LRS Architects, Inc., a firm that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chuck Archer to Principal, effective immediately. Archer’s comprehensive understanding of senior living construction and design, leadership capabilities, and collaborative approach foster a healthy and productive work environment for the LRS team.
“I am extremely proud to announce Chuck’s promotion,” said Dan Purgiel, Managing Principal at LRS Architects. “Seeing him rise through the ranks since joining has been a real pleasure. His work ethic and experience have been instrumental in the firm’s strategic growth, and I have no doubt he will be a true asset to the leadership team for years to come.”
Archer brings a thoughtful and experimental approach to his design work. His diverse array of expertise in design spans, multi-family, affordable housing, retail, religious, hospitality, and senior living with a focus on Memory Care Design. At LRS, his design work has centered on senior living facilities and establishing a team environment that provides the best service to clients. Since joining the firm and serving as a Senior Associate and Project Manager, Archer has earned numerous accolades and earned the trust and admiration of his colleagues and repeat clients.
“I am grateful to receive this promotion and serve LRS in this capacity,” said Archer. “Architectural design is a lifelong passion for me, and I‘m excited to lend my experiences and perspective to contribute to the firm’s growth.”
Archer received his Architectural Design degree from Remington College, where he was nominated to the National Dean’s List. He is a Licensed Architect in Washington and Colorado. Additionally, he is a member of LeadingAge Washington where he serves on the Board of Directors, past member of the Construction Specifications Institute, Project Management Institute, Oregon Health Care Association, LeadingAge Oregon. Archer has been a speaker at Environments for Aging (EFA), LeadingAge and Portland State University.
About LRS Architects
LRS Architects is a woman-owned architecture and interior design firm with offices in Portland and Bend, Oregon. Founded in 1976, the award-winning practice is driven by a passion for good design that goes beyond aesthetics to create vibrant communities and spaces that support the wellbeing of those who inhabit them. With 120 design professionals, the firm is committed to partnering collaboratively with clients to positively shape the human experience through the physical environment. The diversity of the firm’s project experience provides a broad perspective and proven expertise in design, problem-solving, documentation, and project delivery methods. The firm’s work, while centered in the Pacific Northwest, is found throughout the United States in over 30 states, as well as in China, Canada, and Nicaragua. Recognized with dozens of awards, the practice’s work has been featured in hundreds of publications, including Architect, Fast Company, ENR, and Office Snapshots, among many others. For more information, visit lrsarchitects.com.
