LEVER Architecture is a Portland, Oregon based design firm that is dedicated to the creation of buildings that elevate human experience. The firm works closely with creative and mission-driven clients and has developed a body of built work that includes student housing for the Pacific Northwest College of Art, campus planning and design for major entertainment companies in California, and the L'Angolo Estate Winery. LEVER is nationally recognized for material innovation and pioneering work with mass timber construction. The firm recently completed Albina Yard, the first building made from US-produced Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT).

In 2017, LEVER was named to Architectural Record's Design Vanguard and the Architectural League of New York's Emerging Voices. The firm's work has been published in the Atlantic, New York Times, Surface, and Dwell among others; and was recently featured in "Timber City,"​ an exhibition at the National Building Museum on Washington DC.

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Sara M.

Jonathan Heppner

Jeff Ernst

Doug Sheets

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Pamela Kislak

The Leadership Team at LEVER Architecture is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the firm. Composed of key members including the Chief Operating Officer and Principals, this team focuses on fostering innovation, overseeing project execution, and maintaining strong client relationships. They drive the firm's commitment to material innovation and sustainability, ensuring that every project enhances human experience and responds to the needs of the community.

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