Bkla Architecture

Specialties

Adaptive Reuse Design & Research, Site Master Planning, Site Entitlement Procurement, Code Research, Mixed Use Design, Multi & Single Family Design, Commercial & Retail Design, Construction Administration

Public Projects: Libraries, Parks & Pools, Public Safety (Law Enforcement & Fire Life Safety)

History

Established in 1995.

bkl/​a (formally known as Brett Keath Laurila Architect) has more than 25 years experience in Commercial, Retail & Mixed-​Use architectural projects, both public and privately developed. Offering extensive experience in the design and management of projects varying from single family residences to 22 story mixed-​use high rise over subterranean parking, bkl/​a has designed and been responsible for a diverse project typology. Well versed in client and consultant contracts, project estimating, document preparation, building code regulations and construction management, our projects are renowned for their innovative design, cost effectiveness and attention to detail.

Meet the Business Owner

Brett L.

Business Owner

We are a small firm with varied experience in design, for and of, the built environment. Being small, however, does not mean incapable. Our experience includes commercial, multifamily, adaptive reuse and civic architecture, planning, ADA-​AG compliance, envelope weatherization and inspection, print and graphic design as well as sculpture and whimsy. Our work has garnered both regional and national accolades in design and service to the community.

Our design philosophy begins with an emphasis on the clients needs and goals, a clear understanding of project expectations and finally, a comprehensible and succinct design notion that embodies the synthesis of these concepts into a clear, built idiom.

Design experience and technical expertise combined with our commitment to search for new ways to apply current and future technology to our clients projects, gives us the capability to meet the needs of today’s divergent project type and client base.

Licenses in Oregon, Nevada & California