Happy New Year From Clark/Kjos! As 2023 draws to a close we are once again filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we've shared with our clients, coworkers, friends, and families. Thank you
Happy Holidays! From tree trimming, to holiday get-togethers, to WAY too many sweets...we sure are feeling the holiday spirit! Wishing you all an incredibly happy and vibrant holiday season too.
CKA Visits OHSU/Adventist Campus Recognizing a unique opportunity, a small team of CKA'ers jumped at the chance to attend a walkthrough of two projects in similar phases on the OHSU/Adventist campus. It
OHSU Sleep Lab Goes Live Take a sneak peek into the newly completed sleep research lab at OHSU for the Clinical Physiology and Chronobiology Program. Designed for groundbreaking multi-day studies.
Intentional Spaces Summit Recently, our very own Evidence-Based Design/Research Lead, Evon Calabrese attended the invite only “Intentional Spaces Summit 2023”event in Washington DC. The summit, hosted by The International Arts +
Insights Inclusivity and accessibility aren't just buzzwords – they're vital lifelines. It's more than just architecture; it's about creating spaces that welcome and serve bodies of all shapes and
Fall Team Building "Spare" us while we tell you about our Fall teambuilding event a couple of weeks back. From strikes to spares, gutter balls to splits...and even some backwards throws,
Alchemy of Design & Functionality The renovation at the MultiCare Covington Medical Center surgery center introduces advanced sterilization and modern surgical tech. Learn more about the transformation here: Covington Surgery Center
Cycle September Comes to an End Kudos to all the team members who took part in the September cycle event! And a massive thank you to our star cyclist, Chuck Westerholm, whose impressive mileage
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month We know that a well-designed environment can have a profound impact on patient recovery and well-being. Join us in spreading the word about the importance of regular screenings
Wallowa Hospital From the Air Aerial views never fail to amaze us with their unique storytelling perspective. Our recent visit to Wallowa Memorial Hospital campus reminded us of the seamless integration between the
Celebrating 25 Years at Clark/Kjos Whenever we look back at our accomplishments, there's a standout figure – Scott Combs. For 25 years, Scott has been a main ingredient of our team, driving our
2023 Annual Summer Picnic Closing out the summer with our annual picnic at Rooster Rock State Park. Here's to another season of good times, achievements, and growth. Can't wait for what autumn
Silverton Hospital “Box Walk” Right before the installation of the gypsum board in a project, we perform a site inspection together with stakeholders, often known as a 'box walk'. We've recently done
Wallowa Clinic Grand Opening Now that the Wallowa Clinic is finally open, the residents of the Lower Wallowa Valley finally have the convenience of a comprehensive medical clinic right in their own
Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life Helmets off to the OHSU (bike) team! They've gone above and beyond, achieving a remarkable feat by surpassing their fundraising goal at the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life
Doernbecher Retail Pharmacy Highlight We recently photographed an OHSU project we completed a few years ago – the extensive expansion of the retail/inpatient pharmacy at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. This pharmacy does significant
Megan McKinnie achieves Living Future Accreditation And just as we are welcoming Megan to our team, we also are congratulating her on recently becoming Living Future Accredited! Becoming Living Future Accredited is no small
CKA at the A’23 Conference Our evidence-based design leader, Evon Calabrese recently attended the A'23 Conference in San Francisco. Read about her (as well as others) thoughts and take-aways! Message From AIA Oregon
Grand Opening of New Clinic We were excited to have shared in the celebration of Wallowa Healthcare District's grand opening of their new clinic in Wallowa a couple of weeks back. The new
Welcome Megan McKinnie We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Megan McKinnie to the CKA team! With over 10 years of invaluable experience in the field, her arrival brings an abundance of
Same City, New Space At the end of May 2025, we moved just a few blocks to the 13th floor of the Commonwealth Building, an architectural landmark designed by Pietro Belluschi. This
Welcome Dan Salvey Clark/Kjos Architects is thrilled to welcome Dan Salvey to our team as our newest Project Manager. With an impressive 25 years of experience in architecture, design, and construction,
Spring Team Building There's nothing quite like trying to escape a small, enclosed space to build team cohesion! Special thanks to Escape Games PDX for an incredible afternoon of fun and
Clark/Kjos Architects Unveils New Website We are proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. The updated site boasts a fresh, modern design, improved functionality, and a user-friendly interface, allowing clients
The Tools We Use Improving patient care and reducing costs starts with identifying and minimizing waste in every process, procedure, and task. LEAN Design is just one of the many ways we
Finding our Strengths Creating strong team communication and energy is key to achieving success in any company. Yesterday we had a productive half-day retreat with facilitator Nicole Carey where we explored
Spring 2023 Recap Welcome to our spring recap post! We’ve been hard at work this first quarter in 2023, exploring new ideas and striving to push the boundaries of healthcare architecture.
Congrats OHSU/Adventist! Congrats to Oregon Health & Science University for its new urology clinic at the Adventist Health Portland campus! Using lessons learned from the providers and staff at the home-clinic on
A Day at Rose Haven Last week we had a great day volunteering at Rose Haven- a place that provides services for women & children who are experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss
Architects in Schools We LOVE the Architects in Schools program and thought we'd share that if you are looking to keep your 8-12-year-olds busy during spring break next week, check out
Now Hiring Come join our team! We are looking for a Job Captain and Project Manager to help us make a positive impact in communities. Our team is collaborative and
Meet Larz Hitchcock! We are thrilled to introduce our newest Project Manager addition, Larz Hitchcock! Larz brings with him a wealth of inside knowledge and know-how with over 30 years of
Valentines Day and American Heart Month This Valentines Day and #americanheartmonth, we celebrate the doctors and nurses that help keep our tickers ticking. Find out how we worked with Cascade Cardiology in Salem, OR to
We’re Hiring! We’re looking for talented team members to join us here. If you’re interested, check out our listings at the AIA Jobs Board. https://aiaoregon.jobboard.io/jobs/191130705-project-manager-8-years-experience-at-clark-kjos-architects
Meet Michael Fisk! Have you met Michael Fisk yet? He has been with us for almost a year and has proven to be an invaluable team member, tackling any architectural problem
The Many Hats of Architects Architects wear many hats but when you're a healthcare designer, you never know what you might get to wear!
Legacy Silverton’s Medical Center Slab Poured One step closer to a larger, better medical center with the slab being poured for Legacy Silverton's Medical Center expansion project.
Best Practices We have compiled some highlights from our body of knowledge based on hundreds of finished healthcare projects, many of which contain some variation of a welcome desk, to
CKA Hike Club 2023 Who needs to start the new year with a gym membership when you can join an office hiking club?! Here are some pics from our last few hikes.
Evon is EDAC Certified! We're so proud of Evon Calabrese who very recently passed the EDAC exam and is now certified! Taking the EDAC exam is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and
New Year, New Start! The new year is the perfect time to start something new. Join our team located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and help us create innovative healthcare architecture designs.
