Complete Project List
Below is the entire project list. They are listed by project type (mixed-use, commercial, residential) in approximate chronological
order. Thus begins your trip across the Nebraskan prarie. Want to know more about a particular project? Just ask John.
Mixed-Use Projects

Site Study
Owen Bartels
Portland, Oregon

Site Study
Joe Hekker
Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Park
Portland, Oregon




Site Study
Narain
Portland, Oregon

Site Study
James Spivak
Portland, Oregon

Site Studies
George Wilkinson
Portland, Oregon

Feasibility Studies
Ron Dailey
Portland, Oregon

Fire and Earth Studio
Eichinger Sculpture
Portland, Oregon



Site Study
US Bank Corporation
Portland, Oregon



Broadway Veterinary Clinic
Portland, Oregon




Hancock 40 Building
Brooks Bromley
Portland, Oregon
Explored low, medium and high density, mixed-use site development options on the North
Interstate Max line.


Explored development options including live/work units.



Designed with our architectural partner, Ralph Tahran Architecture & Planning, Hollywood Park
is a new five story mixed-use building on the corner of NE 39th and Hancock in the heart of
Hollywood. The ground floor contains corner retail space and inside parking for the residents.
The upper floors provide generous one, two and three bedroom units capped by a unique and
energetic penthouse unit. 27,393SF

A study for a new building with retail on the ground floor and offices above. Also included lot
zone change research.


Study of underutilized property in Hollywood district for a mixed-use building including retail and
office space.


Series of studies to convert existing branch banks to larger scale mixed use buildings.



Feasibility studies for various underutilized properties across Portland.



A complex program for an existing one story building includes an addition of two floors to create
a new school of art with studios, artist residence, classrooms, dormitories, and offices. A four
story expansion on the adjacent property houses the school's circulation core and comprises
ground level retail/restaurant space with three levels of studio-style housing units above. 34,155
SF

On an underutilize property in Hollywood, the site study explored low, medium, and high density
uses before focusing on a concept of townhouses, flats, storefront space, and small shared
garages. The design met zoning requirements and did not require any planning adjustments.
When presented at the Hollywood Neighborhood Association meeting, the proposed was literally
met with applause .29,473SF

A compact urban in-fill project provided the privately owned veterinary clinic with a mixed use
building of ground floor clinic and upper level offices with a two-bedroom apartment. The
signature form of the building responds to the internal functional areas and the daylighting
requirements for the main staff space on the ground floor. A heat recovery mechanical system
provides fresh air and energy efficiency. 4,860 SF

A new mixed-use building in the vital Hollywood area of Portland combines 5,000 square feet of
ground floor storefront commercial space and secured parking with eight townhouse-style
condominiums above. Elevator access to the housing allowed an innovative arrangement of third
floor living spaces with bedrooms below to maximize views and spatial quality. 16,500SF

Commercial Projects

UGL-Equis
Census Bureau
Contract Administration



Allison Kelleher
Cupcake Mama Bakery
Portland, Oregon

Occupancy Change
Zadeyan Family Investments
Portland, Oregon

Branch Remodel
Oregonians Credit Union
Beaverton, Oregon

Administrative and Branch
Remodel
Oregonians Credit Union
Milwaukie, Oregon

Branch Tenant Improvement
Oregonians Credit Union
Oregon City, Oregon

Exterior Color Study
Wayne Stoll
Portland, Oregon

Tenant Improvement
Old Town Properties
Sherwood, Oregon

Tenant Improvement
Duncan Walker
Portland, Oregon

Warehouse and Offices
Voss Framing
Oregon City, Oregon

Broadway Retail Expansion
Duane Shaad
Portland, Oregon

Retail Building
Carlos Parrague
Santa Ana, California

Occupancy Change
The Real Estate Firm
Portland, Oregon

Tillamook Building
Portland, Oregon




Salem Parkway Retail
Salem, Oregon


Warehouse and Office
Steinfeldt
Portland, Oregon

Occupancy Change
Windermere NW
Portland, Oregon

Retail Building
United Growth
Salem, Oregon

Hollywood Wine and
Espresso Tenant
Improvement
Portland, Oregon

Eastside Education Center
Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Building
Nguyen Family
Portland, Oregon

Second Floor Conversion
Sam's Billards
Portland, Oregon

Fairlawn Village
Gresham, Oregon

Lincoln County Courthouse;
Exterior Improvements
Newport, Oregon


JH Recognition
Portland, Oregon

Retail Alterations
Evelyn Strange
Portland, Oregon

Restaurant Study
Lap Van Nguyen
Portland, Oregon

Second Glance Books/Wet
Spot Aquarium Tenant
Improvement
Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Theatre
Dressing Room Study


Tenant Improvement
Wayne Stoll
Portland, Oregon

Alteration and Addition
ATMI
Portland, Oregon

Medical Office Addition
Master Builders
Salem, Oregon

Pacific Northwest Title
Tenant Improvements
Portland, Oregon

Old Hollywood Library
Tenant Improvements
Dan and Sue Dolan
Portland, Oregon

Construction Administration
PWC
Portland, Oregon

North Howell School
Oregon Child Development
Salem, Oregon

MAC Club
Portland, Oregon

Janet Amundson
Lake Grove Site Plan
Lake Grove, Oregon

Janet Amundson
Marquette Building
Portland, Oregon

Security Upgrades
Kelso School District
Kelso, Washington

North Rim Reality
22nd and Broadway Building
Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Boosters
39th Ave Flag Pole
Portland, Oregon

Romance Russian Restaurant
Portland, Oregon

Georgia Pacific Window
Flashing
Vancouver, Washington

Sunshine Dairy
Portland, Oregon

Hollywood Theatre
Security Fence
Portland, Oregon

UGL Equis
Portland Military Entrance
Processing Station
Portland, Oregon

Tran Dentistry
74th and Sandy Building
Portland, Oregon



Exterior Upgrades
Lincoln County Courthouse
Newport, Oregon

41st Avenue Improvements
Portland, Oregon



Wells Fargo Tower
Mechanical Systems Upgrade


Fujitsu Fab 1 Re-Tooling
Gresham, Oregon



Sylvia's Restaurant and Class
Act Theatre
Portland, Oregon

Confidential Owner
Wafer Fabrication Building
Chandler, Arizona

74th and Sandy Building
Bitar Brothers, Limited
Partnership
Portland, Oregon



Special Events Pavilion Study
Laurelhurst Park
UGL-Equis is a national commercial real estate and project management firm. Initially in Phase
One, we provided construction administration services for the tenant improvement work of two
Portland area Census Bureau offices. UGL-Equis rewarded our excellent work by awarding us 16
Census Bureau locations in Phase Two. Locations included Oregon, Washington, California, Utah,
Montana, and Idaho. 90,000SF ±

Study for a new home-based baking studio. It included a commercial baking kitchen,
meeting/display space and a restroom. The exterior included elements from the existing house in
a unique way.

Complete an occupancy change from residential to office in the Hollywood District.



Remodel and relocate the existing credit union branch within the same building. Also adding a
new entry, walk-up ATM and exterior improvements.


Remodel the administrative offices and relocate and remodel the existing credit union branch.
Studied exterior upgrades.



A tenant improvement on an existing shell space to house a new credit union branch.



Prepare color schemes for repainting existing commercial building.



Tenant improvements for new restaurant including kitchen and bathroom configuration and
mechanical requirements.


A sidewalk retail tenant improvement including party wall location and bathroom improvements.



New building to contain a large warehouse for framing materials. It also included office spaces and
reception area for the company.


An occupancy change and street level retail expansion on NE Broadway. Included a green roof
over the expanded retail space.


New retail building for four shell tenant spaces.



Occupancy change to change an existing hotel to leased office space in the Hollywood District.



An expansion of a two story office building in the Hollywood area. The building's long southern
face incorporates carefully considered solar shading devices allowing office occupants to have
comfortable adjacency to the windows. The second floor tenant improvement for the building's
main occupant provides daylighting to all office space through borrowed light, skylights, and
clerestories. 18,679SF

A retail shell designed to accommodate four future tenants. The design concept incorporated
simple materials of brick, storefront and metal panels in a quietly elegant architectural expression
embracing the retail function. 4,000SF

Schematic design for alterations to create an office and mini-warehouse.



Occupancy change to change an existing hotel to leased office space in the Hollywood District.



New Retail building approximately 5,000 square foot. To accommodate storefront tenant space.



Tenant improvement work to alter existing shell space for a restaurant/coffee shop/wine bar.




Conversion of a residence to a non-profit school for high-school aged students who needed the
nurturing atmosphere of small classrooms and caring teachers.

Storefront improvement including new awnings and color scheme for exterior of our own
building.


Convert an existing, unused second floor into non-smoking section. Includes new cantilevered
staircase with "pool cue" guardrail.


Provide rain protection for residence and connecting campus buildings.


The study to repaint the courthouse and adjacent justice center addressed issues of scale,
community presence, and strengthening the relationship between architecturally disparate
buildings and additions. We worked in association with Rosemary McGrath, Interior Designer.
We provided the sketches, details, color consultation, and architectural imagery.

Expansion of manufacturing space for jewelry and commemorative pins.


Improvements to a sidewalk level basement to accommodate commercial use. Included raising
ceiling height.


Feasibility studies for a new restaurant.



Tenant improvement work to a building in the heart of the Hollywood District.




A study to determine options on refurbishing of the long-neglected dressing rooms of the historic
Hollywood Theatre needed to address budget issues, historic, sensitivity, and code and
accessibility requirements.

Office tenant improvement for a small engineering firm.



Interior alterations to an industrial facility including a new clean room.



A two-story addition to a medical clinic including patient areas and meeting spaces.



Tenant improvements in the new Hancock 40 building included offices reception casework,
conference rooms, staff break room, and open work area.


This project reinvigorated a Hollywood architectural icon, and included tenant improvements for
a new daycare and a studio for recording music, seismic upgrades, and exterior improvements.
The exterior design provided unique blade signs, steel and glass awnings, and a dynamic corner
lighting element sympathetic to the distinctive modern expression of the original building. 7,301SF

Construction administration services for a refurbishing of apartment complexes throughout
Portland.


Interior modification to existing classrooms to accommodate children of migrant workers.



Participated in a security study of the Multnomah Athletic Club.


Marketing site plan of existing small shopping center for sale.



Conversion of sidewalk level space into 2 live/work units.



Assisted a security consultant in defining the scope for new security systems for selected schools
within the Kelso School District.


This was originally a house that was changed into office space. This project added an accessibility
ramp and new entry that provided access to the new office space in the attic.


Designed new star-shaped flag base to house a commemorative plaque.



A tenant improvement to alter existing shell space into a restaurant.


Provided technical window details for the mechanical upgrade of a local industrial building.



Commercial refrigerator installation in an existing warehouse and supportive office space.
Refrigerator was accessible for forklift traffic.

The closing off access to a secluded area of the historic theatre needed to maintain egress code
requirements, current city public right of way regulations, and blend with the historic
architecture.

Acted as an owner's representative and preformed construction administration for the
construction of a new military processing station.



A tenant improvement project to provide a new dental office of 2,200 square feet including six
patient chairs, quiet room, offices, waiting, X-ray, Sterile, and laboratory. Close coordination with
both client and dental equipment consultant was required. A unique ceiling configuration and
other design elements provide a comfortable and welcoming patient experience and work
environment.

Recommendations for exterior color scheme



The design for the storefront improvements to a commercial building kitty-corner from the
historic Hollywood Theatre responded to the exuberant and celebrated theatre façade and the
modern expression appropriate to its retail function on a major arterial. The design utilized tensile
fabric awnings, steel awnings, and light shelves to enhance interior daylighting.

Architectural support of a major mechanical improvement project affecting most floors of a
40-story office building in downtown Portland, Oregon. Services included color selection, and
unique floor pattern design for mechanical floor.

Project architect services provided to IDC for the comprehensive re-tooling and re-building of an
existing 37,000 square-feet wafer fabrication cleanroom. Project includes an elevated clean-link
bridge to connect two existing cleanrooms across a service yard. A $4 million addition
constructed under budget and ahead of schedule.

Conceptual design analysis of dining and circulation improvements, and dinner-theatre expansion.
Provided a master plan for incremental improvements.


Strategic architectural services provided to IDC Architects to assist in the design of a new wafer
fabrication facility in Arizona. Services included lessons learned, design of air-management
modules, quality review, and code compliance strategies.

New retail building with a mezzanine on a small urban commercial property. The building is
designed to accommodate multiple tenants and highlight the corner with a memorable form
reminiscent of the roadside architecture along the historic highway now known as sandy
Boulevard. Services included multi-discipline design and construction documentation, Planning
Department adjustment process, neighborhood association presentations, and services during
construction. 7,400 SF

A study to design a special events pavilion in Portland's venerable Laurelhurst Park.
Residential Projects

Swensen Kitchen Alterations
Portland, Oregon

Site Study
Portland, Oregon

Schuckmann Residence
Portland, Oregon

Benazzi Residence
Portland, Oregon

Drouin Residence
Portland, Oregon

Irvington Squire
Portland, Oregon



Michalowski/Tourje
Residence
Portland, Oregon

Perry Residence
Portland, Oregon

Adams Residence
Rural Clackamas County

Russell Residence
Portland, Oregon

Woolsey Commons
Orange Splot LLC
Portland, Oregon

Pardee Commons
Cityhouse Builders LLC
Portland, Oregon

Site Study
Portland, Oregon

Tourje Residence
Rural Washington County


Exterior Color Study
Wayne Stoll
Portland, Oregon

Prefab Studies
Windermere NW
Portland, Oregon

Thoma Residence
Portland, Oregon


Weisberg Residence
Portland, Oregon

Weisen Residence

Dwyer Residence
Portland, Oregon

Weintraub Residence
Portland, Oregon


Ferguson Residence
Wilsonville, Oregon

Apartment Alterations
Windermere NW
Portland, Oregon

Mealy Residence
Portland, Oregon

Earle & Burrough
Hood River, Oregon

Study for Pre-Fab
Townhouses
Hyak Holdings
Portland, Oregon

Coney Residence
Portland, Oregon

Accessory Dwelling Unit
Brown Family
Portland, Oregon

Bridenbaugh Residence
Portland, Oregon

Apartment Study
Mark Hush
Portland, Oregon

Deck Additions
The Real Estate Firm
Portland, Oregon

Hall Residence
Portland, Oregon

Dahlquist Residence
Portland, Oregon

Terra Linda Apartments
Windermere NW

Fagan Residence
Portland, Oregon

Burlingame View
Windermere NW
Portland, Oregon

Bridgecourt Row houses
Windermere NW
Portland, Oregon

Karty Residence
Clackamas County

Herndon Residence
Portland, Oregon

Perry Residence
Portland, Oregon

McCune Residence
Portland, Oregon

Exterior Research & Design
Portland, Oregon

Wiese Residence
Portland, Oregon

Strickland House
Additions and Alterations
Washington County, Oregon

Nudleman House
Alterations
Portland, Oregon

Amundson/Splidsboel
Residence
Portland, Oregon

Millius/Motsinger
Portland, Oregon

James W. Perkins
Addition and Alterations
Hailey, Idaho



Holcomb Residence
Portland, Oregon

Kenny Elliott
Addition and Alteration
Altadena, California

Space Study
Commodore Apartments
Portland, Oregon

Mahshigian Residence
Portland, Oregon

Beach & Cornwell
Additions and Alterations
Portland, Oregon

Knittles Invisible Addition
Portland, Oregon


Rabin Residence
Los Angeles, California

Coutu Addition
John and Mary Ellen Coutu
Portland, Oregon

Wiese Apartments



Hoffman
Basement Expansion

Greg and Jeanne Perkins
Addition
Portland, Oregon

Tait Remodel
John and Pauline Tait
Portland, Oregon
Layout and space study for a kitchen remodel including cabinet and appliance layout for a
contractor.

Site Studies for an urban infill site near Oregon Health and Science University. Study explored
single room occupant and studio units with individual storage units.

Studies for additions and remodels including more living space and master bedroom suite to
accommodate a growing family.

Converted an unfinished basement to living space. The space includes laundry, study, bedroom
and family room. To limit expense, basic permit drawings were created.

Reconfigure an existing house to improve light, circulation, kitchen configuration, master
bedroom and stairs. All work within the existing exterior walls, no additional square footage.

A new 5-story luxury housing mid-rise in the Irvington neighborhood. We coordinated closely
with the city staff and neighborhood association during Design Review, and approached the
Historic Landmarks Commission through the Design Advice Request (DAR) process. The design
responded to the DAR, city staff, and reasonable neighborhood concerns. 35,251SF

Study to turn existing second floor into a master suite and study.



Remodel and addition to add a bedroom, mud room and improve basement access. The new
bedroom dormer is an invisible addition.

Basement conversion from garage and storage space to a mother-in-law's suite.


Add new entry, entry court layout and rear patio trellis.


New 8-unit, income restricted condominiums in the New Columbia neighborhood. The units are
2 or 3 bedroom units in a combination of flats and townhouses. There is also a community room
to be the "living room" of the building and provide the laundry and bike storage rooms.

New 11-unit development in the Lents neighborhood. It included a duplex, tri-plex and 5
detacted single family homes. Designed in partnership with Communitecture.


Study options for condominium development in the historic Alphabet District.


Study for a large new residence including, garages, pool, guest suites, great hall, maid's quarters,
wine cellar along with the typical residence requirements. This also incorporated rainwater
collection and containment schemes.

Prepare color schemes for repainting existing apartment building.



Studied the feasibility of placing pre-fabricated detached homes on several lots across Portland.



Residence remodel and invisible addition to the second floor. Alteration included converting four
existing bedrooms and one bathroom into reconfigured four bedrooms, bathroom and new
master suite. Also included a kitchen remodel within existing walls.

Add new dormer to the second floor to accommodate a new bathroom.


Expansion studies to accommodate a growing family.

Study options for a kitchen remodel.


Convert an existing basement into living space including a family room, bathroom, bedroom,
laundry room and storage.


Alterations to a luxury condominium to improve kitchen, dining and master suite.


Alternations to existing apartments to create condominiums.



Interior alterations to convert a duplex into a single family home for sale.


Removed roof to allow taller living space and lofted floor.


Feasibility study to add 10 pre-fabricated units to an existing apartment complex.




Convert open basement and garage space into family room, study, laundry room, bathroom and
garage.

Convert an existing garage into a mother-in-law's unit. It included living space, kitchen, bathroom
and lofted sleeping area accessed by an alternating tread device.


Study to convert the basement into living space and add a master suite.


Study for a 12-Unit new apartment complex.



Adding decks and sliding glass doors to and existing apartment to assist a condominium
conversion.


Conversion of an unfinished basement into living space.


Addition to create a second floor master bedroom suite and a ground level bathroom.


Alterations to convert apartments into condominiums.


Study for exterior improvements to the front of the house.


Detailed schematic designs for row houses on a steeply sloping site that took advantage of the
views.


5-Unit rowhouses near the St. John's Bridge. Not yet built but completed both design review and
permit processes.


Addition of a sunroom to their existing house.


Installing skylight to an existing foyer of an elegant house.


Convert an unfinished basement into a family room, laundry room and bedroom suite.


Interior alterations and exterior addition to improve kitchen, dining areas, moved stair to improve
circulation through living room.

Post-construction drawings and as-built third party review of construction defects on 2
condominium buildings designed by others.

Design for a new house with an accessory dwelling unit.


The backyard provided the opportunity to expand this suburban home to include a new music
room and study, family room, and enlarged kitchen for this growing family.


Interior alterations within this 1930's Tudor-style home need to blend with the original
architecture. Improvements include kitchen expansion, and new master bedroom suite within the
existing walls.

Kitchen and guest bathroom alterations to a house on the Alameda ridge.



An addition to create a guest room and study in a home in the Hollywood District.


A stunning home site on the Big Wood River is enhanced in this project to modify a family home
to better accommodate out of town visitors. The expanded family room boasts a new wood
framed glass roof and wall system, which maximizes the view to the river. Additions included a
study that doubles as a guest room, master suite, and compartmentalized bathroom off an existing
bedroom.

Consultation for creating a scope to renovate kitchen and living area.


A growing family needed a larger kitchen and new family space on this urban site backing up to
the San Gabriel Mountains. The project also included a new master suite.


Conversion of underutilized space into a manager's apartment in a downtown Portland apartment
building on the National Historic Registry.


Adding a porch seamlessly with a small house.


The addition to the front of the house had to not only blend with the original, but also enhance
the street appeal. The expansion of the living room, new kitchen nook, and improved entry
creates a seamless addition.

Addition of a second floor to a one-story Victorian bungalow takes it cues from the existing style.
Interior modifications include a large kitchen, stair, music room, and bath. Interior circulation is
improved and outdoor space is gained by removing an earlier tack-on addition.

Study to convert existing space into a home based, professional recording studio.


By opening up the stair and hallway, and by adding a dormer for a master bath and dressing area,
the second floor of this family home was transformed and brought up to date with current design
ideas.

A study for a new four-plex prototypical apartment building with fully accessible ground floor
units. Each unit has two equivalently sized bedrooms and laundry. The unique layout provides
outdoor privacy for all units and sunlight-filled living areas.

A study to excavate and structurally underpin a semi-excavated crawlspace to capture new space
for use as a shop.

Initial planning phases for a multi-level expansion of a pre-war Cape Cod style house on a steeply
sloping west hills site. Expansion includes new entry, enlarged dining area, gourmet kitchen, 3
car-garage, master suite and interconnecting stairs to blend with the existing architectural style.

Residential expansion including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and second floor. Two concepts
were presented: A contrasting/distinctive scheme and a concept that blended with the existing
house. The scheme that matched the existing architecture was selected and built.
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