Business Details
Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design Solutions
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we approach architecture and urban design with a commitment to sustainability, resilience, and inclusive placemaking. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates across disciplines to tackle complex challenges, from embodied carbon benchmarking to culturally specific affordable housing. With offices in Portland and Oakland, we specialize in workplace, hospitality, public, and residential sectors, emphasizing context-driven solutions that honor both past and future.Our practice integrates mass timber innovation, adaptive reuse, and community-centric planning, reflecting our belief that design should enrich lives and inspire positive change. We prioritize continuous learning, creative experimentation, and responsible stewardship of environmental and social resources.
Services
Architecture
Urban Design
Planning
Interiors
Sustainability
Resilience
Visualization
Workplace Design
Hospitality Architecture
Affordable Housing
Highlights and features
- 100% employee-owned firm with collaborative culture
- Specialized expertise in mass timber construction
- Proven track record in sustainable, resilient design
- Multidisciplinary approach to complex urban challenges
- Offices in Portland and Oakland with local expertise
Services
Architecture
We create innovative architectural solutions that prioritize sustainability and functionality. Our expertise spans workplace, hospitality, and public sector projects, with a focus on context-driven design. From concept to completion, we deliver spaces that balance aesthetic vision with practical requirements while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Urban Design
Our urban design practice shapes vibrant, resilient communities through comprehensive planning and place-making strategies. We specialize in downtown frameworks, neighborhood revitalization, and public space optimization. By integrating sustainability principles and community input, we create environments that support both current needs and future growth while maintaining ecological balance.
Sustainability
Sustainability is embedded in every project phase, from embodied carbon analysis to material selection. We implement innovative strategies for energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to achieve certifications like LEED while delivering measurable ecological benefits through mass timber construction and adaptive reuse.
People
Marc Abadie
Principal
Experienced architect specializing in workplace design with a focus on sustainable materials and innovative spatial solutions. Committed to creating environments that enhance human well-being and organizational performance through evidence-based design strategies.
Torsten Anderson
Principal
Urban planner with expertise in community engagement and public space design. Specializes in creating inclusive environments that reflect local character while addressing contemporary urban challenges through collaborative design processes.
Stuart Colby
Principal, Workplace Studio Director
Workplace strategy leader with extensive experience designing innovative office environments. Focuses on creating adaptable spaces that support evolving work patterns while maintaining environmental responsibility and enhancing organizational culture.
Questions
What architectural services does SERA offer?
We provide comprehensive architecture services including workplace, hospitality, public sector, and residential projects. Our expertise includes mass timber construction, adaptive reuse, and sustainable design solutions tailored to client needs.
How does SERA approach sustainable design?
Sustainability is integrated into every project through embodied carbon analysis, material selection, and energy-efficient systems. We employ mass timber innovation and adaptive reuse strategies while pursuing certifications like LEED to ensure environmental responsibility.
Are you employee-owned?
Yes, we are 100% employee-owned, which fosters collaborative decision-making and long-term commitment to project excellence. This structure aligns with our values of shared responsibility and collective investment in client success.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We maintain offices in Portland, Oregon and Oakland, California, serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and California regions with localized expertise in urban environments and community development.
