Design Research Office is a renowned architectural firm based in Portland, Oregon, founded by Jonah Gamblin AIA and Nicholas Papaefthimiou AIA. With a combined wealth of experience and expertise, the firm specializes in a wide range of project types including multi-family residential, mixed-use affordable housing, and master planning. Their approach to architecture and design is rooted in attention to craft, place, and the enhancement of human experience through thoughtful design solutions.
Jonah Gamblin AIA, a licensed architect in Oregon and the Netherlands, brings a unique perspective to the firm with his background in Philosophy and a Masters of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture. Nicholas Papaefthimiou AIA, on the other hand, is not only a licensed architect but also a developer and contractor with over 20 years of professional experience in the United States and Europe. His educational background in both Architecture and Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley and MIT further enriches the firm’s capabilities.
Design Research Office has garnered recognition for their work through multiple professional awards and academic fellowships. Both Jonah and Nicholas have contributed significantly to the field through lectures, teaching engagements at prestigious universities, and participation in design and awards juries. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and education is evident in their teaching roles at Portland State University and the University of Oregon, where they impart knowledge on housing design, infill development, and construction technology.