Dextrous Creative is a womxn-owned architecture studio located in downtown Portland, specializing in a wide range of projects including multi-family and fair-housing compliant apartments/condo buildings, dental and veterinary clinics, workplace design, restaurants, art studios, coffee roasteries, lobster processing facilities, and traditional floor malting houses. They thrive on challenges, whether it’s a tight-urban site or a highly detail-oriented project, and believe in collaborating closely with skilled construction professionals to achieve their client’s goals.
Their approach is rooted in valuing their clients’ input and industry experience, viewing them as the source of the best ideas for their projects. Dextrous Creative is dedicated to developing spaces that not only meet complex regulatory standards but also align with their client’s programmatic goals. They focus on creating purpose-driven commercial spaces that enhance employee and user experiences, aiming to design environments that make people feel good physically and psychologically, ultimately striving to improve lives and eliminate barriers through thoughtful design.
With a commitment to sustainability and community-building, Dextrous Creative’s multi-family projects aim to create inclusive living spaces that promote accessibility, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and foster a sense of community among residents. Led by Licensed Architect Tracie J. Reed, the studio’s diverse expertise in master planning, architecture, public relations, and political organizing enables them to bring people together to solve complex design challenges while staying true to their philosophy of respecting and valuing the contributions of all collaborators involved in their projects.