# Aligned Architecture > Designs to Sustain ## Pages - [Public Sector](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/public-sector/) - [Middle Housing](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/middle-housing/) - [House Plans](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/house-plans/) - [Small Home Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/small-homes) - [Home Renovations and Additions](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/renovations/) - [Adaptive Reuse](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/adaptive-reuse) - [ADU Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/adu) - [Commercial Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/commercial-design/) - [Affordable Housing](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/affordable-housing/) - [Sustainable Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/sustainable-design/) - [Interior Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/interior-design/) - [Construction Administration](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/construction-administration/) - [3D Rendering & Visualization](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/3d-rendering-visualization/) - [Architectural Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/architectural-design/) - [Land-Use Consulting](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/land-use-consulting/) - [Feasibility Studies](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/feasibility-studies/) - [Master Planning](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/master-planning/) - [Site Planning](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/site-planning/) - [Services](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/services/) - [House Plans](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/plans/) - [Jeanette Moore](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/about/team/jeanette-moore/): Jeanette studied architecture in the Philippines and earned her master’s degree at Portland State University. Having practiced architecture in two... - [Bettina Andre](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/about/team/bettina-andre): Bettina Andre is a California native whose passion for architecture began in childhood—where toys took a backseat to building spaces... - [Custom Homes](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/custom-homes/) - [Renovations](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/renovations/) - [Small Homes](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/small-homes/) - [On The Boards](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/boards/) - [Public Sector](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/public-sector/) - [Residential](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/residential/) - [Multifamily](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/multifamily/) - [Commercial](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/commercial/) - [Holly Nuovo](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/about/team/holly-nuovo/): Holly Nuovo holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon, where she specialized in housing and focused on... - [Jesse Mirman, CPHC](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/about/team/jesse-mirman/): Jesse earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon in 2024, specializing in Advanced Building Technology. 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Since earning his degree from the... - [Team](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/about/team/): Our design staff is not only a group of talented designers; we enjoy our teamwork with clients, consultants, and contractors,... - [About Us](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/contact/) - [News](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/news/) - [Home](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/) ## Projects - [Eugene Middle Housing Projects](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/middle-housing/) - [SWEEP Optical](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/sweep-optical/) - [Government Camp Restrooms](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/government-camp-restrooms/) - [HARP Homes](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/harp-homes/) - [Topaz Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/topaz-residence/) - [Anthracite Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/anthracite-residence/) - [South 41st Street Housing](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/south-41st-street-housing/) - [Floral Hill](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/floral-hill/) - [Laurel Hill River Road](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/river-road-housing/) - [McKenzie River Trust](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/mckenzie-river-trust/) - [Placido's](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/placidos/) - [Full Circle Healthcare](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/full-circle-healthcare/) - [Colfer Chiropractic Clinic](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/colfer-chiropractic-clinic/) - [Peoria Lane](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/peoria-lane/) - [30th St Tiny Home](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/30th-st-tiny-home/) - [River Bend Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/river-bend-residence/) - [Mckenzie Modern](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/mckenzie-modern/) - [Bungalow Kitchen Remodel](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/bungalow-kitchen-remodel/) - [Gorge View Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/gorge-view/) - [Country Club Road](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/country-club-road/) - [Westview Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/westview-residence/) - [4 Oaks Grange Cluster Subdivision](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/4-oaks-grange-cluster-subdivision/) - [Woodland Opportunity Village](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/woodland-opportunity-village/) - [West 22nd Avenue](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/west-22nd-avenue/) - [Rise Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/rise-residence/) - [River's Edge Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/rivers-edge-residence/) - [Karima Building](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/karima-building/) - [Rosa Commons](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/rosa-commons/) - [Fenton Hall 5th Floor Remodel](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/uo-fenton-hall-5th-floor/) - [Columbia St Garden Studio](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/columbia-st-garden-studio/) - [Youth Housing Project](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/youth-housing-project/) - [Aligned Architecture Studio](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/aligned-architecture-studio/) - [Mount Hood Cultural Center & Museum](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/mount-hood-cultural-center-museum/) - [Mahonia Tenant Improvements](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/mahonia/) - [Meadow Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/meadow-residence/) - [Ocean View](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/ocean-view/) - [University Street](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/university-road/) - [Coastal Tiny Home](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/coastal-tiny-home/) - [Jeffrey Commons Mini Home Village](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/sponsors-tiny-home-village/) - [Augusta Lane](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/augusta-lane/) - [UO EMU Eateries](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/uo-emu/) - [Timbers Inn](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/timbers-motel/) - [Summer Lake Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/summer-lake-residence/) - [Parkside Drive](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/parkside-drive/) - [Emerald Village Eugene - Mini Home](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/eve-mini-home/) - [Whiteaker Distillery](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/whiteaker-distillery/) - [Farm Cottage](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/farm-cottage/) - [Falling Sky Brewing](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/falling-sky/) - [Forest Glenn Drive](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/forest-glenn-drive/) - [Cal Young Road](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/cal-young-road/) - [Napa Valley Clubhouse](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/napa-valley-clubhouse/) - [UO Fenton Hall 5th Floor Remodel](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/uo-fenton-hall/) - [Eastwood Lane](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/eastwood-lane/) - [UO Lawrence Hall](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/uo-lawrence-hall/) - [UO Police Department Dispatch](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/uo-police-department-dispatch/) - [Dillard Road](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/dillard-road/) - [Playa Retreat](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/playa-retreat/) - [Hillside Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/hillside-residence/) - [JNB Trucking](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/jnb-trucking/) - [Green Hill](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/green-hill/) - [Reach Residence](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/reach/) - [Pod Cottage](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/pod-cottage/) - [Agate Street](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/agate-st/) - [Chula Vista](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/chula-vista/) - [Fossil Ridge](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/fossil-ridge/) - [Prospect Drive](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/prospect-drive/) - [West 10th Avenue](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/west-10th/) - [River Road](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/river-road/) - [Woodlawn Cottage](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/woodlawn-cottage/) - [Alder Street](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/alder-st/) - [West 4th Avenue](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/west-4th/) - [Deerhorn Road](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/deerhorn-road/) - [La Perla Pizzeria](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/la-perla-pizzeria/) - [Eugene Association of Realtors](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/eugene-association-of-realtors/) - [Duvall Law Offices](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/duvall-law-offices/) - [The Kiva](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/kiva/) - [Imagine Graphics](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/imagine-graphics/) - [Stellaria Building](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/projects/hummingbird-wholesale/) ## Recognition - [A Cathedral for Living](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/a-cathedral-for-living/): Eugene-based Aligned Architecture builds expansive spaces with a small footprint. By Amy Souza Architect Nir Pearlson’s friend Blake Livingston and... - [SIPA Building Excellence Award 2021 - Affordable Housing](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/sipa-building-excellence-award-2020/): Best Affordable Housing Featuring: Jeffrey Commons Mini Home Village, Sponsors Ease of construction, overall cost effectiveness, great building envelope with... - [An Ocean View in a Small Coastal Town - A weekend getaway becomes a permanent home](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/an-ocean-view-in-a-small-coastal-town/): By Vanessa Salvia Photography By Jeremy Bronson The Owners of “Ocean View” spent more than a decade planning for their... - [2022 People's Choice Award (Single-family Residential)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2022-peoples-choice-award-residential-submittal/): 1st place, Single-Family Residential Category Featuring: Westview Residence This annual competition is organized by the American Institute of Architects Eugene... - [2020 People's Choice Award (Multi-family Residential)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2019-peoples-choice-award-residential): 1st place, Multifamily Residential Category Colleague’s Choice Award Featuring: Sponsors Tiny Home Village This annual competition is organized by the... - [Aligned With the Times](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/aligned-with-the-times/): By Jenn Director Knudsen Photos by Bronson Studios Big things come in little packages. This was true in 1989 for... - [The Smaller, The Better](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/the-smaller-the-better/): Architect Nir Pearlson designs a compact, sustainable home on the edge of an Oregon hamlet. By Kiley Jacques After a... - [2019 People's Choice Award (Residential)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2019-peoples-choice-award-residential-submittal/): 1st place, Residential Category Featuring: Coastal Tiny Home This annual competition will be organized at the Broadway Commerce Center in... - [2019 People's Choice Award (Interiors)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2019-peoples-choice-award-commercial-submittal/): 1st place, Interiors Category Featuring: Mahonia Building Interior This annual competition will be organized at the Broadway Commerce Center in... - [Building on history](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/building-on-history/): By Stephanie Basalyga The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum is moving forward with an expansion that will nearly double... - [Sponsors Inc. Plans for New Tiny Home Project](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/sponsors-inc-plans-for-new-tiny-home-project/): By Meerah Powell Renderings by Mike Hopper Fifty percent of people who are released back into Lane County from the... - [Summer Lake / A Small Rural Retreat](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/summer-lake-a-small-rural-retreat/): By Melissa Dalton Photos by Jeremy Bronson Nestled in a prairie at the edge of the Great Basin, this modest,... - [Fine Homebuilding Best Small Home 2013 Video](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/fine-homebuilding-best-small-home-2013-video/): Best Small Home Featuring: River Road Mini Home - [Fine Homebuilding Best Small Home 2013](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/fine-homebuilding-best-small-home-2013/): Best Small Home Featuring: River Road Mini Home Fine Homebuilding awards a handful of homes their Houses Awards each year... - [Small Home Suits Its Site](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/finehomebuilding-may2018-article/): By Nir Pearlson Photos by Jeremy Bronson; Roger Ota & Patrick Welsh where noted This compact, panelized home takes its... - [2017 People's Choice Award (Commercial)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2017-peoples-choice-award-commercial/): 1st Place – Commercial Featuring: Timbers Inn This annual competition was organized at the Broadway Commerce Center in downtown Eugene... - [Craftsman Comforts - A Cal Young Home Shines with an Open Floor Plan](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/craftsman-comforts/): Eugene Living Magazine Modern Craftsman Redesign – Great room creates open, connective tone By Paul Omundson Photos by Jeremy Bronson... - [Raising Timbers - Timbers Inn's Downtown Motel Renovation](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/raising-timbers/): Raising Timbers- A downtown Eugene motel undergoes a major renovation By Ed Russo Photos by Brian Davies The renovation of... - [Bird's Eye View](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/birds-eye-view/): A cabin turns into a home By Vanessa Salvia Photos by Jeremy Bronson A ONE-ROOM CABIN PERCHED AT THE base... - [Indoor-Outdoor Interplay](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/indoor-outdoor-interplay/): Put two graphic designers in such a visual setting — steep green forests, narrow valley below, misty ridges, full sunny... - [Vintage Eugene Bungalow Reborn](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/vintage-eugene-bungalow-reborn/): Whole new interior revitalizes west Eugene home while preserving its 100-year-old character. From outside, the home of Chris Hecht and... - [Starpower Kitchen Near Eugene](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/starpower-kitchen-near-eugene/): On a clear day, Barbara and Robert Jacobs can see to the Three Sisters Mountains from their ranch home’s 5-acre... - [Back to the Future](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/back-to-the-future/): By Paul Omundson Photos by Jeremy Bronson SOMETIMES A PIANO NEEDS TUNING. SO IT IS WITH homes, too, especially for... - [The Next Big Thing Is Small](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/the-next-big-thing-is-small/): By Nir Pearlson Yesterday’s fun The large home, seemingly inseparable from the American Dream, is in fact a recent development.... - [The Art of Architectural Sustainability](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/the-art-of-architectural-sustainability/): By Ryan Beltram Finding Nir Pearlson’s architect studio is a bit tricky. Located off of Agate Alley, the quaint and... - [2012 People’s Choice Award (Commercial)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2012-peoples-choice-award-commercial/): 1st place: Commercial Category Featuring: Hummingbird Wholesale In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration weekend, local... - [2012 People’s Choice Award (Residential)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2012-peoples-choice-award-residential/): 1st Place – Residential Featuring: River Road Mini Home In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration... - [A Tiny Oregon House Reaches Beyond Its Walls](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/a-tiny-oregon-house/): A tiny Oregon house reaches beyond its walls to embrace the outdoors, regardless of weather. “Human scale” is the term... - [Entrepreneur: Nir Pearlson Architect](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/entrepreneur/): WHO: Architect Nir Pearlson was born and raised on a kibbutz in northern Israel—an agricultural cooperative steeped in social ideology... - [Museum Fine Fit for Post Office](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/museum-fine-fit-for-post-office/): Bob Hart, executive director of the Lane County Historical Society, could double as actor Richard Dreyfuss, but, in terms of... - [New Digs for Food Wholesaler](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/new-digs-for-food-wholesaler/): The grass may always be greener on the other side of the fence, but, for Hummingbird Wholesale, so is the... - [The Kiva Gets a Facelift](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/the-kiva-gets-a-facelift/): A local Eugene institution is getting its first major face-lift. Open for more than 40 years, The Kiva grocery store... - [2009 People’s Choice Award (Residential)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2009-peoples-choice-award-residential/): 1st Place – Residential Featuring: West Fourth Residence In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration weekend,... - [2009 People’s Choice Award (Commercial)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2009-peoples-choice-award-commercial/): 1st place, commercial category Featuring: Duvall Law Offices In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration weekend,... - [Wonderful Whiteaker](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/wonderful-whiteaker/): A baker’s sweet remodel By Bari Doeffinger Photos By Lanny Olivier WHEN MOST PEOPLE DECIDE they want a more spacious... - [Should you start a home-based business?](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/should-you-start-a-home-based-business/): Architect Nir Pearlson’s work can be seen all around town. He said the years he spent working for other firms... - [Once a Cocoon, Now a Butterfly](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/once-a-cocoon-now-a-butterfly/): It may seem the fairy godmother had a hand in this remodel — the transformation was almost as radical as... - [2008 People’s Choice Award (Residential)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2008-peoples-choice-award-residential/): 1st Place – Residential Featuring: McKenzie River Residence In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration weekend,... - [2008 People’s Choice Award (Commercial)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2008-aia-peoples-choice-award-commercial/): 1st place, commercial category Featuring: La Perla Pizzeria Napoletana In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration... - [The Nature of Design](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/the-nature-of-design/): Joy Watson and her husband, Doug, probably are every architect’s dream clients: When it came time to design their new... - [Simply Green](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/deerhorn-eug-mag/): Sustainably built McKenzie River home gives new meaning to “luxury living” By Jessica Tuer Photos By Lanny Severson LAST YEAR’S... - [Simple, Tasteful: La Perla takes pizza back to basics](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/simple-tasteful-la-perla-takes-pizza-back-to-basics/): What can you do in 90 seconds? Make a phone call? Do 20 push-ups? Take an elevator to the 10th... - [New Chapter for Bookmark](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/new-chapter-for-bookmark/): Hugh Duvall is a Eugene attorney, but now he can be called something else: a downtown developer. Duvall is renovating... - [2006 People’s Choice Award (Commercial)](https://www.alignedarchitecture.com/recognition/2006-peoples-choice-award-commercial/): 2nd Place – Commercial Featuring: Imagine Graphics In this competition which takes place annually during the Eugene Celebration weekend, local... # # Detailed Content ## Pages ## Projects ## Recognition