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Your Trusted Architect in Oregon for Resilient and Historic Designs
Jay Raskin Architect has dedicated over two decades to architectural design, historic preservation, and resilience planning. Our practice focuses on creating structures that harmonize with their environment while prioritizing seismic safety and sustainability. We specialize in residential and small-scale commercial projects, particularly in coastal regions where environmental challenges demand innovative solutions. Our team has extensive experience navigating historic preservation standards and maximizing tax credit opportunities for restoration projects. As a leader in resilience planning, we helped develop Oregon's statewide seismic preparedness strategy and continue to advocate for disaster-ready communities.Our work with the Oregon Resilience Plan demonstrates our commitment to long-term community recovery and infrastructure durability. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver designs that balance aesthetic appeal with functional resilience, ensuring buildings remain operational after natural disasters. Our expertise extends to energy-efficient systems integration and eco-district planning, aligning sustainability goals with disaster preparedness. Through Salus Resilience, we partner with specialized firms to provide comprehensive resilience assessments and mitigation strategies. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of local building codes and historic preservation requirements.
Services
Resilience Planning
Seismic Upgrades
Architectural Design
Historic Preservation
Sustainability Integration
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in coastal architectural design
- Led development of Oregon Resilience Plan seismic standards
- Expertise in maximizing historic preservation tax credits
- Pioneered community-wide disaster recovery frameworks
- Partner in multi-disciplinary resilience consulting firm
Services
Resilience Planning
Developing comprehensive strategies to enhance community and infrastructure resilience against natural disasters. Our approach combines seismic risk assessment with long-term recovery planning. We help clients implement building standards that exceed code requirements while maintaining environmental harmony and historic character.
Seismic Upgrades
Strengthening existing structures against earthquake damage through foundation anchoring and structural reinforcement. We specialize in coastal building adaptations while preserving architectural integrity. Our solutions balance immediate safety needs with long-term usability considerations for post-disaster functionality.
Architectural Design
Creating custom residential and commercial structures that integrate with their natural surroundings. Our designs emphasize natural light utilization and environmental connection while meeting modern resilience standards. We specialize in challenging coastal environments requiring specialized construction techniques.
Historic Preservation
Restoring listed historic buildings while maintaining their architectural character. We navigate complex preservation standards and maximize tax credit opportunities. Our work includes notable Oregon landmarks like the Barbey Maritime Center and Hotel Elliott in Astoria.
Sustainability Integration
Incorporating energy-efficient systems and water conservation measures into all projects. We implement net-zero principles and eco-district concepts that enhance both environmental performance and disaster resilience through self-sustaining design elements.
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Jay Raskin Architect
Principal Architect
Architect with 20+ years coastal design experience and seismic policy leadership. Developed Oregon's resilience framework and taught historic preservation at Clatsop Community College. Specializes in balancing modern functionality with historic integrity.
Questions
What is resilience planning in architecture?
Resilience planning involves designing buildings and communities to withstand and quickly recover from natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis.
Do you specialize in historic building restoration?
Yes, we specialize in preserving historic structures while modernizing them for seismic safety and contemporary functionality.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Oregon's coastal regions, Portland metro area, and Clatsop County communities like Astoria and Cannon Beach.
How do you approach seismic upgrades?
We strengthen building foundations, improve structural connections, and enhance envelope performance while maintaining architectural integrity.
What sustainability strategies do you employ?
We integrate energy efficiency, natural lighting, water conservation, and net-zero principles into all our resilience-focused designs.
