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Architecture and PlanningOregon, United States11-50 Employees
LEVER Architecture is an architecture and planning practice with bases in Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, California. It aims for design excellence and material innovation to create spaces that enhance the human experience, working with communities, institutions, and creative enterprises. Its design approach accounts for climate, local materials, and community dynamics, and it emphasizes environmental stewardship through sustainable materials, green spaces, renewable energy, and green roofs to ensure high performance. Its portfolio includes mass timber work, featuring 12 structures and more than 40 related research studies. The firm aligns with sustainable design standards such as the AIA 2030 Commitment and LEED certifications, while prioritizing equity through community engagement and inclusive practices. In March 2025, LEVER Architecture partnered with Timberlab and other project partners to design and build a 190,000-square-foot cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility, illustrating ongoing involvement in mass timber innovation.