Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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Bkl|a Architecture LLC
We are a firm with varied and diverse experience in design for, and of, the built environment. Our experience includes commercial, mid-rise multifamily, adaptive reuse and civic architecture; planning & project entitlements; ADA compliance as well as print and graphic design, sculpture and whimsy. Our work has garnered both regional and national accolades in design and service to the community.
With an emphasis on the needs and goals and a clear understanding of project expectations, we develop a comprehensible and succinct design notion that embodies the synthesis of these concepts into a clear, built idiom.
From BuildZoom: Bkl|a Architecture LLC, 5505 SE Oetkin Dr, Portland, OR (Employee: Brett K. Laurila) holds a Architect Individual license and 2 other licenses according to the Oregon license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 105 ranks in the top 8% of 62,733 Oregon licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (503) 720-4255
Address: 5505 SE Oetkin Dr, Portland, OR 97267
Bkl|a Architecture LLC Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Mike I.February 1, 2018new apartments, hotel conversion, office conversion$300,000
Building Permits by Bkl|a Architecture LLC
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Se 142nd & red maple lane; complete a portion of existing building phased basement per original permit. install new elevator and complete finishes in basement corridor. elevator install includes opening on ground floor in existing corridor. - eastridge covenant church
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
385-21-001174-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,174
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to floor joist; revision to floor joist - new single family dwelling w attached garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-21-005596-DWL-REV-02
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rev- change roof near fireplace- new single family dwelling w attached garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
247-21-005596-DWL-REV-01
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvement for units 101 and 102; change of occupancy from f1 to b for unit 102 and declare occupancy b for unit 101: create new dining room and kitchen area; new exterior ada ramp and parking space. asce 41-13 bpoe seismic upgrade. *** detached covered trash enclosure approx 70 sq ft ***
Valuation:
$350
Permit #:
2017-214105-000-00-CO
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Restaurants
Online: (08/04) new single family dwelling w/attached garage; new single family dwelling w attached garage
Valuation:
$323,869
Permit #:
247-21-005596-DWL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,655
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvement for units 101 and 102; change of occupancy from f1 to b for unit 102 and declare occupancy b for unit 101: create new dining room and kitchen area; new exterior ada ramp and parking space. asce 41-13 bpoe seismic upgrade. *** detached covered trash enclosure approx 70 sq ft ***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2017-214105-000-00-CO
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Restaurants
Se 37th & se international way; the project is a commercial remodel consisting of a change in use of a portion of the existing mezzanine. (change 1731 sq.ft. of mezzanine s-1 storage into b occupancy training/classroom) the includes a new exit stair providing additional egress from the mezzanine and new interior walls and floor finishes. a new exit door is sawcut into the existing con... see more
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
601-14-000517
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,739
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial building permit
apartments/condos (3 or more units)
new construction
Valuation:
$650
Permit #:
2017-124425-000-00-CO
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New Construction
Building Type:
Multi-Family Dwel...
Detached garage - 1230 sq ft
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B0363018
Status:
final
Fee:
$987
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 3 story mixed use building; group b occupancy shell tenant space on half of first floor and apartments on remaining first second third floors
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
2016-238312-CO
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
Residential appar...
Se 37th & se international way; the project is a commercial remodel consisting of a change in use of a portion of the existing mezzanine. (change 1731 sq.ft. of mezzanine s-1 storage into b occupancy training/classroom) the includes a new exit stair providing additional egress from the mezzanine and new interior walls and floor finishes. a new exit door is sawcut into the existing con... see more
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
601-14-000517
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,739
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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Bkl|a Architecture LLC License info
Verified License
| License # | ARI-3581 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Architect Individual |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Bkl|a Architecture LLC at the Oregon Board of Architect Examiners.
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Verified License
| License # | ARF-0870 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Architectural Firm |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Bkl|a Architecture LLC at the Oregon Board of Architect Examiners.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 3581 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oregon |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2021. Check the current license status of Bkl|a Architecture LLC with the Oregon Board of Architect Examiners
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105
BuildZoom Score
7
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bkl|a Architecture LLC has worked on 7 permitted projects.
Bkl|a Architecture LLC Employees
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Brett K. Laurila
I've worked with Brett and his team on multiple projects including a couple of custom designed apartment projects, a hotel conversion and the adaptive reuse of my office space.
Brett has an amazing eye for design and the experience to create a great space. He's extremely knowledgable on the building process. They take the time to help educate me on the finer things of the code as well as to fight against the powers at be to help us get difficult permits for reuse projects.
I look forward to completing future projects with BKL/A as well.
Mike Nuss | CEO
RareBird Inc