Architecture Northwest PC Information

After years of work in construction management and design, Peter Kappertz obtained his Architects registration in Oregon and Washington. In 2001 he formed a Professional Corporation, Architecture Northwest. Architecture Northwests primary focus is retail, commercial, industrial work. Their most notable projects in the last few years include: an 18,000 square foot retail center, a two story office building expansion and a 27,000 square foot mixed use office-retail-shop building. Architecture Northwest provides complete turn-key services, covering all phases of land use planning, site design, building design and permit processing Peter Kappertz prior experience includes design services for small commercial projects with a specialty in the petroleum industry. Typical projects included: convenience stores, gas stations, card locks, truck stops, bulk plants and car wash facilities. He worked more than six years as a project manager for a commercial design firm. During his tenure he coordinated the fast-tracked site design and permitting of 20 quick service restaurants and he was involved with the design of over 250 fueling facilities. He also worked 2 years as construction manager for a commercial development company. His most notable achievement was the planning and coordination of the complete remodeling of 96 Plaid Pantry convenience stores within a six month period. Mr. Kappertz also supervised the design and construction of six new convenience stores with retail fuel service in less than 18 months. His previous experience includes 3 years working for Major Commercial Contractors as Cost Estimator, Project Engineer, and Assistant Project Manager. The various projects he worked on include tilt up concrete, post-tensioned concrete and steel frame construction ranging from $500,000 to $10,000,000 in value. Peter Kappertz is also active in his local community. He is founding Vice President and a current Director of the Boring, Oregon Foundation. An Eagle Scout himself, he is an active leader in the Boy Scouts, ...