ZGF Architects LLP is a design firm with a focus on architecture, interior design, and urban design. Founded in Portland, Oregon, our mission is to strive for design excellence, stewardship of our natural and built environment, a commitment to social equity and diversity in the profession, and exceptional client service. The firm has grown to include offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, New York, Denver, and Vancouver, BC. Attention to craft and beauty is elemental to the ZGF culture. Our deep respect for the built environment evolved from reverence for the surrounding natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape and a commitment to stewardship of the natural environment. Rather than reflecting a signature style, our work is derived from the particulars of climate, context, and the human experience. ZGF's design philosophy is centered on the premise that design excellence should be reflected in every aspect of a building—its fit with the community, its function and relationship to its users, its building systems, and its cost. Our diverse design portfolio allows us to make a difference at all scales and for all people with services ranging from transportation terminals, commercial office and mixed-use developments to corporate campuses, healthcare and research buildings, academic facilities, libraries, and museums.
