Modern. Airy. Energy efficient. Economically responsible. Sustainable. Timeless.
Risa Boyer Architecture specializes in distinctive residences and creative environments. Open spaces, natural light and a sense of connection between the indoors and outdoors define our work. We create places where the personal, physical and ephemeral unite in aesthetic, yet truly functional harmony.

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Before & After: A Serene Renovation Saves a Portland Midcentury From Shag Carpet and Pink Linoleum
Architect Risa Boyer collaborates with a design-minded couple to revive a 1950s home with colorful plaster and rift-sawn white...
The Most Shocking Before & After Renovations of 2023
From a solar-powered barn to a city flat that channels “a tunnel to a new dimension,” these top-to-bottom overhauls are the most...
An Architect Helps Longtime Family Friends Rebuild After a California Wildfire
Risa Boyer designs a tiny, light-filled cabin for a retired couple after a devastating fire.

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What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?
We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.