About
Over 33 years of outstanding service
The firm was established in 1976 in Lake Oswego, Oregon and still maintains its office in expanded space in the same location. We have worked in Vancouver, Washington since 1989. We opened the permanent Vancouver office in 1995. We have architectural licensing in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Utah. We have also completed projects in Mexico, Canada, and Ireland.
We have been recognized as one of the top 25 architectural firms in the metropolitan area.
Our standard of service is punctuated by multiple projects for repeat clients. We have executed projects for over 20 years for several clients, have been involved in over 150 projects for one client, and have produced approximately $60 million of actual construction for another client.
The "Right" size to achieve client goals
We are large enough to provide the professional technical expertise required for projects. We are large enough to meet even the most aggressive timelines.
We are small enough to provide a partner who is actively involved in every phase of each project - a key to our success. We are small enough to provide the responsiveness inherent in consistently successful projects.
We maintain 25 to 30 professionals within our two offices. Staff shifts between offices as needed to adequately support project requirements.
Process is performance
Our policies and procedures have been developed, cultivated, tested and proven true. They are the guiding principles and strategies throughout each project. They provide a high degree of technical accuracy and coordination.
Our proactive approach is based on clear delineation of responsibilities and communication channels. It is a structured process from design through construction and move-in.
This has established ongoing client relationships, resulting in 90% of our work coming from repeat clients.
Good communication, established procedures, timely reactions and deep commitment make for a successful project. Upholding these principles has allowed us to keep Change Orders on projects to an average of 3%.
A full range
Pre-Design Services
- Needs Development
- Site Assessments
- Project Scheduling / Budgeting
- Codes Review
- Project Feasibility
Design Services
- Architecture
- Master Planning
- Space Planning
- Interior Design
- Cost / Benefit Analysis
Construction Services
- Pre-Construction
- Construction Observation
- Construction Management
- Commissioning Coordination
- Post Occupancy Review
Supplemental Services
- Environmental Design
- Value Engineering
- Energy Audit
- Move Coordination
- Art Selection
- Research
- Public Relations Coordination
- Bond Support
- Graphics / Multi-Media
ARCHITECTS Barrentine.Bates.Lee AIA is recognized for its design contribution to the community.
2007 | Excellence in Concrete Awards Finalist, Tilt-up Category, the Exhibit Hall at Clark County Event Center
2006 | Clark County Building Industry Association Building Excellence Award for Union Prairie Business Park
2005 | Community Pride Design Award for the Exhibit Hall at Clark County Event Center
2005 | Beaverton School District Lifetime Learning Recognition for Chehalem Elementary School Remodels and Additions
2005 | Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects for the Exhibit Hall at Clark County Event Center
2005 | Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects for Glenhaven Corporate Headquarters, Banfield Pet Hospital
2005 | Community Pride Design Award for the Exhibit Hall at Clark County Event Center
2003 | Community Pride Design Award for Clark County Public Service Center
2002| Community Pride Design Award for Clark County Juvenile Justice Center
2000 | Air National Guard Design Award Program Merit Award for the Reserve Forces Facility at Kingsley Field
2000| North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award for Oak Grove Elementary School
1998 | North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award for Clackamas County Sheriff's Office North Station
1998 | North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award for Clackamas County and Clackamas Community College Public Safety Training Center
1998 | North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce Award for Outstanding New Construction for Public Safety Training Center Complex
1998 | Concrete Awards finalist, Tilt-up Category for the Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Camp Withycombe
1994 | National Endowment for the Arts Presidential Design Award Nominee for the HC-130 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, Portland Air Base
1993 | USAF Merit Award for Completed Project for the HC-130 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar
1987 | Downtown Development Association Revitalization Award for the Oregon Bank, Dallas
1987 | Tri-City Economic Vitality Award for professional design services on the rehabilitation of two buildings in downtown Oregon City for Clackamas County Agencies
1983 | AIA Merit Award for the Pauling Science Center, Clackamas Community College
1982 | Institute of Oregon's Hammurabi Award for excellence in design and use of masonry at the Pauling Science Center, Clackamas Community College