Business Details
37 Years
experience
Award-Winning Residential & Commercial Architecture in Eugene, OR
James Givens Design has been crafting innovative architectural solutions since 1989, rooted in a philosophy that prioritizes harmony between buildings and their natural surroundings. Our approach integrates deep client collaboration, hands-on site engagement, and meticulous attention to material authenticity. With over 95 completed projects ranging from intimate residences to commercial spaces, we emphasize timeless design principles that reflect both functional needs and poetic connections to the land.Our work has earned multiple American Institute of Architects awards, recognizing excellence in residential and landscape design. As a Eugene, Oregon-based practice, we maintain a commitment to sustainable architecture that endures across generations.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Design
Custom Home Design
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 34 years of experience designing site-specific architecture
- Client-driven process integrating construction realities
- Emphasis on sustainable materials and timeless aesthetics
- Multiple American Institute of Architects design award recipient
- Full-service design including interiors and landscape elements
Services
Residential Architecture
Creating custom residences that respond to site conditions and client needs. Our process involves continuous client collaboration throughout design and construction phases. Projects emphasize natural material use and spatial relationships that enhance daily living experiences.
Commercial Architecture
Designing functional commercial environments that balance aesthetic vision with practical requirements. Focus on creating spaces that support business operations while maintaining architectural integrity and environmental context.
Interior Design
Developing interior environments that complement architectural forms. Services include kitchen and bathroom design, material selection, and custom fixture creation that aligns with overall project vision.
Landscape Design
Crafting exterior environments that extend architectural principles to outdoor living areas. Includes garden walls, terraces, and site-specific elements that enhance the connection between buildings and their surroundings.
Custom Home Design
Creating unique residential solutions that reflect individual client lifestyles. Each design emerges from site analysis and client collaboration to produce homes that feel organically connected to their environment.
People
James Givens
Owner
Architect with 34 years of experience designing site-responsive buildings. Graduate of University of Oregon with Master of Architecture. Focuses on sustainable materials and timeless design principles. Recipient of multiple AIA awards for residential projects.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We focus on site-specific designs that respond to environmental context rather than predefined styles. Our work emphasizes material authenticity and functional spatial relationships.
How involved are clients in the design process?
Clients participate throughout the process, from initial concepts to construction details. We believe active client engagement creates more meaningful architectural solutions.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from small renovations to large custom homes and commercial buildings, with budgets from $60,000 to over $3 million.
Do you work outside Oregon?
While based in Eugene, Oregon, we consider select projects in other locations where we can maintain our hands-on design approach.
How does sustainability influence your designs?
Sustainability informs material choices, building orientation, and long-term durability. We prioritize enduring quality over trends to create architecture that lasts generations.
