09/04/2026
At Bridge Water Bistro in Astoria, Oregon, our intervention introduces steel and glass within the heavy timber frame of a century-old boat-building warehouse. The new elements are intentionally crisp and restrained, creating a clear dialogue between old and new. By contrasting light, transparent materials with the strength and patina of the original old-growth Douglas fir structure, the design celebrates the building's history while giving it a new life.
Architecture & Interiors: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Helligso Construction
Structural Engineer: Miller Consulting Engineers, Inc
Photographer: Michael Mathers