Ben Waechter, FAIA

Principal Architect

Inspired by experiential and clear, distilled design, Ben founded Waechter Architecture (WA) in order to pursue these concepts in his work. Prior to forming WA, he worked locally and internationally with leaders in architecture including Allied Works Architecture (Portland, OR) and world-renowned architect Renzo Piano (Genoa, Italy). 

Ben is an award-winning and published designer whose principles lie in providing bold forms arrived at through exercises in concept, distillation, and intelligent programming. His experience includes a wide range of building types: cultural, hospitality, commercial, multi-family, and single-family residential.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon

Experience

Waechter Architecture - Portland, OR
Allied Works Architecture - Portland, OR
Hacker Architects - Portland, OR
Renzo Piano Building Workshop - Genoa, IT

Credentials

Registered Architect in Oregon
Registered Architect in Washington
Registered Architect in California
Registered Architect in North Carolina
Registered Architect in Michigan
Registered Architect in Idaho

Selected Projects Prior to Waechter

Seattle Art Museum - Seattle, WA - (With Allied Works Architecture)
High Museum of Art - Atlanta, GA - (With Renzo Piano)

California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco, CA - (With Renzo Piano)