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A church should feel welcoming from the moment you arrive.Life Bible Church in Harrisburg, Oregon was designed as a 600-...
05/29/2026

A church should feel welcoming from the moment you arrive.

Life Bible Church in Harrisburg, Oregon was designed as a 600-seat space for worship, connection and community. Set along the Willamette River, the design brought together a new auditorium, coffee bar, classrooms, offices, youth spaces, and gathering areas.

Warm wood beams, natural stone, soft lighting, and open gathering spaces give the building a Northwest feel that fits its setting. One of our favorite details is the large stone fireplace in the lobby, created as a natural place for people to gather before and after services.

The project also included sustainable, practical, long-lasting choices like LED lighting, efficient heating and cooling, low-flow fixtures, and durable finishes.

For churches thinking about a new building, expansion, or remodel, Arbor South can help from early conceptual planning and funding guidance through design and construction.

Planning your church’s next chapter? Let’s start the conversation.

Photography by Erik Bishoff Photography

Historic renovation requires more than a design vision. It requires patience, documentation, and a willingness to let th...
05/25/2026

Historic renovation requires more than a design vision. It requires patience, documentation, and a willingness to let the existing structure inform the next decision.

At Treetops, the former Chancellors House at the University of Oregon, early field discoveries are helping shape the restoration process. Existing materials, old floor layers, original details, and construction conditions all become part of the conversation.

That is where collaboration matters. Working with Six Degrees Construction Company, our team is able to study what is uncovered in the field and respond thoughtfully - not just with what looks good on paper, but with what respects the home and supports the work ahead.

In historic work, the building often has something to say. The responsibility is to listen carefully before deciding what comes next.

The best restaurant design is not just about how a space looks.It is about how people feel when they walk in, where they...
05/22/2026

The best restaurant design is not just about how a space looks.

It is about how people feel when they walk in, where they naturally gather, and whether the space can carry the energy of the community around it.

For Track Town Pizza - Campus & East Springfield second location, our team helped shape a restaurant that could support more than daily dining. The space needed to feel lively and welcoming for families, students, teams, and post-game gatherings near Thurston High School.

That kind of experience does not come from one detail alone. It comes from thoughtful collaboration.

Sarah Elizabeth Design, LLC Interiors helped bring warmth and personality to the interior experience. KPFF Eugene provided the structural engineering to make it work. Dorman Construction, Inc helped carry the work through construction. ES&A Sign & Awning fabricated and installed the custom Jumbotron, giving the restaurant a memorable focal point that reflects the energy of the brand.

Good commercial design does more than fill a space.

It helps a business serve people better.

What is one restaurant or gathering space that has always felt especially inviting to you?

Photography by Craig Strobeck Photography

Thurston Life Foundation

05/20/2026

Some projects carry a level of responsibility that goes beyond typical design considerations.

At Arbor South, working with organizations like Looking Glass that serve vulnerable populations requires a careful approach to safety, function, and long-term performance.

This is a reminder that design decisions, coordination, and experience all play a role in creating environments that support and protect the people who rely on them every day.

Permitting isn’t just paperwork, it’s where projects either move forward… or stall out.As Chad Westphal, CEO of Looking ...
05/18/2026

Permitting isn’t just paperwork, it’s where projects either move forward… or stall out.

As Chad Westphal, CEO of Looking Glass shared, having the right expertise in the room can make a measurable difference, not just in timelines, but in cost, safety, and long-term impact.

Bill Randall's experience navigating complex permitting processes has helped save resources that can be redirected where they matter most, supporting youth and families in our community.

This is what thoughtful, mission-aligned design looks like in practice.

▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube to hear how this partnership has shaped nearly 20 years of impact.

At Arbor South, early design work often starts with how a home will actually be used - not just how it will look in a fi...
05/15/2026

At Arbor South, early design work often starts with how a home will actually be used - not just how it will look in a finished photo.

These renderings explore outdoor living as an extension of the home, with layered deck spaces, covered gathering areas, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

Designing for views, movement, and gathering from the beginning helps shape a home that feels intentional and connected to its setting.

05/13/2026

The need started with shelter. But the solution had to go further.

Looking Glass knew early on that homelessness was rarely the only challenge their youth faced. What their clients needed was stability and that meant behavioral health, education, food, safety, and people who wouldn’t give up.

Arbor South’s role was to support those wraparound services with thoughtful, trauma-informed spaces that could adapt as needs evolved.

Design can’t solve everything. But it can create room for everything else.

05/11/2026

The most important moment in a project is not always the completion.

It is when people begin using the space.

At Arbor South, that is always the goal - creating environments that support real use, real activity, and long-term community connection.

Seeing Thurston Life Foundation including Track Town Pizza - Campus & East Springfield and The Washburne Cafe come to life at the ribbon cutting was a great reminder of that. Not just a completed project, but a space already beginning to do what it was designed to do!

At Arbor South, supporting community organizations does not begin and end with the project itself.It was great to be par...
05/08/2026

At Arbor South, supporting community organizations does not begin and end with the project itself.

It was great to be part of this year’s Looking Glass fundraiser and to support the people and programs behind the work they do in the community.

Projects are one part of the relationship. Long-term partnerships are built through shared purpose, trust, and continued involvement over time.

When you’re serving children and families, the process matters just as much as the outcome.For Relief Nursery, this proj...
05/06/2026

When you’re serving children and families, the process matters just as much as the outcome.

For Relief Nursery, this project was about more than creating a new space, it was about finding a partner who could listen, communicate clearly, and carry the mission through every phase of the work.

From early concepts to permitting and construction, the goal was to minimize disruption, prioritize safety, and ensure every decision supported the people the space was built for.

That kind of alignment doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built through trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to doing the work the right way.

Learn more about the project and the partnership on our website arborsouth.com

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