Projects Projects


pholder Residential · Mixed-Use/Commercial · Affordable Housing

Process Process

I use an integrated, collaborative design process that brings the knowledge, skills and expertise of each team member, including the owner, developer, engineers and other consultants, and the general contractor/builder, to the table to identify and develop best strategies in a whole building, integrated systems approach.

I work closely with the owner/developer to develop a specific scope of work, program, schedule, and budget for each project.


PROJECT LIST

July 2003–Present
Principal, Suzanne Zuniga Architect LLC – Portland, OR
Portfolio includes residential and commercial, new construction, additions and renovations.
Adjunct Assistant Professor – University of Oregon
Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, Portland Center
Taught an Intermediate Architecture Design Studio, Inhabited Bridge, Fall Quarter, 2008.
Coalition for a Livable Future Office – Portland, OR
Schematic Design
Design and layout of a new office space including a loft with a conference room below and storage above. The project is being designed to maximize the use of salvaged materials, including windows, lumber, and counters from bowling alley lanes.
Vegh/Mintier Residence – Portland, OR
Deconstruction/Rebuild of the Second Floor With Two Bedrooms, Bath, and Laundry
Each bedroom has high vaulted ceilings and a small balcony. Project includes full seismic upgrade, in-floor radiant heat with a tankless hot water heater, enhanced daylighting and natural ventilation, energy efficient windows, light fixtures and appliances, salvaged materials, high recycled content materials, and non-toxic materials and finishes.
Zuniga-Levy Residence – Portland OR
Gut and Renovation of First Floor, Including Kitchen, Dining, Living, Study, Bath, and Laundry
This is my own house, an old farmhouse that has been renovated top to bottom over the last decade. The roof was replaced with metal for harvesting rainwater and greater durability; the third floor attic was converted to my office with sustainably harvested maple flooring, wiring and lighting, and a new cable rail; the Second floor got new trim, refinished salvaged doors, an enlarged closet, and carpets removed to expose the fir subfloors; the bath was gutted and renovated with a claw foot soaking tub/shower that has tiled niches and a perfect view of the huge fir tree in the front yard; the 1st floor was completely gutted and renovated, and several small additions were removed, resulting in a smaller footprint with much more functional space; the enlarged kitchen has direct access to the back yard, salvaged maple flooring, recycled paper counters, many more windows, and a an ecoroof; the living and dining areas were opened up to each other with a new clean and efficient wood stove plugged into the old furnace chimney, and a new bay window was added on the south to bring in more natural light; a separate music room/study was created with french doors; the bath was renovated with a better layout; the forced air heat was replaced with in-floor hydronic heat from a single tankless hot water heater; all of the finishes in the house are no/low VOC, including milk paint, natural oil and wax wood finishes, and various new paints as they came out ( I like to experiment on my house first); fixtures, doors, windows, flooring, and cabinet doors, were salvaged and reused; over time, we have slowly whittled away at our energy and water use with new energy and water efficient appliances, indoor and outdoor laundry lines, water saving plumbing fixtures, new insulation and air sealing, new windows, energy efficient lighting, a manual doorbell, solar shades, and a small solar panel. Last on the list is a whole-house rainwater harvesting system and a grey water irrigation system.
Bear Creek Orchards – Medford Oregon
Schematic Design for Harry & David, Developer
Two hundred units of community designed, sustainable farm worker housing on two sites.
Knudsen Residence – Beaverton OR
Construction Documents
New single family home on a narrow sloped site with a southern view. The structure is dug into the hill and the large green roof creates continuity within the landscape; it was designed to maximize views and solar energy, and includes passive solar design, universal design, solar photovoltaic panels for electrical power, solar hot water for domestic and space heat, radiant in-floor heat, tankless hot water heater, earthen floors, Faswall ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) construction, rainscreen, salvaged wood, non-toxic materials and finishes, and high recycled content materials.
Ankeny Lofts – Portland, OR
Ralph Austin Inc., and BridgeSpan Capital, Developers
Permitted for commercial and residential use. Two flex-use 4000 SF buildings around a bioswale. Potentially 1-4 lofts per building, with the ability to connect lofts as use changes. The design incorporates a service spine for future utility system upgrades and kit-of parts for various uses. Project includes passive solar design, solar hot water, hydronic heat, Pentstar® wall system,
Tomlinson/Madigan Residence – Portland, OR
Renovations Within the Existing Footprint
Renovations, including kitchen, eating, and bath on first floor and bath on second floor.
Kellems Residence – White Salmon, OR
Design of New Timber-framed Single Family Home
This rural-setting house was carefully sited into a knoll to embrace the view and optimize solar exposure. Project includes universal design, passive solar design, salvaged materials, and hydronic/geothermal heat.
The Portland Waldorf School – Milwaukie, OR
Portland Waldorf School Community Design and Master Plan
Partnered with Sustainable Systems Design to develop and facilitate a community design process to create a Master Plan for expansion on their site.
Guild Residence – Lake Oswego, OR
Kitchen and Family Room renovations
Steffen Residence – Portland, OR
Construction Documents
Gut and renovations to kitchen and living area to open up the rooms and ceiling, with a small office addition with an ecoroof.
Yazzolino Residence – North Plains, OR
Schematic Design
Schematic Design for new timber-framed single-family home in rural setting.
Borok Residence – Portland, OR
Deconstruction and Rebuild of the Second Floor/Roof with three bedrooms, office, bath, and laundry
Project includes low flow plumbing fixtures, enhanced daylighting and natural ventilation, energy efficient windows, light fixtures and appliances, salvaged materials, high recycled content materials, and non-toxic materials and finishes.
Rosalyn Villa – Portland, OR
Charles Iheanacho, Developer
Provided design revisions, sustainable design, Construction Documents and Construction Administration for a new affordable 4-plex for people with AIDS. Project includes advanced framing, rainscreen, energy efficient windows, appliances and light fixtures, and non-toxic materials and finishes.
Peninsula Park Commons Cohousing – Portland, OR
Orange Splot LLC, Developer
Schematic Design for an addition to an existing, cohousing community with three new units and a common outdoor space.
Pearl Lofts – Ellensburg, WA
Ralph Austin, Developer
Permitted for residential and commercial use. Three flex-use 4000 SF buildings around a large landscaped courtyard with rain gardens. Potentially 1-4 lofts per building, with the ability to connect lofts as use changes. The design incorporates a service spine for future utility system upgrades and kit-of parts for various uses. Project includes rainwater harvesting for toilets, passive solar design, solar photovoltaics for electrical power, solar hot water, hydronic heat, Pentstar® wall system, non-toxic materials and finishes, high recycled content materials, rain gardens and native landscaped courtyards.
Fuglister/Burke Kitchen Renovation/Addition – Portland, OR
Renovation and Addition to existing kitchen
Project includes eco-roof, non-toxic materials, recycled content materials, energy efficient light fixtures and low flow plumbing fixtures.
Sustainable Guidelines Workgroup – Portland, OR
Worked to revise guidelines and threshold criteria required for all affordable housing projects funded by the Portland Development Commission, 2005.
Adjunct Assistant Professor – University of Oregon
Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, Portland Center
Taught an Intermediate Architecture Design Studio, Summer Quarter, 2005.
Living Smart Competition – City of Portland
Juror for an International Competition for narrow-lot house design of excellence, 2004
Planning Staff Adjunct – City of Lake Oswego
Community Development Department, Planning Division
Infill Advisors Team. Work with the planning staff and the applicant's architect to provide design feedback and recommendations for approval for projects applying for Residential Infill Design Review (Alternative Process), 2003–present.
January 2001–March 2003
Partner, Salmon Street Design – Portland, OR
Project Architect of all projects. Portfolio includes residential and commercial, new construction, additions and renovations.
Buka's Place – Portland, OR
Charles Iheanacho, Developer
Six units of attached affordable sustainable housing wrapped around an existing renovated house with a landscaped courtyard in between. Parking was tucked under the back corner to take advantage of a sloped site. Project includes efficient framing, hydronic heat, non-toxic materials, salvaged materials, and recycled content materials.
Russet Duplex and Morris Triplex – Portland, OR
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiative
Five units of affordable sustainable housing. Project includes efficient framing, rainscreen, hydronic heat, non-toxic materials, and recycled content materials. Featured in the 2004 Build It Green Tour.
PCRI Scattered Sites – Portland, OR
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiative
Ten units of affordable sustainable housing on 2 sites. A 6-plex and duplex on one site with a yard and parking court, and two 'skinny' houses on another site. Project includes efficient framing, hydronic heat, non-toxic materials, and recycled content materials. Project received a Governor's Livability Award in 2002.
Plaza De Cedro – Portland, OR
Portland Habitat for Humanity
Seven units of affordable sustainable housing. Two triplexes arranged around a large green space with existing mature oak trees on a flag lot, and a single family house on the street. Project includes efficient framing, hydronic heat, non-toxic materials, and recycled content materials.
Newberg Area Habitat For Humanity Homes – Newberg, OR
Four Units of Affordable Sustainable Housing at S. Everest & Third Streets
Gillem/Horrel Bathroom – Portland, OR
Renovation and Expansion of existing bathroom
Create new larger bath and linen area. Featured in Oregon Home magazine.
Savage Residence – Portland, OR
Renovation of Lower Level
Remove existing indoor pool and create new guest rooms, bathroom and family room. Deconstruction and renovation of existing decks.
Heil Residence – Portland, OR
Renovation of Existing One-bedroom Home
Addition of new bedroom and bathroom.
Webster Kitchen/Laundry/Mudroom Renovation – Portland, OR
Addition and Renovation
Renovation to kitchen, mudroom, office area and laundry room.
Baird-Bean Residence Renovation – Portland, OR
Renovation of Second Floor
Second floor renovated into master suite with new dormers. New French doors and landing on first floor.
June 1999–January 2001
Executive Director, Portland Community Design – Portland OR
Directed the architectural design and development firm with a focus on affordable sustainable housing and community development with a staff of six under the Board of Directors. Project Architect of all architectural projects, including feasibility studies, neighborhood and community planning, multi and single family affordable housing, educational, mixed-use and commercial projects. Fundraising, including a $135,000 grant from the EPA. Asset management.
Sustainable Guidelines Workgroup – Portland, Or
Created Guidelines and threshold criteria required for all affordable housing projects funded by the PDC, 2000.
ReBuilding Center Expansion – Portland, OR
Design charrette to identify green building opportunities for proposed renovations/additions to the ReBuilding Center.
2500 MLK Rehabilitation, – Portland, OR
Mike Warwick, Developer
Renovation/restoration of existing commercial space into showroom, manufacturing facility, and warehouse.
St. Johns Feasibility – Portland, OR
Foundation for Social Resources
Feasibility Study of the conversion of existing garages into a community center, health clinic and educational classroom.
Pacific Crest Community School Renovation – Portland, OR
Master Plan and design and coordination of phased renovations and additions.
HOF 3- and 4-Plex – Portland OR
Housing Our Families CDC
Affordable sustainable housing.
Sabin 3- and 4-plex – Portland, OR
Sabin CDC
Affordable sustainable housing.
Green Building Work Sessions – Portland, OR
Participated in a series of work sessions to create a Green Building Action Plan, that led to testimony before City Council to approve the Green Building Initiative. City of Portland, Office of Energy.
February 1997-June 1999
Principal, Suzanne Zuniga Architect – Wilton, CT
Grube Residence – Norwalk, CT
Full renovation of single family home.
McDermott Residence – Ridgefield, CT
Full renovation of single family home
Renovation and 2-story addition to single family home.
Youngquist Guest House – Wilton, CT
New garage with guest house above.
Green Specifications – Wilton, CT
Developed green specifications and product sources for several local architectural firms.
Architectural Firm Strategic Planning – Wilton, CT
Lorie R. Jones and Associates
Developed a strategic business plan for Lorie R. Jones and Associates to integrate sustainable design into the practice.
Contract Work – Wilton, CT
Lorie R. Jones and Associates
September 1995 - November 1996
Project Manager, Lorie R. Jones & Associates, Greenwich CT
Rosner Residence – New York, NY
Full renovation of townhome on Central Park.
DaPuzzo Residence – Greenwich, CT
Full renovation and addition of two new wings to single family home.
McDonald Residence – Greenwich, CT
Renovation of kitchen and breakfast area, and master suite and addition of new garage and pool to classic Victorian single family home.
Khouri Residence – Greenwich, CT
Renovations and addition of pool house with roof garden/terrace above and porte cochere.
McGirr Residence – Greenwich, CT
Renovation and addition, raising Second story roof.
57 Lismore Lane – Greenwich CT
New spec house.
September 1994–September 1995
Project Manager, Fletcher + Thompson – Bridgeport, CT
Southport Middle School – Southport, CT
Renovations and additions.
Westport Middle School – Westport, CT
Renovations and additions.
October 1993–February 1994
Project Manager, JCS and Associates – New York, NY
Hearst Courtyard – New York, NY
Renovation of large courtyard in the Hearst Building.
99 Wall – New York, NY
Renovation of exterior façade, lobby and elevators core of commercial office building on Wall Street.
Summer 1992
Project Manager, David Barbour Architect – Black Rock, CT
Various residential and small commercial projects.
January 1991–August 1991
Contract architectural work for various architectural firms.
January 1988–January 1991
Intern/Project Manager, Philip Johnson with John Burgee Architects – New York, NY
343 Sansome Street – San Francisco, CA
Project Manager, Design Development through Completion
Renovation/restoration of historical downtown building with new 13-story office tower addition.
4 Times Square – New York, NY
Project Manager, Schematic Design
Preliminary design on 4 new towers in Times Square.
New York Botanical Gardens – The Bronx, NY
Job Captain
June 1986–January 1987
Smith-Miller + Hawkinson – New York, NY
Professional Residency Program, The University of Texas @ Austin

Institute of Contemporary Art – Philadelphia, PA
Chalk & Vermillion Gallery – New York, NY
Friman Apartment – New York, NY
June 1985–September 1986
Intern, The Austin Group Architects – Austin TX
Various commercial and multi-family residential projects.
Summer 1982
Intern, Dailey, Wann and Michael, Architects, Austin, TX
Various small residential and commercial projects.
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