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How to Design a Commercial Kitchen

Restaurant design should support efficient kitchen operations and workflows, and vice versa. When designing a commercial kitchen, the goal is to create a space that not only supports the entire restaurant’s design, but also allows staff to easily maneuver and...

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Foodie Crawl 2019!

Ascent proudly sponsored another Foodie Crawl, which took place in downtown Bend on April 14th. This year, the fundraiser found a new home with NeighborImpact, and all event proceeds will support its Emergency Food Assistance Program. Access to shelter and food are...

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Committed to Our Community

At Ascent, we believe actions speak louder than words, and we show our commitment to our communities through our involvement. Whether that’s volunteering with local organizations, providing pro bono or discounted architectural services for missions we support, or...

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Progress on 27 Elm Townhomes

Project Coordinator Victoria Tranca recently visited the construction site for one of our multi-family projects on the corner of 27th and Elm in Redmond, Oregon. Our scope for the project includes construction documents, bidding and permits, and construction...

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Campbell and Nielsen Join Ascent!

Please join us in welcoming our newest architects to the Ascent team!Architect Casey Campbell works closely with Project Manager Amy McCarthy-Smith and Project Coordinator Marco Urieta-Leon as part of our Special Projects Team. Project Architect Eric Nielsen joined...

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Anderson Attends AIA Grassroots

Seth Anderson, President of Oregon’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) chapter, is in Washington D.C. this week attending Grassroots, a leadership conference for AIA Chapter and State Council leaders from around the country.More than 500 AIA members...

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Plass Attends EDCO Luncheon

Plass Attends EDCO Luncheon This month, Ascent Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer Trisha Plass attended the annual Economic Development of Central Oregon (EDCO) Luncheon where Keynote Speaker Pablos Holman shared his unique perspectives as a...

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New Big-O Bagels in Redmond!

When Big O Bagels decided to expand and open their fourth shop in a new location in Redmond, Oregon, they contacted us to design the new build. Now, the project is nearly complete and the construction looks great! We can’t wait for Grand Opening this Spring, and to...

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Ascent Named COBA Architect of the Year!

Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) named Ascent Architect of the Year at the 2018 COBA Excellence Awards! Thank you Sunwest Builders for sponsoring this award. We are pleased, proud, and humbled that our industry recognizes us as a...

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Building II: Round Two at Bethlehem Inn

The Ascent team headed to Bethlehem Inn for a site visit to observe construction progress on Building II. Building I, completed Summer of 2018, currently serves both families and single residents of the shelter.  Completion of Building II, slated for Summer of 2019,...

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Construction Progress on 6th Street Apartments Remodel!

Last week, Ascent Architecture and Interiors dropped in on the 6th Street Apartments Remodel project in Redmond to check out the improvements made so far. Mission Building was busy on the lift, cutting the second-floor pilasters to accommodate the new,...

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Ascent Adds Eight in 2018!

2018 was a great year for Ascent Architecture & Interiors and we have grown - a lot! In the past year, we added eight new members to the Ascent team. Project Manager Amy McCarthy-Smith joined us in March. In May, Olivia Tycksen joined us as our new Marketing and...

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Top Tips and Trends for 2019!

We interviewed our Small Business Team interior designers and asked for their expert advice and opinions on tips and trends as the New Year approaches. Taylor Roosa, Interior Designer Trisha Plass, Interior Designer Q: What is your favorite...

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Ascent Attends Bend Design Conference!

Designer Jesse Knori and Interior Designer Taylor Roosa share what they learned from attending the workshops at this years’ Bend Design Conference. How can designers solve the right problems? “How can designers solve the right problems?”...

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Riverhouse Spa Construction Progress!

Senior Interior Designer Lynn Baker recently stopped by The Riverhouse Spa Project to take photos and share the latest construction progress. The general contractor, Mission Building, has been busy framing the new spa, which is an interior remodel of a 1970s building...

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Small Business Team Happy Hour!

On Wednesday night, Ascent's Small Business Team hosted an appreciation happy hour as a thank you to our supporters and referrers. Roughly 45 partners, friends, and stakeholders gathered at Silver Moon Brewing for a night of great conversation, networking,...

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Aliberti Joins Ascent!

Please join us in welcoming Designer Sherry Aliberti to Ascent! Sherry started with Ascent as a contract Revit specialist. It didn’t take long for us to recognize her drafting strengths and ask her to be a permanent part of the team. Her design experience stems from...

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Baker Named Senior Interior Designer!

  Lynn Baker has been named Senior Interior Designer at Ascent Architecture & Interiors. As Senior Interior Designer, Lynn will collaborate with our commercial design team and lead the interior design of large scale projects. Trisha and Taylor...

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