Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Central Oregon
At Tekneek Architecture, we approach architecture as a collaborative process centered on solving problems through functional, beautiful design. Our work begins with listening to clients' goals, ensuring their needs drive every decision while balancing technical requirements and community impact. With a focus on Central Oregon, we serve commercial and residential clients, prioritizing simplicity, budget-friendly solutions, and creative use of materials.Our team brings decades of combined experience, emphasizing transparency, local expertise, and a commitment to enhancing communities through thoughtful design. We collaborate closely with builders, jurisdictions, and clients to streamline projects from concept to completion, ensuring results that align with both client vision and practical demands.
Services
Commercial Design
Residential Design
Custom Builds
Remodels
Downtown Revitalization
Permit Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of local architectural expertise in Central Oregon.
- Our collaborative process prioritizes client needs over portfolio-building.
- We specialize in budget-friendly designs using creative material solutions.
- Our team maintains direct, ego-free communication with clients and stakeholders.
- We streamline permitting through jurisdictional collaboration and technical precision.
What people say
Collaborative approach
Simpler in design
Listens to client needs
Salt-of-the-earth pro
Budget-friendly solutions
Services
Commercial Design
We create functional commercial environments tailored to business needs while meeting code requirements. Our process integrates client branding, operational efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Projects include office spaces, medical facilities, and retail centers across Central Oregon.
Residential Design
Our residential designs balance personal style with practical living requirements. We specialize in custom homes, renovations, and additions that enhance daily life. Emphasis on local materials and energy-efficient solutions ensures lasting value for homeowners.
Downtown Revitalization
We partner with municipalities on historic preservation and modernization projects. Our approach maintains architectural character while improving functionality. Recent work includes transforming outdated buildings into vibrant community spaces in Central Oregon towns.
Permit Assistance
Navigating zoning laws and building codes becomes seamless with our expertise. We prepare documentation and coordinate with local authorities to expedite approvals. This service reduces delays for both commercial and residential construction projects.
Custom Builds
From concept to occupancy, we deliver unique structures matching specific client visions. Our team manages technical complexities while maintaining design integrity. Projects range from specialty commercial facilities to one-of-a-kind residential properties across Central Oregon.
People
Larry Wright
Founder & Principle Architect
Larry established Tekneek Architecture to prioritize client needs over ego-driven design. With 15+ years in Central Oregon, he focuses on problem-solving through simplicity, blending carpentry roots with architectural innovation to serve community needs.
Dylan Guernesy
Design Professional
A Central Oregon native, Dylan merges technical precision with creative iteration. His process emphasizes collaborative design that serves both client goals and community values, informed by formal education and local project experience.
Eric Hobble
Design Professional
Eric transitions projects from sketches to completed buildings through meticulous attention to detail. His background in carpentry and drafting informs practical solutions. He contributes technical expertise while maintaining a positive, client-focused approach.
Questions
What areas do TEKNEEK architects serve?
We primarily serve Central Oregon communities including Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, La Pine, and Sisters.
How does TEKNEEK's design process work?
Our process starts with listening to client goals, followed by feasibility studies, concept design, and iterative revisions. We handle permitting and detailed construction documents to ensure practical, buildable solutions.
What building types does TEKNEEK specialize in?
We handle commercial, residential, and municipal projects including custom homes, office spaces, medical facilities, and downtown revitalization efforts.
How does TEKNEEK handle project permitting?
We prepare code-compliant documentation and coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to streamline approvals, reducing delays for our clients.
What makes TEKNEEK different from other firms?
We prioritize practical, budget-conscious designs through ego-free collaboration while maintaining deep local knowledge of Central Oregon's regulatory and community landscape.
Reviews (3)
Jocelyn Allen
Jan 16, 2021
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We are wanting to remove existing walls in our home and could not determine if they were weight-bearing and the floor plans have already been purged from city records. After years of research and opinions from various contractors, Larry Wright was able to give us a definitive answer within minutes. He responded promptly to my initial call, then quickly reviewed my follow up emails with pictures attached, and finally examined my project in person the following day! To top it all off, Mr. Wright gave us great news by giving us the thumbs up to remove any walls we wanted! After nearly 5 years of staring
Allan Tompkins
Jun 17, 2020
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I have had the pleasure of working with Tekneek on many projects. Having a wide range of expertise and experience allows them to work on almost any type of building. They will work with the client diligently to get as close to the desired product as possible, while being mindful of the project budget. Tekneek also has the best bang for the buck in town.
Dirk Duryee
Jul 03, 2017
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I have worked with Larry Wright on several projects throughout the years. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. He has been great to work with
