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History
and Philosophy
In 1996 Scott
Steele returned home to Bend, after practicing architecture in the
Portland area for many years. His goal had always been to gain experience
with a broad range of architectural projects in a larger urban setting
and then return to Bend to establish a firm of the highest standards.
Since returning Scott has dedicated his firm's professional expertise
and service to the enhancement of Oregon's livability, economy,
and architectural environment. Steele Associates Architects quickly
emerged as the preeminent firm in Central Oregon. Cascade Business
News' 2002 list of architecture firms, listed Steele Associates
Architects as having the most registered architects and the largest
staff in Central Oregon.
Steele Associates'
enthusiasm for the practice of architecture results in the highest
standards of design, service and value for our clients. We simply
love what we do, and it shows in the energy and dedication that
we pour into our client's projects. The projects we design create
value for our clients while also enriching the architectural fabric
and economies of the communities that they are a part of.
We are proud of our diversity. Forty percent of our staff are women
and our heritages include Native Oregonian, Native American, Asian
and Caucasian. We are truly an equal opportunity employer.
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Steele Associates
Architects has extensive experience in, and understanding of, Oregon.
President Scott Steele is a native of Central Oregon and many of
the Associates are long time residents. Steele Associates has a
thorough understanding of the culture, economy and climate of Oregon.
This local knowledge insures that our projects are aesthetically
appropriate, contextually responsive (weather and site), and low
maintenance. In addition to Oregon we are registered to practice
architecture in California, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado
and New Mexico. We can acquire other registrations as required.
We have been blessed with good fortune and we believe in giving
back to our community through generous pro-bono design services
and cash contributions.
We have earned
a reputation as a firm that meets budgets and deadlines while delivering
excellent design and service with great enthusiasm and verve. This
reputation is demonstrated by our repeat clientele and a long list
of successful public and private projects. We look forward to developing
new relationships and projects with future clients for decades to
come.
"Steele
Associates Architects exemplify the highest standards in architectural
services. . . they provided complete design services for the Deschutes
County Expo Center and numerous other projects for Deschutes County
under a three year indefinite service engagement. . . the $30 million
fairgrounds project, the most complicated project ever undertaken
by Deschutes County was successfully completed within budget and
on time. From our experience I can assure you that the selection
of Steele Associates Architects will result in superior products
with few problems in execution."
Rich Isham, Legal Counsel, Deschutes County
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