Highlights of 2022, Welcoming 2023
Holst Celebrated 30 Years
In 2022, we celebrated our 30th Anniversary. It also marked 6+ years of ownership for Kim, Dave, Kevin, and Renée. Within those years, Holst became Oregon’s largest women-owned architecture firm (2017), JUST certified through the International Living Future Institute (2019), AIA PNW’s Firm of the Year (2020), and is currently going through the final stages of B Corp certification. We couldn’t be more proud of the work we’re doing, the people we’re doing it with, and where we’re headed. 2022 culminated with a wonderful gathering of clients, partners, and friends, as well as the unveiling of a film that shares our aspirations.
Holst Expands to Minneapolis, Minnesota
As we continue to grow as a firm, we have opened an office in Minnesota! This expansion allows us to do more work outside of Oregon. We currently have two employees heading up the Minneapolis office and will be adding more as we further our connections in the area.
Growing Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
This year, as a part of our investment in inclusive design practices, we welcomed Hannah Silver as Inclusive Design Facilitator, a new role at Holst. She is a designer, educator, and community connector whose unique blend of experience helps ensure that Holst’s buildings and design processes align with our goals for greater inclusivity in the built environment. Hannah will be a resource for project teams as they develop equitable community engagement strategies and adopt inclusivity best practices into their building designs.
We are excited to share her wealth of knowledge with our clients and community. Reach out if you’re interested in setting up a learning session for your team!
Holst Was Awarded Energy Trust of Oregon Research Grant
Holst was honored to receive a research grant from the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) to study the operational and embodied carbon in multifamily housing. Our study aims to provide designers and the larger development teams of multifamily housing with embodied and operational carbon assessments of local multi-family projects, giving a deeper understanding of the intersection between the two as it relates to the design decisions teams make.
Holst Named on Two Oregon Business 100 Best Lists
Staff Involvement in Community Organizations
New Principals
We are thrilled to announce that we have named four new Principals to join the leadership team at Holst. Brittany Shreiner, Lee Jorgensen, Mark Schmidt, and Steve Lanning have been an essential part of Holst’s evolution. Each brings a unique skillset, balancing the big picture direction of the firm with the many fine details integral to fulfilling our mission every day.
Office Culture
Project Accomplishments
Fora Health
- 2022 Portland Design Commission Design Excellence Award
- 2022 Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects, 1st Place, Healthcare and Life Science Category
- 2022 Oregon ASLA Design Honor Award, General Design
The Nick Fish
- 2022 Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects, 3rd Place, Affordable and Supportive Housing Category
- 2022 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region (NWPR) Merit Award
- Presented at Housing Oregon Conference
Hearth
- 2022 AIA Oregon Merit Award, Residential Category
- First Fitwel-Certified Building in Idaho
Seaside Civic & Convention Center
- 2022 AIA Oregon Honor Award, Commercial Category
Hazel Ying Lee Apartments
- 2021 Portland Design Commission Design Excellence Award (awarded in 2022 due to COVID-19)
Grace Peck Terrace
- Presented at Housing Oregon Conference
Grand Openings
Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Library
Located at the first law school in Bhutan, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Library is nestled within the dramatic slopes of the eastern Himalayan mountains.
The Vanguard
Holst’s fourth project in Idaho, The Vanguard bridges historic downtown Boise with the newer Central Addition neighborhood with 75 units of market-rate housing.
Hearth
The first Fitwel-certified building in Idaho, Hearth brings greater density and urban amenities to Boise’s growing Central Addition with a vibrant mix of market-rate housing and ground-floor retail.
Marriott Residence Inn Pearl Renovation
The Marriott Residence Inn Pearl is a 223-room hotel in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. Holst’s phased renovation to the building features sophisticated new finishes and furniture in the common areas, lobby, and guest rooms.
2023 is Looking Bright
As 2023 kicks off, we are thrilled to have several important projects already underway, ranging from nonprofit headquarters to a flagship library, as well as affordable and market-rate housing developments that are pushing the envelope in sustainability and inclusive design. Some are with valued long-time partners, while others have given us the opportunity to form new relationships. We are beyond excited to see these projects shape cities across the Pacific Northwest.
