Oddfellows Studio

When WFH became the new normal Oddfellows invested in a physical location for their team and for Portland. A place where community is valued as much as craft. A place inspired by an artist's studio rather than the corporate office. Filled with nooks and crannies to dream, draw, and drift away because we all know your best work isn't done behind the desk. They wanted to create a place where office hours weren’t mandatory and people show up because they value the collaboration and connection being in person creates.

Our clients’ bold vision led them to purchase a 1960s industrial building in the heart of inner SE Portland, originally home to a candy distribution factory. Everything interior and exterior needed updates. We began by creating layouts for the two levels by integrating the Oddfellows’ key program components.

During the design process, it became clear that our role would be to elevate the client’s vision with a refined, tailored approach that values versatility and precision.

In early meetings Oddfellows described their work as "unified by a consistently high standard of execution rather than a consistently recognizable style". This concept immediately resonated with our design team and spoke to a core philosophy — that exceptional design isn’t confined to a single aesthetic but rather defined by the quality and intention behind each detail. We were inspired by the challenge of creating spaces that feel cohesive through craftsmanship, function, and clever design.

A mix of new and vintage art paired with commissioned art that plays on the concept of communication is hung throughout the studio. Oddfellows commissioned their own, Yuki Yamada, to create a number of pieces throughout the studio. His playful spirit shows up in the phone rooms, conference rooms, the open studio area and all screen savers.