Practice

Tweto Architecture

2017–Present  ·  Founder

2026
Irvington Remodel - NE 24th Ave, Portland — Main level remodel including kitchen, dining, basement stair, and half-bathroom
2026
Alameda Addition, Portland — A single level addition will add needed space for a full primary suite on the main floor of this craftsman home
2026
Mountaindale Home, North Plains — A new high-performance home in rural Washington County. The home replaces a burned family home and will include an open main floor plan and additional bedrooms upstairs.
2026
Champlain Drive III Remodel, Portland — A whole-house update and modernization. The project includes a new kitchen, living room built-ins, and a reconfigured second floor to add a primary suite and update a second full-bathroom. New systems and weatherization will add to comfort and livability.
2026
Irvington ADU, Portland — A new 2 level accessory structure that combines a home recording studio, an ADU, and a garage / workout room. Located in the Irvington Historic district, the design was approved under a type II Historic review. A high performance envelope provides sound isolation along with comfort and efficiency benefits.
2026
NE 44th Kitchen, Portland — An update to a dated, cramped kitchen, the new design adds natural light, better flow, and a strong connection to a new custom deck.
2026
Champlain Drive II Remodel, Portland — Main floor remodel including kitchen, dining room and new exterior access
2025
SE Lincoln Remodel, Portland — A reconfigured bathroom adds space and a better layout. A new entry closet and built in maximizes space and usability for both the entrance and adjacent bedroom.
2025
SW Taylor Ct Remodel, Portland — A complete rework of a 1970's home in SW Portland, this remodel clears out a cramped, dated kitchen and reconfigures the main floor to an open kitchen / dining and living space with a strong connection to the backyard garden. Main floor bathrooms are reconfigured and updated and the second floor redesigned to include a primary suite.
2025
SW 39th Remodel, Portland — Whole house remodel including vaulted great room, kitchen, added and remodeled bathrooms, exterior access, and basement updates
2025
Coast Cabin Remodel, Cannon Beach — Complete renovation of beach rental cabin to better connect to the ocean views while addressing a deficient envelope.
2025
NE 12th Addition, Portland — Full second floor addition with two bedrooms, full bath, office and updates throughout home
Two-story addition on a light blue clapboard house with dark trim, NE 12th addition in Portland by Tweto Architecture
2025
Irvington Kitchen - NE 10th Ave, Portland — Kitchen remodel in craftsman bungalow addresses a cramped and chopped up kitchen to be a functional space for a busy family.
2025
NE 47th Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel including a small addition, basement stair, and dining room area
2025
NW 24th ADU, Portland — Starting with a desire to replace a crumbling brick foundation, the client realized the benefits of going further with a full dig-out and new foundation to create space for a generous basement ADU. Stairways throughout were reconfigured to create comfortable access to the remaining basement space.
2024
NE Thompson Addition, Portland — The second addition project for the same client, this addition packs a lot in a small space. It includes a lofted two level great room, new half bathroom, laundry area, and a covered porch area.
2024
SW 83rd Place Addition, Portland — A seamless addition to a home in SW Portland, the project includes a new shop/garage space for the client, an avid woodworker, and a second story office connected to the existing second level. Two additional small additions on the main level add full-bathroom and mud-room entry.
2024
Winchell Addition, Vancouver — A second story addition unlocks the need for more space in a 1940's Vancouver home. The second level contains a generous primary suite, office space, and a new stair which brings light to the center of the home. The main floor was reconfigured to add the stair and increase living room space. New siding completes the now fully updated envelope.
Rendering of a two-story addition with grey lap siding, white trim and a wood front door, Winchell addition in Vancouver by Tweto Architecture
2024
Coast Farmhouse Remodel, Seaview — A complete rethinking of the main floor of this later 1800's farmhouse updates the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry areas.
2024
NE 7th Ave Remodel, Portland — A remodeled kitchen including new windows, siding, updates and modernizes the kitchen space and improves access to the backyard patio and gardens. The existing bathroom was expanded just enough to create an effective layout and allow for a generous walk-in shower. A built in closet in the adjacent bedroom maximizes the remaining closet space.
2024
NE 44th Ave Addition, Portland — A design for a large modern addition that includes two bedrooms and a generous spa-bathroom. A bright sun-room style volume connects the addition to the kitchen area of the main home and opens to a new integrated patio.
2024
NE Sumner St Remodel, Portland — The main floor remodel included reconfiguring the kitchen, added built-ins, new flooring, and vaulting the living space addresses the low ceilings of the ranch style home.
2024
NE Knott St Remodel, Portland — A design for a whole home remodel including the kitchen, adding a legal stair to second level, new bathroom and mud-room entry area. The second level includes two bedrooms and an added bathroom with a multi-purpose room between.
2024
NE 38th ADU, Portland — A new detached ADU designed for an older parent who wants to be near their kids/grandkids. The single level ADU is a 1 bedroom with open plan living / kitchen / dining room. A large covered back porch provides a private, protected outdoor living room. Exposed wood beams and wood cabinets warm up the interior.
2024
Irvington Remodel - NE 22nd, Portland — This whole house remodel expands usable space for a blended family. Relocating the basement stair to the center of the home unlocks the new remodeled kitchen's connection to the backyard. The basement includes a generous family room, two bedrooms and large, full bathroom. The mechanical systems were upgraded and second floor envelope improvements will keep the renewed home comfortable. The project is located in the Irvington Historic District and demonstrates how much of a home can be improved while remaining exempt from Historic Review.
2024
Irvington Remodel - NE 17th Ave, Portland — Located in the Irvington Historic District this complete interior remodel fell entirely under exemptions and didn’t require a historic review. The second floor was reconfigured to add a second full-bath allowing for a dedicated, remodeled, primary bathroom. The basement remodel includes a dig-out for headroom which also allowed for complete waterproofing systems while upgrading the structure of the home. The new space includes a generous basement stair, storage, laundry, a family room, a guest bedroom, and large full bathroom.
2023
NE Hassalo Remodel, Portland — This project reconfigured two oversized bedrooms to find space to add a generous ensuite bathroom.
2023
NE Ainsworth St Remodel, Portland — A basement finished to create a guest suite and a family room. The basement stair was reconfigured to make access both better for the basement and exterior.
2023
SW Dover Loop Kitchen, Portland — The kitchen in this SW Portland ranch home was reconfigured to better connect to the dining area, increase usable counter space, and storage.
2022
NW Champlain I Remodel, Portland — This home in NW Portland has an inverted floor plan with the main level at street level and two levels below opening to the hillside. The kitchen was reconfigured to function better and connect to the dining room. A half bathroom was relocated to create a much-needed coat closet. Extra garage space was utilized to create an office space adjacent to the kitchen. The existing primary bathroom was expanded to modernize the layout and create space for a soaking tub. Various other areas were updated to make the home work better.
2022
SE Kelly St Remodel, Portland — This MCM was re-organized to modernize the floor plan while retaining much of what the clients loved about the home. The kitchen and dining room were swapped to take advantage of extra space after moving the basement stair to a new addition. The new kitchen layout opens to the dining room and takes advantage of views over the backyard. The main floor bathroom was redone to fix a dated design and optimize space. All systems were updated and the envelope improved making the home comfortable and ready for its next life.
2022
N Baldwin Remodel, Portland — A classic North Portland farmhouse with a bad layout was reconfigured to improve flow and function. A poorly built addition was rebuilt to work as breakfast nook and natural entrance to the backyard gardens. A new bathroom makes the most of a compact footprint. The kitchen was opened to the dining area with a generous peninsula with seating. Small changes to the living room complete the main floor.
2022
NE 23rd Remodel, Portland — A cramped and dated kitchen in an otherwise well-preserved craftsman home was reconfigured to become sleek and functional. The new layout shifted the back door to improve flow and create a good connection to the backyard and dining area. The design also included both a new and a remodeled second story bathroom.
2022
SW 52nd Remodel, Portland — The second project for this client. The kitchen and dining room were swapped to make each larger and function better. Sleek, modern, solid Beech cabinets provide plentiful storage. New windows and skylights keep the space bright and inviting. The project also included a small entry addition that makes space for a small mudroom, a generous deck on the front, and a rebuilt front approach.
Kitchen with light wood cabinets, skylights and a wood-topped peninsula, SW 52nd remodel in Portland by Tweto Architecture
2022
SE 38th Remodel, Portland — Design for an attic primary suite remodel in SE Portland.
2022
N Arlington Place Addition, Portland — A complete gut remodel of the existing house and a large two story addition completely transform this North Portland home for a growing family. The existing home was reconfigured to include a vaulted kitchen / dining area. The addition at the back of the home includes a new living room and primary suite. The second level contains two kids rooms and a full bathroom.
2022
NE 8th Kitchen, Portland — The dated and cramped kitchen was reconfigured to allow for generous storage and counter space. An existing stair case that chopped up the old space was carefully integrated into the cabinetry to keep the floor plan simple and refined.
2022
NW 112th Home, Portland — Originally conceived as an ADU, the design shifted to a detached duplex to take advantage of new infill housing rules. This allowed for a larger home with 1 bedroom and generous living on the main floor and an additional bedroom on the second level loft. The design comprises a simple modern gable form with an inset covered porch/entrance opening to a shared yard.
Rendering of a small gabled home with a dark metal roof, wood siding and an inset covered porch, NW 112th home in Portland by Tweto Architecture
2022
SE Woodward ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2022
NE Thompson Garage, Portland — Garage addition
2022
N Foss Ave Recording Studio, Portland — Recording studio
2021
SE 19th Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2021
SE Bybee Remodel/ADU, Portland — Remodel and ADU
2021
SE 16th ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2021
NE 17th Ave ADU, Portland — Basement ADU
2021
NE 36th Ave ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2021
NE 68th Ave ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2021
SE Market St ADU, Portland — Detached garage ADU conversion
2021
NE Irving St ADU, Portland — Basement ADU
2021
Cherry Crest Drive ADU, Lake Oswego — A single level ADU for aging in place. The client wanted a place for their aging parent. The design relates to the existing home, but with a refined cutout sheltered patio entrance and modern touches throughout. The design was especially challenging as Lake Oswego rules don't allow ADUs to exceed the main house height which was especially low.
Rendering of a single-level ADU with white siding, a standing-seam metal roof and a glass-walled covered patio, Cherry Crest Drive ADU in Lake Oswego by Tweto Architecture
2021
N Knowles Remodel, Portland — Whole house remodel
2021
Irvington Remodel, Portland — Remodel and addition w/ historic review
2021
N Mississippi Ave Remodel, Portland — Whole house remodel
2021
NE 22nd Ave Garage, Portland — Garage
2021
SW Foothills Drive Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2021
NE 38th Ave Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2021
NE Junior Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2021
NE 24th Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2021
NE 17th Ave Porch, Portland — Porch addition w/ historic review
2021
Virginia Ave Basement, Portland — Basement remodel
2020
SW 60th Place Addition, Portland — Addition
2020
NE 44th Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2020
SE Taylor Remodel, Portland — Kitchen and bathroom remodel
2020
SE 40th Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2020
N Rosa Parks Way Remodel, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2020
N Longview Remodel, Portland — Whole house remodel
2020
NE 26th Garage, Portland — Garage
2020
SE Brooklyn St, Portland — Whole house remodel
2019
SW Carolina Addition and Remodel, Portland — Addition and remodel
2019
Hawthorne Lane Addition, Portland — Garage addition
2019
SE Madison Remodel, Portland — Main floor remodel
2019
NE 9th Remodel, Portland — Basement and attic remodel
2019
Irvington ADU, Portland — Detached ADU w/ historic review
2019
Vancouver Ave ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2019
Newberg Remodel, Newberg — Addition and remodel
2018
Mason St. ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2018
SE 43rd ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2018
Ainsworth Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2018
Siskiyou Recording Studio, Portland — Professional recording studio
2018
Marmoset Music, Portland — Commercial recording studio
2018
NE 80th Ave, Portland — Whole house remodel and attached ADU
2017
SW Hills Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2017
NE 7th Ave ADU, Portland — Detached ADU
2017
N Portland ADU, Portland — Garage ADU conversion
2016
Gorge House, Cascade Locks — A new small home in the Columbia River Gorge. This two story home is a compact, efficient 2 bedroom home with striking views and a robust envelope.
New modern home in the Columbia River Gorge, green board siding with a shed roof, Cascade Locks, by Tweto Architecture
2012
Sumner St ADU, Portland — Garage ADU conversion

We have specific successful project experience including the following jurisdictional reviews

Portland building permits
Portland Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) permits
Portland change of occupancy permits
Portland Historic Resource Reviews
Portland Zoning adjustments
Portland MRAA - Major Residential Alterations and Additions
Washington County building permits
Washington County land use approvals
Clackamas County building permits
Hood River County building permits
Beaverton residential building permits
Lake Oswego building permits
Cannon Beach building permits
Yamhill County building permits
Vancouver, WA building permits
Washougal, WA building permits

Prior Experience

Weitzer Company

2013–2017  ·  Designer and Project Manager  ·  Design-build contractor

2017
SE Kelly St Garage ADU, Portland — ADU
2017
Harrison St Addition, Portland — Addition
2017
SE 162nd Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2017
NE 79th ADU, Portland — ADU
2016
SW Canyon Drive Remodel, Portland — Whole house remodel
2016
Allotto Gelato Orenco Station, Hillsboro — Commercial tenant improvement
2015
Woodward St Garage and Basement, Portland — Garage and basement
2015
SE Martins St Garage Conversion, Portland — Garage conversion
2015
N Willamette Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2015
NE 44th Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2015
Tabor Remodel, Portland — Remodel
2014
Thompson St. Addition, Portland — Addition
2014
Dosh Drive Bathroom, Portland — Bathroom remodel
2014
SW 50th Kitchen, Portland — Kitchen remodel
2014
Haight St Garage, Portland — Garage
2014
Growler Guys, Portland — Commercial tenant improvement
2014
North Plains Timber Frame, North Plains — New home
2013
Beaumont Remodel, Portland — Remodel

Hacker Architecture

2012  ·  Project Architect

2012
Austin Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis — Residence hall, construction documents

ZGF Architects

2005–2011  ·  Project Architect  ·  Institutional and commercial work

2011
Columbia River Crossing Parking Structures, Portland/Vancouver — Park-and-ride transit design
2010
Li Ka-Shing Lab, UC Berkeley — Research lab, construction administration
2008
Richards Court Condominiums, Salt Lake City — 10-story mixed-use residential
2008
City Creek Center, Salt Lake City — Mixed-use development
2008
Providence St. Vincent Master Plan, Portland — Hospital campus master plan
2006
ETHOS at Masonic Temple, Portland — Music center conversion
2006
SOU Sciences Building, Ashland — Pre-design study

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