity to shake up your design strategy with advice from a panel of industry leaders in
- [Fabric, Shelter, and Collaboration at Design Week Portland](https://bora.co/fabric-shelter-and-collaboration-at-design-week-portland/) - Comfortable? Fabric and the Threshold of Shelter We've been scheming for months on something special for Design Week Portland, and we want you to join us! This is a free event, but space is limited, so sign up on eventbright now! What's this all about, you ask? Read on... Americans have steadily moved away from architecture
- [First Annual MLK Day of Service](https://bora.co/first-annual-mlk-day-of-service/) - This year on Martin Luther King Day, we closed the office and dedicated our time to two local community programs working to saving lives and protect the environment. Some 45 Boraites joined Red Cross employees as part of the Home Fire Campaign, which seeks to educate households about fire safety and offers installation of smoke
- ['Tis The Giving Season!](https://bora.co/tis-the-giving-season/) - Our annual holiday party was on December 15th, complete with visits from the elf cart, delicious food and drink, and some stylish Boraites dressed in their finest winter threads. Our theme this year was "Fancy" and everyone delivered! But a Bora holiday party would be incomplete without a silent auction. Every year, folks in the
- [Adventures in Custom Table Top Design - Part 2](https://bora.co/adventures-in-custom-table-top-design-part-2/) - “Do, Learn, Adjust” is a common refrain in our office. When our minimal surface table top failed to hold after being removed from its frame, the Bassline team quickly decided we needed to stick with the form of our design, and find a way to fabricate it with the tools and materials already present in
- [Adventures in Custom Table Top Design - Part 1](https://bora.co/adventures-in-custom-table-top-design-part-1/) - We love a design challenge. Especially when it means we get to try something we’ve never done before. So when Bora was among 6 firms invited to design a custom table top for Turnstone’s Bassline product line, we jumped into gear. We selected a large rectangular base for our table, and had a week to
- [Water Avenue Yards and Design Museum Portland](https://bora.co/water-avenue-yards-and-design-museum-portland/) - Early this morning, over 80 people gathered at an event space in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District to drink some coffee, eat some pastries, and listen to Michael Tingley talk about Water Avenue Yards. The event was organized by Design Museum Portland, a nomadic museum that hosts community discussions on topics across diverse disciplines, with
- [Bora Architects Named AIA Northwest + Pacific Region Firm of the Year!](https://bora.co/bora-architects-named-aia-northwest-pacific-region-firm-of-the-year/) - Bora Architects is honored to be the recipient of the 2016 Firm of the Year Award for the AIA Northwest & Pacific Region. This award recognizes not only a consistent pattern of excellence in design, but also a firm’s dedication to extending the boundaries of traditional architectural practice, long record of community engagement, and commitment
- [Hovering over Neskowin Beach](https://bora.co/hovering-over-neskowin-beach/) - One of the great things about having our own beach house is having the folks who stay there send us videos like this one. Courtesy of a recent Bora family excursion, enjoy this drone footage of paradise!
- [Bora Floats - Surprises + Successes](https://bora.co/bora-floats-surprises-successes/) - What a day! The weather was warm and sunny, the river was cool and calm, the waterfront was buzzing with activity, and there was a shaved ice stand. Honestly, what more could you ask for? By all measures, our Fruitloop was a success, even though it didn’t turn out quite how we expected. We had
- [Mentoring PSU Master of Real Estate Development Students](https://bora.co/mentoring-psu-master-of-real-estate-development-students/) - Along with the work we've done on their campus, Bora has had the privilege of partnering with Portland State University as an academic and professional resource since 2012. This summer, we committed to acting as architectural consultants/mentors for a studio class in the Master of Real Estate Development program. The team consists of 6 graduate
- [Noodlecraft - Testing the Waters](https://bora.co/noodlecraft-testing-the-waters/) - We want our watercraft to have a spatial quality, so that it can be occupied in more than one way. It also needs to stay upright, and safely support multiple people. After churning on some scratch models (physical and digital), and experimenting with how to join and shape pool noodles, we landed on a form
- [The Big Float - We Love Our Willamette River](https://bora.co/we-love-our-willamette-river/) - We here at Bora are big fans of the Willamette River. In fact, creating improved access to the river was a major component of our Water Avenue Yards design/research effort. Now that the sunshine seems to have stuck, we’re dusting off our swimming suits and getting ready for the 7th annual Big Float on July
- [Most Outlandish Watercraft - Materials and Prototyping](https://bora.co/most-outlandish-watercraft-materials-and-prototyping/) - The Big Float is rapidly approaching, and the Bora crew has been busy. As an informal LaBoratory initiative, we’ve approached this Outlandish Watercraft challenge as a means of supporting Bora’s culture of making, the integration of craft and technology, and our belief in the power of “artful moments” to bring joy, wonder and delight. In
- [Support for the Paris Agreement - We Are Still In](https://bora.co/support-for-the-paris-agreement-we-are-still-in/) - Bora recognizes the broad scientific consensus on climate change, and believes that urgent, global action is needed. Despite the recent decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement, we remain committed to doing our part in bringing down carbon emissions, and creating environments that are both beautiful and sustainable. For this reason, we have
- [Exploring 360 Video on the Beaverton Jobsite](https://bora.co/exploring-360-video-on-the-beaverton-jobsite/) - After his last visit to the Mountainside High School site, Jeremy Larsen came back with some 360 still photos captured on his phone. It was a great way to experience the project's scale, and feel more immersed in the space, but a phone camera is still a phone camera. So this time, Jeremy went out
- [Congratulations New Associates!](https://bora.co/congratulations-new-associates/) - Bora Architects is delighted to announce our newest Associates. Project Designer Abe Cambier, RA, has been with us for over a decade. His skill and expertise contributed to the success of projects including the Earlham College Center for Visual and Performing Arts, the Knight Management Center at Stanford University, and the new School of Music
- [The Cosmopolitan Shines](https://bora.co/the-cosmopolitan-shines/) - To really appreciate the magic of the Cosmopolitan, you have to watch it move and breathe throughout the course of the day. Shifting light, the play of cloud and sky, the life of a building in its context. We think this beautiful film, courtesy of local Portland agency SuperGreat Video, reflects that dynamism and vibrancy.
- [Striving for a Carbon-Neutral Office](https://bora.co/striving-for-a-carbon-neutral-office/) - For the past eleven years, Bora has been purchasing carbon offsets from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, as part of our sustainable operations action plan. As signatories to the Architecture 2030 Commitment since 2012, we’ve been part of the movement pushing for all new buildings to be carbon-neutral by 2030. Good habits start at home, and
- [A Rainy Jobsite at Crystal Springs](https://bora.co/a-rainy-jobsite-at-crystal-springs/) - While Portland was hit with ice and snow last week, the Bay Area was battling a different kind of weather at the Crystal Springs construction site. Fortunately for those in agriculture, the past 8 weeks of seasonal storms have brought relief from years of drought. Less fortunately for folks in construction, continuous downpours make for
- [Progress at Beaverton South Cooper Mountain High School](https://bora.co/progress-at-beaverton-south-cooper-mountain-high-school/) - Construction continues to hum along on the site of the new South Cooper Mountain High School in Beaverton. We were lucky enough to snag this drone footage on a sunny day, courtesy of our friends at Hoffman Construction. Take a look, and enjoy those views!
- [Bora Teams with Ennead on UO Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact](https://bora.co/bora-teams-with-ennead-on-uo-knight-campus-for-accelerating-scientific-impact/) - The University of Oregon has announced that The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is moving from idea to reality, with selection of the architectural team that will design the project. We have teamed up with Ennead Architects of New York for the project, after being selected through a competitive selection process. The Bora | Ennead team is a
- [Portland AIA Honors Cosmopolitan](https://bora.co/2457-2/) - The Portland Chapter of the American Institute of Architects honored The Cosmopolitan as part of their annual Architecture Awards. The program celebrates the best work by Oregon architects. To see a full list of winners visit the AIA Portland website.
- [Why Bora Advocates for Action on Climate Change](https://bora.co/why-bora-advocates-for-action-on-climate-change/) - Now that election season has drawn to a close, we’re left with many questions. How will this impact our country, the international community, and the planet we steward? Here is one thing we know: Bora Architects is committed to architecture that reflects our core values socially, ecologically, and economically. From material selection to opening day,
- [Happy Holidays from the Bora Elves](https://bora.co/happy-holidays-from-the-bora-elves/) - The Holiday Elf Cart is a long-standing tradition here at Bora. Every year, on the day of the holiday party, our Principals disappear. In their place, a gang of festive elves with unfortunate but forgivable fashion sense wheels around the office, delivering libations to all on the "Nice" list. From the ugly sweaters at Bora, may your days be
- [Principal Amy Donohue Discusses Discovering Her Voice as an Architectural Designer](https://bora.co/principal-amy-donohue-discusses-discovering-her-voice-as-an-architectural-designer/) - Meghan Barrett from Modelo's Design Manifesto Blog recently talked to Amy Donohue about when she knew she wanted to become an architect, what's in her design toolkit, and what she sees for the future of the profession.
- [Transparency is the New Green](https://bora.co/transparency-is-the-new-green/) - In recent years, building owners and the construction industry have come to recognize that buildings have a significant impact on the health of their occupants. As one example, Dr. Bruce Lanphear created this video, illustrating the effects of toxins on the developing brain. Forward thinkers in design and manufacturing are uniting around the idea that
- [Construction Begins on Global Innovation Exchange](https://bora.co/construction-begins-on-global-innovation-exchange/) - Today, we attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) up in Bellevue, WA. This partnership between the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with support from Microsoft, is generating a lot of excitement in the region - and for good reason! Integrating incubator, studio, makerspace, wet lab, office, presentation space, and informal
- [Mayor-Elect Ted Wheeler Tweets Water Avenue Yards](https://bora.co/mayor-elect-ted-wheeler-tweets-water-avenue-yards/) - In case you missed it yesterday, KOIN 6 News interviewed Bora Principal Michael Tingley as part of a piece on our Water Avenue Yards design research project. They reached out to us following a tweet from Portland's Mayor-Elect, Ted Wheeler, in which he called our reimagining "stellar." For more information on the Water Avenue Yards
- [Portland Makes Metropolis' Top 10](https://bora.co/portland-makes-metropolis-top-10/) - We love our city. We love living here, working here, biking in the rain, and floating the river on a hot day. Like any major urban center, we have our challenges, and they are not trivial. But Portland's reputation as a beautiful, liveable city is well-deserved. So although we didn't expect to see "Stumptown" listed
- [Exploring Virtual and Augmented Reality](https://bora.co/exploring-virtual-and-augmented-reality/) - In recent months, Bora has been exploring new ways of visualizing unbuilt spaces. Revit, Rhino, and other 3D modeling programs have become the industry standards for producing everything from renderings to construction documents, but these tools still fall short of providing fully immersive experiences. There is always a tension between presenting a design concept that
- [Groundbreaking at PPS Faubion/Concordia University](https://bora.co/groundbreaking-at-pps-faubionconcordia-university/) - This morning, we celebrated the official Faubion School ground breaking with Concordia and PPS. It was an exciting and gratifying moment, and we're proud of our part in realizing this trail-blazing vision. This new school will do so much to enrich the relationship between Concordia Universtity and Faubion students, families, and community. There was a
- [Finley House Featured on Archdaily](https://bora.co/finley-house-featured-on-archdaily/) - We love the Oregon coast. It's hard to resist the stunning views, the forested cliffs and sentinel lighthouses, and the nestled beaches strewn with pebbles warmed by the summer sun. Even in the winter, when the fog rolls in and the horizon disappears, a day at the coast is a welcome break from Portland's hustle.
- [Uncommon Solutions, Part 1](https://bora.co/uncommon-solutions/) - Each project brings with it a unique set of conditions and its own identity to express through space. To be truly responsive and provide solutions that embody our clients' identities, missions or brands, we have adopted an exploratory ethos that seeks new possibilities and uncommon solutions in materials and methods. With the use of our
- [Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in ArchDaily's Top 100 Projects](https://bora.co/wagner-noel-performing-arts-center-in-archdailys-top-100-projects/) - ArchDaily, the world's most visited architecture website, has just highlighted the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center as a top 100 project! We're excited to have Bora's work recognized on the website that is most people's go-to source for transformative, beautiful architecture. To view the Wagner Noël feature, along with the other projects selected, click here!
- [Center for Parental Leave Leadership Features Bora as Case Study](https://bora.co/center-for-parental-leave-leadership-features-bora-as-case-study/) - Since rolling it out last year, we're continuing to see the benefits of offering paid family leave, and we truly believe that it's both the right and the smart thing to do for our employees. We're proud to be featured on the Center for Parental Leave Leadership blog as a case study in how to
- [Hoyt Block 20 Renderings](https://bora.co/hoyt-block-20-renderings/) - Continuing to build on our successful relationship with Portland’s Hoyt Street Properties, Bora has just submitted Block 20 Condominiums for design review. We’re really happy with the way these renderings turned out, and wanted to share. These images are a reflection of the design as it currently stands, but we think they capture the character
- [Exploring Acoustic Diffusion](https://bora.co/exploring-acoustic-diffusion/) - We work on a lot of auditoria, theaters, and lecture halls—spaces where acoustics are paramount. Between education and performing arts, much of the work we do involves optimizing an audial connection in large spaces full of excited people. We’re always thinking about how to do it better, but sometimes you have to make study opportunities
- [Uncommon Solutions, Part 2](https://bora.co/uncommon-solutions-part-2/) - For the Airbnb CX Hub, 'uncommon solutions' was our design mantra. In addressing this, we did several in house tests studying the effect of staining on plywood sheathing, in regards to the creation of color, texture and patterning. Through this, we discovered a white wash mix that not only whitened the soft wood portion of
- [Kinetic Cloud: A Bora Studio Installation](https://bora.co/kinetic-cloud-a-bora-studio-installation/) - Nestled below the ceiling, Kinetic Cloud consists of hundreds of translucent tetrahedra suspended in a grid. Their points illustrate an undulating pixel field that interpolates the oscillations of two sine waves. Viewers are invited to engage the installation by rotating two hand cranks in either direction, controlling the speed and shape of the field. The Kinetic Cloud moves
- [A refreshing dip in the Willamette River](https://bora.co/a-refreshing-dip-in-the-river/) - As tradition, we closed our office for an all staff field trip this past summer. This year, the group headed down to Corvallis to tour the recently completed Learning Innovation Center at OSU, and made a stop at the Rogue Tasting Room for some refreshments and excellent bbq. Throwing a wrench into the mix, on one of the hottest
- [A Bora Baby Shower!](https://bora.co/a-bora-baby-shower/) - Bora recently celebrated first time parents-to-be Kate and Johnny with a baby shower in the Design Lab. Guests snacked on homemade treats including caramel corn and cookies, and a small collection of gifts were presented – made possible by generous staff donations. Kate has been with Bora for seven years. Check out the customized baby
- [The Bora Holiday Party!](https://bora.co/bora-hosts-our-annual-holiday-party-in-the-recently-completed-literary-arts-event-space/) - Bora hosted our annual Holiday Party and charity auction in the recently completed Literary Arts event space. Designed pro-bono by our wonderful interiors group, it provides a much needed gathering place for Literary Arts' numerous events and workshops. The evening was filled with laughter and celebration, and one of our staff gave everyone a sneak
- [Exploring Building Performance with PSU Students](https://bora.co/exploring-building-performance-with-psu-students/) - PSU students help Bora understand actual building performance at three Oregon schools through research collaboration. Since 2012, Bora has participated in a joint research program with the School of Architecture at Portland State University. This program, partly funded through NCARB grants, links students in PSU's advanced building technology courses with local practitioners to conduct research

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## People

- [Amber Elliott, IIDA](https://bora.co/person/amber-turner-iida/)
- [Leina Naversen, AIA](https://bora.co/person/leina-naversen-aia/)
- [Amy Donohue, AIA, LFA, NOMA](https://bora.co/person/amy-donohue/) - Amy is a respected design principal with the ability to create dynamic, engaging spaces for higher education, collaborative workplaces, and performing arts venues. Her expertise is informed by a deep understanding of interdisciplinary and synergistic 21st-century environments, resulting in a sophisticated body of work enabling people to learn and thrive together. Adept at working closely
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- [Mike Manzi, RA](https://bora.co/person/mike-manzi/)
- [Jeff Goldblatt, AIA, LFA](https://bora.co/person/jeff-goldblatt-aia-lfa/)
- [Alisha Borden](https://bora.co/person/alisha-borden/)
- [Eva Tombrägel](https://bora.co/person/eva-tombragel/)
- [Sophie Harrington](https://bora.co/person/sophie-harrington/)
- [Jamal Carnahan](https://bora.co/person/jamal-carnahan/)
- [Eric Miller](https://bora.co/person/eric-miller/)
- [Christina Piluso, SEGD](https://bora.co/person/christina-piluso/)
- [Robert Hoang](https://bora.co/person/robert-hoang/) - As Director of Business Development and Brand Strategy, Robert is a principal who leads Bora’s marketing team and guides the firm’s overall business strategy. His leadership, honed from more than 25 years of experience in the architectural industry in acclaimed national design firms, is built on a commitment to seeing lives changed and communities strengthened
- [Mandi Taylor Ghersi](https://bora.co/person/mandi-taylor-ghersi/)
- [Sharolyn Kinneman](https://bora.co/person/sharolyn-kinneman/)
- [Katie Shook](https://bora.co/person/katie-shook/)
- [Rachel Schopmeyer, AIA](https://bora.co/person/rachel-schopmeyer-aia-leed-ap-bdc/)
- [John O'Toole, AIA](https://bora.co/person/john-otoole/) - As Bora’s Managing Principal overseeing all business operations, John is a strategic leader with the ability to maximize the many moving pieces of a project toward collective excellence. John has successfully overseen the firm’s largest and most complex projects. His ability to forge close relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other architecture firms has been
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- [Reid Franks](https://bora.co/person/hannah-franks/)
- [Kevin Hyun](https://bora.co/person/kevin-hyun/)
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- [Rashmi Vasavada, AIA](https://bora.co/person/rashmi-vasavada-aia-noma/)
- [Marianne Nepsund](https://bora.co/person/marianne-nepsund/)
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- [Hayley Honorof](https://bora.co/person/hayley-honorof/)
- [Sara Donovan](https://bora.co/person/sara-donovan/)
- [Kayce Joyce, IIDA](https://bora.co/person/kayce-joyce-iida/)
- [Erin Fox](https://bora.co/person/erin-fox/)
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- [Matthew Robinson, AIA](https://bora.co/person/matthew-robinson/)
- [Michael Tingley, FAIA](https://bora.co/person/michael-tingley-aia/) - Michael's work is guided by a firm conviction that architecture can transform lives and enhance community. His highly creative and interactive approach has led to work around the country on thoughtful environments and progressive design solutions for the arts, higher education and innovative workplaces. Recent projects include the widely-published Airbnb CX Hub in Portland, the
- [Brian Squillace, AIA](https://bora.co/person/brian-squillace-aia/) - Brian is a design principal whose commitment to social and community justice shapes Bora’s design ethos, resulting in inclusive built environments that engage diverse stakeholders and contexts. Viewing design as an opportunity to connect people and uplift the underserved, Brian has catalyzed and led many of Bora’s affordable housing, community development, and pro bono efforts.
- [Jeanie Lai, AIA, IIDA, NOMA](https://bora.co/person/jeanie-lai/) - Jeanie is a design principal at Bora who leads with intention, openness and resourcefulness, seeking beauty and simplicity through the rigor of design research and the exploration of ideas that unite people, cultures and places. Bringing a holistic perspective as both an architect and interior designer, she approaches design through the lens of the human
- [Stefee Knudsen, AIA](https://bora.co/person/stefee-knudsen/) - Passionate about connecting people, place, and environment, Stefee is an engaging leader and project manager adept in high-level thinking and charting a path forward. For nearly three decades her ability to solve problems, improve processes, and guide teams through projects with both empathy and clarity has ensured design success in education, workplace and civic realms.
- [Tyler Nishitani, AIA, NOMA](https://bora.co/person/tyler-nishitani-aia-noma/)
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- [Matthew Kwiatkowski](https://bora.co/person/matthew-kwiatkowski/)
- [Naaman Yarbrough](https://bora.co/person/naaman-yarbrough/)
- [Jessie Vargo](https://bora.co/person/jessie-vargo/)
- [Sarah Spielman, AIA, LFA](https://bora.co/person/sarah-spielman/)
- [Becca Cavell, FAIA](https://bora.co/person/becca-cavell-faia/)
- [Matt Leavitt, AIA](https://bora.co/person/matt-leavitt-aia/)
- [Abigail Strong](https://bora.co/person/abigail-strong/)
- [Sarah Oeftering, AIA](https://bora.co/person/sarah-oeftering-ra/)
- [Sara Rae](https://bora.co/person/sara-helmer/)
- [Kate Stuart, IIDA](https://bora.co/person/kate-stuart/)
- [Thuy Le, AIA](https://bora.co/person/thuy-le-2/)
- [Scott Barton-Smith, AIA](https://bora.co/person/scott-barton-smith-aia/)
- [Amelie Reynaud, AIA](https://bora.co/person/amelie-reynaud-aia/)
- [Miguel Hidalgo, AIA](https://bora.co/person/miguel-hidalgo/)
- [Aisha Marcos](https://bora.co/person/aisha-marcos/)
- [Sarah Lumelsky](https://bora.co/person/sarah-lumelsky/)
- [Emily Green, RA](https://bora.co/person/emily-green-ra/)
- [Laura Hardy, RA](https://bora.co/person/laura-hardy-ra/)
- [Bryan Ortiz](https://bora.co/person/bryan-ortiz/)
- [Amy Running, IIDA](https://bora.co/person/amy-running/)
- [Corey Squire, AIA](https://bora.co/person/corey-squire-aia-sustainability-director/)
- [Nick Hemmer, AIA](https://bora.co/person/nick-hemmer/)
- [Jacob Friar](https://bora.co/person/jacob-friar/)
- [Daniela Fowler](https://bora.co/person/daniela-fowler/)
- [Mark Schopmeyer, AIA](https://bora.co/person/mark-schopmeyer/)
- [Zosia Wiatr](https://bora.co/person/zosia-wiatr/)
- [Leslie Cliffe, RA](https://bora.co/person/leslie-cliffe/)
- [Keevin Collier](https://bora.co/person/keevin-collier/)
- [Matthew Touzet](https://bora.co/person/matthew-touzet/)
- [Julia Morris](https://bora.co/person/julia-morris/)
- [Anthony Nguyen](https://bora.co/person/anthony-nguyen/)

## Projects

- [Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School](https://bora.co/project/ida-b-wells-barnett-high-school/) - The modernization of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School for Portland Public Schools is replacing the original 1956 school, formerly known as Wilson High School, in Southwest Portland. The new school’s values are being shaped by the community who passionately advocated for their school to be renamed for civil rights journalist Ida B. Wells, with the
- [Bora Studio at Volta](https://bora.co/project/new-bora-studio-at-volta/) - After more than 30 years in downtown Portland, Bora relocated its studio to the Electric Blocks of Portland’s central eastside at SE 3rd and Market. The 41,000sf core-and-shell renovation of a former electrical warehouse, known as Volta, includes light-filled, reinvigorated space for Bora’s new workplace as well as other tenants. Celebrating the building’s industrial warehouse
- [Holgate Library](https://bora.co/project/holgate-library/) - The Holgate Library for Multnomah County Library in Southeast Portland is one of the largest and most energy-efficient libraries in the county, tripling the size of the original 1971 building to accommodate one of the city’s most diverse communities. Boasting a mass timber structure, the library is designed to foster a culture of civic pride,
- [PSU Vernier Science Center Experiential Graphics and Wayfinding](https://bora.co/project/portland-state-university-experiential-graphics-and-wayfinding/) - The wayfinding at the newly renovated Vernier Science Center is inspired by the school’s ITECK (Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge) program and our extensive engagement with Indigenous students and faculty. Each level of the 6-story classroom building is identified by an ecosystem and plant or animal relative native to the Pacific Northwest. Simplified landscapes—ranging
- [Portland State University <br>Vernier Science Center](https://bora.co/project/portland-state-university-vernier-science-center/) - The renovation of the outdated Science Building One, built in 1967, creates an undergraduate science hub on campus, transforming the Brutalist structure into an inclusive, welcoming center for all students. The transformed 6-story Vernier Science Center pushes the original building skin out by eight feet all around the main floor level. Wrapped in glass, the entry
- [Portland State University<br>College of the Arts](https://bora.co/project/lincoln-hall-renovation/) - Lincoln Hall is an historic three-story former public high school in downtown Portland, now home to the University's College of the Arts. We led a complete renovation and expansion process, transforming it into a campus landmark and a 21st century academic and performance environment. When Bora began the project, the building was in such bad
- [Jefferson High School](https://bora.co/project/jefferson-high-school/) - Portland Public Schools’ Jefferson High School is more than a typical neighborhood school; for more than 100 years it has been an anchor of the Black community in Portland. This modernization is reimagining a new school on site that will both honor this history and support the next generation of students. Inclusive, culturally affirming teaching
- [University of Florida<br>School of Music](https://bora.co/project/university-of-florida-school-of-music/) - The reimagined School of Music will bring the vibrancy of the arts into the campus heart, activating the site as an inviting campus destination and accelerating UF’s vision to create a world-class facility on par with its growing program. The project renovates the existing School of Music facility, an outdated 1971 Brutalist structure, integrating it
- [Airbnb Seattle Office<br>Relocation + Refresh](https://bora.co/project/airbnb-seattle-office-relocation-refresh/) - Reimagining the workplace for Airbnb's Seattle team post-pandemic, Bora and SpacesOf helped the company right-size its original office designed for 450 staff to a space accommodating a hybrid workforce of under 100--with the flexibility to host larger company events. The new office is in a historic timber and masonry building just steps away from Seattle’s
- [University of Oregon School of Music and Dance](https://bora.co/project/school-of-music-dance/) - This expansion to the University’s School of Music and Dance provides state-of-the-art performance, practice, classroom and student gathering spaces organized around an outdoor courtyard. The new spaces mitigate the varying architectural expressions of the existing facility and bring a sense of order to the complex. Through an abundance of windows and clerestory glazing, students and
- [African American Museum<br>& Research Library](https://bora.co/project/african-american-museum-research-library/) - Manifesting the long-held hopes, vision and advocacy of the West Palm Beach community, the new African American Museum & Research Library will restore joy in a historically beloved place. The new civic entity will stand on the site of what was once the thriving Roosevelt High School, a pillar of the Coleman Park community of
- [Midland Library](https://bora.co/project/midland-library/) - The renovation and addition to Midland Library, originally constructed in 1995, infuses architecture with art, connecting aesthetically and culturally with its diverse East Portland communities. For this vibrant community amenity we actively collaborated with Colloqate, who led the project's community engagement and concept design efforts, to give the community ownership of the library's design. By
- [University of Wisconsin-Madison Levy Hall](https://bora.co/project/university-of-wisconsin-madisonlevy-hall/) - Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall is an inviting new gateway building on campus for the humanities, bringing the University’s ethnic and religious studies programs as well as the Department of History together under one roof. Beyond accommodating growing undergraduate enrollment, the project advances the conversation on the importance of investing in historically marginalized communities. Engaging
- [Portland State University Performing Arts + Culture Center](https://bora.co/project/portland-state-university-performing-arts-culture-center/) - Designed in partnership with Portland State University, the proposed new Performing Arts + Culture Center will be a transformative addition to Portland’s downtown core, serving as a much-needed multi-use arts, education and culture complex. We collaborated closely with arts and culture organizations across the region to guide the design to ensure the venue is inclusive
- [Texas A&M Corpus Christi, <br>Arts & Media Building](https://bora.co/project/texas-am-corpus-christi-arts-media-building/) - Envisioned as bright, simple objects in the sun aligned with the understated Gulf Coast landscape, the shimmering white Arts & Media Building presents a striking contrast to the brilliant Texas sky, Corpus Christi’s vibrant culture, and the dynamic theater and music programs it houses. Deeply connected to its place, the building takes inspiration from
- [Texas A&M Innovative Learning Classroom Building](https://bora.co/project/texas-am-innovative-learning-classroom-building/) - The Innovative Learning Classroom Building propels the next generation of students toward the future. Located at the heart of the Texas A&M campus, this signature building defines a new immersive experience. Blurring the boundaries between teaching and learning, building and site, and tradition and innovation, this project is truly unique. The building’s geometric stacked forms
- [Lincoln High School](https://bora.co/project/lincoln-high-school/) - At six stories high, Lincoln High School is the first mid-rise high school in the state of Oregon. Situated on a constrained urban site in downtown Portland, this mid-rise design is the perfect build. The high school is envisioned as a modern learning environment bringing together a varied program into a cohesive and compact singular
- [Earlham College Center<br>for Science + Technology](https://bora.co/project/earlham-college-center-for-science-and-technology/) - The Center for Science + Technology expansion at Earlham College creates a recognizable identity for the natural sciences and a new focal point at main entrance to campus. Flanking the existing Stanley Hall, two contemporary brick and glass structures add 42,000 sf to the original structure and provide much-needed space for the College’s growing physics,
- [POIC Rosemary Anderson Prep](https://bora.co/project/poic-rosemary-anderson-prep/) - With campuses throughout Portland, Rosemary Anderson Prep is an alternative community-based high school of Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) with the mission to support underserved students through wrap-around services that remove barriers to learning. The new Sunrise Campus represents a bold next step, with a 60,000sf, 3-story building serving as a major anchor in east
- [Michigan State University Billman Music Pavilion](https://bora.co/project/michigan-state-university-college-of-music-expansion/) - Building on Bora's deep expertise in music education, the Michigan State University Billman Music Pavilion nearly doubles the size of MSU's College of Music with a acoustically engineered spaces for rehearsal, performance, teaching, and practice. The transformative project takes place in the heart of the campus. It was planned with sensitivity to both the arboretum-like
- [Earlham College Center for<br>Visual + Performing Arts](https://bora.co/project/center-visual-performing-arts/) - The Center for Visual + Performing Arts expresses Earlham's unique Quaker values while gathering the full array of the college's visual and performing arts into one central, modernized location. Taking advantage of collocating such diverse uses in a single structure, we conceived of this building as a "meeting house" for the arts. The design centers
- [Oregon State University <br>Withycombe Hall](https://bora.co/project/oregon-state-universitywithycombe-hall/) - The major renovation of historic Withycombe Hall transformed an outdated, aged building into a flexible, innovative teaching and research environment that serves OSU’s agricultural science programs of Animal & Rangeland Sciences and Food Science & Technology--key to the University’s identity as a Land Grant institution. Originally built in 1952 as a creamery and an animal
- [PCC Opportunity Center](https://bora.co/project/portland-community-college-metropolitan-workforce-training-center/) - The Portland Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue for Portland Community College is an anchor for the community in Northeast Portland’s racially diverse Cully neighborhood. Replacing PCC’s existing facility, the expanded Center creates opportunities for low-income families and residents, transforming lives through education and connections to family-wage jobs. Guided by trauma-informed design and Design Justice principles,
- [Fernhill Health Center](https://bora.co/project/fernhill-health-center/) - Multnomah County’s new Fernhill Health Center is optimally located in the Portland Community College Opportunity Center, serving as an added amenity for the diverse community of Northeast Portland. Guided by design concepts reflecting the vibrancy of the local neighborhood, the clinic offers a range of spaces that are calming and supportive, especially to those who
- [Robbie & Lynore Robinson<br>Fine Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/plano-independent-school-district-fine-arts-center/) - The Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center is a celebrated place serving the Plano Independent School District, nurturing artistic and creative expression for students within a single, state-of-the-art facility. In collaboration with Perkins + Will as Architect of Record, Bora led the design of this "crown jewel" which stands as a bright, beautiful invitation
- [Adrienne C. Nelson High School](https://bora.co/project/adrienne-c-nelson-high-school/) - For years North Clackamas Schools had its sights on adding a fourth high school to its District to address overcrowding. The first step toward this realization was the implementation of Rock Creek Middle School, designed and completed by Bora in 2010 with the intent to one day convert and expand it into a high school. In 2016 the dream became
- [St. Mary's Academy Mary Shindler Boyle '67 Center](https://bora.co/project/st-marys-academy-mary-shindler-boyle-67-center/) - Rekindling student connections and collaboration that had waned since the pandemic, the Boyle Center for Women’s Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Innovation acts as a vibrant student “living room” for St. Mary’s Academy and an inviting gathering space students can call their own. The 3,600-square-foot project renovated the outdated library of the Catholic girls’ private preparatory high
- [Lincoln Teen Parent Center](https://bora.co/project/teen-parent-center/) - Lincoln High School's Teen Parent Center stands as a thoughtfully crafted sanctuary amid a bustling urban environment. Nestled into the landscape opposite the mid-rise high school, this facility serves as a place of refuge alleviating the daily stressors faced by teen parents and their children. Like a bird's nest offering protection to its chicks, the
- [Dartmouth Crossing](https://bora.co/project/dartmouth-crossing/) - Dartmouth Crossing for REACH Community Development is an affordable housing community on a two-block parcel in an emerging district of Tigard, OR. In collaboration with Cascadia Partners, The Multicultural Collaborative, and Colas Construction, and guided by the City of Tigard’s vision, Bora is innovating a welcoming district that will embrace sustainable urbanism and community partnerships.
- [Community College of Denver Cherry Creek Building](https://bora.co/project/community-college-of-denver-cherry-creek-building-renovation/) - Renovations to the Cherry Creek Building, once known as the South Classroom Building, helped elevate the stature of the Community College of Denver’s Auraria campus by creating inviting community spaces to attract, engage and retain students. Careful coordination of the phased project enabled renovations to occur during the semester with minimal disruptions to building use.
- [Community College of Denver Confluence Building](https://bora.co/project/confluence-building/) - As the first new building on CCD’s campus since its inception in 1967, the Confluence Building capitalized on the opportunity to establish a new identity for the college both externally and internally. The building is located on the Auraria Higher Education Campus and houses bright classrooms along with its function as a “one stop” student
- [Scripps College Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/garrison-theater-scripps-performing-arts-center/) - Bora helped reimagine the Garrison Theater, Scripps College Performing Arts Center building--an iconic but massive and opaque mid-century movie theater--embracing its iconic stature and surrounding spaces to bring students into the future. The facility engages the historic campus's language of spatial intimacy and seamless interior/exterior connections. Echoing the College's pattern of courtyards, we created a
- [Mountainside High School](https://bora.co/project/beaverton-mountainside-high-school/) - Mountainside High School is a comprehensive secondary school for 2,200 students set on 47 acres of rural land in Beaverton, OR. Made possible by one of the largest bonds in Oregon history, the school is the cornerstone of a neighborhood about 15 miles from downtown Portland. The protection of existing wetlands, combined with the land
- [Vernonia K-12 School](https://bora.co/project/vernonia-k-12-school/) - In December 2007, the small town of Vernonia, Oregon was devastated by flooding that destroyed the high school and severely damaged the middle and elementary schools. Bora worked with the community leaders to pass a bond measure, select a site and design a new K-12 school on higher, safer ground. In order to deliver this
- [Edison High School](https://bora.co/project/edison-high-school/) - Edison High School is a small, mission-driven community committed to help students with diverse learning differences to reach their full potential. Our design creates a one-building campus crafted with thoughtful attention to particular needs for comfort, socialization, and focus within an easily navigable environment fostering confidence and growth. We were challenged by the site’s inhospitable
- [De La Salle North Catholic High School](https://bora.co/project/de-la-salle-north-catholic-high-school/) - Place plays a pivotal role in shaping a school’s identity, its community presence, and its purpose. De La Salle North Catholic High School, a private college preparatory school creating pathways for underserved students in Portland, seized the opportunity to find a permanent home where it could reinforce its identity while also integrating into an established
- [Central Catholic High School](https://bora.co/project/central-catholic-high-school-expansion/) - Central Catholic High School’s first wing was built in 1939. Since then, a succession of additions filled out the urban four-block site, and CCHS transformed from a 1,000-male student body to a vibrant 800-student co-ed population. More recently, Bora developed a plan to modernize the building with a 21st-century learning environment while retaining the culture
- [Creekside Community High School Zero Energy Building](https://bora.co/project/creekside-community-high-school-zero-energy-building/) - Bora designed a new flagship building for Creekside Community High School, a flexible, hands-on learning school committed to fostering a caring community of student leaders engaged in community health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. The first Zero Energy-certified building for the Tigard-Tualatin School District and one of the first fully net zero K-12 education buildings in the state of Oregon, the building employs numerous energy-saving strategies to achieve a low EUI. These include
- [Crystal Springs Uplands School](https://bora.co/project/crystal-springs-uplands-school/) - This independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12 promotes academic excellence through small class sizes, personal attention, hands-on learning and community service. To maintain these values and further the School’s academic mission, we designed a new middle school for grades 6-8 on a dramatic site in Belmont Canyon six miles south, aiming to unify the
- [Wilsonville High School<br>Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/wilsonville-high-school-performing-arts-center/) - The Wilsonville High School Performing Arts Center aims to increase access to the arts, providing students with the opportunity to pursue their passion for performing and consider it as a potential career path. This state-of-the-art facility offers flexible spaces that foster creativity and support performing arts education. The project involved a renovation of the school’s
- [UW Global Innovation Exchange](https://bora.co/project/university-of-washington-global-innovation-exchange/) - GIX is an international partnership between the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with founding support from Microsoft, that establishes a model for higher education dedicated to developing leaders in innovation. Bora crafted an academic environment uniquely tailored to the new master’s degree in technology innovation, equipping students to combine design thinking, user experience strategies,
- [University of New Mexico McKinnon Center for Management](https://bora.co/project/university-of-new-mexico-mckinnon-center/) - The McKinnon Center gives UNM’s Anderson School of Management a progressive identity and creates a welcoming center to bring together students and faculty in both academic and social settings. The first new dedicated building for the school in 48 years, the McKinnon Center adds much-needed classrooms, labs, and study spaces along with offices for advising
- [Oregon State University Learning Innovation Center](https://bora.co/project/learning-innovation-center/) - The Learning Innovation Center and its landscape quad define a precinct on Oregon State University’s historic Olmsted campus. It provides a home for the Honors College while serving every department in the university with 2,300 classroom seats in 14 unique settings and 640 seats of informal learning space distributed around the building, creating a hub
- [CU Boulder Center for Academic Success + Engagement](https://bora.co/project/university-of-colorado-boulder-center-for-academic-success-and-engagement/) - The Center for Academic Success and Engagement creates a front door to the University of Colorado’s flagship Boulder campus. This multi-use student services building brings together admissions, advising, veterans affairs and pre-college outreach while showcasing the CU Boulder experience to prospective students. The unique design of CASE solves a campus circulation problem created by a
- [OSU Cascades Tykeson Hall](https://bora.co/project/oregon-state-university-cascades-tykeson-hall/) - As the inaugural facility on Oregon State University’s Cascades campus serving Central and Eastern Oregon residents, Tykeson Hall is a Net Zero-ready academic building established as a precedent for future growth. Deeply connected to the region’s high desert landscape and its residents’ rugged determination to innovate, the building displays an industrial nature and an intentionally
- [University of Oregon Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact](https://bora.co/project/university-of-oregon-knight-campus-for-accelerating-scientific-impact/) - The Phil & Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact (KCASI) is an initiative to expand the University of Oregon’s strengths in interdisciplinary scientific research and dramatically shorten the timeline between discovery and societal impact. Made possible by a $500 million lead gift from Penny and Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, who earned a business
- [Harvey Mudd Shanahan Center for Teaching + Learning](https://bora.co/project/shanahan-center-for-teaching-learning/) - Bora’s design for an academic and social center at Harvey Mudd College provided a bold heart and face for this small and mighty institution. Their energy, positive reputation and trajectory in higher education needed more than the existing basement labs and concrete block buildings could offer. Our mission was to showcase innovative teaching and project-based
- [TCU School of Music](https://bora.co/project/tcu-boschini-music-center/) - The Boschini Music Center for the Texas Christian University School of Music fulfills a twenty-year vision for TCU, anchoring a new Arts Precinct by coalescing scattered music facilities into a single, iconic campus destination. Our design activates the site--once a quiet corner of parking lots at the campus edge--by establishing a defined precinct and gateway
- [Literary Arts Headquarters](https://bora.co/project/literary-arts-headquarters/) - The headquarters for Portland nonprofit Literary Arts is a vibrant community and cultural hub within Portland’s Central Eastside, reimagining a 1904 building along Southeast Grand Avenue as a welcoming place for the public that embraces the literary community. Having outgrown their former space downtown, Literary Arts worked with Bora to tour more than 40 buildings
- [Boschini Music Center](https://bora.co/project/texas-christian-university-school-of-music-arts-precinct-plan/) - The Boschini Music Center for the Texas Christian University School of Music fulfills a twenty-year vision for TCU, anchoring an Arts Precinct by coalescing scattered music facilities into a single, iconic campus destination. Our design activates the site--once a quiet corner of parking lots at the campus edge--by establishing a defined precinct and gateway for
- [Art Rutkin Elementary School](https://bora.co/project/art-rutkin-elementary-school/) - Nestled into an open hillside with a sweeping roof oriented to the southern sun, Art Rutkin Elementary School evokes the patterns and textures of the surrounding forest, clearly expressing its timber structural system and maximizing student connections to the natural world. Pursuing Net Zero energy, the school steps up the hill and is configured in
- [Legin Commons](https://bora.co/project/affordable-housing-at-portland-community-college/) - Portland Community College’s Southeast Campus is nestled in a bustling outer Southeast Portland neighborhood known as the Jade District, home to a large population of immigrants and people of color. This new student-centered affordable housing community on campus known as Legin Commons, utilizing unused surface parking, will give residents access to a thriving small business
- [Faubion School + Concordia University](https://bora.co/project/faubion-pk8-school/) - The new 135,000-square-foot PK-8 Faubion School represents a unique partnership with Portland Public Schools (PPS), Concordia University (CU), Trillium Family Services, Basics, and Kaiser Permanente. For three years, Bora worked with these entities to design a pioneering facility that co-located CU’s College of Education and the Faubion School, providing both hands-on learning for emerging educators
- [UT Austin Bass Concert Hall](https://bora.co/project/ut-austin-bass-concert-hall/) - Bass Hall is the centerpiece of the University of Texas, Austin’s nine-theater performing arts complex. The building’s original Brutalist design, built in 1981, featured a heavy brick exterior and a dark interior. Sited prominently adjacent to Royal Memorial Stadium, the building was an active part of campus life, despite its aesthetic deficiencies. In 2003, the
- [Bass Concert Hall](https://bora.co/project/bass-concert-hall/) - Bass Hall is the centerpiece of the University of Texas, Austin’s nine-theater performing arts complex. The building’s original Brutalist design, built in 1981, featured a heavy brick exterior and a dark interior. Sited prominently adjacent to Royal Memorial Stadium, the building was an active part of campus life, despite its aesthetic deficiencies. In 2003, the
- [UT Permian Basin Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/ut-permian-basin-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center/) - Hovering above the flat West Texas desert plain, the iconic Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for UT Permian Basin is a beacon for the arts visible for miles around. A symbol for the University of Texas as well as for the two adjacent cities of Midland and Odessa, the Center represents the entire region's commitment
- [Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/wagner-noel-performing-arts-center/) - Hovering above the flat West Texas desert plain, the iconic Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for UT Permian Basin is a beacon for the arts visible for miles around. A symbol for the University of Texas as well as for the two adjacent cities of Midland and Odessa, the Center represents the entire region's commitment
- [PCC Sylvania Campus Wayfinding and Strategy](https://bora.co/project/pcc-sylvania-campus-wayfinding-and-strategy/) - Guided by collaboration with Portland Community College students, staff, and stakeholders, Bora’s exterior wayfinding system provides a welcoming experience for all visitors navigating the unique challenges presented by the Sylvania Campus. As the oldest and largest Portland Community College campus, the Sylvania Campus sits on a sloped, suburban site that proves challenging to navigate. Originally
- [Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts](https://bora.co/project/mondavi-center-for-the-arts/) - The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts sits at the heart of the entry precinct for the UC Davis campus. Designed as a sculptural object in the landscape, the Mondavi Center is a dramatic beacon. A glass, multi-level lobby and a giant trellised canopy with a two-story colonnade opens the building to
- [Boles Beach House](https://bora.co/project/boles-beach-house/)
- [Oregon Coast House](https://bora.co/project/oregoncoasthouse/) - Glowing like a lantern at night, Bora designed this modern beach house to offer a busy Portland family sanctuary, privacy, flexible guest space and an office sanctum. Built within the Salishan resort community – a collection of modernist homes developed by John Gray in 1961 – the home is clean and sculptural with an abundance
- [Young Black Professionals Workforce Housing](https://bora.co/project/young-black-professionals-workforce-housing/) - The Young Black Professionals (YBP) Workforce Housing seeks to create opportunities for Black architecture/engineering/construction professionals to thrive in a world plagued by systemic racism and an AEC industry devoid of diversity. In partnership with Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) and HMS Development, Bora and Andersen Construction collaborated using a design-build approach and Design Justice principles to
- [North Pearl District Master Plan and LEED Neighborhood Development](https://bora.co/project/north-pearl-district-master-plan/) - Aiming to direct public and private development and investment, the North Pearl District Master and LEED certification plan was created to detail updates to the portion of Portland's Pearl District north of NW Lovejoy Street. The 18-month effort, which initially began as a request by developers for additional floor area and height allowances within the
- [Adidas Village](https://bora.co/project/adidas-village/) - Serving as their North American headquarters, this Adidas campus is an adaptive reuse of a former Bess Kaiser hospital located on an 11-acre site with outstanding views of the Willamette River and the Portland skyline. Bisected by a high volume roadway, our design incorporates the challenges of this complex urban site to create a coherent
- [Confidential Client Product Lab](https://bora.co/project/flexible-tech-office/) - Spread across two buildings on a corporate campus, this team wanted to re-capture the energy of what it felt like to be a start-up – inspiring and re-invigorating their process. Bora’s solution was to eliminate barriers to creativity and empower the users with the flexibility to change their space and their process alongside product development.
- [FINE Design Office](https://bora.co/project/fine/) - When we first met the brand identity firm FINE, they had outgrown their shell and felt cramped at their old home in a residential neighborhood house. Ready to move, their new downtown location would be an entire floor in a five-story building, with contemporary exposed concrete floors and steel structure. FINE wanted an inspiring open
- [Mesa Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/mesa-arts-center/) - The Mesa Arts Center is the largest arts complex in the desert Southwest, and a catalyst for urban redevelopment and community pride. The Center encompasses four theaters, an arts education facility with 12 studios, and a contemporary art museum all clustered around a dramatic landscaped oasis to create a diverse, comprehensive cultural complex. Our design
- [360 Beach House](https://bora.co/project/360house/) - Designed as a weekend getaway for a young family seeking communion with nature, this glass house provides commanding beach views at the edge of Oregon’s coastal forest. We worked closely with our clients to develop a unique design concept on this sensitive site that would maximize ocean views from the main living areas while keeping
- [Rose City Park Housing Redevelopment Plan](https://bora.co/project/rose-city-park-housing-redevelopment/) - Our master plan for an 11-acre site in Northeast Portland, a collaboration with PLACE Studio, thoughtfully re-envisions a six-block apartment complex with the mission to end homelessness and support equitable affordable housing for Portlanders. We developed three different design schemes to be further decided upon by community members. Our analysis examined the ecological and social
- [Airbnb Portland Customer Experience Hub - Phase I](https://bora.co/project/airbnb-cx-hub/) - The first phase of Airbnb's Customer Experience Hub in Portland inhabits space on two floors in the historic Blagen Block building. Working with the Airbnb environments team we redefined a traditional customer service call-center to revolutionize the way people work. Using employee surveys and observation we learned Agents value variety in their work environment and
- [Confidential Tech Client Workplace](https://bora.co/project/high-tech-client-workplace/) - Constantly evolving the workplace for their employees, this confidential high-tech client set out to create new standards for work and collaboration in the building. Starting with an existing base building design, Bora reconceived the typical central atrium surrounded by hallways into an active meeting and gathering hub for the occupants. The goal of the atrium
- [Airbnb Portland Customer Experience Hub - Phase II](https://bora.co/project/airbnb-cx-hub-phase-ii/) - In 2014, Bora completed the design for Airbnb’s first Portland office, the Customer Experience (CX) Hub, located on floors 2 and 3 of the historic Blagen Block. After several years of steady growth in the city, the company needed a larger, more holistic office environment under one roof and decided to expand onto all four
- [Confidential Client World HQ Design Office](https://bora.co/project/nike-world-hq-workplace/) - To provide this confidential global client with an environment that aligns with their design-centric focus on innovation and science, Bora transformed what was once a sea of fixed cubicle partitions and dim fluorescent lighting into an open, bright and collaborative workspace. Replacing a dark, underused 16’ wide hallway that ran down the middle of the
- [Airbnb Seattle Engineering Hub](https://bora.co/project/airbnb-seattle-engineering-hub/) - Following successful projects in Portland and San Francisco, Bora worked with the Airbnb environments team to create an engineering hub in Seattle to attract new talent. Centrally located in the heart of downtown, the 40,000 SF space fills two floors of a 1970’s office building. Our challenge was to reflect Airbnb’s unique culture while bringing
- [Confidential Tech Client Workplace Pods](https://bora.co/project/microsoft-pods/) - We transformed an unused concrete office plaza from the 1990’s at this high-tech client headquarters in Redmond, Washington, into a landscaped oasis populated by a series of “pods”--small wooden structures that blend residential character, simple materials, and unexpected custom features to create a destination amenity. Each of the three pods offer a different experience –
- [Confidential Tech Client Workplace Buildings](https://bora.co/project/buildings4041/) - This redesign of two adjacent 6-story office buildings for a confidential high-tech client transforms an obsolete floor plate design maximizing private offices into an inspiring workplace that powers the cloud-based teams within. Considered spaces and ephemeral moments convey the unique story of the global company's tech teams and innovative spirit. Responding to the forested campus
- [Confidential Tech Client Workplace](https://bora.co/project/confidential-client-workplace/) - Showcasing guiding principles of humanity, connectivity, and intelligence, this new 246,000sf Net Zero Carbon-designed workplace articulates a design concept of a natural network. Each workplace floor narrates the changing ecosystem through customized materials, patterns, and graphics, beginning with the mycorrhizal layer and emerging through the canopy layer. By alternating spaces of work and gathering, employees
- [Absci Biotechnology Workplace + Labs](https://bora.co/project/absci-biomanufacturing-workplace-labs/) - The innovative new headquarters for Absci reflects the growing biotech firm’s mission to revolutionize the biopharmaceutical industry by merging AI with biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins. Our transformative design of a concrete warehouse into a bold and exciting facility elevates Absci’s leadership as an industry pioneer redefining the drug discovery process while
- [Park Place Redevelopment Plan](https://bora.co/project/clackamas-heights-redevelopment/) - The redevelopment of this affordable housing community for the Housing Authority of Clackamas County is transforming 100 aging units on a massive 16.5-acre site into an inclusive, community-centered neighborhood. Taking advantage of the generous site, 20 cottage clusters will be arranged throughout the landscape, resulting in approximately 224 new homes and replacing the existing 1940s
- [Meier & Frank Building Redevelopment](https://bora.co/project/meier-frank-building-redevelopment/) - The Meier and Frank Building is a landmark centered in Portland’s urban core. Acknowledging the cultural importance and nostalgia felt for it was at the forefront of our design approach in transitioning the first five floors into amenity-rich, creative office and active retail spaces. We drew upon the building's rich exterior character to create modern
- [YMCA Adaptive Reuse](https://bora.co/project/ymca-adaptive-reuse/) - We completed the Portland YMCA athletic facility in 1977 with the goal of blending an architectural statement into the surrounding hillside. The original sweeping radius at the northeast corner of the building follows the site topography, and a large portion of the building is excavated into the surrounding slope. Over the course of its life
- [Water Avenue Yards](https://bora.co/project/water-avenue-yards/) - The City of Portland is growing rapidly. New buildings are rising throughout the city, not all of them thoughtful or enduring. We are interested in how redevelopment will change the character of the longstanding industrial area at the center of the city. Can it continue to thrive as a place for makers and doers and
- [St. Johns Library](https://bora.co/project/st-johns-library/) - Since 1917 the St. Johns Library, a historic Carnegie library and cultural cornerstone in North Portland, has been one of the most well-used branches in the Multnomah County Library system. This project is renovating the existing 4,220sf building while adding nearly 3,000sf along its east side to ensure St. Johns Library remains a vibrant, inclusive
- [Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture](https://bora.co/project/northwest-museum-of-arts-and-culture-2/) - Founded in 1916, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, colloquially known as the MAC, is the largest cultural organization in the Inland Northwest. Serving more than 100,000 visitors a year and associated with the Smithsonian Institution, the museum is located west of downtown Spokane, Washington, in a treasured historic neighborhood. As a living center
- [Community Workforce Accelerators](https://bora.co/project/community-workforce-accelerators/) - With the changing face of education and the increasing demand for skilled tradespeople, workforce training unlocks opportunities and streamlines career pathways to high-paying jobs for young people who have not been afforded traditional pathways to success. Enter the world of community workforce accelerators--replicable, modular, movable campuses transforming 21st-century learning around the country. In collaboration with
- [Dartmouth College Hopkins Center for the Arts](https://bora.co/project/dartmouth-college-hopkins-arts-center-renovation-expansion/) - Originally designed by Wallace Harrison in 1962, the Hopkins Center for the Arts is a groundbreaking structure that serves as a dynamic social and cultural destination on the Dartmouth College campus. Our master plan outlined a series of phased improvements providing much-needed space for performance, rehearsal, event support, and creative research. The renovation transformed the
- [National Underground Railroad Freedom Center](https://bora.co/project/national-underground-railroad-freedom-center/) - The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is the centerpiece of Cincinnati’s revitalized riverfront district, honoring the heroes who fought for freedom in years past, and those who continue to do so today. Rooted in stories of the American slave experience, the museum sheds light on global slavery and serves as a beacon of light for
- [Belmont Library](https://bora.co/project/belmont-library/) - As one of the busiest libraries in Multnomah County with an active rotation of holds and pickups, Belmont Library is a community gem embodying the vibrant spirit of Southeast Portland. The project will preserve and renovate the original 1924 brick building, expanding the children’s collection with an interactive play area and a middle readers annex,
- [Broadway Corridor Parcel 4A](https://bora.co/project/broadway-corridor-parcel-4a-conceptual-design/) - This conceptual design for a proposed affordable housing project envisioned the first building of the Broadway Corridor, an urban development project expanding the landscape of downtown Portland. As one of the first high-rise mass timber buildings in the nation, Parcel 4A rises twelve stories over a concrete podium that allows the timber frame to be
- [Texas A&M Gonfalon Art](https://bora.co/project/texas-am-gonfalon-art/) - Visible from the outdoor quad and upon entry, colorful prints wrap the ground-floor exterior wall of the arena-style classroom housed within a concrete drum. These art pieces reflect Texas A&M’s traditional gonfalon flags–one for each of the University’s 17 colleges. Prior to this installation each college’s flag had varied widely in style, color palette, and
- [Cosmopolitan Condominiums](https://bora.co/project/cosmopolitan/) - Located in Portland's modern Pearl District, The Cosmopolitan is the tallest residential building in the city. Working with the development firm Hoyt, we designed this building on a remarkable site between two city parks with the vision to make it stand out from other residential buildings in Portland. The 28-story "point tower" with a small
- [Vista Pearl Condominiums](https://bora.co/project/block-20-condominiums/) - The 149-unit Vista North Pearl Condominiums overlook Fields Park towards the Willamette River, offering uninterrupted views of the West Hills and Cascade Mountains beyond. Expansive decks stretch the entire length of the building, connecting owners to the area’s natural beauty in a way that is unparalleled in residential buildings in Portland. Deeply recessed and angled
- [Metropolitan Condominiums](https://bora.co/project/metropolitan/) - The Metropolitan is a 380,000 square foot 136-unit luxury condominium. It's composed of a 19-story residential tower and a 4-story, live/work office building. On the ground-floor there's retail and also two floors of underground parking. We wanted the tall tower to stand akin to the historic Portland tradition of building on 100-foot-square, quarter-block site. And
- [UC Santa Cruz McHenry Library](https://bora.co/project/mchenry-library-expansion-and-renovation/) - The original McHenry Library was designed in 1968 by John Carl Warnecke. It was as an important feature at the campus center and is a lasting icon. To accommodate growth, bring the library into the 21st Century, and provide seismic retrofits, the university commissioned Bora. Our job was to renovate the Modernist library and add
- [Radium Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/radium-performing-arts-center/) - Dramatically positioned at the edge of the San Francisco Bay, the new Radium Performing Arts Center will be a community jewel showcasing the work of local and international artists through music, dance, opera, theater, and literary arts. With breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay, the Center aspires to revitalize the Alameda community—historically
- [Volta Studio Wayfinding](https://bora.co/project/conference-room-numbers-for-volta/) - After more than 30 years in its former downtown office, Bora relocated to Portland’s central eastside, renovating a former electrical warehouse into an award-winning studio. In our reimagined studio space, we developed the conference room naming and design as a tribute to our new neighborhood and the building’s industrial warehouse character. To encourage employees to
- [Bora Beach House](https://bora.co/project/bora-beach-house/) - We designed our very own tranquil retreat for all our employees to make use of, creating a home away from home where we can relax and escape to the Oregon coast with family and friends. The three-story, 1,860-square-foot house has a main suite on the first level, bedrooms and a bathroom on the second level,
- [Peaceful Villa](https://bora.co/project/peaceful-villa/) - Originally developed in the 1940s, this 70-unit affordable housing community is spread across a four-acre site in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood. Bora is working with Home Forward to redevelop and modernize this long-outdated property, targeting 160 to 180 new affordable homes. The program will include a mix of units, from studios to 4-bedrooms, interspersed with amenity
- [Stanford University Science and Engineering Quad](https://bora.co/project/science-engineering-quad-master-plan/) - To reinforce Stanford’s competitive edge in research and teaching, Bora’s master plan and subsequent design of the Science and Engineering Quad (SEQ) established an interdisciplinary hub to elevate its School of Engineering. The effort brought together disciplines formerly scattered across campus through shared collaborative spaces to promote community and unique synergies in support of research
- [Block 17 Apartments](https://bora.co/project/block-17-apartments/) - Featuring ample resident amenities and a design that respects neighborhood connections through the site and to local parks, the Block 17 Apartments enhance life at the street level and intentionally step back from adjacent public greenspaces with a double-height design. Overlooking The Fields Park in Portland's Pearl District, the apartments are comprised of two buildings
- [Virginia Tech Integrated Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/integrated-arts-center/) - The integrated arts complex is a vital node in the fine arts precinct on the Virginia Tech campus. Its location along a busy boundary between the campus and neighborhood makes it a crucial space. Now, the renovated and expanded home for music, art and drama advances the precinct’s identity within the campus and the larger
- [University of Oregon, Building for Environment & Society](https://bora.co/project/uo-building-for-environment-society/) - The new Building for Environment & Society will be a signature classroom facility for the University of Oregon, shaping the heart of campus. Envisioned as an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment, the BES will serve as an intentional confluence of programs activating a dialogue of environmental, economic and social components of sustainability. A design concept
- [Confidential Client Design Office Feature Walls](https://bora.co/project/athletic-company-wall-graphics/) - Bora worked closely with this confidential global client's design and innovation team to provide a design-focused, visually transparent work environment that puts work on display, inspiring users of the space and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to human performance. As employees and guests enter the active workspace, they approach the “Zipper,” a central spine of collaboration
- [Confidential Tech Client Installation and Feature Walls](https://bora.co/project/confidential-tech-client-installation-and-feature-walls/) - Engaging sight, sound, and touch, Bora designed a variety of experiences around a central atrium that connects people and ideas across four floors. The Continuum is a custom-designed, textured screen fabricated from recycled oak that traverses the walls and ceilings of the atrium, filtering light and creating a visible banner of connectivity. Its pattern offers
- [Confidential Tech Client Experiential Graphics](https://bora.co/project/confidential-tech-client-experiential-graphics/) - Drawing inspiration from the cloud-based teams working in the building, we created moments that express computing technology in tactile expressions throughout the space. In the lobby, 2,000+ wooden dowels are suspended from nearly invisible wires as a cloud form, expressing the parallels between data clouds amassing individual points of information and natural clouds as a
- [Robinson Fine Arts Center Branding](https://bora.co/project/robinson-fine-arts-center-branding/) - The Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center provides gallery, theater, performance, and rehearsal spaces for middle and high school students participating in arts programs within the Plano Independent School District. After enjoying a successful collaboration with Bora to design the building, Plano ISD sought out Bora’s Experiential Graphic Design team to create a logo
- [GIX Experiential Graphics and Wayfinding](https://bora.co/project/gix-experiential-graphics-and-wayfinding/) - The mission of the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) - an academic-industry-tech partnership at the University of Washington - emphasizes “frugal innovation” in which common materials and products are engaged through an iterative process, combining analog and digital techniques in unexpected ways. This mission inspired the design, materiality, and fabrication of signage and wayfinding throughout the
- [Meier & Frank Building Signage and Wayfinding](https://bora.co/project/meier-frank-building-signage-and-wayfinding/) - Built more than a century ago, the Meier & Frank Building is a beloved downtown Portland landmark. Relics of history and architectural detail inspired a new, juxtaposed character for the interior spaces, blending the past and present. Integrating the repositioned brand throughout the building brought a cohesive layer of character to the project, providing wayfinding
- [Texas A&M Grove Wall](https://bora.co/project/texas-am-grove-wall/) - The Innovative Classroom Building was built on the site formerly known as The Grove, an outdoor venue of unique historical significance at Texas A&M. The Grove was torn down in 2003 after the student body outgrew its size and the activities it once enjoyed grew increasingly unfamiliar to campus newcomers. After spending time in Texas
- [Lincoln High School <br>Experiential Graphics](https://bora.co/project/lincoln-high-school-experiential-graphics/) - Lincoln High School is a newly built, six-story International Baccalaureate high school that focuses on developing inspired, global thinkers—serving its mission as a neighborhood high school with an international emphasis. The design process included multiple review sessions with a student advisory group for feedback on initial design concepts and the development of graphics. Through this
- [Urban Food Hall for High Tech Office](https://bora.co/project/urban-food-hall-for-high-tech-office/) - The Urban Food Hall housed within the tech workplace was designed as a departure from the rest of the building, providing a space where employees and guests from across campus can gather around unique food experiences. Nine food venues each feature their own unique concepts and branding via custom signage, lighting, and curated materials. Uniting
- [De La Salle North Catholic High School Experiential Graphics](https://bora.co/project/de-la-salle-high-school-egd/) - The EGD at De La Salle North Catholic High School places the students first, visually reinforcing the school’s mission to keep its students at the heart of the school. We designed each art piece to showcase the power of education and its ability to propel students toward a bright future. Dynamic, youthful concepts are respectful
- [Integrated Wayfinding for Tech Client](https://bora.co/project/integrated-wayfinding-for-tech-client/) - Inspired by the 7-story workplace building’s “natural network” design concept, Bora’s EGD team designed a series of custom patterns that represent the layers of the forest while connecting to the tech company’s growth mindset culture. Starting with the root layer at Level One and working up to the emergent layer at Level Seven, custom wallcovering
- [Signage for Tech Client](https://bora.co/project/signage-for-tech-client/) - Creating a cohesive family of signage that fit within the building design concept of a “Natural Network” was crucial for this 7-story workplace. While our tech client had well-established standards that were used for all code and regulatory signage, specialty space signage was uniquely adapted to match the interior’s materiality and color palette. Workplace signage
- [Creekside High School Signage](https://bora.co/project/creekside-high-school-signage/) - The new flagship building for Creekside Community High School supports the hands-on learning school’s mission to foster a caring community of student leaders. The school’s holistic educational model and flexible, collaborative environment nurtures real-life skills by engaging students in community health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. The monument sign at the front of the school
- [Absci Biotechnology Workplace Experiential Graphics](https://bora.co/project/absci-biotechnology-workplace-egd/) - The Absci headquarters reflect the growing biotech firm’s mission to revolutionize the biopharmaceutical industry. Bora's transformation of a concrete warehouse into a bold and dynamic facility seamlessly infused Absci’s DNA into key spaces to reinforce company culture and attract new talent. Absci’s personality and company values are woven into spaces designed for both work and
- [Specialty Space Experiential Graphics for Tech Client](https://bora.co/project/amenity-specialty-space-experiential-graphics/) - Our tech client’s core principles of “Human, Connected, and Intelligent” guided the design of spaces in the workplace that employees could use to infuse their day with variety, stimulation, and respite. By alternating spaces of work and gathering, employees experience community, brand, and culture. Each workplace floor features a variety of specialty spaces that support
- [Workplace Installations for Tech Client](https://bora.co/project/tech-client-workplace-installations/) - The 7-story workplace building’s “natural network” design concept showcases the values that make this tech company so successful—knowledge sharing, connection, diversity, and products that empower every person to do more. A series of landmarks at each end of the building’s workplace floors helps users locate themselves within a series of team-based neighborhoods. These dimensional landmarks—while
- [Feature Walls for Tech Client](https://bora.co/project/feature-walls-for-tech-client/) - Feature walls throughout the tech company’s new workplace highlight various achievements and initiatives that support their Human, Connected, and Intelligent guiding principles. The company’s aggressive sustainability goals are showcased in the lobby, where the Bora EGD team created a woven rope “root ball” pie chart that articulates the carbon savings achieved in the building. Through
- [Walton Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/walton-arts-center-expansion-and-renovation/) - As the seat of arts and culture in Northwest Arkansas, the revitalized Walton Arts Center is a welcoming, inviting environment knit into the surrounding community fabric that showcases the vibrancy of the arts within. A response to the space constraints and heavy, closed-off aesthetic of the original 1992 facility, the new arts center is refined
- [Old Dominion University Goode Theater](https://bora.co/project/goode-theater/) - Originally conceived as a single addition to the Diehn Fine and Performing Arts building, this project evolved into something more. Good Theater became the new free-standing building that was exactly what Olde Dominion University needed. It needed to house a flexible studio theater, sound stage for student television productions, and scene shop. All of this
- [PICA Time-Based Art Festivals](https://bora.co/project/pica-time-based-art-festivals/) - For many years, Bora staff volunteered design services to the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) to create temporary performance and gathering spaces for their internationally recognized Time-Based Art festival, a 10 day coalescence of visual and performance art. Over the years we’ve created theaters, cabarets, restaurants and social areas, and smaller moments, such as
- [Stanford University Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering](https://bora.co/project/shriram-center-for-bioengineering-chemical-engineering/) - Supported by both the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine at Stanford, the Shriram Center is the home to research in biomedicine, molecular biology, health and environmental sciences, chemistry, and engineering. The Center is distinctive on the quad for its sunken courtyard, daylight basement laboratories, prominent central stair and five-story atrium, and extensive
- [Stanford University Yang & Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building](https://bora.co/project/yang-yamazaki-environment-energy-building/) - The first facility built on Stanford's new Science & Engineering Quad, the Yang & Yamazaki Environment & Energy Building (Y2E2) pioneered a new organizational model that clustered occupants by research type rather than academic department to encourage interdisciplinary synergies. Four contemporary atria rise to the full height of the building, visually connecting floors and users and emphasizing transparency, while
- [Stanford Huang Engineering Center + Spilker Engineering and Applied Sciences Building](https://bora.co/project/huang-and-spilker-engineering-buildings/) - The heart of the School of Engineering, the interdisciplinary Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center distinguishes itself within the quad via a hexagonal pavilion that serves as the Welcome Center for faculty, students, and visitors. Housing the Institute for Computational + Mathematical Engineering, Product Realization Lab, Engineering Library, Dean’s Office, and large-scale event space, the Huang Center
- [Stanford University Knight Management Center](https://bora.co/project/knight-management-center/) - Bora designed Stanford’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) to support a new highly collaborative and project-based curriculum. The 450,000 sf, 11-building Knight Management Center is a campus within the University’s core campus. We were challenged to create a vital place that would reinforce Stanford’s rich fabric while establishing a clear identity for this world-class business
- [UNM Albuquerque Fine Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/university-of-new-mexico-albuquerque-fine-arts-center-renovation/)
- [Northern Arizona University Franke College of Business](https://bora.co/project/northern-arizona-university-w-a-franke-college-of-business/)
- [UC Davis Mondavi Administration Building](https://bora.co/project/university-of-california-davis-mondavi-administration-building/)
- [Lewis & Clark College Evans Hall Renovation](https://bora.co/project/lewis-clark-college-evans-hall-renovation/)
- [Linfield College - Nicholson Library and Black Box Theater](https://bora.co/project/linfield-college-nicholson-library-and-black-box-theater/)
- [George Fox University - Stevens Center for Student Services](https://bora.co/project/george-fox-university-stevens-center-for-student-services/)
- [Linfield College - Vivian A. Bull Center for Music](https://bora.co/project/linfield-college-vivian-a-bull-center-for-music/)
- [La Salle College Preparatory - Arts and Music Addition](https://bora.co/project/la-salle-college-preparatry-arts-and-music-addition/)
- [La Salle College - Preparatory Additions and Renovations](https://bora.co/project/la-salle-college-preparatory-additions-and-renovations/)
- [UCD Parking Garage](https://bora.co/project/university-of-california-davis-parking-garage/)
- [PCC Sylvania - Learning Resource Center/Forum Theater](https://bora.co/project/portland-community-college-sylvania-campus-learning-resource-centerforum-theater/)
- [Occidental College Booth - Music Building Renovation Study](https://bora.co/project/occidental-college-booth-music-building-renovation-study/)
- [SCU Art Building](https://bora.co/project/santa-clara-university-art-building/)
- [Warner Pacific University - Classroom Building Conceptual Design](https://bora.co/project/warner-pacific-classroom-building-conceptual-design/)
- [Terpenning Recreational Complex](https://bora.co/project/tualatin-hills-parks-and-recreation-district-terpenning-recreational-complex/)
- [UCSC Music Building Addition](https://bora.co/project/university-of-california-santa-cruz-music-building-addition/)
- [Anchorage Courthouse Expansion](https://bora.co/project/state-of-alaska-anchorage-courthouse-expansion/)
- [Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center](https://bora.co/project/tualatin-hill-parks-recreation-district-conestoga-recreation-and-aquatic-center/)
- [UA Juneau William Egan Library](https://bora.co/project/university-of-alaska-juneau-william-egan-library/)
- [SU Arts and Sciences Faculty Office Building](https://bora.co/project/seattle-university-arts-and-sciences-faculty-office-building/)
- [SU Engineering and Computer Science Building](https://bora.co/project/seattle-university-engineering-and-computer-science-building/)
- [UPS Thompson Science Center Renovation](https://bora.co/project/university-of-puget-sound-thompson-science-center-renovation/)
- [PLU William O'Rieke Science Center](https://bora.co/project/pacific-lutheran-university-william-orieke-science-center/)
- [UO School of Music](https://bora.co/project/university-of-oregon-school-of-music/)
- [Southwest Community Center](https://bora.co/project/portland-parks-recreation-southwest-community-center/)
- [UCSC Arts Facilities Improvements](https://bora.co/project/university-of-california-santa-cruz-arts-facilities-improvements/)
- [UW Recreational Sports Fitness Facilities (IMA) Renovation/Addition](https://bora.co/project/university-of-washington-recreational-sports-fitness-facilities-ima-renovationaddition/)
- [The Dalles Middle School](https://bora.co/project/north-wasco-school-district-the-dalles-middle-school/)
- [Ash Creek Intermediate School](https://bora.co/project/central-school-district-ash-creek-intermediate-school/)
- [Elsie Stuhr Senior Center](https://bora.co/project/tualatin-hills-parks-recreation-district-elsie-stuhr-senior-center/)
- [OCAC Master Plan Update](https://bora.co/project/oregon-college-of-art-and-craft-master-plan-update/)
- [Alum Rock Youth Center](https://bora.co/project/alum-rock-union-school-district-alum-rock-youth-center/)
- [Silverthorne Elementary School](https://bora.co/project/summit-school-district-silverthorne-elementary-school/)
- [Mabel Rush Elementary School](https://bora.co/project/newberg-school-district-mabel-rush-elementary-school/)
- [Joan Austin Elementary School](https://bora.co/project/newberg-school-district-joan-austin-elementary-school/)
- [Rocky Mountain Elementary School](https://bora.co/project/big-horn-school-district-rocky-mountain-elementary-school/)
- [UCSC Digital Arts Facility Detailed Project Program](https://bora.co/project/university-of-california-santa-cruz-digital-arts-facility-detailed-project-program/)
- [Independence Elementary](https://bora.co/project/central-school-district-independence-elementary/)
- [UD Performing Arts Center Concept Design](https://bora.co/project/university-of-dubuque-performing-arts-center-concept-design/)
- [Rock Creek Middle School](https://bora.co/project/north-clackamas-school-district-rock-creek-middle-school/)
- [UM Music Building Expansion and Renovation Study](https://bora.co/project/university-of-montana-music-building-expansion-renovation-study/)
- [Cloud Computing Office](https://bora.co/project/cloud-computing-office/)
- [Tech Workplace](https://bora.co/project/tech-workplace/) - Like many corporate campus buildings today, this tech office space was in dire need of an overall upgrade and remodel. Bora brought in fresh thinking to create a distinct, functional open work environment for the new tenants. While the existing building we inherited was generic and underwhelming, the surrounding landscape was mature and beautiful, providing
- [Legal Office](https://bora.co/project/legal-office/)
- [Coates Kotes Tenant Improvement](https://bora.co/project/coates-kotes-tenant-improvement/)
- [Software Engineering Workplace](https://bora.co/project/software-engineering-workplace/)
- [Bora Studio Renovation](https://bora.co/project/boora-studio-renovation/) - In the fall of 2005, facing the end of our lease in the Morgan Building in Downtown Portland, Bora began to study our options for staying in the space we had occupied since 1990, leasing new space elsewhere in the city, or purchasing an existing building to redevelop as our headquarters studio. While forward thinking
- [Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse](https://bora.co/project/mark-o-hatfield-us-courthouse/)
- [Federal Reserve Bank Northwest Headquarters](https://bora.co/project/federal-reserve-bank-nw-headquarters/)
- [NikeTown Los Angeles Renovation](https://bora.co/project/niketown-los-angeles-renovation/)
- [Linfield College - Miller Fine Arts Center](https://bora.co/project/linfield-college-miller-fine-arts-center/)
- [Experience Music Project - Master Plan and Founders Room](https://bora.co/project/experience-music-project-founders-room/)
- [Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Aetna School of Management Long Range Development Plan](https://bora.co/project/shanghai-jiao-tong-university-aetna-school-of-management-long-range-development-plan/)
- [Ohlone College - Smith Center for the Fine and Performing Arts](https://bora.co/project/ohlone-college-smith-center-for-the-fine-and-performing-arts/)
- [Macalester College - Wallace Fine Arts Center Renovation Study](https://bora.co/project/macalester-college-wallace-fine-arts-center-renovation-study/)
- [Theatre on the Square - Broadway Center for the Performing Arts](https://bora.co/project/theatre-on-the-square-broadway-center-for-the-performing-arts/)
- [NikeWomen Fashion Valley Center](https://bora.co/project/nikewomen-fashion-valley-center/)
- [McMinnville Courts Council Building](https://bora.co/project/mcminnville-courts-council-building/)
- [Keck Beach House](https://bora.co/project/keck-beach-house/)
- [Veterans Memorial Coliseum Studies](https://bora.co/project/veterans-memorial-coliseum-options-study/)
- [Sitka Tree House](https://bora.co/project/sitka-tree-house/)
- [French American International School Master Plan](https://bora.co/project/french-american-international-school-master-plan/)
- [St. Gabriel Episcopal Church Master Plan Update](https://bora.co/project/st-gabriel-episcopal-church-master-plan-update/)
- [Solheim Residence](https://bora.co/project/solheim-residence/)
- [Oregon Historical Society Expansion Feasibility Study](https://bora.co/project/oregon-historical-society-expansion-feasibility-study/)
- [Bexar County Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study](https://bora.co/project/bexar-county-performing-arts-center-feasibility-study/)
- [Walker Residence](https://bora.co/project/walker-residence/)
- [New York Running Company](https://bora.co/project/new-york-running-company/)
- [NikeTown Seattle Renovation](https://bora.co/project/niketown-seattle-renovation/)
- [NikeTown San Francisco](https://bora.co/project/niketown-san-francisco/)
- [NikeWomen South Coast Plaza](https://bora.co/project/nikewomen-south-coast-plaza/)
- [Jack, Will and Rob Youth Center](https://bora.co/project/jack-will-and-rob-youth-center/)
- [Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture](https://bora.co/project/northwest-museum-of-arts-and-culture/)
- [Berkeley Central Library Historic Building Renovation and Addition](https://bora.co/project/berkeley-central-library-historic-building-renovation-and-addition/)
- [NikeWomen The Grove](https://bora.co/project/nikewomen-the-grove/)
- [NikeWomen Paseo Colorado](https://bora.co/project/nikewomen-paseo-colorado/)
- [Eastbank Esplanade and Riverfront Park](https://bora.co/project/eastbank-esplanade-and-riverfront-park/)
- [Terwilliger Plaza Expansion and Renovation](https://bora.co/project/terwilliger-plaza-expansion-and-renovation/)
- [Overton Park Apartments](https://bora.co/project/overton-park-apartments/)
- [Sacramento Kings Practice Facility](https://bora.co/project/sacramento-kingsmonarchs-practice-facility/)
- [Cinerama Theater](https://bora.co/project/cinerama-theater/)
- [McMinnville Civic Hall](https://bora.co/project/mcminnville-civic-hall/)
- [Portland Trail Blazers Practice Facility](https://bora.co/project/portland-trail-blazers-practice-facility/)
- [NikeTown Miami](https://bora.co/project/niketown-miami/)
- [NikeTown Honolulu](https://bora.co/project/niketown-honolulu/)
- [NikeTown Boston](https://bora.co/project/niketown-boston/)
- [NikeTown Las Vegas](https://bora.co/project/niketown-las-vegas/)
- [NikeTown New York](https://bora.co/project/niketown-new-york/)
- [Nike P.L.A.Y. Ground for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics](https://bora.co/project/nike-p-l-a-y-ground-for-the-1996-atlanta-olympics/)
- [Lloyd Cinemas](https://bora.co/project/lloyd-cinemas/)
- [NikeWomen Lenox Mall](https://bora.co/project/nikewomen-lenox-mall/)
- [Nye Beach House](https://bora.co/project/nye-beach-house/)
- [Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts and Small Theater](https://bora.co/project/dean-lesher-regional-center-for-the-arts-and-small-theater/)

## Categories

- [Culture](https://bora.co/category/culture/) - Bora Company Culture
- [Research](https://bora.co/category/research/) - Bora research and industry knowledge
- [Design](https://bora.co/category/design/) - Bora Designs & Interiors
- [Press](https://bora.co/category/press/) - Bora press releases and company information
- [Sustainability](https://bora.co/category/sustainability/)
- [Equity](https://bora.co/category/equity/)
- [Interiors](https://bora.co/category/interiors/)
- [EGD](https://bora.co/category/interiors/egd/)

## Tags

- [installation](https://bora.co/tag/installation/)
- [bora culture](https://bora.co/tag/bora-culture/)
- [kinetic](https://bora.co/tag/kinetic/)
- [interactive art](https://bora.co/tag/interactive-art/)
- [field trip](https://bora.co/tag/field-trip/)
- [workspace](https://bora.co/tag/workspace/)
- [open office](https://bora.co/tag/open-office/)
- [IIDA Oregon](https://bora.co/tag/iida-oregon/)
- [Airbnb](https://bora.co/tag/airbnb/)
- [research](https://bora.co/tag/research/)
- [building performance](https://bora.co/tag/building-performance/)
- [thermal comfort](https://bora.co/tag/thermal-comfort/)
- [energy modeling](https://bora.co/tag/energy-modeling/)
- [PSU students](https://bora.co/tag/psu-students/)
- [thermographic images](https://bora.co/tag/thermographic-images/)
- [Sefaira](https://bora.co/tag/sefaira/)
- [occupant comfort](https://bora.co/tag/occupant-comfort/)
- [occupant survey](https://bora.co/tag/occupant-survey/)
- [K-12](https://bora.co/tag/k-12/)
- [middle school](https://bora.co/tag/middle-school/)
- [early childhood learning center](https://bora.co/tag/early-childhood-learning-center/)
- [design week portland](https://bora.co/tag/design-week-portland/)
- [central eastside](https://bora.co/tag/central-eastside/)
- [psu](https://bora.co/tag/psu/)
- [mayer/reed](https://bora.co/tag/mayerreed/)
- [the big float](https://bora.co/tag/the-big-float/)
- [human access project](https://bora.co/tag/human-access-project/)
- [public-private partnerships](https://bora.co/tag/public-private-partnerships/)
- [open space](https://bora.co/tag/open-space/)
- [PPS](https://bora.co/tag/pps/)
- [Portland Public Schools](https://bora.co/tag/portland-public-schools/)
- [2012 School Bond Measure](https://bora.co/tag/2012-school-bond-measure/)
- [Concordia University](https://bora.co/tag/concordia-university/)
- [College of Education](https://bora.co/tag/college-of-education/)
- [Faubion](https://bora.co/tag/faubion/)
- [Pre-Kindergarten](https://bora.co/tag/pre-kindergarten/)
- [PK-8](https://bora.co/tag/pk-8/)
- [K8](https://bora.co/tag/k8/)
- [K-8](https://bora.co/tag/k-8/)
- [K12](https://bora.co/tag/k12/)
- [Elementary](https://bora.co/tag/elementary/)
- [Middle](https://bora.co/tag/middle/)
- [School](https://bora.co/tag/school/)
- [Construction Administration](https://bora.co/tag/construction-administration/)
- [CA](https://bora.co/tag/ca/)
- [Kickoff](https://bora.co/tag/kickoff/)
- [Demolition](https://bora.co/tag/demolition/)
- [rendering](https://bora.co/tag/rendering/)
- [TODD Construction](https://bora.co/tag/todd-construction/)
- [ground breaking](https://bora.co/tag/ground-breaking/)
- [HPD](https://bora.co/tag/hpd/)
- [Health Product Declaration](https://bora.co/tag/health-product-declaration/)
- [HPD Collaborative](https://bora.co/tag/hpd-collaborative/)
- [transparency](https://bora.co/tag/transparency/)
- [human health](https://bora.co/tag/human-health/)
- [building product contents](https://bora.co/tag/building-product-contents/)
- [ingredients](https://bora.co/tag/ingredients/)
- [healthy materials](https://bora.co/tag/healthy-materials/)
- [disclosure](https://bora.co/tag/disclosure/)
- [optimization](https://bora.co/tag/optimization/)
- [manufacturers](https://bora.co/tag/manufacturers/)
- [Cradle-to-Cradle](https://bora.co/tag/cradle-to-cradle/)
- [GreenScreen](https://bora.co/tag/greenscreen/)
- [Declare](https://bora.co/tag/declare/)
- [BIFMA Level](https://bora.co/tag/bifma-level/)
- [bora babies](https://bora.co/tag/bora-babies/)
- [paid family leave](https://bora.co/tag/paid-family-leave/)
- [bora blocks](https://bora.co/tag/bora-blocks/)
- [acoustics](https://bora.co/tag/acoustics/)
- [diffusion panels](https://bora.co/tag/diffusion-panels/)
- [LaBoratory](https://bora.co/tag/laboratory/)
- [maker space](https://bora.co/tag/maker-space/)
- [experimentation](https://bora.co/tag/experimentation/)
- [Portland Monthly](https://bora.co/tag/portland-monthly/)
- [Portland](https://bora.co/tag/portland/)
- [Workplace](https://bora.co/tag/workplace/)
- [Michael Tingley](https://bora.co/tag/michael-tingley/)
- [Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/tag/wagner-noel-performing-arts-center/)
- [Archdaily](https://bora.co/tag/archdaily/)
- [Top Project](https://bora.co/tag/top-project/)
- [Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/architecture/)
- [Top 100](https://bora.co/tag/top-100/)
- [Award](https://bora.co/tag/award/)
- [Bora News](https://bora.co/tag/bora-news/)
- [Texas Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/texas-architecture/)
- [Permian Basin](https://bora.co/tag/permian-basin/)
- [Sustainability at Work](https://bora.co/tag/sustainability-at-work/)
- [Sustainability](https://bora.co/tag/sustainability/)
- [Gold Certification](https://bora.co/tag/gold-certification/)
- [Biking](https://bora.co/tag/biking/)
- [Cycling](https://bora.co/tag/cycling/)
- [Healthy workplace](https://bora.co/tag/healthy-workplace/)
- [When Work Works](https://bora.co/tag/when-work-works/)
- [Family Leave](https://bora.co/tag/family-leave/)
- [Live-work Balance](https://bora.co/tag/live-work-balance/)
- [Honored](https://bora.co/tag/honored/)
- [Families and Work Institute](https://bora.co/tag/families-and-work-institute/)
- [Society for Human Resource Management](https://bora.co/tag/society-for-human-resource-management/)
- [Oregon State University](https://bora.co/tag/oregon-state-university/)
- [OSU](https://bora.co/tag/osu/)
- [Learning Innovation Center](https://bora.co/tag/learning-innovation-center/)
- [Arena](https://bora.co/tag/arena/)
- [Round Lecture Hall](https://bora.co/tag/round-lecture-hall/)
- [Informal Space](https://bora.co/tag/informal-space/)
- [teaching and learning](https://bora.co/tag/teaching-and-learning/)
- [pedagogy](https://bora.co/tag/pedagogy/)
- [higher education](https://bora.co/tag/higher-education/)
- [university](https://bora.co/tag/university/)
- [land grant](https://bora.co/tag/land-grant/)
- [Chronicle of Higher Education](https://bora.co/tag/chronicle-of-higher-education/)
- [OPB](https://bora.co/tag/opb/)
- [Oregon Public Media](https://bora.co/tag/oregon-public-media/)
- [State of Wonder](https://bora.co/tag/state-of-wonder/)
- [Bora Architects](https://bora.co/tag/bora-architects/)
- [Cosmopolitan](https://bora.co/tag/cosmopolitan/)
- [Highrise](https://bora.co/tag/highrise/)
- [Point Tower](https://bora.co/tag/point-tower/)
- [UO](https://bora.co/tag/uo/)
- [University of Oregon](https://bora.co/tag/university-of-oregon/)
- [Journalism](https://bora.co/tag/journalism/)
- [Drone](https://bora.co/tag/drone/)
- [Randy Gragg](https://bora.co/tag/randy-gragg/)
- [Virtual Reality](https://bora.co/tag/virtual-reality/)
- [Augmented Reality](https://bora.co/tag/augmented-reality/)
- [Giant Astronaut](https://bora.co/tag/giant-astronaut/)
- [Immersive Experience](https://bora.co/tag/immersive-experience/)
- [Collaboration](https://bora.co/tag/collaboration/)
- [Metropolis](https://bora.co/tag/metropolis/)
- [magazine](https://bora.co/tag/magazine/)
- [Bora](https://bora.co/tag/bora/)
- [HOYT](https://bora.co/tag/hoyt/)
- [Pearl District](https://bora.co/tag/pearl-district/)
- [Nike](https://bora.co/tag/nike/)
- [Intel](https://bora.co/tag/intel/)
- [Wieden+Kennedy](https://bora.co/tag/wiedenkennedy/)
- [Swift](https://bora.co/tag/swift/)
- [Jeremy Webber](https://bora.co/tag/jeremy-webber/)
- [Stumptown](https://bora.co/tag/stumptown/)
- [Top 10](https://bora.co/tag/top-10/)
- [Transit](https://bora.co/tag/transit/)
- [Tilikum](https://bora.co/tag/tilikum/)
- [Water Avenue Yards](https://bora.co/tag/water-avenue-yards/)
- [KOIN 6 News](https://bora.co/tag/koin-6-news/)
- [Ted Wheeler](https://bora.co/tag/ted-wheeler/)
- [Mayor](https://bora.co/tag/mayor/)
- [University of Washington](https://bora.co/tag/university-of-washington/)
- [UW](https://bora.co/tag/uw/)
- [Tsinghua University](https://bora.co/tag/tsinghua-university/)
- [Microsoft](https://bora.co/tag/microsoft/)
- [Puget Sound](https://bora.co/tag/puget-sound/)
- [GIX](https://bora.co/tag/gix/)
- [Global Innovation Exchange](https://bora.co/tag/global-innovation-exchange/)
- [Makerspace](https://bora.co/tag/makerspace/)
- [AIA](https://bora.co/tag/aia/)
- [Firm of the Year](https://bora.co/tag/firm-of-the-year/)
- [Northwest Pacific Region](https://bora.co/tag/northwest-pacific-region/)
- [Pacific Northwest](https://bora.co/tag/pacific-northwest/)
- [Award winning](https://bora.co/tag/award-winning/)
- [Architects Advocate](https://bora.co/tag/architects-advocate/)
- [Climate Change](https://bora.co/tag/climate-change/)
- [Environment](https://bora.co/tag/environment/)
- [Sustainable](https://bora.co/tag/sustainable/)
- [Flood](https://bora.co/tag/flood/)
- [Vernonia](https://bora.co/tag/vernonia/)
- [Oregon](https://bora.co/tag/oregon/)
- [Paris Climate](https://bora.co/tag/paris-climate/)
- [Resilient](https://bora.co/tag/resilient/)
- [ChristmasPDX](https://bora.co/tag/christmaspdx/)
- [Christmas](https://bora.co/tag/christmas/)
- [Happy New Year](https://bora.co/tag/happy-new-year/)
- [Principals](https://bora.co/tag/principals/)
- [New Year](https://bora.co/tag/new-year/)
- [2017](https://bora.co/tag/2017/)
- [PDX](https://bora.co/tag/pdx/)
- [Design Awards](https://bora.co/tag/design-awards/)
- [Sarah Weber](https://bora.co/tag/sarah-weber/)
- [Gray Magazine](https://bora.co/tag/gray-magazine/)
- [Design](https://bora.co/tag/design/)
- [Office](https://bora.co/tag/office/)
- [Google](https://bora.co/tag/google/)
- [Beaverton](https://bora.co/tag/beaverton/)
- [Mountainside High School](https://bora.co/tag/mountainside-high-school/)
- [Construction](https://bora.co/tag/construction/)
- [University of Colorado Boulder](https://bora.co/tag/university-of-colorado-boulder/)
- [CU Boulder](https://bora.co/tag/cu-boulder/)
- [CASE Building](https://bora.co/tag/case-building/)
- [Center for Academic Success and Engagement](https://bora.co/tag/center-for-academic-success-and-engagement/)
- [Colorado](https://bora.co/tag/colorado/)
- [GH Phipps](https://bora.co/tag/gh-phipps/)
- [OZ Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/oz-architecture/)
- [winner](https://bora.co/tag/winner/)
- [PLACE](https://bora.co/tag/place/)
- [Nancy Cheng](https://bora.co/tag/nancy-cheng/)
- [Form](https://bora.co/tag/form/)
- [Surface Into Form](https://bora.co/tag/surface-into-form/)
- [Art](https://bora.co/tag/art/)
- [Parametric Design](https://bora.co/tag/parametric-design/)
- [NAIOP](https://bora.co/tag/naiop/)
- [Breakfast](https://bora.co/tag/breakfast/)
- [CFO](https://bora.co/tag/cfo/)
- [Emma Abramowitz](https://bora.co/tag/emma-abramowitz/)
- [President Elect](https://bora.co/tag/president-elect/)
- [IIDA President](https://bora.co/tag/iida-president/)
- [Interior Design](https://bora.co/tag/interior-design/)
- [Interiors](https://bora.co/tag/interiors/)
- [Picnic Classic](https://bora.co/tag/picnic-classic/)
- [Announcing](https://bora.co/tag/announcing/)
- [The Big Float 7](https://bora.co/tag/the-big-float-7/)
- [Willamette River](https://bora.co/tag/willamette-river/)
- [River](https://bora.co/tag/river/)
- [Big Pipe](https://bora.co/tag/big-pipe/)
- [Most Outlandish Watercraft](https://bora.co/tag/most-outlandish-watercraft/)
- [Design Competition](https://bora.co/tag/design-competition/)
- [Pool Noodle](https://bora.co/tag/pool-noodle/)
- [Mentoring](https://bora.co/tag/mentoring/)
- [Real Estate](https://bora.co/tag/real-estate/)
- [Development](https://bora.co/tag/development/)
- [Class](https://bora.co/tag/class/)
- [Pool Noodles](https://bora.co/tag/pool-noodles/)
- [Bora Beach House](https://bora.co/tag/bora-beach-house/)
- [Neskowin](https://bora.co/tag/neskowin/)
- [Beach](https://bora.co/tag/beach/)
- [Oregon Coast](https://bora.co/tag/oregon-coast/)
- [Houses](https://bora.co/tag/houses/)
- [Video](https://bora.co/tag/video/)
- [Aerials](https://bora.co/tag/aerials/)
- [Governor](https://bora.co/tag/governor/)
- [Kate Brown](https://bora.co/tag/kate-brown/)
- [Governor Kate Brown](https://bora.co/tag/governor-kate-brown/)
- [Education](https://bora.co/tag/education/)
- [Elementary School](https://bora.co/tag/elementary-school/)
- [Legislation](https://bora.co/tag/legislation/)
- [Success](https://bora.co/tag/success/)
- [Historic](https://bora.co/tag/historic/)
- [Equity](https://bora.co/tag/equity/)
- [Minority](https://bora.co/tag/minority/)
- [Social Studies](https://bora.co/tag/social-studies/)
- [Texas A&M](https://bora.co/tag/texas-am/)
- [TAMU](https://bora.co/tag/tamu/)
- [College Station](https://bora.co/tag/college-station/)
- [Michigan State University](https://bora.co/tag/michigan-state-university/)
- [MSU](https://bora.co/tag/msu/)
- [Classroom](https://bora.co/tag/classroom/)
- [21st Century](https://bora.co/tag/21st-century/)
- [Learning](https://bora.co/tag/learning/)
- [Innovation](https://bora.co/tag/innovation/)
- [Seattle](https://bora.co/tag/seattle/)
- [Washington](https://bora.co/tag/washington/)
- [Lake Union](https://bora.co/tag/lake-union/)
- [Opening](https://bora.co/tag/opening/)
- [China](https://bora.co/tag/china/)
- [Chinese](https://bora.co/tag/chinese/)
- [International](https://bora.co/tag/international/)
- [Shwetak Patel](https://bora.co/tag/shwetak-patel/)
- [Amy Donohue](https://bora.co/tag/amy-donohue/)
- [Tom Bauer](https://bora.co/tag/tom-bauer/)
- [John O'Toole](https://bora.co/tag/john-otoole/)
- [Design Museum Portland](https://bora.co/tag/design-museum-portland/)
- [OMSI](https://bora.co/tag/omsi/)
- [ODOT](https://bora.co/tag/odot/)
- [Post Office Blocks](https://bora.co/tag/post-office-blocks/)
- [Redevelopment](https://bora.co/tag/redevelopment/)
- [Growth](https://bora.co/tag/growth/)
- [Future](https://bora.co/tag/future/)
- [Waterfront](https://bora.co/tag/waterfront/)
- [performing arts](https://bora.co/tag/performing-arts/)
- [fine arts](https://bora.co/tag/fine-arts/)
- [music](https://bora.co/tag/music/)
- [dance](https://bora.co/tag/dance/)
- [art gallery](https://bora.co/tag/art-gallery/)
- [Bassline](https://bora.co/tag/bassline/)
- [Steelcase](https://bora.co/tag/steelcase/)
- [Turnstone](https://bora.co/tag/turnstone/)
- [ZGF](https://bora.co/tag/zgf/)
- [Mahlum](https://bora.co/tag/mahlum/)
- [Minimal Surface](https://bora.co/tag/minimal-surface/)
- [Skylab](https://bora.co/tag/skylab/)
- [Design Innovation](https://bora.co/tag/design-innovation/)
- [Custom](https://bora.co/tag/custom/)
- [Maker](https://bora.co/tag/maker/)
- [Fabrication](https://bora.co/tag/fabrication/)
- [Furniture Design](https://bora.co/tag/furniture-design/)
- [Product Design](https://bora.co/tag/product-design/)
- [Holiday Party](https://bora.co/tag/holiday-party/)
- [Elf Cart](https://bora.co/tag/elf-cart/)
- [Charity](https://bora.co/tag/charity/)
- [Auction](https://bora.co/tag/auction/)
- [Silent Auction](https://bora.co/tag/silent-auction/)
- [Donation](https://bora.co/tag/donation/)
- [Large](https://bora.co/tag/large/)
- [Architects](https://bora.co/tag/architects/)
- [Depave](https://bora.co/tag/depave/)
- [Rose Haven](https://bora.co/tag/rose-haven/)
- [Panda Paws Rescue](https://bora.co/tag/panda-paws-rescue/)
- [Classroom Building](https://bora.co/tag/classroom-building/)
- [Learning Spaces Collaborative](https://bora.co/tag/learning-spaces-collaborative/)
- [Perkins + Will](https://bora.co/tag/perkins-will/)
- [Houston](https://bora.co/tag/houston/)
- [College](https://bora.co/tag/college/)
- [SCUP](https://bora.co/tag/scup/)
- [Society for College and University Planning](https://bora.co/tag/society-for-college-and-university-planning/)
- [Office of James Burnett](https://bora.co/tag/office-of-james-burnett/)
- [Graphic Design](https://bora.co/tag/graphic-design/)
- [Marketing](https://bora.co/tag/marketing/)
- [SEGD](https://bora.co/tag/segd/)
- [Fabric](https://bora.co/tag/fabric/)
- [IFAI](https://bora.co/tag/ifai/)
- [Industrial Fabric Association International](https://bora.co/tag/industrial-fabric-association-international/)
- [Rainier Industries](https://bora.co/tag/rainier-industries/)
- [Rainier](https://bora.co/tag/rainier/)
- [The Good Mod](https://bora.co/tag/the-good-mod/)
- [Good Mod](https://bora.co/tag/good-mod/)
- [Guildworks](https://bora.co/tag/guildworks/)
- [Creative Capital Design](https://bora.co/tag/creative-capital-design/)
- [CCD](https://bora.co/tag/ccd/)
- [Fashion](https://bora.co/tag/fashion/)
- [Apparel](https://bora.co/tag/apparel/)
- [Wearable](https://bora.co/tag/wearable/)
- [Tensile](https://bora.co/tag/tensile/)
- [Grasshopper](https://bora.co/tag/grasshopper/)
- [chris linn](https://bora.co/tag/chris-linn/)
- [christopher linn](https://bora.co/tag/christopher-linn/)
- [disruptive design](https://bora.co/tag/disruptive-design/)
- [portland oregon](https://bora.co/tag/portland-oregon/)
- [dwp](https://bora.co/tag/dwp/)
- [Metropolis Magazine](https://bora.co/tag/metropolis-magazine/)
- [Think Tank](https://bora.co/tag/think-tank/)
- [Think Tank 2018](https://bora.co/tag/think-tank-2018/)
- [Susan S. Szenasy](https://bora.co/tag/susan-s-szenasy/)
- [Disruption](https://bora.co/tag/disruption/)
- [Academia](https://bora.co/tag/academia/)
- [Texas A+M University](https://bora.co/tag/texas-am-university/)
- [Digital](https://bora.co/tag/digital/)
- [Lecture Hall](https://bora.co/tag/lecture-hall/)
- [Comfort](https://bora.co/tag/comfort/)
- [Question Comfort](https://bora.co/tag/question-comfort/)
- [PDX Monthly](https://bora.co/tag/pdx-monthly/)
- [IIDA](https://bora.co/tag/iida/)
- [Fabric Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/fabric-architecture/)
- [PICA](https://bora.co/tag/pica/)
- [Portland Institute for Contemporary Art](https://bora.co/tag/portland-institute-for-contemporary-art/)
- [Interactive](https://bora.co/tag/interactive/)
- [Climate](https://bora.co/tag/climate/)
- [Linda Wagner](https://bora.co/tag/linda-wagner/)
- [Jon Dorbolo](https://bora.co/tag/jon-dorbolo/)
- [Open Signal](https://bora.co/tag/open-signal/)
- [Bike to Work](https://bora.co/tag/bike-to-work/)
- [Sustainable Cities](https://bora.co/tag/sustainable-cities/)
- [Health](https://bora.co/tag/health/)
- [Planning](https://bora.co/tag/planning/)
- [DJC](https://bora.co/tag/djc/)
- [Daily Journal of Commerce](https://bora.co/tag/daily-journal-of-commerce/)
- [Design Award](https://bora.co/tag/design-award/)
- [Wins](https://bora.co/tag/wins/)
- [Jeanie Lai](https://bora.co/tag/jeanie-lai/)
- [Stephen Weeks](https://bora.co/tag/stephen-weeks/)
- [U of O](https://bora.co/tag/u-of-o/)
- [Society](https://bora.co/tag/society/)
- [Portland State University](https://bora.co/tag/portland-state-university/)
- [Comfortable](https://bora.co/tag/comfortable/)
- [Specialty Fabric Review](https://bora.co/tag/specialty-fabric-review/)
- [Legacy Award](https://bora.co/tag/legacy-award/)
- [Mike Manzi](https://bora.co/tag/mike-manzi/)
- [Parsons](https://bora.co/tag/parsons/)
- [New School](https://bora.co/tag/new-school/)
- [LEED](https://bora.co/tag/leed/)
- [New York](https://bora.co/tag/new-york/)
- [Technology](https://bora.co/tag/technology/)
- [Diversity](https://bora.co/tag/diversity/)
- [Millenials](https://bora.co/tag/millenials/)
- [Breakfast Meeting](https://bora.co/tag/breakfast-meeting/)
- [Retail](https://bora.co/tag/retail/)
- [Muji](https://bora.co/tag/muji/)
- [Japanese](https://bora.co/tag/japanese/)
- [Meier & Frank Downtown Portland](https://bora.co/tag/meier-frank-downtown-portland/)
- [Flagship](https://bora.co/tag/flagship/)
- [MLK](https://bora.co/tag/mlk/)
- [Martin Luther King Jr.](https://bora.co/tag/martin-luther-king-jr/)
- [Day of Service](https://bora.co/tag/day-of-service/)
- [Volunteering](https://bora.co/tag/volunteering/)
- [Rose CDC](https://bora.co/tag/rose-cdc/)
- [Affordable Housing](https://bora.co/tag/affordable-housing/)
- [Rebuilding Center](https://bora.co/tag/rebuilding-center/)
- [The Giving Tree NW](https://bora.co/tag/the-giving-tree-nw/)
- [Transition Projects](https://bora.co/tag/transition-projects/)
- [Peninsula Children’s Learning Center](https://bora.co/tag/peninsula-childrens-learning-center/)
- [TCU](https://bora.co/tag/tcu/)
- [Texas Christian University](https://bora.co/tag/texas-christian-university/)
- [School of Music](https://bora.co/tag/school-of-music/)
- [national architecture](https://bora.co/tag/national-architecture/)
- [aecom](https://bora.co/tag/aecom/)
- [hunt construction](https://bora.co/tag/hunt-construction/)
- [tower](https://bora.co/tag/tower/)
- [theater](https://bora.co/tag/theater/)
- [concert hall](https://bora.co/tag/concert-hall/)
- [modern architecture](https://bora.co/tag/modern-architecture/)
- [VR](https://bora.co/tag/vr/)
- [AR](https://bora.co/tag/ar/)
- [Enscape](https://bora.co/tag/enscape/)
- [Unreal Engine](https://bora.co/tag/unreal-engine/)
- [Mixed Reality](https://bora.co/tag/mixed-reality/)
- [Vanport Mosaic](https://bora.co/tag/vanport-mosaic/)
- [ZGF Architects](https://bora.co/tag/zgf-architects/)
- [Performing Arts Center](https://bora.co/tag/performing-arts-center/)
- [Pro Bono Design Work](https://bora.co/tag/pro-bono-design-work/)
- [Architecture Foundation of Oregon](https://bora.co/tag/architecture-foundation-of-oregon/)
- [Design Expertise](https://bora.co/tag/design-expertise/)
- [Promotions](https://bora.co/tag/promotions/)
- [Oregon Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/oregon-architecture/)
- [Project Management](https://bora.co/tag/project-management/)
- [Project Design](https://bora.co/tag/project-design/)
- [material transparency](https://bora.co/tag/material-transparency/)
- [implicit bias](https://bora.co/tag/implicit-bias/)
- [training](https://bora.co/tag/training/)
- [prosper portland](https://bora.co/tag/prosper-portland/)
- [green hammer](https://bora.co/tag/green-hammer/)
- [keen](https://bora.co/tag/keen/)
- [treehouse](https://bora.co/tag/treehouse/)
- [ride report](https://bora.co/tag/ride-report/)
- [inclusion](https://bora.co/tag/inclusion/)
- [diversity equity inclusion](https://bora.co/tag/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
- [JUST certification](https://bora.co/tag/just-certification/)
- [USGBC](https://bora.co/tag/usgbc/)
- [International Living Futures Institute](https://bora.co/tag/international-living-futures-institute/)
- [edison high school](https://bora.co/tag/edison-high-school/)
- [learning differences](https://bora.co/tag/learning-differences/)
- [special needs](https://bora.co/tag/special-needs/)
- [high school](https://bora.co/tag/high-school/)
- [floodplain](https://bora.co/tag/floodplain/)
- [net zero](https://bora.co/tag/net-zero/)
- [active learning](https://bora.co/tag/active-learning/)
- [in the round](https://bora.co/tag/in-the-round/)
- [immersive media](https://bora.co/tag/immersive-media/)
- [cascades campus](https://bora.co/tag/cascades-campus/)
- [Architects in School](https://bora.co/tag/architects-in-school/)
- [Teaching](https://bora.co/tag/teaching/)
- [Teaching Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/teaching-architecture/)
- [learning outcomes](https://bora.co/tag/learning-outcomes/)
- [arena classroom](https://bora.co/tag/arena-classroom/)
- [learning research](https://bora.co/tag/learning-research/)
- [geometry of learning](https://bora.co/tag/geometry-of-learning/)
- [human rights](https://bora.co/tag/human-rights/)
- [advocacy](https://bora.co/tag/advocacy/)
- [policy](https://bora.co/tag/policy/)
- [leadership](https://bora.co/tag/leadership/)
- [thought leader](https://bora.co/tag/thought-leader/)
- [community engagement](https://bora.co/tag/community-engagement/)
- [civic responsibility](https://bora.co/tag/civic-responsibility/)
- [renovation](https://bora.co/tag/renovation/)
- [music and theater](https://bora.co/tag/music-and-theater/)
- [downtown portland](https://bora.co/tag/downtown-portland/)
- [broadway portalnd](https://bora.co/tag/broadway-portalnd/)
- [Albuquerque](https://bora.co/tag/albuquerque/)
- [University of New Mexico](https://bora.co/tag/university-of-new-mexico/)
- [Portland Architect](https://bora.co/tag/portland-architect/)
- [Southwest](https://bora.co/tag/southwest/)
- [Southwest Archicture](https://bora.co/tag/southwest-archicture/)
- [New Mexico Architecture](https://bora.co/tag/new-mexico-architecture/)
- [Design Excellence](https://bora.co/tag/design-excellence/)
- [Business School](https://bora.co/tag/business-school/)
- [Innovative Design](https://bora.co/tag/innovative-design/)
- [New Mexico Architect](https://bora.co/tag/new-mexico-architect/)
- [Meier & Frank](https://bora.co/tag/meier-frank/)
- [historic building](https://bora.co/tag/historic-building/)
- [FAIA](https://bora.co/tag/faia/)
- [College of Fellows](https://bora.co/tag/college-of-fellows/)
- [design exploration](https://bora.co/tag/design-exploration/)
- [internship](https://bora.co/tag/internship/)
- [architeure](https://bora.co/tag/architeure/)
- [mentorship](https://bora.co/tag/mentorship/)
- [COVID-19](https://bora.co/tag/covid-19/)
- [Coronavirus](https://bora.co/tag/coronavirus/)
- [mass timber](https://bora.co/tag/mass-timber/)
- [carbon footprint](https://bora.co/tag/carbon-footprint/)
- [design research](https://bora.co/tag/design-research/)
- [biophilic](https://bora.co/tag/biophilic/)
- [Principal](https://bora.co/tag/principal/)
- [Design Leadership](https://bora.co/tag/design-leadership/)
- [Promotion](https://bora.co/tag/promotion/)
- [black lives matter](https://bora.co/tag/black-lives-matter/)
- [AEC Magazine](https://bora.co/tag/aec-magazine/)
- [Work from Home](https://bora.co/tag/work-from-home/)
- [Northwest](https://bora.co/tag/northwest/)
- [WFH](https://bora.co/tag/wfh/)
- [Design Thinking](https://bora.co/tag/design-thinking/)
- [Critical Race Theory](https://bora.co/tag/critical-race-theory/)
- [Racial Justice](https://bora.co/tag/racial-justice/)
- [Racial Equity](https://bora.co/tag/racial-equity/)
- [DEI](https://bora.co/tag/dei/)
- [BLM](https://bora.co/tag/blm/)
- [George Floyd](https://bora.co/tag/george-floyd/)
- [Design Justice](https://bora.co/tag/design-justice/)
- [COBID](https://bora.co/tag/cobid/)
- [Activism](https://bora.co/tag/activism/)
- [AIA Oregon](https://bora.co/tag/aia-oregon/)
- [Emerging professionals](https://bora.co/tag/emerging-professionals/)
- [adaptive reuse](https://bora.co/tag/adaptive-reuse/)
- [Lincoln High School](https://bora.co/tag/lincoln-high-school/)
- [topping out](https://bora.co/tag/topping-out/)
- [Hoffman](https://bora.co/tag/hoffman/)
- [PacificMark Construction](https://bora.co/tag/pacificmark-construction/)
- [staff](https://bora.co/tag/staff/)
- [new hires](https://bora.co/tag/new-hires/)
- [pride](https://bora.co/tag/pride/)
- [BIPOC](https://bora.co/tag/bipoc/)
- [LGBTQIA+](https://bora.co/tag/lgbtqia/)
- [commercial](https://bora.co/tag/commercial/)
- [airtightness](https://bora.co/tag/airtightness/)
- [envelope](https://bora.co/tag/envelope/)
- [photovoltaics](https://bora.co/tag/photovoltaics/)
- [community service](https://bora.co/tag/community-service/)
- [groundbreaking](https://bora.co/tag/groundbreaking/)
- [egd](https://bora.co/tag/egd/)
- [experiential graphic design](https://bora.co/tag/experiential-graphic-design/)
- [Tenant improvement](https://bora.co/tag/tenant-improvement/)
- [high performance](https://bora.co/tag/high-performance/)
- [LEVER](https://bora.co/tag/lever/)
- [ventilation](https://bora.co/tag/ventilation/)
- [biophilia](https://bora.co/tag/biophilia/)
- [Hood to Coast](https://bora.co/tag/hood-to-coast/)
- [carbon reduction](https://bora.co/tag/carbon-reduction/)
- [climate empowerment](https://bora.co/tag/climate-empowerment/)
- [energy savings](https://bora.co/tag/energy-savings/)
- [Van Cliburn Concert Hall](https://bora.co/tag/van-cliburn-concert-hall/)
- [daylighting](https://bora.co/tag/daylighting/)
- [carbon offsets](https://bora.co/tag/carbon-offsets/)
- [LINC](https://bora.co/tag/linc/)
- [community development](https://bora.co/tag/community-development/)
- [Presentations](https://bora.co/tag/presentations/)
- [MassTimber](https://bora.co/tag/masstimber/)
- [Libraries](https://bora.co/tag/libraries/)
- [performingarts](https://bora.co/tag/performingarts/)
- [Inclusivity](https://bora.co/tag/inclusivity/)
- [grand opening](https://bora.co/tag/grand-opening/)
- [library](https://bora.co/tag/library/)
- [STEM](https://bora.co/tag/stem/)
- [STEM education](https://bora.co/tag/stem-education/)
- [arts](https://bora.co/tag/arts/)
- [culture](https://bora.co/tag/culture/)
- [museum](https://bora.co/tag/museum/)
- [Florida](https://bora.co/tag/florida/)
- [African American](https://bora.co/tag/african-american/)

## Level

- [Principals](https://bora.co/level/principals/)
- [Associate Principals](https://bora.co/level/associate-principals/)
- [Associates](https://bora.co/level/associates/)
- [Staff](https://bora.co/level/staff/)

## Type

- [Workplace](https://bora.co/type/workplace/) - 4
- [Renovation](https://bora.co/type/renovation/) - 8
- [Commercial](https://bora.co/type/commercial/) - 5
- [K-12](https://bora.co/type/pk-12-education/) - 3
- [Single-Family](https://bora.co/type/single-family/)
- [Higher Ed](https://bora.co/type/higher-education/) - 1
- [Arts & Culture](https://bora.co/type/arts-culture/) - 2
- [Featured](https://bora.co/type/featured/)
- [Academic](https://bora.co/type/academic/)
- [STEM](https://bora.co/type/stem/)
- [Student Service](https://bora.co/type/student-service/)
- [EGD](https://bora.co/type/egd/) - 7
- [Housing](https://bora.co/type/housing/) - 6
- [Multi-Family](https://bora.co/type/multi-family/)
- [Affordable](https://bora.co/type/affordable/)
- [On the Boards](https://bora.co/type/on-the-boards/)

## Location

- [Southwest](https://bora.co/location/southwest/) - 1
- [South](https://bora.co/location/south/) - 2
- [Northwest](https://bora.co/location/northwest/)
- [Northeast](https://bora.co/location/northeast/) - 4
- [Midwest](https://bora.co/location/midwest/) - 3