FFA Architecture and Interiors, Inc.

Approach

FFA Architecture and Interiors is a full-service design firm providing award-winning expertise in architecture, planning, and interior design. Since 1956, our practice has been focused on developing architecture that is timeless, beautiful, and sustainable. FFA is proud of this tradition and its legacy of thoughtful, contextual projects throughout the Pacific Northwest region.

We understand that architecture is fundamentally for people. It is a quiet backdrop in our lives that when done with care, has the power to enrich and inspire. Because of this, we work to craft buildings and spaces designed around the people who use them.

Legacy

In 1955, William Fletcher started a private architectural practice in his basement. The following year, he established an office in a house near downtown Portland at SW 14th and Columbia, sharing space with several other architects who became known as “The 14th Street Gang.” So began the firm which is now FFA Architecture and Interiors, Inc.

Throughout his career Bill paid careful attention to even the smallest details of his projects. Every aspect of his building design was organized and thought-out, working together to create a harmonious whole. Bill was actively involved in his projects until the day before his death. He was a true gentleman and passionate about architecture. His spirit continues to inspire the work of the firm that he founded over sixty years ago.

Culture

With a focus on architecture and interiors, FFA designs collaboratively with our clients. We work to harness the power of our collective experiences to deliver not only thoughtfully crafted projects, but an innovative and interactive process for the entire team. Our goal is to create environments where people are empowered by the potential of design.

Sustainability is central to FFA’s work and culture. It is considered the basis of good design rather than supplementary to our process. FFA is committed to thoughtful stewardship of our natural and built environments through a careful consideration of balancing environmental, cultural and economic resources today so they may persist for future generations. To see more information about FFA’s sustainability policies, check out our Sustainability Action Plan.

FFA employs practical innovation toward achieving stringent sustainability goals that are tailored to each project.  Our methodology is strongly rooted in place and vernacular understanding.  We look for architectural solutions that respond to the particular site and functional purpose of each project while capitalizing on synergistic strategies.  Building on timeless techniques and practices, we also seek innovative solutions to create buildings that perform, are durable, resilient, and inspiring.