RHiZO Architecture

What RHiZO Architecture does

RHiZO Architecture is a Bend, Oregon-based architecture firm founded in 2022 by two licensed architects, Stephanie Wascha (AIA, NCARB; licensed in Oregon and Washington) and Matthew Guthrie (AIA, NCARB, LEED AP; licensed in Oregon). The firm operates as a multi-disciplinary practice combining experience in architectural design, art fabrication, construction management, and cost estimating. It is a privately held partnership with no institutional ownership, no disclosed funding, and two founding employees.

The firm delivers professional architectural services across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, code analysis, permit drawings, budget guidance, architectural design, and construction administration. Its portfolio spans four sectors: commercial (notably Serious Pie Restaurant and an OsteoStrong health and wellness center adaptive reuse), K-12 education (projects with Springfield, Gresham, and Bend school districts), single-family residential (custom homes on steep slopes, solar-powered residences, penthouses), and multi-family residential (Habitat for Humanity townhomes, apartments, and public spaces including a Seattle adaptive-reuse project incorporating reclaimed highway materials).

The business model is project-based professional services, with fees scoped per engagement and quoted on contact. Distribution is sales-led and direct, with clients engaging the founders personally. Geographic reach covers the Pacific Northwest, with licensure in Oregon and Washington. Marketing relies on a portfolio website, Facebook, and Instagram. Revenue, pricing, and financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

RHiZO Architecture

Legal name

RHiZO Architecture

Website

https://rhizoarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RHiZO Architecture is a Bend, Oregon-based architecture firm founded in 2022 by two licensed architects, providing full-lifecycle architectural design and construction administration services to commercial, K-12 education, residential, and nonprofit clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Residential Remodelers (236118), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAA

Architectural Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAHAKAC

Landscape Architecture & Site Design

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYHSAPAEAB

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Commercial architecture
• Residential architecture
• Education facility design
• Construction administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Professional services revenue from architectural design, consultations, code analysis, permit drawings, feasibility studies, budget guidance, and construction administration. Project-based fees for architectural services across commercial, residential, and education sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RHiZO Architecture is a Bend, Oregon-based multi-disciplinary architecture firm offering architectural design, consultations, code analysis, permit drawings, feasibility studies, budget guidance, and construction administration services. Project work spans commercial buildings (restaurants, wellness centers, offices), educational facilities (elementary, middle, and high schools), single-family custom residences and remodels, and multi-family housing (townhomes, apartments, penthouses). Services are delivered directly by the firm's licensed architects to clients throughout the Pacific Northwest, primarily Oregon and Washington.

Product overview

RHiZO Architecture is a multi-disciplinary architecture firm offering comprehensive architectural services including architectural design, consultations, code analysis, permit drawings, feasibility studies, budget guidance, and construction administration. Their project portfolio spans commercial (tenant improvements, restaurants, office buildings, health and wellness centers), education (elementary, middle, and high schools), single-family residential (custom residences, additions, remodels), and multi-family residential (apartments, townhomes, penthouses, lobby and public spaces). The firm serves clients in the Pacific Northwest region, primarily in Oregon and Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Comprehensive architectural design across commercial, tenant improvement, mixed-use, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and education projects in the Pacific Northwest. Delivered directly by the firm's licensed architects from concept through construction documentation.
• Consultations Standalone architectural consultation engagements for prospective clients evaluating project scope, feasibility, or design direction with a licensed architect.
• Code Analysis Building code analysis performed by licensed architects to support permitting and regulatory compliance for residential, commercial, and educational projects.
• Permit Drawings Preparation of permit-ready construction drawings for submission to local building authorities in Oregon and Washington.
• Feasibility Studies Pre-design feasibility studies that assess project viability, site conditions, and program fit before commitment to full architectural design.
• Budget Guidance Cost-estimate-informed budget guidance provided to clients during early design, leveraging the co-founders' experience in cost estimating.
• Construction Administration Post-design construction administration services, providing architect oversight during the construction phase of residential, commercial, and educational projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects span commercial, education, and residential sectors across Pacific Northwest

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ankrom Moisan: Portland and Seattle architecture firm with a multi-sector portfolio including multi-family housing, education, and commercial projects across the Pacific Northwest, competing with RHiZO across multiple client segments.
• Olson Kundig: Internationally recognized Seattle-based architecture firm with a signature residential and custom home practice in the Pacific Northwest — a broad incumbent whose high-end residential portfolio overlaps with RHiZO's custom residential segment.
• ZGF Architects: One of the largest and most established Pacific Northwest architecture firms, headquartered in Portland with work spanning education, healthcare, commercial, and residential — a broad incumbent in RHiZO's primary geography.

Direct peers

• TVA Architects: Portland-based architecture firm with a strong K-12 education and civic portfolio in Oregon and Washington, competing directly with RHiZO for the same public school district clients in the same geography.
• Bora Architecture & Interiors: Portland-based firm with deep mixed-use, multi-family, and adaptive reuse expertise across the Pacific Northwest — overlapping with RHiZO's multi-family residential and commercial tenant improvement work.
• Hacker: Portland-based architecture firm with a long-standing reputation for custom residential, multi-family, and commercial projects in the Pacific Northwest — directly comparable in residential design approach and regional client base.
• Mithun: Seattle-based architecture and design firm with a Pacific Northwest focus spanning residential, education, and commercial work — closely aligned with RHiZO's multi-sector approach and regional geography, though operating at materially larger scale.
• SRG Partnership: Portland-headquartered architecture firm delivering mixed-sector work including education, residential, and commercial projects across the Pacific Northwest, comparable to RHiZO's portfolio breadth.
• LRS Architects: Portland-headquartered architecture firm with a specialty in K-12 educational facilities and broader civic work, directly competing with RHiZO for Oregon school district engagements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rhizoarchitecture
• Instagraminstagram.com/rhizoarchitecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rhizo-architecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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