Business Details
46 Years
experience
Healthcare Architects in Portland, OR
At Pka Architects, we are passionate about every aspect of medical architecture. Our highly-trained experts work as a team to develop effective solutions for any healthcare project, no matter how complex. We provide our clients with unique and innovative designs that exceed expectations and provide patients and staff with the very best healthcare environments. Founded in 1980, our firm has built a legacy of excellence through decades of dedicated service to the healthcare industry. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to creating healing environments that prioritize both functionality and human well-being. We specialize in complex hospital facilities, outpatient care centers, and medical planning, leveraging our extensive experience to deliver projects on time and within budget.Our client roster includes leading healthcare providers such as Kaiser Permanente, OHSU, and Providence Health & Services. With over 492 years of combined experience across our team, we bring unparalleled depth of knowledge to every project. Our work spans new construction, renovations, and greenfield developments, reflecting our adaptability to diverse healthcare challenges. We maintain close working relationships with clients throughout project lifecycles to ensure optimal outcomes that meet evolving industry standards.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Medical Planning
Project Management
Construction Documentation
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in healthcare architecture with 40+ years of industry experience
- Our team includes certified medical planners with expertise in complex hospital facilities
- We maintain long-term partnerships with leading healthcare providers like Kaiser Permanente and OHSU
- Our evidence-based design approach prioritizes patient healing and staff efficiency
- We offer comprehensive services from initial planning through construction documentation
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Our healthcare architecture services focus on creating functional, patient-centered environments that enhance medical care delivery. We specialize in designing hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities with layouts that optimize workflow efficiency and patient comfort. Our team combines clinical insights with architectural expertise to develop spaces that meet evolving healthcare standards while prioritizing healing environments.
Medical Planning
Medical planning involves strategic space organization for optimal healthcare delivery. We analyze clinical workflows to create efficient layouts for operating rooms, imaging suites, and patient care units. Our evidence-based approach ensures spaces support both medical staff needs and patient well-being while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and accessibility standards.
Project Management
Our project management services coordinate all aspects of healthcare facility development. From initial concept through construction documentation, we maintain strict quality control and timeline adherence. We facilitate client communication, manage technical specifications, and ensure compliance with building codes and healthcare industry requirements for complex medical construction projects.
Construction Documentation
We create comprehensive construction documents detailing technical specifications for healthcare facilities. Our documentation packages include precise architectural drawings, material specifications, and compliance documentation. These detailed plans ensure accurate implementation of design intent while meeting regulatory requirements for medical facility construction and renovations.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design approach integrates eco-friendly practices into healthcare architecture. We incorporate energy-efficient systems, natural lighting strategies, and environmentally responsible materials while maintaining strict healthcare facility standards. This approach reduces environmental impact while creating healthier spaces that support patient recovery and staff productivity in medical environments.
People
Steve Kolberg
Co-Founder & Principal
With over 40 years of experience, Steve Kolberg leads Pka Architects as co-founder and principal. His expertise in healthcare design has shaped the firm's focus on medical architecture since 1980. He holds a bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University and maintains deep industry knowledge of evolving hospital facility requirements.
Josh Kolberg
Architect
Josh Kolberg brings diverse technical expertise from his engineering background at Intel to healthcare architecture. After earning an MBA from Portland State University, he completed his Master of Architecture at the University of Oregon. His unique perspective combines technological innovation with architectural design principles for modern healthcare facilities.
Brianna Smeds
Architect
Brianna Smeds specializes in information coordination and project management at Pka Architects. With a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, she applies her technical skills to healthcare design projects while managing Revit implementation. Her background includes experience with complex architectural documentation systems for medical facilities.
Jonathan Whitney
Licensed Architect
Jonathan Whitney has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and laboratory design. A licensed Oregon architect, he focuses on creating environments that support medical professionals' needs while advancing patient care. His expertise includes collaborative design processes that integrate stakeholder input throughout project development stages.
Michelle Donohue
Interior Designer
Michelle Donohue brings specialized healthcare design expertise to PKA's interiors team. With NCIDQ certification and experience in commercial healthcare design, she creates healing environments that improve patient outcomes. Her approach combines empathetic spatial planning with evidence-based design principles for medical facilities.
Questions
What healthcare architecture services does PKA Architects offer?
PKA Architects provides comprehensive healthcare architecture services including hospital design, medical planning, outpatient facility development, and specialized healthcare environments for both new construction and renovation projects.
How long has PKA Architects specialized in healthcare design?
PKA Architects has focused exclusively on healthcare architecture since its founding in 1980, maintaining continuous expertise in medical facility design for over four decades.
What makes PKA Architects different from other architecture firms?
Our exclusive focus on healthcare architecture since 1980 provides unparalleled industry expertise, with over 492 combined years of experience across our team specializing in medical facility design solutions.
Which healthcare providers have you worked with?
We've completed projects for leading healthcare organizations including Kaiser Permanente, OHSU, Providence Health & Services, Adventist Health, and the VA across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Do you handle both new construction and renovation projects?
Yes, our experience spans all project types including new medical centers, facility renovations, tenant improvements, and specialized healthcare space developments across various delivery models.
What awards has PKA Architects received for healthcare design?
Our firm has received multiple design awards including Kaiser Permanente Design Excellence Awards and recognitions from the American Horticulture Therapy Association and Healthcare Design magazine.
