Process prepared a feasibility study and conceptual design for a privately owned property along Boones Ferry Road in Lake Oswego. Located along one of the primary gateways into the Lake Grove district, the site presented an opportunity to explore how a small commercial development could support the owner’s long-term real estate goals while contributing to the evolving character of the corridor.
The work began with a development code analysis to help the owner understand what was possible on the site. The study also reviewed key dimensional and design requirements, including building orientation, minimum street frontage, ground-floor transparency, pedestrian connections, and creating a unique identity along the street.
The concept design studied the site as two complementary buildings organized around a shared parking area and outdoor event space. The plan included a 4,200-square-foot office building, a 4,500-square-foot retail building, and 16 parking stalls, creating a flexible commercial campus that could support a real estate office, showroom, retail use, or small-format commercial tenant.
Architecturally, the concept uses a modern Northwest language: simple building forms, broad roof planes, deep overhangs, vertical wood cladding, dark metal accents, and large areas of glass. The two buildings are positioned to create a layered arrival experience from Boones Ferry Road, with the sloped roof forms and covered pedestrian areas helping define a strong identity from the street. The design balances warmth and restraint, using wood to soften the commercial use while maintaining a crisp, contemporary presence.
The concept also considered how the site could function beyond a typical office or retail development. Outdoor areas were treated as part of the project’s identity, providing space for gathering, events, and a more active relationship between the buildings and the site. The result was a feasibility package that gave the owner a clearer understanding of zoning capacity, site organization, architectural character, and potential development value.