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OTJ Architects
OTJ Architects is a premier architecture and design practice that partners with leading organizations nationwide. OTJ delivers enduring human centric solutions that promote diversity, wellness, and sustainability across the commercial real estate, corporate, government, life sciences, multi-family, arts, culture, and education, as well as nonprofit sectors.
Purpose
From our nationwide offices, we partner with leading organizations at key moments of transition in their development. We look to the future of businesses within industries, organizations within sectors, institutions within the arts and academia, and the future of us all within our communities.
Vision
We are one OTJ. Our firm structure and approach foster an entrepreneurial spirit that results in superior design, consistent client experiences, and team member fulfillment.
Mission
We envision the future of people and architecture through the design of equitable and resilient environments where individuals are inspired, organizations thrive, institutions flourish, culture takes center stage, and communities are uplifted.
Additional Culture Details
We are our own chosen family of architects, designers, strategists, techies, and big picture thinkers connected by shared values and a commitment to an inclusive culture where we can all do our best, most creative work.
We promote a culture of inclusion where all are welcomed and valued. 84% of our team identities as part of minority or protected class. 99% of surveyed team members agree OTJ is an inclusive workplace. 99% of surveyed team members agree OTJ is an equitable workplace.
We’re Committed to Wellness & Sustainability. We share our clients’ commitment to the preservation of our natural resources and to the wellbeing of all people. Our team of LEED and WELL Accredited Professionals brings a deep bench of sustainability and wellness expertise to each project we undertake. In conjunction with your stakeholders, we’ll develop practical and ethical green design solutions that balance wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and fiscal responsibility. OTJ is an AIA 2030 Commitment Signatory, Healthy Materials Collaborative Participant, and Portland Materials Transparency Collaborative Participant.
We promote a culture of inclusion where all are welcomed and valued. 84% of our team identities as part of minority or protected class. 99% of surveyed team members agree OTJ is an inclusive workplace. 99% of surveyed team members agree OTJ is an equitable workplace.
We’re Committed to Wellness & Sustainability. We share our clients’ commitment to the preservation of our natural resources and to the wellbeing of all people. Our team of LEED and WELL Accredited Professionals brings a deep bench of sustainability and wellness expertise to each project we undertake. In conjunction with your stakeholders, we’ll develop practical and ethical green design solutions that balance wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and fiscal responsibility. OTJ is an AIA 2030 Commitment Signatory, Healthy Materials Collaborative Participant, and Portland Materials Transparency Collaborative Participant.
Values
- Agility
- We are nimble in our thinking and responsive in our approach. Through constant exploration, we foster a culture of innovation the benefit of our clients, our people, and our communities.
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