Kempel Architects

We design homes that frame your most meaningful moments. Every detail is purposeful, and every space connects you to your life as you intended.

Founded by Chris Kempel, AIA, NCARB, our practice is built on a passion for the interplay between nature and architecture. With years of experience crafting custom residences, Chris approaches each project with deep consideration for how spaces can transform the way you live.

Having built before, I can say it is rare that, from beginning to end of a building project, one is completely happy throughout the entire process. Yet this was the case for me in building our home with Chris. Our home is exquisite and a work of art, yet it’s comfortable, livable, and enables our family of five to live our best lives. It welcomes the beauty of the natural surroundings and functions perfectly for our family’s needs. He and his team are not only talented and deeply thoughtful designers, but also a joy to work with, and they earned our deepest trust.

— Jen Anderson

Our home is truly a stunning masterpiece, and living there as a family has been a dream come true.

— Client for Willamette Valley residence

The design speaks for itself. It’s magnificent, but what really stood out was the process. I’ve built several houses in the past, and it has always involved a great deal of aggravation and stress. Working with Chris was a pleasure, from the beginning planning stages right up to moving in. We enjoyed every minute of it and continue to be thrilled with our house nine years later.

— Jeff Thue

When we speak with our friends who have recently built custom homes, they often say that what they received is less than what they expected. In our case, our new home far exceeds all our expectations.

— Client for Pacific Avenue residence

Your Dream Home Awaits

Every extraordinary home begins with a conversation about how you want to live.