@LEVERARC

We create buildings and spaces that elevate human experience. Award-winning innovative architecture firm based in Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, California

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Joined June 2013
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Othman Najib@Najib__OthmanAug 13
Thesis Headquarters is a four-story, approximately 40,000-square-foot mass timber office building in Portland’s Slabtown neighborhood near Forest Park, designed by Lever Architecture for the digital creative agency Thesis. Read more: linkedin.com/posts/lever-arc… 📸 @LEVERARC
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LEVER Architecture@LEVERARCMay 4
LEVER is a finalist in the @Architizer A+Awards for the Institutional: Library category, recognizing innovation in built library design. Albina Library is competing for the Popular Choice Award. Voting is now open through May 15, 2026 Vote: awards.architizer.com/a/page…
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LEVER Architecture retweeted
Shiling Pei@slpeiApr 27
Free lecture by my collaborator Thomas Robinson. And it is about timber buildings 👍
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AndersenConstruction@Andersen_ConstMar 16
Check out the MCL Albina project! This mass timber civic project restores the historic library while adding new spaces for reading, learning, and community gathering. Thank you to our partners who helped bring this to life. Architects: @LEVERARC, Noll and Tam; Pics: Lara Swimmer
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ICYMI - construction has begun on 20 new affordable townhomes in North Portland's Eliot neighborhood.
Portland Housing Bureau@PortlandHousingFeb 27
Congratulations to our partners at Williams & Russell CDC for breaking ground on 20 new affordable homes for sale. These 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes will be subject to PHB's N/NE Preference Policy for families with historic ties to the neighborhood. portland.gov/phb/constructio…
Architect's rendering of the Williams & Russell Townhomes, a three-story green building of attached homes with trees and grass outside and large windows.

ALT Architect's rendering of the Williams & Russell Townhomes, a three-story green building of attached homes with trees and grass outside and large windows.

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Congratulations to our partners at Williams & Russell CDC for breaking ground on 20 new affordable homes for sale. These 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes will be subject to PHB's N/NE Preference Policy for families with historic ties to the neighborhood. portland.gov/phb/constructio…
Architect's rendering of the Williams & Russell Townhomes, a three-story green building of attached homes with trees and grass outside and large windows.

ALT Architect's rendering of the Williams & Russell Townhomes, a three-story green building of attached homes with trees and grass outside and large windows.

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LEVER Architecture retweeted
Shawmut
@Shawmut_BuildsFeb 13
Congratulations to the teams behind 843 N Spring Street and @StJohnsU's St. Vincent Health Sciences Center, which earned honorable mentions in the 2025 American Architecture Awards. By integrating sustainable methods and materials, both projects exemplify the transformative impact design and construction have on the built world. • Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the @LEVERARC-designed 843 N Spring Street is one of the first and largest cross-laminated timber office buildings in the city. An adaptive reuse project, Shawmut performed major structural upgrades to support the new five-story building on top of an existing parking structure. • At the center of Queens, NY, the St. Vincent Health Sciences Center is the new cutting-edge education and training facility for St. John’s University’s healthcare program. Designed by @CannonDesign, the building is 100% electric and the second campus-based geothermal field in New York City, with our team installing 66 geothermal wells that heat and cool the facility. 🔗 See the full list of winners here: americanarchitectureawards.c… #ShawmutBuilt #ShawmutProud
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LEVER Architecture@LEVERARCJan 19
February 5, 5—7 pm ET | Hosted by AIA Detroit’s Committee on the Environment, Tall Timber: Future of Cities in Wood is an in-person discussion with Thomas Robinson of LEVER and Alejandro Fernandez of Thornton Tomasetti (@ttinc)
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LEVER Architecture retweeted
City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGovJan 15
Noteworthy projects from 2025 include Albina One, T. Joyce Phillips, Julia West House, and Alder 9. Visit the city’s website for a comprehensive list of housing projects. Portland.gov/PHB/News
Albina One brings 94 units of family-focused affordable housing to North Portland. Developed by Albina Vision Trust and Edlen & Co. Portland.gov/ PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT Albina One brings 94 units of family-focused affordable housing to North Portland. Developed by Albina Vision Trust and Edlen & Co. Portland.gov/ PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

Alder 9 adds 159 units of affordable housing to Portland’s Central Eastside. Developed by Related Northwest and Centro Cultural Portland.gov/PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT Alder 9 adds 159 units of affordable housing to Portland’s Central Eastside. Developed by Related Northwest and Centro Cultural Portland.gov/PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

Julia West House adds 89 units of supportive housing to downtown Portland. Developed by Community Development Partners Portland.gov/PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT Julia West House adds 89 units of supportive housing to downtown Portland. Developed by Community Development Partners Portland.gov/PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

T. Joyce Phillips adds 147 and redevelops 40 affordable units in NE Portland. Developed by Home Forward Portland.gov/PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT T. Joyce Phillips adds 147 and redevelops 40 affordable units in NE Portland. Developed by Home Forward Portland.gov/PHB/News City of Portland seal and wordmark.

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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGovJan 15
Portland Housing Bureau fosters an inclusive and sustainable city by creating stable, and long-term housing opportunities for Portlanders—funding affordable housing, ensure protections for renters, and preserve existing homes. portland.gov/phb/news/2026/1…
A courtyard with affordable homes visible in the background. 928 affordable homes opened last year thanks to funding from Portland Housing Bureau. And 632 more broke ground. Portland.gov/PBH/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT A courtyard with affordable homes visible in the background. 928 affordable homes opened last year thanks to funding from Portland Housing Bureau. And 632 more broke ground. Portland.gov/PBH/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark.

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LEVER Architecture retweeted
Architectural Record@ArchRecord18 Dec 2025
The 94-unit mid-rise gives priority to residents with ties to the historically Black Lower Albina neighborhood, which was shattered by midcentury urban renewal projects. Photo © Lara Swimmer brnw.ch/21wYt8o
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PHB is proud to be a part of this beautiful affordable housing development - one of 8 affordable housing projects opened with City funding this year so far. T. Joyce Phillips was funded thanks to the voter-approved @oregonmetro Housing Bond - learn more: portland.gov/phb/metro-housi…
LEVER Architecture@LEVERARC12 Nov 2025
Designed by LEVER for Home Forward, the T. Joyce Phillips Apartments in Portland’s Concordia neighborhood expand access to affordable housing with 187 units across three- and four-story buildings, integrating shared outdoor spaces and community amenities
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Othman Najib@Najib__Othman17 Sep 2025
The @NBCUniversal Campus project, designed by @LEVERARC and @fieldoperations, combines innovative architecture with sustainable design, reviving the campus's culture and sense of place at Universal Studios Lot in Los Angeles. Article Link: leverarchitecture.com/projec…
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Last weekend, we were thrilled to join @AlbinaVisionPDX and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Albina One, an affordable housing project with 94 homes in the Eliot neighborhood. 55 units have 2+ bedrooms for families with kids, and 32 are deeply affordable. /1
Project representatives and community leaders cut the ribbon at Albina One.

ALT Project representatives and community leaders cut the ribbon at Albina One.

Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of Albina One overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: "Albina One. Opened July 2025. 94 affordable units, 1-3 bedrooms. 32 deeply affordable units. On-site services including career placement & training."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of Albina One overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: "Albina One. Opened July 2025. 94 affordable units, 1-3 bedrooms. 32 deeply affordable units. On-site services including career placement & training."

Albina One, a seven-story blue and gold apartment building with a large plaza in front.

ALT Albina One, a seven-story blue and gold apartment building with a large plaza in front.

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On Friday, we were excited to celebrate with @homeforwardnews at the grand opening of T. Joyce Phillips, an affordable housing redevelopment project with 40 existing and 147 new apartments, which received funds from the @oregonmetro Housing Bond. /1
HUD's Bryan Guiney, Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan, Home Forward Director Ivory Mathews, Metro Councilor Christine Lewis, and members of the Phillips family cut the ribbon at T. Joyce Phillips.

ALT HUD's Bryan Guiney, Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan, Home Forward Director Ivory Mathews, Metro Councilor Christine Lewis, and members of the Phillips family cut the ribbon at T. Joyce Phillips.

Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of T. Joyce Phillips overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: "T. Joyce Phillips. Opened August 2025. 147 new + 40 rehab = 187 affordable units, studios to 4-bedrooms. 61 deeply affordable units. Central community center, playgrounds, community gardens."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of T. Joyce Phillips overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: "T. Joyce Phillips. Opened August 2025. 147 new + 40 rehab = 187 affordable units, studios to 4-bedrooms. 61 deeply affordable units. Central community center, playgrounds, community gardens."

T. Joyce Phillips, an apartment complex with two separate large, 3-story blue buildings with gabled roofs, verdant landscaping, and ample parking.

ALT T. Joyce Phillips, an apartment complex with two separate large, 3-story blue buildings with gabled roofs, verdant landscaping, and ample parking.

Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan speaks on a basketball court in front of a large mural at the T. Joyce Phillips grand opening ceremony.

ALT Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan speaks on a basketball court in front of a large mural at the T. Joyce Phillips grand opening ceremony.

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Thank you to @fox12oregon and @lesliedomi_tv for covering Albina One, a new 94-unit PHB-funded affordable housing development from @AlbinaVisionPDX, and a key piece of our N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy. kptv.com/2025/09/04/back-blo…

‘Back to the block’: Albina nonprofit opens its first affordable housing development

The project is the Albina Vision Trust’s first housing development. All 94 units are designated affordable housing, ranging from one to three bedrooms.

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With @LEVERARC, UO Portland Architecture's new home – Highland Hall – was revamped into a vibrant space, featuring bow trusses, maple floors, glass entryways, and mass plywood panel partitions. Click to learn more about UO Portland Architecture's new home! architecturalrecord.com/arti…

An Adaptive Reuse Project by Lever Architecture Makes the Grade at the University of Oregon’s New...

A dark and disregarded 1950s-era gym-turned-theater is transformed once again into Highland Hall, an inviting academic building populated by future architects.

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LEVER Architecture retweeted
Architectural Record@ArchRecord13 Aug 2025
Chandra is redefining architecture’s role in civic identity. Her work at LEVER Architecture prioritizes equity, culture, sustainability, and material innovation. Recognize her this September in Chicago. brnw.ch/21wUSW0
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Dekum Court is complete! Funded by the @oregonmetro Housing Bond and developed by @homeforwardnews, this project redeveloped 40 units and added 147 new affordable homes in Concordia. A full 63% of these units have two or more bedrooms to accommodate a range of family sizes. /1
Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of Dekum Court overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: "Dekum Court. Opened August 2025. 147 new + 40 rehab = 187 affordable units, studios to 4-bedrooms. 61 deeply affordable units. Central community center, playgrounds, community gardens."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of Dekum Court overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: "Dekum Court. Opened August 2025. 147 new + 40 rehab = 187 affordable units, studios to 4-bedrooms. 61 deeply affordable units. Central community center, playgrounds, community gardens."

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LEVER Architecture retweeted
Architectural Record@ArchRecord12 Aug 2025
A dark and disregarded 1950s-era gym-turned-theater is transformed once again into Highland Hall, an inviting academic building populated by future architects. Photo © Lara Swimmer brnw.ch/21wUR64

An Adaptive Reuse Project by Lever Architecture Makes the Grade at the University of Oregon’s New...

A dark and disregarded 1950s-era gym-turned-theater is transformed once again into Highland Hall, an inviting academic building populated by future architects.

architecturalrecord.com
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