General Info

Laurence Ferar & Associates is a firm committed to high quality architectural and landscape design with a creative approach to meeting clients' needs. Our staff draws on broad cultural, academic and professional experience. We strive to design buildings and landscapes that truly complement their environment while providing practical solutions for their owners. Laurence Ferar, the firm's principal, holds Masters degrees in both Architecture and Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He holds professional registration in Oregon, Washington and California and is a LEED accredited professional. Mr. Ferar established his firm in 1983 after working for design offices in Portland, Oregon and France. He also served as adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon School of Architecture. The firm's work has been published in Sunset, Wine Business Monthly, Practical Winery & Vineyard, Revue Des Oenologues, and KiaOra ( Air New Zealand ) magazines, and is featured in Cantine by Veronica Pirazzini, Small Gardens by John Brookes, and A City Gardener's Handbook by Linda Yang. Laurence Ferar and Associates has worked with private clients, public agencies, neighborhood groups, and has enjoyed successful collaboration with other design professionals. We are pleased to offer the following services: site evaluation ; master planning - integrated building and landscape design ; government permitting and LEED certification approval assistance ; and historic restoration of structures and gardens. Laurence Ferar & Associates offers a unique approach to harmonizing buildings with their site.