What I Do for Business Owners:

Typical Projects

I work with a wide range of business owners — from first-time entrepreneurs to established brands expanding locations.

Types of projects I commonly handle include:

  • Retail shop renovations

  • Office build-outs

  • Wellness clinics, spas, and treatment room layouts

  • Cannabis dispensaries & integrated manufacturing

  • Industrial product rooms and packaging areas

  • Golf simulator studios and sports facilities

  • Reconfiguring suites inside malls or strip centers

  • Documenting unpermitted work and preparing recovery plans

  • ADA, restroom, and accessibility upgrades

  • Parking and site improvements for commercial spaces

    • Retail + boutique shops

    • Office layouts and commercial space planning

    • Wellness, spa, medical, and treatment rooms

    • Restaurants, food service, and bakery layouts

    • Fitness & performance spaces

    • Golf simulator studios (Back9, Full Swing systems)

    • Cannabis retail + POS layout

    • Manufacturing, processing & storage design

    • Occupancy changes / reclassifications

    • Interior finish upgrades and façade improvements

    • Full permit drawing sets for commercial TI

    • ADA accessibility upgrades & restroom compliance

    • Fire & life safety: egress, exit width, occupancy

    • Building code analysis for existing spaces

    • Health department submittals

    • Energy code compliance (COMcheck or prescriptive)

    • Coordination with building departments & fire marshals

    • Responses to plan review comments

    • Site improvements: parking, ramps, accessible routes

    • Change-of-use requirements and triggers

    • Guidance on what’s allowed on your lot

    • Energy code and building code compliance

    • Responding to plan review comments

    • Helping resolve “work done without permits”

    • Design–Build delivery for small commercial TI

    • Pre-construction pricing & subcontractor coordination

    • Construction oversight and problem solving in the field

    • Phasing, scheduling, and sequencing of work

    • Clear communication with subs (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, framing, finishes)

    • Fast turnaround for small renovations and retail interiors

    • Optional site visits and punch-list review

I help business owners plan, design, permit, and build small commercial projects across Oregon, Washington, Texas, Florida, and New Mexico.

Whether you’re opening a retail shop, renovating a suite, bringing a space up to code, or building a cannabis retail/manufacturing facility, I provide end-to-end architectural support — from early sketches to permit approval and construction.

The Process (Business Owner Workflow)

1. Consultation + Feasibility
We discuss your business model, square footage needs, and code implications (use, occupancy, ADA, required plumbing fixtures, etc.).

2. Site Visit + Existing Conditions
I document the space, measure walls, verify utilities, and identify any code or compliance issues.

3. Schematic Layout
I prepare functional space plans based on your program — retail, treatment rooms, back-of-house, storage, manufacturing, etc.

4. Permit Drawing Set
I draft the full architectural package required for commercial TI submission, including life safety, ADA, and site improvements.

5. Permit Coordination
I submit drawings (or help you submit them), communicate with the jurisdiction, and respond to correction comments.

6. Construction Phase (Optional GMAC)
For small commercial projects, I offer Design–Build delivery through GMAC, including subcontractor outreach, pricing, schedule planning, and on-site support.

Where I Work

I’m based in the Pacific Northwest and work with homeowners across:
• Oregon
• Washington
• Texas
• Florida
• New Mexico

With over 12 years of residential and commercial experience, I specialize in navigating complex building codes, zoning rules, and permitting processes — so your project moves forward smoothly and efficiently.

I am a member of AIA and NCARB and have reciprocity to practice residential architecture all across the US.

COMMERCIAL WORK

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    The Rush Residence is an ambitious and unique project located in the serene, heavily wooded landscape of Southwest Washington State. This earthbag cottage was designed for a young couple who envisioned a home that not only provided a cozy and inviting atmosphere but also harmonized with the natural surroundings of their expansive property. With a deep appreciation for sustainable living and a desire to build something truly distinctive, they chose earthbag construction—a method that is both environmentally friendly and structurally resilient.

    GOLF SIMULATOR STUDIOS

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