Welcome to the Team Larry & Jasmine We’re excited to welcome two new team members to Clark Kjos: Larry Lemanczyk and Jasmine Martinez Larry joins us as a Project Manager with more than 20 years
We’re In for the Long Game Our team had a blast out on the course at this year’s Samaritan Scramble! It’s one of those days we look forward to all year with great people,
Designing Beyond Compliance Good design removes barriers, bad design creates them. In this post, founding Principal Art Kjos explores why accessibility is foundational to inclusion. It is not just a checkbox
The Power of Perspective Last week’s office pin-up featured a VR walk-through of a Birth Center expansion project. Using 3D goggles, our team evaluated flow, comfort, and patient experience in a fully
We’re Moving! A layer of dust, a lot of light, and a sense of what’s coming next. We’re getting ready to move into our new space soon, just down the
A Season of Change A few of us joined SOLVE’s Downtown Cleanup a few weeks back to help spruce up the city and soak in the cherry blossoms. It was also Ben
Puzzle Pieces & Progress Collaboration is essential in healthcare design because no one knows everything and everyone knows something.When architects and healthcare professionals get in a room, the best ideas are spoken,
Spring Team Building From pie slices to team-building pickleball swings, we are grateful for a team that works hard, plays harder, and always makes room for dessert. Happy March!
Construction Update Construction is moving full speed ahead on MultiCare Health System’s new off-campus emergency department in Union Gap, bringing much-needed emergency care closer to the community and making healthcare
Under Construction The wind may have been really strong a few days back, but it’s no match for our progress on site! Construction is still moving forward on the Coastal
Welcome Nita Tjahjana Help us welcome our newest Job Captain, Nita Tjahjana, to our team! With a strong background in BIM, sustainability, and construction coordination, Nita will help us continue to
NHC Canby clinic video coming soon… Healthcare spaces shape the way we experience care. They shape experiences, influence care delivery, and impact well-being. That’s why we’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at our
What’s Next for Us As we step into 2025, Clark/Kjos Architects reflects on a year of meaningful accomplishments, transformative projects, and community engagement. From reimagining a big-box store into a cutting-edge oncology
From Left: Dan Salvey, Ben Stewart, Will Sloman Three Cheers for Our Newly Licensed Architects This past year, three members of our team, Dan Salvey, Ben Stewart, and Will Sloman, achieved one of the biggest milestones in their careers: becoming licensed architects in
Under Construction: Coastal Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Facility Construction is underway on the Coastal Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Facility—a space designed for healing and recovery. Learn more about the project here: Coastal Samaritan Treatment and
On the Boards: An Adaptive-Reuse Oncology Clinic We’re thrilled to share a special project we’re working on in Clackamas County: transforming a big-box store into a comprehensive cancer center. This adaptive reuse project is all
Congratulations Ben Stewart Ben Stewart just reached a major career milestone by becoming a licensed architect! His commitment to excellence and quick journey through the licensing process has been nothing short
Mission Control Center Complete We’re proud to have designed Oregon Health & Science University's new "Mission Control" center, now streamlining patient care across Oregon. The new Mission Control Center serves as a
Celebrating 10 Years at Clark/Kjos We are excited to congratulate and thank Scot Jahn for reaching an incredible milestone—10 years with Clark/Kjos Architects! Over the past decade, Scot has been a key figure
Summer Fun Work hard, play hard! That’s how we do it at Clark/Kjos. While these past few months have been packed with exciting healthcare projects, we haven’t forgotten to enjoy
Panarella’s Promotion to Associate We are thrilled to announce that Meghan Panarella has been promoted to Associate. Over the past two and a half years, Meghan has been an incredible contributor to
Swinging into Summer We had such an amazing time at the Samaritan Health Services Scramble this June! The weather couldn’t have been better—clear skies, warm sunshine, and a perfect breeze made
AIA24 Insights Clark/Kjos staff member, Evon Calabrese, brought back some valuable insights on trauma-informed and human-centered design from the AIA24 conference in Washington, DC, this year. We are once again
Honoring Nurses in Healthcare Design This Nurse Week, we're sending a huge shout out to all the amazing nurses! Your compassion and resilience inspire us every day. It's been an honor working alongside
Light Up Old Town Join us for a luminous evening in Portland’s historic Old Town! As proud contributors to the Old Town Lantern Lighting project, our team, led by founding Principal Tom
A Fun Day Out Last week, we stepped outside the office for a fun Spring Team Building Scavenger Hunt through the streets of downtown Portland! It was a blast exploring our neighborhood,
Project Completed: Legacy Silverton Medical Center Expansion What a remarkable journey from groundbreaking in July 2022 to the completion this week. A project that not only demanded innovative design solutions but also a deep understanding
Recycled Art Over the weekend we dropped off a whopping 20 bags full of plastic clam shells at New Seasons Market annual recycling event- all from our Portland Winter Light
Congratulations Dan Salvey GREAT NEWS: Dan Salvey, LEED Green Associate is now a licensed architect! With a rich 25-year background and currently leading healthcare projects at CKA, his contributions have been
Under Construction: OHSU Bike Parking The frames are up, and it's starting to look a lot like the bike shelters we've been dreaming of with OHSU at their Marquam Hill campus. These bike
Portland Winter Light Festival Final Nights Have you visited the Portland winter light festival yet? You have just two more nights to check out our Prismatic Plastiquarium - a visual representation of our plastic
Utilizing VR to Assist in Design We recently welcomed the Neighborhood Health Center team in for a VR tour of their upcoming new clinic in Canby. Not only was it fun to have them 'walk through'
Portland Winter Light Festival In collaboration with Solus Inc and Pence Contractors, we are excited to be taking part in this year's Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF)! Join us February 2nd-10th as our "Prismatic Plastiquarium" will be
CKA Visits OHSU We can always count on Larz Hitchcock and Rebecca Kiefer to make sure things are moving along nicely at one of our projects on the OHSU main campus!
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, we’re moving just a few blocks to the 13th floor of the Commonwealth Building, an architectural landmark designed by Pietro Belluschi. This inspiring
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.
Happy Holidays from Clark/Kjos! Wishing you a very happy holiday season! December has been a month full of fun activities for us like trimming our tree, hosting a baby shower, throwing our
Creating Calmness at an Imaging Center Patient comfort is always of the utmost importance, which is why Central Oregon Radiology Associates (C.O.R.A.) wanted to create a space that instills a feeling of calm serenity,
Meet Casey Braunger We're thrilled to welcome Casey Braunger, ASMP to Clark/Kjos as our Multimedia Specialist. He brings to CKA 16 years of experience in the A/E/C field in multiple facets of marketing,
Using Full-Size Room Mockups Using full-size room mockups is a very effective way of engaging stakeholders for individual spaces to test the functional layout of a room and all of its elements
Healthcare of the Future: Access, Affordability and Equity As we all know, the world has changed a lot in the last few years. We've seen a pandemic go from being an issue for a few people
Silverton Medical Center Expansion Project Breaks Ground The CKA team is ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with the wonderful staff of Legacy Silverton Medical Center on their $35M expansion project. Alongside staff, donors,
A Look Back: Student Health Center Community engagement is an important part of the design and construction process. Our project at Portland State University is a great example of how we worked with students,
Evon Presents Her Fellowship Project to Oregon Designers This year at the annual AIA Oregon Design Conference, Evon Calabrese presented her fellowship project “A Built Environment for Mental Wellness”. The theme this year was ‘LINK’ which
Samaritan Golf Scramble Fun We had a fun time at the annual Samaritan Golf Scramble where proceeds offer patients across Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties assistance with medical bills, transportation, prescriptions, groceries, rent,
A Look Back: Big Box Adaptive Reuse Repurposing a former Circuit City store into a health care facility can be quite a design challenge, but was a real opportunity for Willamette Family Medical Center (WFMC
Multicare Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Last week we attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held to officially open two projects we designed at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital located in Puyallup, WA: The Gordon
Spring Team Building 2022 There’s nothing quite like hurling an axe at a target to help you get to know your coworkers better. Every Spring we hold a teambuilding event and this
A Look Back: Replacement Clinic We love looking back at our challenging projects and the ways we helped our clients create spaces that support their work. Whether we’re tackling a large-scale project or
Inside Active Cost Management Strategies As healthcare architects, we’re committed to ensuring that value, cost, schedule and constructability are all basic components of the design criteria. We engage in what we call Active
Welcome Back Ben Taylor We are pleased to announce that Ben Taylor has (re)joined Clark/Kjos Architects as a Project Manager! Ben has worked in architecture for over 17 years, beginning his career
Design Resource Highlight We can’t say enough good things about The Center for Health Design’s Knowledge Repository resource. The Repository is a long-term, continually expanded library that brings together key resources
National Kidney Awareness Month As National Kidney Month comes to a close, we wanted to share some insights we’ve gained from our work with dialysis clinics.One of the most important things we’ve
A Day of Pie We love Pie Day around here and are lucky to have a couple of ‘Pie Guys’ in the office who love to bake them. Scot Jahn brought in
A Fun Way to Bring The Community Together A vibrant, positive mural was unveiled at Kaiser Permanente’s Interstate Medical Center and we couldn’t be more proud of the outcome. This bold and bright mural project was
We Have a New Team Member Meet one of our newer staff members, Ben Stewart. Ben holds an architectural degree from the University of Arizona and has previous experience working on healthcare, civic, and
A Look Back: Hood River Memorial Hospital Healthcare Planning is about helping our clients develop a larger vision for their facilities, which translates into solid, long-term decisions. It’s not just about getting a building built.
A Look Back: Adolescent Behavioral Health When a child or teen is going through a mental health crisis, knowing where to turn can be overwhelming. Tacoma General’s Adolescent Behavioral Health unit is the first
On The Boards in 2022 With a wide range of healthcare projects, Clark/Kjos continues to attract new business. We often work with repeat clients and get referrals from our past clients. We feel
Congratulations to Adam McSorley Clark/Kjos Architects is pleased to announce that Adam McSorley has been named our newest associate. Adam has been a valuable member of our team since 2016 and his
Public Service Project of the Year Look what we got in the mail the other day! What a great feeling it is to have our hard work recognized. We strive to satisfy all of
A Look Back: Wallowa Memorial Hospital To celebrate 30 years in business, throughout the year we will be sharing some of our favorite projects that show how all of our years in business have
The ‘Why’ Behind our Work Clark/Kjos Architects is proud to celebrate 30 years of creating better healthcare environments for the organizations and communities we serve. From the start, our mission has been to
Holiday Party 2021 We had a wonderful time this year at our office holiday party and managed to catch up on some much-needed socializing. We took over an entire restaurant space
We Have a New Team Member Evon is a design professional who recently joined our team and is working to help create engaging healthcare spaces. At CKA she is our Evidence-Based Design/Research Lead, assisting
The Holidays are Here The holidays are officially here and it’s back to our CKA traditions! We love decorating our office during the holidays so last week dusted off our ornaments and
Design Lessons Learned for Future Pandemics As we have all learned from COVID-19, even with all of the medical advancements in our society, we are all affected by the consequences of a pandemic. Healthcare
DJC Top Projects 2021: Outside In Published in DJC Oregon, November 15, 2021: Since 1968, Outside In has provided a safe, supportive and inclusive place for health care in Portland, along with services to
Expansion Lets University Health Services Grow with the University of Oregon The newly renovated and expanded University Health Services, which houses the University of Oregon’s health Center, was designed to be more than just a building; it was designed
Welcome Shawn Fernandez We are excited to introduce Shawn Fernandez, our new Office Manager. She has extensive experience in accounting, human resources, and financial management. Her years of proven leadership and
Connie Ables is Retiring For those who don’t already know, we have big retirement news to share about Connie Ables! As an integral part of Clark/Kjos’ success for almost three decades, Connie
Elements of Design A Closer Look at Real-Time Rendering Accurate renderings are one of the most essential tools an architect can use to help clients visualize a concept. An informed client
September Cycle Bike Challenge September Cycle 2021 bike challenge is officially over and we rode some serious miles placing us 6th place nationwide and 8th place globally for our staff size! The
Fall Team Building 2021 Last Friday we rebooted our Annual Fall Teambuilding event with a good old game of disc golf. The weather was fantastic that day and it was just a
Public Service Project of the Year Celebrations are in order! Outside In’s East Clinic celebrated its one-year anniversary AND was named ‘Public Service Project of the Year’ by the Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects
Welcome Back Alex! Bike month is here! How do we know it’s going to be even more awesome this year than it has been in the past? Because this month we
Staff Member Receives Honor for Design Competition A shoutout goes to one of our newest staff members, Uran Sokoli, for receiving an honor in the AISC/ACSA 2021 Steel Design Student Competition. The competition recognizes eleven
Great Attendance at Cottage Grove Health Clinic Great attendance today at Cottage Grove Health Clinic as officials, including Congressman Peter DeFazio, toured the physical space of the existing clinic and took the virtual tour we
Clark/Kjos Cleanup Crew Does it Again Thank you to SOLVE and the Clark/Kjos cleanup crew. We came together and helped clean up the streets, sidewalks, and alleyways of our city today. More about the
Meet our Newest Team Members We are so happy to be expanding our team at this time and are pleased to welcome additional staff members Charles Westerholm , Teresa Kruse, Rebecca Kiefer and
Summer Picnic 2021 A few weeks ago, we hosted our annual summer picnic for all our staff and their families! It was a fun afternoon reconnecting with everyone at beautiful Sellwood
New Staff Photos It was nice to see each other in the office again the other day as we updated staff photos. Stay tuned to see our new staff photos! Thanks PhotosbyKim
Wallowa Memorial Medial Clinic Timelapse Video The new Wallowa Memorial Clinic located in Joseph, Oregon has been built and has begun seeing patients. In this video you can watch the facility grow from the
Halloween 2020 It was nice to see everyone at our virtual happy hour last week. We had some laughs while sharing Halloween photos from our past, and even a few
Valentines Day 2020 We Heart VR! As a team, we’re all about keeping things light and fun. The first Friday of every month, we like to do something fun at the
Sensitive Landscaping Brings Healing Power to Healthcare Buildings We all know sensitively designed gardens and landscaping brings healing power to any healthcare building. A great example of this is the Japanese-style garden at Samaritan Lebanon community
Thinking Inside the Box Q: How can we make healthcare more convenient, accessible, and affordable, while at the same time helping to fill up the growing inventory of large vacant buildings around the
Safer Healthcare Environments by Design Health care environments can and are being designed to prevent injury, minimize human error, and actually promote improved health and safety. This article shows risk managers how evidence-based
Hidden Design Innovation Probably no area of a hospital is more densely packed with infrastructure than the ceilings of operating rooms and interventional radiology rooms. Structurally, this includes supports for monitor
IIDA Award Recipient Clark/Kjos Architects is excited to announce that it has been named a winner of the International Interior Design Association’s 6th annual IIDA Healthcare Interior Design Competition. The competition
Staff Pod Design Featured at Portland Art Museum [May 19, 2017] Opening this weekend—new POD designs in an exhibit that features John Yeon called “Quest for Beauty: The Architecture, Landscapes, and Collections of John Yeon”. Two
Sushi Time We love having team-building opportunities and our sushi team-building event was unlike any other. Our quality of life committee brought in a chef to teach us about the
