A Boutique Architecture Studio Rooted in Pacific Northwest design
Based Out of Portland, Oregon
THESIS Studio Architecture was founded in an effort to make design accessible to individuals and organizations at all levels. Committed to tackling small projects with the same commitment and rigor as large ones, the studio believes an elegant solution lies around the corner of every design problem, regardless of budget or scope.
Architect & Founder
THESIS Studio Architecture was founded by Colin Jensen, a licensed Architect and alumnus of the University of Oregon’s Graduate School of Architecture. While practicing at a local architecture firm for several years with a focus on adaptive re-use and creative spaces, Colin honed his craft on a growing number of residential solo projects. Captivated by the hands-on design process inherent to residential projects, and buoyed by a degree in entrepreneurship and background building small businesses, Colin founded THESIS studio Architecture in 2015.
Colin prides himself in a humanistic and holistic approach to design, his ability to wear numerous hats during the course of a project, and a glass-half-full mentality that leads him to see the potential in even the most challenging design problems. When not designing, Colin is tinkering on projects at his own home near Mt Tabor, and traveling abroad with his wife Jessica and son Julian.
Head of Interior Design
THESIS Studio Architecture’s Andy Barlow has had a passion for interior design since the age of twelve, when he took the reins choosing the flooring, wall colors and furniture layout while helping his dad with a series of home-improvement projects. After a couple of years doing freelance design projects and earning widespread recognition from numerous design blogs, he joined THESIS in early 2018.
Andy brings both empathy and compassion into the design process, offering a personalized touch to every project. With experience in real estate and visual merchandising, Andy brings a broad spectrum of skills. When not working, he can usually be found curled up with a good book and his two cats, or with a coffee in hand walking around NW Portland near his home.
Designer
Jen Malmberg is a devout design junkie who’s spent most of her life building things or making them pretty. Earning a degree in Fine Arts with additional studies in engineering gave her a broad foundation and the opportunity to work in diverse creative fields – from graphic design and photography, to software and product development. In 2017, Jen shifted focus to residential redesigns and interior styling.
Jen brings her artistic eye, practical experience and passion for design to everything she does at THESIS. Off the clock, Jen can be found traveling the world, perusing open houses, chasing waterfalls or skiing Mt. Hood.
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