Profile
Building Arts Workshop is an award winning, Portland Oregon based design | build firm with complementary disciplines of architect and general contractor. Fundamentally, their work is guided by the principals of sustainability and designed for modern life. From natural daylighting to project management, the practices of architecture and construction are woven pursuing one goal - well crafted buildings in the mediums of light and material.
Tracy and Jeffrey Prose founded Building Arts Workshop with the deliberate approach that every project - new or remodel, residential or commercial - reflect purpose, place and client. By combining the roles of architect and builder, each project advances under guidance of the shared goals of design, constructability, and budget. For many clients, the design | build method replaces the time and cost intensive aspects of design-bid-build with a streamlined project process.
Tracy graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and has over 22 years of experience as an architect and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Her roles include business and project management. Jeffrey graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and has over 16 years of experience in residential architecture and construction. His roles include project design and construction supervision.
Building Arts Workshop is one of the few architect-led construction firms in the greater Portland and Vancouver area. Licensed as both architect and contractor they have a rare and uniquely comprehensive view of the design and construction process.
Their experience as builders encompasses an extensive, hands-on knowledge of construction practices and materials. The corrrespondent role of architect leads and supports these practices – sustainable, technical and visionary.
They offer:
Design | Build Services: Providing turn-key services for clients seeking design | build solutions integrating the process of design, approvals and construction.
Construction Services: Working with clients and their architects, they provide exclusive construction services. These clients and architects see value in BAW’s design experiences as they provide key insight to the role and evolution of each client and architect’s design.
- Licensed Architect, OR#5243, CA#26580
- Licensed General Contractor, OCCB# 172219, Fully Insured and Bonded
- LEED Accredited Professional; Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally
- Member, American Institute of Architects