Allied Works Architecture

What Allied Works Architecture does

Allied Works Architecture is a private, for-profit American architecture firm founded in 1994 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a second office in Brooklyn, New York. The firm designs buildings, interiors, exhibitions, and landscapes for institutional, civic, corporate, hospitality, educational, and private residential clients, with a portfolio anchored by landmark cultural institutions such as the Clyfford Still Museum, the National Music Centre of Canada (LEED Gold), the Seattle Art Museum expansion, the University of Michigan Museum of Art (AIA National Honor Award 2011), and the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique. Corporate and workplace work includes the Wieden+Kennedy headquarters, Nike World Headquarters, Pixar Animation Studios' Brooklyn Building, and the Fast Retailing / Uniqlo City headquarters in Tokyo; hospitality work includes the Eleven Madison Park renovation, Clemente Bar, and Claridge's Davies and Brook in London.

The firm operates through three divisions — Allied Works Architecture (spaces and buildings), Allied Info Works (information and interactive design), and Allied Form Works (objects and furniture) — supported by in-house material research capabilities such as custom glazed terracotta developed with Royal Tichelaar Makkum, specialty concrete formwork, carbon fiber fabrication with Goetz Composites, and bespoke exhibition furniture systems. Revenue is generated primarily through commissioned architectural and design services under project-based, fixed-fee arrangements negotiated per engagement, supplemented by limited sales of signature design products and architecture monographs distributed through Rizzoli, Hatje Cantz, Gregory Miller Books, and D.A.P. Clients are acquired through invited competitions, design competitions, RFPs, and long-term relationships, with no public pricing tiers and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Allied Works Architecture

Legal name

Allied Works Architecture

Website

https://alliedworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allied Works Architecture is a private Portland- and Brooklyn-based architecture firm founded in 1994 that designs cultural, civic, corporate, hospitality, and residential projects for institutional and enterprise clients, operating through three divisions spanning buildings, information design, and objects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Cultural institution design
• Museum architecture
• Adaptive reuse architecture
• Interior architecture services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Design Services: Allied Works Architecture generates revenue through commissioned architectural and design services for institutional, cultural, commercial, and residential clients. Projects range from master planning and programming to full architectural services, interior design, exhibition design, and FF&E. Revenue is project-based, typically fixed-fee arrangements with milestones tied to design phases. Long-term client relationships drive recurring engagements across multiple projects.
2. Design Products and Signature Objects: The firm sells signature design products directly to clients and the public, including the Still Bench, Carbon Table, Eleven Madison Park dinnerware, and custom furniture suites. These are priced as bespoke or limited-edition items, available by request or in limited quantities.
3. Publications: Allied Works publishes books on its architectural practice and projects, including 'Occupation' (2011), 'Clyfford Still Museum' (2013), 'Sokol Blosser Winery' (2013), 'Case Work' catalog, and 'Dwelling' (2017). Books are sold through publishers such as Rizzoli, Gregory Miller Books, Hatje Cantz, and D.A.P.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Allied Works Architecture provides commissioned architectural and design services for cultural institutions, museums, corporate headquarters, hospitality venues, educational facilities, government buildings, and private residences. The practice spans master planning, programming, complete architectural services, interior design, exhibition design, FF&E, adaptive reuse, and construction administration. Through allied sub-practices Allied Info Works (information and interactive design) and Allied Form Works (objects and furniture), the firm also delivers signage, wayfinding, publications, custom furniture, tableware, and product design as part of or alongside its building projects.

Product overview

Allied Works Architecture operates as a multi-disciplinary design firm organized into three interconnected divisions: Allied Works Architecture (spaces, buildings), Allied Info Works (information, interactive), and Allied Form Works (objects, furniture). The firm provides comprehensive architectural services across cultural, educational, residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, complemented by specialized divisions for information design and product/object design. This integrated structure allows the firm to offer complete design solutions from master planning and architectural services through to interior design, furniture, tableware, and exhibition design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allied Works Architecture Architecture division providing comprehensive design services for spaces and buildings, including master planning, site analysis, architectural design, interior design, and construction administration for cultural, educational, residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
• Allied Info Works Information and interactive design division offering environmental graphics, signage design, information design, interactive installations, and publications for cultural institutions and commercial clients.
• Allied Form Works Objects and furniture design division creating custom furniture, tableware, products, installations, and crafted artifacts. Includes signature pieces such as the Still Bench, Carbon Table, and Eleven Madison Park dinnerware suite, available as bespoke or limited-edition works.
• Allied Form Works - Still Bench

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Gold certification for National Music Centre of Canada (163,000 sf, completed 2016)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

68 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kasian (Architecture Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with Kasian for the National Music Centre of Canada project, where Kasian served as the associated architect for complete architectural services.
• Royal Tichelaar MakkumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Royal Tichelaar Makkum for custom glazed terracotta fabrication. The Dutch ceramics manufacturer created custom glazed terra cotta for the National Music Centre of Canada and custom iridescent glazed tiles for the Museum of Arts and Design's façade.
• R & H ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerR & H Construction served as the general contractor for the Sokol Blosser Winery Tasting Room project.
• Luke Milich / Product and DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLuke Milich collaborated on the Still Bench design for the Clyfford Still Museum.
• Buffalo FeltminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuffalo Felt supplied the un-dyed 100% natural wool felt cushion for the Still Bench.
• Bruce Carey RestaurantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBruce Carey Restaurants was a partner on the Wieden+Kennedy World Headquarters project, developing the mixed-use base of shops and restaurants within the renovated warehouse.
• Bob Kirk — Architectural Concrete AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBob Kirk of Architectural Concrete Associates provided expertise on the architectural concrete elements of the Wieden+Kennedy World Headquarters project.
• Eric Goetz / Goetz CompositesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEric Goetz at Goetz Composites fabricated the Carbon Table, a bespoke piece using unwoven unidirectional carbon fiber fabric for the Dutchess County Residence.
• LMN Architects and NBBJminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with LMN Architects and NBBJ for Seattle Art Museum's 450,000 sf expansion and renovation, where these firms served as associate architects.
• Handel ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandel Architects served as associate architect on the Museum of Arts and Design project at 2 Columbus Circle.
• Lisa Strausfeld / Pentagram — Information DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisa Strausfeld of Pentagram provided information design for the Seattle Art Museum project.
• Booziotis & Company ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with Booziotis & Company Architects for the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts project in Dallas.
• Integrated Design SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with Integrated Design Solutions for the University of Michigan Museum of Art expansion and renovation.
• Abbott Miller / Lisa Strausfeld / Pentagram — Media DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbbott Miller and Lisa Strausfeld of Pentagram provided media design for the University of Michigan Museum of Art.
• Kathryn Gustafson / GGN — Landscape ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKathryn Gustafson / GGN provided landscape architecture for the University of Michigan Museum of Art expansion.
• Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates — Landscape DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMichael Van Valkenburgh Associates provided landscape design for the Dutchess County Residence Guest House.
• Peter Walker Partnership — Landscape DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPeter Walker Partnership provided landscape design for the Pixar Animation Studios Brooklyn Building.
• Perkins + WillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with Perkins + Will for the Pixar Animation Studios Brooklyn Building project.
• Ace HotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAce Hotel invited Allied Works to transform a foyer and gallery space for the launch of the 'Occupation' book, creating the 'Forest for the Trees' installation.
• Bob Kirk — Architectural Concrete AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBob Kirk of Architectural Concrete Associates was the concrete contractor for the Maryhill Overlook project.
• Dean Sobel / Clyfford Still MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDean Sobel, Director of the Clyfford Still Museum, curated the 'Case Work' traveling exhibition, which was first exhibited at the Denver Art Museum in January 2016. The exhibition places Allied Works' work in context and explores the firm's creative process.
• Brian Ferriso / Portland Art MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrian Ferriso, Director of the Portland Art Museum, co-curated the 'Case Work' exhibition, which also traveled to the Portland Art Museum after its Denver Art Museum debut.
• Distributed Art Publishers / D.A.P.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorD.A.P. / Distributed Art Publishers served as the distributor for Allied Works' 'Occupation' book and the 'Case Work' catalog.
• Juliette Cezzar / e.a.c.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJuliette Cezzar collaborated on the 'Occupation' book design and the 'Case Work' catalog.
• Lorraine Wild / Green Dragon OfficeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLorraine Wild and her team at Green Dragon Office in Los Angeles designed the 'Occupation' book in partnership with Allied Works. Published by Gregory Miller Books, distributed by D.A.P.
• Gregory Miller BooksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGregory Miller Books published 'Occupation,' the first comprehensive publication on Allied Works Architecture.
• Hatje Cantz VerlagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman publisher Hatje Cantz Verlag produced 'Allied Works Architecture / Clyfford Still Museum' (2013).
• Metropolis Books / Artbook / D.A.P.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetropolis Books / Artbook / D.A.P. published the 'Case Work' catalog in partnership with Allied Works and designer Juliette Cezzar.
• RizzoliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRizzoli published 'Allied Works Architecture / Dwelling' (2017), available for purchase at rizzoliusa.com.
• Ian Schrager CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works developed a proposal for a 19-story boutique hotel with Ian Schrager in 2008 as a pilot project for a planned international chain. The 101,000 s.f. project was located on the former industrial western edge of Greenwich Village.
• Maybourne Hotel GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works designed Davies and Brook restaurant for Claridge's Hotel, owned by Maybourne Hotel Group in London. This followed the firm's successful partnership with Daniel Humm on Eleven Madison Park.
• Fowler Interior DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFowler Interior Design provided interior design services for the Pacific Northwest College of Art Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design.
• Fichten Soiferman et Associés ArchitectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with Fichten Soiferman et Associés Architectes for the Musée National des beaux-arts du Québec pavilion competition.
• Vogt LandschaftarchitektenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVogt Landschaftarchitekten provided landscape architecture for the Musée National des beaux-arts du Québec project.
• Latz & Partner, Architram, Resnicow Schroeder, Nicolet Chartrand KnollminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works collaborated with Latz & Partner, Architram, Resnicow Schroeder, and Nicolet Chartrand Knoll on the master plan for the new Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts in Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Reed Hilderbrand — Landscape DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReed Hilderbrand provided landscape design for the Clyfford Still Museum.
• Bob Kirk — Architectural Concrete AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBob Kirk provided architectural concrete expertise for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
• Reed Hilderbrand — Landscape ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReed Hilderbrand provided landscape architecture for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
• Olin (Landscape Architecture)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAllied Works assembled a team with Olin for landscape architecture for the UK Holocaust Memorial project in Victoria Tower Gardens, London.
• Lisa Strausfeld — Information DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisa Strausfeld provided information design for the UK Holocaust Memorial project.
• Ralph Appelbaum Associates — Exhibition DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRalph Appelbaum provided exhibition design for the UK Holocaust Memorial project.
• Robert Montgomery — ArtistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish artist and poet Robert Montgomery created the invocation text for the UK Holocaust Memorial project.
• Olin Studio — Landscape ArchitecturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOlin Studio provided landscape architecture for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio.
• Ralph Appelbaum Associates — Exhibit DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRalph Appelbaum Associates provided exhibit design for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
• Zahner — Custom Metal SunscreensminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZahner fabricated the custom aluminum ornamental sunscreens for the Penn State Palmer Museum of Art.
• Adre (Real Estate Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdre, a mission-driven real estate development firm, invited Allied Works to collaborate on Prismid Sanctuary — a net-zero, BIPOC-designed community art space in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood, co-founded with Grammy-winning musician esperanza spalding.
• Green Hammer (Construction)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreen Hammer, a net-zero builder, is the construction partner for Prismid Sanctuary, the first net-zero, Black- and Indigenous-designed and owned facility in the Pacific Northwest.
• Prismid Community Design CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Prismid Community Design Collective — including Black Aesthetics Studio (BAS), SoapBox Theory, PLACE, and PSU ITECK — led landscape architecture for Prismid Sanctuary, ensuring community-centered design-making.
• Knot — Landscape DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKnot provided landscape design for the U.S. Embassy Mozambique project.
• Yost Grube Hall — Associate ArchitectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYost Grube Hall served as associate architect for the U.S. Embassy Mozambique project.
• Gerding ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerding Construction served as the general contractor for the Benton County Historical Society — Corvallis Museum project.
• Project Renate — Exhibit DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject Renate provided exhibit design for the Corvallis Museum.
• Fisher Dachs — Theater DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFisher Dachs provided theater design consulting for the Vero Beach Museum of Art expansion.
• Lutsko Associates — Landscape DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLutsko Associates provided landscape design for the Sun Valley Residence.
• Will Guidara and Daniel Humm / Make It Nice NYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWill Guidara and Daniel Humm (Make It Nice NYC) commissioned Allied Works for the complete renovation of Eleven Madison Park (2017), followed by the Clemente Bar and custom furniture/dinnerware suites. This partnership was extended to Claridge's Davies and Brook in London.
• Doug Aitken — ArtistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoug Aitken created a commissioned 360-degree video installation for the Dutchess County Residence Main House. The artist also contributed to the Tribeca Residence project.
• Paula Hayes — Landscape DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaula Hayes designed the internal landscaped courtyards and roof garden for the Tribeca Residence.
• Polich-Tallix — FoundryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPolich-Tallix foundry created a custom book-matched aluminum surface for the Tribeca Residence by casting molten aluminum onto raw fabric.
• SeeleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSeele provided fabrication services for the Tribeca Residence project.
• Doug Aitken Workshop — Custom Art ProjectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoug Aitken Workshop created a commissioned 360-degree video installation for the Dutchess County Residence Main House.
• Tod Williams and Billie TsienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTod Williams and Billie Tsien conceived the 'Wunderkammer' exhibition at the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale, for which Allied Works received an unmarked crate to fill with inspirational objects.
• Francesco Clemente StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist Francesco Clemente served as a central generative force for the Clemente Bar at Eleven Madison Park, creating three new dramatic 17-foot-long murals and smaller works throughout the bar.
• L'Observatoire — Lighting DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerL'Observatoire provided lighting design for the Clemente Bar at Eleven Madison Park.
• Carsten Höller — Custom Lamps & SconcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist Carsten Höller developed customized pieces from his collections for the Clemente Bar cocktail lounge.
• Brett Robinson — Custom FurnitureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrett Robinson developed customized furniture pieces for the Clemente Bar cocktail lounge.
• Behind Bars — Custom Backbar DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBehind Bars designed the custom backbar for the Clemente Bar at Eleven Madison Park.
• Jared Tuttle — IllustratorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJared Tuttle provided commissioned illustrations for the Sokol Blosser Packaging project, depicting specific areas where fruit is grown.
• Nomura — Architecture AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Works worked in association with Nomura for the Fast Retailing/Uniqlo City headquarters project in Tokyo's Ariake District.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Global architecture practice renowned for cultural institutions (Whitney Museum, The Shard, Centre Pompidou) and museums. Highly comparable to Allied Works on cultural-institution typology and design-led reputation, though substantially larger and global.
• Snøhetta: International architecture and design practice known for cultural buildings (San Francisco MoMA expansion, Oslo Opera House, National Sept.11 Memorial Museum Pavilion). Comparable on cultural, civic, and multi-disciplinary design scope similar to Allied Works' integrated practice.

Direct peers

• Diller Scofidio + Renfro: New York-based interdisciplinary design studio known for cultural institutions (The Shed, High Line, Broad Museum) and cross-disciplinary work spanning architecture, media, and exhibition design. Direct peer to Allied Works on cultural-institution focus and integration of information/interactive design.
• Studio Gang: Chicago-based architecture and urban design practice known for cultural and civic projects (Natural History Museum of Utah, Writers Theatre, Aqua Tower). Comparable to Allied Works on mid-sized US architecture firm producing signature cultural and civic buildings.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture firm specializing in residential, hospitality, and cultural projects (Studhorse hotel, Sante Fe winery, numerous private residences). Highly comparable to Allied Works on residential, hospitality, and craft-driven material approach with Pacific Northwest regional roots.
• Steven Holl Architects: New York-based architecture firm renowned for cultural institutions (Kiasma Museum, Nelson-Atkins expansion, MIT Simmons Hall) and material-light experimentation. Direct peer to Allied Works on museum/cultural commissions and emphasis on natural light and material expression.
• Ennead Architects: New York-based architecture firm with a strong cultural-institution portfolio (Natural History Museum renovation, Stanford University projects, New York Historical Society). Comparable to Allied Works on US cultural and educational typology with strong institutional client base.
• KieranTimberlake: Philadelphia-based architecture firm known for research-driven design in cultural, educational, and civic projects (US Embassy, Yale School of Management, Brockman Hall). Comparable to Allied Works on embassy/institutional work, research-led practice, and mid-sized US design firm with integrated sustainability expertise.
• Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Multi-office architecture firm renowned for cultural, civic, and high-end residential work (Apple Stores, Fallingwater additions, Liberty Bell Center). Direct peer on signature cultural buildings and signature residential work comparable to Allied Works' portfolio.
• wHY Architecture: Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary architecture and design practice with cultural and institutional focus (Grammy Museum, California Academy of Sciences gardens, Velocity studios). Comparable to Allied Works on integrated design practice spanning architecture, interiors, and objects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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