Property Search and studies & conversion of office building into school - Portland OR

“I have had the pleasure of working with Laurie Simpson for several years. As Executive Director of Summa Institute, I hired Laurie to help us secure and design a permanent home for our educational non-profit.  Besides being a joy to work with, Laurie is also incredibly loyal. When we first began working together she put in the time to get to know our vision and since then she has been unwavering in her dedication to bringing that vision to reality. Laurie is personable, she has excellent communication skills and she can work with just about anyone.  Our journey to finding a home has not exactly been simple or easy. Through it all I could count on Laurie to be prompt in her responses, courteous to those we needed information from, and dedicated to finding a solution that both served our mission and our budget. Laurie never told me it was too late, too early or too much, she did what she had to do to get the job done. Without fail, always, her perseverance is commendable.

In addition to her many contacts at the city, Laurie maintains good working relationships with many skilled professionals whom you could need for your project. Her skills both as an architect and designer are sure to thrill you as they have me. I cannot recommend her more highly, and she is without a doubt the best architect I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Amber Kara, Executive director, Summa Institute