We wanted to build an ADU for some time, but were intimidated by most parts of the process, including permitting, design, building and cost. Nicholas was able to walk us through each of the steps and made it seem manageable. I appreciated that Nicholas spent a lot of time meeting with us, both on site […]
Read MoreWorking with Nicholas was a great experience for us. Nicholas is able to plan with a balance of cost and quality in mind, and when asked, he had several alternative options to suggest if we wanted to tip in one direction or the other. We were also impressed with Nicholas’s knowledge and background. It’s rare […]
Read MoreFrom day one, Nicholas was a joy to work with. He never made me feel “less than” because of our limited budget. He facilitated a smooth petition process through contacts and experience. And he explained everything along the way. To Nicholas, individual projects, no matter size or budget, are integral to creating a healthy and […]
Read MoreNicholas brings thoughtful design ideas to projects that are well grounded in sound technical solutions. He assisted in addressing the seismic design requirements to our residential project while maintaining the original design intent.
Read MoreNicholas is a true professional. I have worked with a lot of contractors, but Nicholas is the most knowledgeable, creative, and efficient of them all. His background in so many related fields is unparalleled and very helpful. I fully trust Nicholas to be transparent and upfront, allowing us as homeowners to make decisions based upon […]
Read MoreNicholas is open minded and willing to tackle any challenge with a sense of wonder and curiosity. If something is challenging, he will come with a number of approaches. I appreciate his ability to communicate a technical subject in a down-to-earth, digestible manner.
Read MoreI worked with Nicholas on an ADU at my 110 year old Portland house. He went above and beyond. He was professional, courteous, and wasn’t in the business of trying to sell me on things I didn’t need. I highly recommend him.
Read MoreI have financed 3 of Nick’s projects. Nick is the perfect partner – A Design/Build General Contractor and Landlord, who believes as I do that affordable, secure housing is a human right. Nick and I drafted our financing agreement together, without lawyers. Nick pays on time so I can count on good cash flow to […]
Read MoreNick has that rare ability to understand what you are hoping to do with a space and not only capture that in his designs, but capture it in a practical, sustainable, yet beautiful way. Where some other architects find obstacles in meeting code or designing sustainably, Nick manages to finds inspiration.
Read MoreNicholas has been a pleasure to work with. He has designed a great stand-alone garage / ADU addition for us that matches our existing home perfectly. Nicholas is very creative and a joy to work with from design thru permitting.
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