Bora Architects

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Bora Architects is an architectural firm based in Portland, Oregon.

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History

The company's former name, Boora Architects, was derived from the names of now-retired foundational partners Broome, Oringdulph, O'Toole, Rudolf, and Associates. [1] In 2021, Bora and Ennead Architects' Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon) was recognized with an American Institute of Architects Education Facility Design Award. [2]

Governance

Amy Donohue has been a principal at the firm since 2007. [3] In April 2017, Becca Cavell, principal of the Hacker firm, joined Bora. [4]

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References

  1. "PCAD - BOORA Architects". pcad.lib.washington.edu. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
  2. "AIA Names 2021 Education Facility Design Award Winners". www.architectmagazine.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  3. Gallivan, Joseph (November 29, 2016). "Always being Bora". Business Tribune. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
  4. Kent Hohlfeld (5 April 2017). "Ex-Hacker principal joins Bora Architects". Djcoregon.com. Retrieved 30 June 2019.