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As we celebrate our 40th year in business, join us in looking back at exceptional moments in our firm history.

December 18, 2024

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence

Andrew Burke, principal architect at Soderstrom, was responsible for the structure that houses all this and nurtures a space for contemplation.

November 12, 2024

Oregon ArtsWatch: A new chapel at Newberg’s George Fox University, filled with art

Soderstrom is excited to announce Carl Hampson, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Design Principal. Carl will provide high-level design leadership and guidance across all practice areas, focusing on elevating Soderstrom’s design work, mentoring staff, and fostering a robust design culture. With over 30 years of experience, Carl has led the design and planning of numerous award-winning projects for higher education, healthcare, and civic institutions.

October 29, 2024

Carl Hampson Joins Soderstrom

Wayne van Loon

January 22, 2024

Announcing Our New Principal

Soderstrom is proud to announce three promotions. Congratulations to Eric Talbot, Caitlin Poliak, and Andrew Blumm!

December 4, 2023

Celebrating Our New Associate Principal and Associates

gender neutral bathroom design

October 25, 2023

Gender-Neutral Bathrooms in Schools: Balancing Privacy, Safety, and Functionality

One year after we moved into our new office in the Pearl District, here's a list of the Top 10 Things that make the new space great.

July 31, 2023

Top 10 Things We Love About Our New Office

Soderstrom has achieved a Just label, an important step towards greater transparency for our firm and members of the building industry. We sat down with key staff contributors for a Q&A about the process.

July 14, 2023

Soderstrom Achieves an ILFI Just Label!

santiam gym design planning meeting

February 9, 2023

Q&A Applying for Oregon School District Grants

Congratulations to Eric Talbot, Tommy White, and Josh Rosenbaum on their recent promotions.

November 11, 2022

Soderstrom Promotes One New Senior Associate and Two New Associates

Santiam basketball court mass plywood panel

August 11, 2022

Santiam Canyon’s Mass Timber Facility Becomes a Point of Civic Pride

hadlock

May 11, 2022

Our Path to Net Zero Begins!

Soderstrom is pleased to announce four promotions to Associate Principal this year, representing a new generation of leadership within our company.

February 14, 2022

Soderstrom Promotes Four to Associate Principal

Bob Thrapp architect

November 30, 2021

Bob Thrapp is Promoted to Associate

Three more staff members have recently become ODE certified assessors, supporting Soderstrom's mission of helping school districts obtain and maximize the grant funding available to them.

November 19, 2021

Meet Our Growing Team of ODE Certified Assessors

Megan Baker, LEED AP

November 4, 2021

Meagan Baker Honored as One of DJC’s Women of Vision

Abbott Claim winery cave

September 15, 2021

Abbott Claim Winery Takes Home 2nd Place at the DJC TopProjects Awards

The renovation of St. Helens High School, recently featured in the DJC Oregon, will modernize the school using nature as a theme.

April 28, 2021

DJC Oregon: St. Helens High School Connects the Past to the Present

Wayne van Loon

February 11, 2021

Wayne van Loon Joins the Studio

UP Dundon-Berchtold Hall aerial 01

December 10, 2020

Dundon-Berchtold Hall Wins 1st Place at the DJC TopProjects Awards

David Soderstrom was a brilliant creative, a skilled businessman, and a hell of a good time to be around. As we mourn his passing, we honor the exceptional legacy he left behind.

November 9, 2020

In Memory of David Soderstrom

gateway medical office building

July 21, 2020

Trauma-Informed Design for Health Care

We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement against systemic racism and oppression. We acknowledge that we need to do more.

June 19, 2020

To Our Staff and Community

OSU Extension Clackamas mass timber interior

May 15, 2020

DJC Oregon: A University Structure with Northwest Flair

The DJC Oregon interviewed Soderstrom's partners on the exciting promotion of Marlene Gillis, the firm's first female president.

April 28, 2020

DJC Oregon: Portland Firm Names First Woman President

Soderstrom hand sanitizer pick up

April 27, 2020

Giving Back During the Pandemic

Marlene Gillis President

April 15, 2020

Marlene Gillis is Promoted to President

Read our letter to clients, consultants and collaborators on how we are keeping our community safe during the COVID-19 spread.

March 24, 2020

Our COVID-19 Update

Erica Jankowski associate

November 13, 2019

Congratulations to Our Newest Associate

GFU Hadlock Student Center 02

May 23, 2019

Hadlock Student Center Wins 1st Place at the DJC TopProjects Awards

DJC Winery Architecture Press Release

February 13, 2019

DJC Oregon: Planting a Seed for Winery Design

winery architect Lemelson exterior

January 2, 2019

Ferar Studio Joins Soderstrom

Congratulations to Kay Harris, Meagan Baker, and Stephanie Doeing-Nicoletti on their recent promotions.

November 27, 2018

Announcing Our New Promotions

BPA Ross MHQ net zero 10

November 9, 2018

Net Zero Buildings: Project Zero – Bonneville Power

Architects in Schools 04

August 10, 2018

Back in the Classroom with Architects in Schools

2018 Soderstrom Rebuilding Together 01

May 4, 2018

Rebuilding Together

SHMS Rendering 02

March 26, 2018

Designing for Safety and Inclusion at St. Helens School District

Onyx Bridge Diamonds Ext South

January 3, 2018

A New Life for the Onyx Bridge

As Associates, Hugh Bitzer and Andy Bonesz will take on new leadership roles within the firm.

December 29, 2017

Hugh Bitzer and Andy Bonesz Promoted to Associate

OMSI Gingerbread Illusions 14

December 21, 2017

Gingerbread Adventures at OMSI

Dundon-Berchtold Hall, a new University of Portland building scheduled for completion in 2019, will be an architectural rarity in the Rose City.

December 6, 2017

Dundon-Berchtold Hall Featured in the DJC Oregon

Westward Whiskey Distillery Stills

December 5, 2017

Distiller: A Tale of Two Distilleries

Andrew Burke Principal

November 2, 2017

Andrew Burke is Promoted to Principal

winery architect Lingua Franca exterior

August 11, 2017

Wines & Vines: Lingua Franca’s Quake-Resistant Production Facility

The new St. Helens alternative high school is designed for the 21st century.

August 5, 2017

The Modernity of an Alternative High School in St. Helens

Henry Fitzgibbon architect

June 26, 2017

Interview with Henry Fitzgibbon