Scott Mooney Elevated to Principal
09.04.26
Scott Mooney, AIA, has been promoted to Principal at Bora. With a 20-year career rooted in community-based outcomes, Scott is…
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Sarah Oeftering Promoted to Associate Principal
09.03.26
Sarah Oeftering, AIA, has been promoted to Associate Principal. Sarah joined Bora in 2016 and has grown into an exceptional…
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Bora Studio Wins 2026 AIA COTE Top Ten Award
06.11.26
Our Portland studio, Volta, has been named a 2026 AIA COTE Top Ten winner! Selected as one of ten projects…
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Corey Squire Presents at AIA 2026
06.10.26
Our Sustainability Director Corey Squire, AIA is making the rounds at this week’s AIA 2026 Conference in San Diego! Check…
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Celebrating Pride this Month and Every Month
06.10.26
Creating spaces where everyone belongs is what drives our work. We are proud to stand alongside and celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+…
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Culture Equity
Welcome to Bora, K’yara Simon!
06.10.26
We’re excited to introduce K’yara Simon, the newest addition to our studio this summer. K’yara joins us as part of…
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Culture Equity
Jefferson High School Breaks Ground!
06.10.26
What a moment for Portland Public Schools Jefferson High School, an anchor of Portland’s Black community for more than a century. After…
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Celebrating the Women of Bora
03.31.26
Rounding out Women’s History Month in joyful celebration of our fabulous Bora women (60% of our studio!). Spanning multiple generations,…
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Culture Equity
Check Out Our Podcast!
03.23.26
You may have heard the term “mass timber,” but do you know what sets it apart from other wood products?…
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Sustainability
African American Museum & Research Library Design Unveiled
03.19.26
Bora, in collaboration with STORYN, is thrilled to be leading the design of the African American Museum & Research Library…
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New Promotions at Bora
02.12.26
We’re proud to recognize the following designers for their contributions to our practice and dedication to the profession. Natalie Kish,…
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Bora’s PSU Vernier Science Center in School Construction News
01.08.26
The Portland State University Vernier Science Center was named “Facility of the Month” in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of School…
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Insights from Vietnam: Scott Barton-Smith’s Keynote Experience
12.10.25
Ever wonder what’s happening in the mass timber market worldwide? Associate Principal Scott Barton-Smith was recently invited to Ho Chi…
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Design Sustainability
Bora Receives Portland Business Journal’s Education Impact Award
11.20.25
The Portland Business Journal honored Bora with the Education Impact Award, recognizing our longstanding partnership with De La Salle North…
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Culture Press
Welcome to Bora, Benjamin!
11.14.25
Welcoming Project Architect Benjamin Stinson to Bora! Ben has spent years in the industry developing his skills across design, documentation,…
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