LRS Architects

Every year the LRS Portland office hosts a competitive (but friendly) co****le competition. This year we even had a new custom trophy for the winning team to display until next year's competition.

Of course, the event was not complete without a variety of corn-themeed snacks - corn chips, corn dogs, corn nuts, popcorn, candy corn, and cornichons. 🌽

Congratulations to this year's winners - Michael Woodbury and Luis Rodriguez, earning some well-deserved bragging rights! 🏆

We’re proud to share that LRS Architects has once again been recognized as a Oregonian Top Workplaces list, marking our Eleventh consecutive year on the list! This recognition is especially meaningful as LRS celebrates 50 years in business. 🎉

Each year, The Oregonian and Energage LLC highlight organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington where employees truly love to work and we’re honored to be included for the tenth year in a row. This recognition is a direct reflection of our incredible team!



https://lrsarchitects.com/lrs-is-an-oregonian-top-workplace-for-the-eleventh-consecutive-year/

Last week we kicked off football season with our annual Tailgate Brunch event on our rooftop deck. Thanks to everyone who joined us and showed off their college team spirit! 🏈

To celebrate 50 years of LRS, our Bend team got together for a fun evening walk around the courthouse followed by a team happy hour to check out our 50th Anniversary banners!

We’re grateful for the people, projects, and partnerships that have shaped LRS over the past 50 years, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone and look ahead to what’s next. Check out our banners next time you're in downtown Bend. They will remain up in front of the Courthouse until Sunday, August 16.

Another great time sponsoring WEA’s Golf Scramble last week ⛳️

We always value the opportunity to get out on the course, reconnect with clients and project partners, and spend time with local leaders in the community. Events like this are a great reminder of the strong relationships that drive our work forward.

Thank you to the Westside Economic Alliance for hosting such a successful and enjoyable day!

With just 50 days until our 50th anniversary celebration in Portland, we couldn't think of a better way to kick things off than with a visit from the Fifty Licks Ice Cream Truck! 🎉🍨

It was the perfect afternoon to step away, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a sweet treat together as we start counting down to this exciting milestone. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and a special shoutout to our social committee for making it happen. 🙌

Behind the scenes with the LRS Bend team volunteering at Think Wild Central Oregon! ✨

We spent the day cleaning and organizing the new yurt and bathroom to prepare for upcoming educational groups, while also laying pavers at both the waterfowl enclosure and bathroom to create safer, smoother entries.

A special thank you to Cody Clark, an ambassador volunteer, for the opportunity to observe a training session with Shar the hawk. 🦅

This past weekend, the LRS team took on the SELCO Community Credit Union Pole Pedal Paddle relay in Bend, Oregon! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚣‍♀️

From mountain running and biking to kayaking and the final sprint, our team had a blast tackling every leg of this multi-sport race.👏

In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we stepped back in time with a 70s-themed happy hour complete with signature cocktails, snacks, and attire. 🪩🕺

A special thank you to Byron Balogh for capturing the evening on a 1970s 35mm manual focus SLR camera using Kodak Ultramax 400 color film, adding an authentic touch. 🎞️

A workplace gym, reimagined. At The Standard Insurance Center, the LRS Team transformed and expanded the building’s fitness facility into an elevated wellness destination, complete with instructor-led yoga and cycling studios, high-end equipment, and a dynamic fitness floor. Dark wood slats tie the space to the tower lobby, bold graphics energize the environment, and tunable lighting adapts throughout the day. A serene Japandi-inspired yoga studio subtly honors Standard’s Japanese parent company, creating a moment of calm within an active hub.

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📸 Shane Kucera