We believe that schools embody our greatest hope for the future.

At Soderstrom, we are passionate about K-12 architecture that empowers teachers, nurtures students, and encourages civic pride. Creating state-of-the-art, sustainable buildings which guide the formation of inspired students is probably the most direct and tangible connection we have to the future of our communities.

RECENT WORK

Project Highlights

From Our Clients

Design Principles

Educational Excellence

Above all, our goal is to deliver high quality learning spaces suited to your school’s culture and curriculum. Our designs make best use of available resources to maximize student and staff capabilities.

evergreen middle school media center design

Building Community

We believe public buildings should be proud representatives of their community. Our aim is to listen and learn about your district while providing tailored, expert recommendations for future growth.

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Safety, Security, and Wellbeing

While creating safe and secure facilities, we also emphasize general occupant wellbeing. We want to protect your staff and students in a positive and nurturing space that they can look forward to seeing each day.

evergreen middle school hallway design

Collaborative Engagement

We work closely with your team of decision makers to prioritize and evaluate design solutions. Through stakeholder and community outreach, we ensure that all voices have an opportunity to contribute to a successful project.

plymouth school design

Sense of Place

A school is more than just a series of classrooms. It represents a unique time in students’ lives that they will carry with them into adulthood. Our designs look for opportunities to excite and inspire.

K-12 Projects

K-12 Design Team

Focused solely on K-12 design, our team is led by President Marlene Gillis, a nationally certified educational planner with A4LE (one of only five in the state), and all of our team leads are state-certified assessors with the Oregon Department of Education.

  • Meagan Baker, AIA, LEED AP

    Associate Principal
  • Andy Bonesz, AIA

    Associate Principal
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Dedicated to Oregon

Soderstrom has served over 45 school districts throughout the entire state of Oregon, with most of our work outside the Portland area. To best serve districts, especially those in rural areas, we specialize in community outreach, leveraging local resources, and supporting districts with applying for grants.

Ashland
Beaverton
Bethel
Camas Valley
Canby
Central Curry
Central Linn
Corbett
Creswell
Dallas
David Douglas
Dayton
Grants Pass
Greater Albany
Hillsboro
Jefferson

Junction City
Klamath County
Lake Oswego
Lebanon
Linn-Benton
McKenzie
McMinnville
Medford
Mt. Angel
Oakland
Oakridge
Oregon City
Oregon Trail
Parkrose
Perrydale

Rainier
Reedsport
Riverdale
Salem-Keizer
Santiam Canyon
Scio
Sherwood
Siuslaw
South Lane
St. Helens
Sutherlin
Three Rivers
Vernonia
Winston-Dillard
Woodburn

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Commitment that goes beyond the drawing board

The foundation of our approach is building good relationships that continue long after the construction projects are over. It’s not at all unusual for us to work with schools for many years, often starting with the facilities assessment and long-range plan but then continuing to serve in a multitude of capacities to assist in construction and planning needs. For long-term clients we are willing to tackle any request from small renovations and seismic retrofits to complex, multi-phased projects on occupied sites.

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Let us help you inspire your students.