FFA Architecture and Interiors, Inc.

In alignment with our FFA Equity Advancement Plan, we are excited to announce that our 'incubator space' within our offices at the Pacific Building is open for business! FFA is seeking a tenant to lease the 772-square-foot space. We are proud to support the efforts of COBID-certified firms and are seeking to help a company on its growth path. This space has a kitchenette, a meeting area, and an open office that comfortably fits five desks. Your future offices are on the ninth floor of the Pacific Building, and look out over Sixth Avenue with views of Pioneer Square. In addition to subsidizing the Class B office space rent, we offer access to our conference rooms and office equipment and will provide space planning services to you. If you want more information or a tour, message us here, and we will follow up! #PortlandOffice #DowntownOfficeSpace #SmallBusiness #Architecture #Engineering #Construction #LocalBusiness Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, Architecture Foundation of Oregon, IIDA Oregon Chapter, AIA Oregon, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, National Association of Minority Contractors, Inc., SMPS Oregon Chapter

Success in institutional design requires deep collaboration. The Chemeketa Agriculture Complex brought together: - Industry leaders - Educational partners - Government agencies - Community organizations - Agricultural experts Through intensive stakeholder engagement, we: - Secured additional project funding - Enhanced program offerings - Created community connections - Ensured long-term viability Thank you to Chemeketa's partners, including the Oregon Association of Nurseries, Marion Soil Water, and Marion Polk Food Share. #StakeholderEngagement #CommunityPartnership #InstitutionalDesign #CollaborativeDesign #HigherEd

As we conclude our series on the Library! at Bown Crossing, we celebrate its achievements:   - Pioneering CLT use in civic architecture - LEED v4 certification - Seamless community integration - Flexible, future-ready design - Model for sustainable libraries   Thank you to our client, City of Boise, and all project partners who helped create this landmark facility.   #ProjectSuccess #PublicLibrary #SustainableDesign #CivicArchitecture #CommunityImpact

Modern libraries must adapt to changing community needs. Key features include:   - Column-free main reading room - Flexible technology infrastructure - Three distinct activity zones - Adaptable meeting spaces - Indoor/outdoor connections   Design that evolves with its community.   #LibraryDesign #FlexibleSpace #CommunityResource #PublicLibrary #AdaptableDesign

Smart passive design creates comfortable, efficient spaces:   - Large roof overhangs - Southern solar screening - Strategic window placement - Natural material benefits - Reduced energy demand   These strategies help ensure that the library performs efficiently year after year.   #PassiveDesign #SustainableArchitecture #EnergyEfficiency #SmartDesign #GreenBuilding

The Library! at Bown Crossing achieved LEED v4 certification through integrated design strategies:   - Extensive daylighting - Strategic solar control - Local material sourcing - Flexible power distribution - Future adaptability   Each decision balanced immediate performance with long-term sustainability.   #LEEDv4 #SustainableDesign #GreenBuilding #CivicArchitecture #DaylightingDesign #IdahoArchitecture

We are excited to begin working with the Gearhart community, exploring what their new public safety project could be. Looking forward to continuing the engagement process with the City, Klosh Group, Inc., and stakeholders. #Oregon #Community #StakeholderEngagement #Discovery #ProjectKickOff

The Chemeketa Agriculture Complex was designed as more than a building - it's an 8-acre living laboratory and community hub.   Site features: - Demonstration gardens showcasing native species - Flexible outdoor learning spaces - Research fields for hands-on education - Rainwater management gardens - Community gathering spaces   Special thanks to our landscape partner, Lango Hansen, for helping create this dynamic educational landscape.   #LandscapeDesign #CampusPlanning #CommunityDesign #EducationalDesign #SustainableLandscape #AgEducation #HigherEd

Excellence in civic design requires seamless integration of systems and materials. At Bown Crossing Library, innovative solutions include:   - Strategic power/data distribution - Integrated lighting controls - Acoustic strategies - Flexible technology infrastructure - Future-ready systems   #DetailedDesign #BuildingTechnology #SystemIntegration #LibraryDesign #TechnicalExcellence

At the Chemeketa Agriculture Complex, passive design strategies work in concert to reduce energy demand:   Key integrated solutions:   - Automated operable windows harvest cool night air - Wind-driven roof turbines enable natural ventilation - Strategic orientation maximizes daylight while minimizing heat gain - Radiant slab system provides efficient heating/cooling   Result: A significant energy reduction compared to the Oregon code baseline.   #SustainableArchitecture #BuildingScience #HighPerformanceBuilding #GreenBuilding #BioclimaticDesign #IntegratedDesign #OregonArchitecture