ZGF Architects is an internationally recognized design firm with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and offices across North America. Founded in Oregon, the firm has grown from a single regional practice into a leader in sustainable, community-centered design, shaping projects that range from libraries and hospitals to major research centers and urban-scale planning.
At the heart of ZGF’s work is a holistic approach that unites buildings, people, and the environment. Whether designing the Portland International Airport terminal expansion, which doubles capacity while evoking the sensation of walking through Oregon’s forests, or the Mercat del Peix Research Center in Barcelona, which champions planetary health through mass timber and net-positive systems, ZGF creates architecture that transcends function and inspires wonder.
ZGF has been recognized with the AIA Architecture Firm Award, one of the profession’s highest honors, for its ability to translate client aspirations into elegant, inventive design. Landmark projects like the Bellevue Library in Seattle, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort in Warm Springs, and the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland reflect a consistent commitment to community, craft, and stewardship.
