Evolution Architecture

This week we’re celebrating two incredible team members in our Portland office - Principal Architect Mike Cline and Design Associate Chris Jones - on their 2-year work anniversaries with Evolution Architecture!

We are grateful for everything they contribute and proud to have them as part of the Evolution Architecture family. Their talents, leadership, and willingness to support those around them help make our team stronger and our work better.

Here’s to celebrating the past two years and looking forward to many more ahead! 👏 Congratulations, Mike and Chris!

⚾️⚾️ What a night at the ballpark! ⚾️⚾️

Evolution Architecture was proud to host a sold-out evening at the Hit It Here Café alongside 150 incredible industry friends, partners, and clients. We’re truly grateful for every opportunity, relationship, and project you’ve trusted us with over the years.

This event was simply our way of saying thank you. Thank you for your partnership, your support, and for all you do to strengthen our industry and communities. We never take those relationships for granted, and we’re honored to continue serving as part of your trusted team of resources for your properties.

To add some flare, the Mariners pulled out a win!

Thank you again for everyone who joined us ~ we appreciate you all 🖤💛🖤💛

📸: - thank you Joe!!

Huge congratulations to Stephen Heckman on officially becoming a licensed Architect! 👏🏽

This milestone represents years of dedication, perseverance, late nights, continued learning, and an unwavering commitment to the profession. We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement and excited for what’s ahead as Stephen continues to make an impact through thoughtful design, collaboration, and being part of team Evo.

Congratulations!

✨ Post #11 in our Architect Series - Things you may not know about Evolution Architecture ✨

Stephen Heckman holds a Master’s degree in Engineering with a concentration in Building Science and Historic Preservation and is a SPRAT-certified rope access technician. He brings a rare combination of field awareness and technical precision to our team, with the ability to assess conditions directly on the face of the building while simultaneously translating those observations into clear, buildable concepts and details through unique 2D and 3D graphics.

Stephen also utilizes drone-assisted photography to document and model existing building conditions, leveraging his experience with drone-to-BIM workflows to support accurate analysis, visualization, and decision-making early in the design process. His design sensibility, rope access expertise, and advanced documentation methods make him especially effective on complex, occupied multifamily restoration projects

💥 Feature Projects 💥

📍 OHSU March Wellness Center
Investigation | Design Solutions | Oversight
Design Elements: Retrofit waterproof floor coatings for steam room and sauna

📍 Sunset Mall
Design and Detailing for Exterior Reclad
Design Elements: Reclad design to provide modern refresh

📍 Ocean Butte Condominiums Re Roof
Inspection | Repair Design Oversight
Design Elements: Steep and low-roof integration in a harsh coastal environment

📍 Seattle Tower
Historic Restoration | Investigation | Design Solutions
Design Elements: Unique ventilation details within the building’s historic fabric

🌟Post #10 in our Architect Series - Things you may not know about Evolution Architecture 🌟

Tessa Cleary is an Architect II based in our Seattle office. She collaborates closely with our multifamily clients and architect team to develop thoughtful, well-coordinated design repair solutions for the built environment. She brings a strong understanding of construction drawings and detailing, translating existing conditions into clear documents that support successful project processes. Tessa holds a Masters of Architecture from Washington State University and has a passion for adaptive reuse and sustainable design strategies, ensuring her work balances durability, performance, and long-term value.

💥 Feature Projects 💥

📍 COBB Building
Services: Oversight | Design | Terracotta Restoration | Window Replacement and Restoration | Structural Lentil repair and replacement | Brick and Terra Cotta Cleaning and Crack Repair
Design Elements: New Windows | Restored Terra Cotta & Brick to like new

📍 300 Pine
Services: Oversight | Masonry Restoration | Grout and Sealant Joint Repairs | Awning Suspension Rod Restoration | Wood Window Repairs | Inspection Chair Drops | Street Use Permits | Historic Preservation and Seattle Neighborhood Application | Permit Application
Design Elements: 3D Model | Linear Grout Joint and Sealant Calculation | Located Cracked Limestone for Repair | Decorative Screen Window and Wood Window Design Repair

📍 Rainier Square Plaza Entry and Sidewalk
Existing to New Waterproofing | Railing Design | Grading Plan Design With Civil Engineer | ADA Design | Leak Detection | Sidewalk and Paver Design
Design Elements: 3D modeling | Upgraded Sidewalks | New Pavers | Planter Upgrades | New Staircase