Skylab Architecture

Skylab is interested in shaping human experience and is driven by optimism and exploration, engaging in futurism with a touch of irony.

What we do

Skylab focuses on creating experiences and environments that inspire and connect people. The studio:

• Explores, curates and innovates in response to each project.
• Creates today what it believes will shape tomorrow.
• Aims to reveal the unseen opportunities in a site, program or brand.

How we work

Skylab takes a holistic approach to problem solving, working across the following disciplines and offerings:

• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Branded Environments
• Planning

Projects span a wide range of landscapes and locations, from urban infill and adaptive re-use to resorts, cultural destinations and branded retail environments.

Where we are based

Skylab Architecture is based in Portland, Oregon, and works on projects in Oregon and in other locations in the United States and internationally.

Skylab designs projects in sectors that include:

• Residential
• Multi-family housing
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Workspace and commercial offices
• Public and civic buildings
• Cultural projects
• Adaptive re-use
• Exhibition spaces
• Parks, landscape and outdoor destinations
• Mountain and resort-based projects
• Prefab and modular construction

Selected representative projects

The website highlights many projects; examples include:

Commercial, workplace and branded environments

• Serena Williams Building, Nike World HQ \\u2014 Beaverton, Oregon \\u2014 retail and workspace environments on the Nike campus.
• Arc\\u2019teryx Portland Creation Center \\u2014 Portland, Oregon \\u2014 a commercial project for the outdoor brand Arc\\u2019teryx.
• North HQ, Snow Peak, Stance Global Retail, Sorel, Nau and other branded environments and retail spaces listed on the site.

Residential, multi-family and hospitality

• Cascade Bungalows at Brasada Ranch \\u2014 Powell Butte, Oregon \\u2014 residential and hospitality bungalows within a resort setting.
• 28 Thurman \\u2014 Portland, Oregon \\u2014 a multi-family residential development with five townhome-style units featuring EV-ready garages, private rooftop terraces, flexible ground-floor spaces and all-electric, EV- and solar-ready design.
• Owl Creek \\u2014 Snowmass, Colorado \\u2014 a residential project listed in the firm\\u2019s work.
• Willamette Heights Residence, Fitzloff Residence and other listed residential projects.

Mountain, outdoor and resort destinations

• A Frame Club \\u2014 Winter Park, Colorado \\u2014 a new hotel brand consisting of 31 modular A-frame cabins with a bar and restaurant in a historic saloon building, situated on a wooded site next to the Fraser River.
• Humbird \\u2014 Schweitzer, Idaho \\u2014 a mountain project at a ski destination.
• The Village at Alyeska \\u2014 Girdwood, Alaska.
• Snow Park Village \\u2014 Deer Valley, Utah.
• Skylodge \\u2014 Powder Mountain, Utah.
• Des Moines Marina Steps \\u2014 Des Moines, Washington.
• Luuwit Park and Outpost in Oregon and other outdoor-oriented projects.

Cultural, public and exhibition projects

• Bodecker Foundation \\u2014 a cultural project described as adaptive re-use and construction.
• Columbia Building \\u2014 listed as a public project.
• Oregon Film Museum \\u2014 Astoria, Oregon \\u2014 an exhibition-focused project.
• Civic Park \\u2014 Eugene, Oregon.
• Additional cultural and public work including OMSI and projects listed under public or cultural categories.

Hospitality, event and nightlife

• W San Francisco and W Seattle \\u2014 hotel and hospitality projects.
• Doug Fir, Departure Portland, Country Cat and other food, beverage and nightlife destinations.

Geographic reach

Projects listed on skylabarchitecture.com are located in:

• Oregon
• Washington
• Idaho
• Utah
• Alaska
• Colorado
• California
• New York
• British Columbia, Canada
• Various other locations, including international work

This reflects Skylab Architecture\\u2019s experience delivering projects across the Pacific Northwest, the wider United States and internationally.

Phone

• Main studio phone: 503-525-9315

How to get in touch

For new project inquiries, collaborations, or general questions about Skylab Architecture\\u2019s work, you can contact the studio by phone or use the contact options provided on the Skylab Architecture website.

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