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Ascent Architecture & Interiors has been acquired by BLRB Architects

We are thrilled to announce that Ascent Architecture & Interiors has been acquired by BLRB Architects! Learn more here. Press Release, July 17, 2019


Urieta-Leon joins Madras Planning Commission

Marco Urieta-Leon joins the Madras Planning Commission. Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon, March 12, 2018


MHS grad newest member of Planning Commission

Designer Marco Urieta-Leon returns home after earning master’s and joins the city planning group. Madras Pioneer, March 7, 2018


Urieta-Leon joins the Madras Planning Commission

Marco Urieta-Leon joins the Madras Planning Commission. The Bulletin, March 2, 2018


Madras Designer named to City’s Planning Commission

The City of Madras is pleased to announce that Marco Urieta-Leon, Assoc. AIA, has been appointed to the Madras Planning Commission. KTVZ News Channel 21, March 1, 2018


Ascent Architecture & Interiors Launches Small Business Team

New Small Business Team (SBT) delivers exceptional value and design for small business owners. Cascade Business News, January 24, 2018


Ascent Architecture & Interiors featured in Microsoft promo

A Bend Architecture company is featured in a recently released Microsoft Office promotional video. Cascade Business News, November 14, 2017


Ascent Architecture & Interiors featured in Microsoft Commercial

Grow your small business with business apps from Office 365, featuring the team at Ascent. Microsoft Office blog, October 31, 2017


Bend architectural firm building a brewery specialty

Seth Anderson, founder and principal architect at Ascent Architecture and Interiors has rules to follow when it comes to designing breweries and brewpubs. The Bulletin, October 17, 2017


Knori joins the team at Ascent

Jesse Knori joins Ascent Architecture & Interiors as a designer. The Bulletin, September 23, 2017


Bergby promoted to project manager

Sara Bergby has been promoted to project manager at Ascent Architecture & Interiors. The Bulletin, September 8, 2017


Freed promoted to project manager

Emily Freed has been promoted to project manager at Ascent Architecture & Interiors. The Bulletin, July 14, 2017


Smith joins the team at Ascent

Benjamin Smith has joined Ascent Architecture & Interiors as a project coordinator. The Bulletin, April 22, 2017


Bergby earns Oregon architecture license

Sara Bergby has earned her license to practice architecture in Oregon. The Bulletin, April 14, 2017


Anderson named to 2017 Council president-elect by AIA

Seth Anderson has been named the 2017 council president-elect by the American Institute of Architects (AIA)-Oregon. The Bulletin, December 3, 2017


Tranca joins the team at Ascent

Victoria Tranca joins Ascent Architecture & Interiors as a design professional. The Bulletin, August 13, 2017


Anderson earns Montana architecture license

Seth Anderson has received a license to practice architecture in Montana. The Bulletin, July 23, 2017


Bethlehem Inn shelter gets city OK for major remodeling

Bethlehem Inn announced on Tuesday that the city of Bend has granted the organization authorization to proceed with plans to construct its new 18,600-square-foot Family Residence and Service Hub on the site of its current shelter. KTVZ News Channel 21, May 3, 2017


Bethlehem Inn shelter unveils plans for new building

The Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter in Bend announces plans for a new 18,580-square-foot-building on its site. KTVZ News Channel 21, November 29, 2016


Moss promoted to office manager

Laura Moss has been promoted to office manager at Ascent Architecture & Interiors. The Bulletin, June 25, 2016


Worthy Brewing in Bend building observatory

A 50-foot observatory tower is centerpiece of a two-story expansion project underway at Worthy Brewing, in Bend. The Bulletin, June 11, 2016


How to Keep Bend Livable

Bend 2030 and several other local stakeholders have organized a four-day event to foster education and conversation around Bend’s growth and development—Ascent Principal Seth Anderson is interviewed. The Bulletin, May 30, 2016


Bend Architect Receives National Honor

Architect Seth Anderson, principal and owner of Ascent Architecture & Interiors in Bend, Oregon, earns the American Institute of Architect’s 2016 Young Architects Award KTVZ News Channel 21, March 5, 2016


Affordable Housing Showcase in Bend

Bend 2030 and the American Institute of Architects-SW Oregon Chapter join forces to host a showcase of affordable, high-density housing options and ideas—Ascent Principal Seth Anderson is interviewed KTVZ News Channel 21, April 3, 2015


Consider Energy Upgrades to ‘Green’ Older Buildings

Ascent Principal Architect Seth Anderson writes about how energy upgrades can reduce a building’s impact on the environment and save in operating costs Cascade Business News, April 1, 2015


BCC Foodie Crawl Biggest Yet

Ascent Architecture & Interiors is a proud sponsor of this event! Cascade Business News, March 15, 2015


Central Oregon Architects put Projects on the Drawing Board

A comprehensive list of architecture projects currently on the calendar for the new year Cascade Business News, January 22, 2015


Central Oregon Architectural Projects 2015

A comprehensive list of architecture projects currently on the calendar for the new year Cascade Business News, January 21, 2015


Ascent Architecture & Interiors Receives Honorable Mention in Business Plan Competition

Architect in Bend, Oregon, finishes third out of 51 in national competition The Bulletin, July 25, 2014


Ascent Architecture & Interiors Hires Cassidy Riordan

Architect in Bend, Oregon, finishes third out of 51 in national competition Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce, September 2014


Ascent Interior Designer Part of 2014 Leadership Bend Graduating Class

Interior Designer Lynn Baker graduates from Bend, Oregon, chamber of commerce leadership program. The Bulletin, July 5, 2014


Ambient Architecture is now Ascent Architecture & Interiors

Cascade Business News, May 21, 2014


Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Ascent Architecture & Interiors designs Redmond, Oregon, brewery Cascade Business News, May 21, 2014


Krista Appleby Joins Ascent Architecture & Interiors as a Senior Architect

The Bulletin, May 21, 2014


Ascent Architecture & Interiors Finalist in National Competition

Bend, Oregon, architecture firm makes finals for architect business plan competition The Bulletin, May 16, 2014


Bend Design Firm Named Finalist in National Competition

Ascent Architecture & Interiors makes final six out of 51 entries Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce, May 15, 2014  (subscription required)


Architects in Schools Inspires Elementary Students to Design the Future

Design professional Travis Smith volunteers for school program Cascade Business News, April 24, 2014


Local Architects Upbeat about Coming Year

Cascade Business News, January 17, 2013


Members are On

Seth Anderson licensed to practice architecture in Texas Bend Chamber Business Journal, July 2012


People on the Move

Seth Anderson licensed to practice architecture in Texas. The Bulletin, May, 5 2012


One Thing

If you can do only one thing to boost your sustainability … by Seth Anderson, Urban Farm Magazine, April 4, 2012


The Pluses of Superior Indoor Environmental Quality

Increasing productivity and creating a healthy working environment by Seth Anderson, Cascade Business News, April 4, 2012 

Ascent Architecture & Interiors is now BLRB Architects. Learn more about this exciting news here!

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