Robert Freeman is a transplanted New Yorker, who has lived and worked on the West Coast for over 40 years. A large number of projects have been completed in the harsh coastal environments both North and South of Astoria where Freeman resided from 1974 until 1999.  Additional projects were completed in San Francisco, Seattle and Portland.

Freeman has over thirty years of experience in a diverse range of building types and construction methods, both new, remodel, and adaptive re-use of existing buildings.

As an Architect, Freeman has designed many  notable structures on the Coast and in the Willamette Valley.

As a builder, Freeman has constructed numerous small wood frame structures, including houses.  These projects provided him with hands on experience of integrating the various systems that go into any building.

As an artist, Robert has involved himself in photography, painting, cinematography, and sculpture.

EDUCATION:

Cornell University, Bachelor of Architecture.

San Francisco State University, Master of Arts in Creative Arts.

CREDENTIALS:

Freeman is a licensed Architect in Oregon and Washington.

LEED AP BD & C

ROBERT FREEMAN ARCHITECT

NW Oregon Coast Projects

Pioneer House, Astoria, Or.   Design Architect & Project Manager. Conversion of an existing five level house into an emergency shelter for women and children.  In the Uniontown area.

Maritime Memorial, Astoria, Or.   Design Architect & Project Manager. Community Memorial and Plaza to honor those related to the maritime and fisheries industry.  Situated under the Astoria  Megler Bridge.

Seaside Head Start, Seaside, Or.   Design Architect and Project Manager for Remodel and Additions to the Seaside Head Start.  Community Development Block Grant Project.

Bay Breeze Boarding, Warrenton, Or.  Design Architect and Project Manager for an upscale dog and cat boarding, grooming and retail sales facility.

Supple House, Astoria, Or.  Design Architect for a three level, hilltop house with exceptional Columbia River views.

Projects in Metropolitan Areas

The Delano, Portland, Or.  Project Manager for Ankrom Moisan Architects. 23 story luxury condominium tower in the heart of Portland’s Cultural District.  177,000 sq. ft. of residential space on a 100’ x 100’ site, with four levels of underground parking.

Uwajimaya Village, Seattle, Wa.  Project Manager with Arai/Jackson Architects  for  the 65,000 sq. ft. Asian Foods Market in the heart of Seattle’s International District.

CEM Building, Port of Seattle, Wa.  Project Architect with Arai/Jackson Architects for the Container Equipment Maintenance Building, a facility for housing and repair of freight containers and 35’ tall fork lifts.

Independence Station, Independence, Or. Project Architect with Ankrom Moisan and Seder Architects for a three level 60,000 square foot mixed use facility, consisting of retail, offices and condominiums. Project Goal:  ‘net zero’ and a Platinum LEED rating.

Center for Advanced Learning, Gresham, Or. Architect and Project  Manager with LSW Architects for an innovative 65,000 square foot building, serving four education districts and Mt. Hood Community College.

Gresham Powersports, Gresham, Or.  Architect for conversion of an existing building to provide a new home for Gresham Powersports’ Sales, and Servicing of motorcycles, wave runners, commercial mowers, and related gear and clothing.

Malka PDX, Portland, Or.Architect and ProjectManager for converting a house on SE Division into an awarding winning boutique restaurant.