The Experiential Design Index

Bearing Architecture

Also known as: Dangermond Keane Architecture

Active

Manzanita City Hall opened Aug 2, 2025; Lincoln City Visitor Center under construction 2025; Caring Place Resource Center groundbreaking Sept 2025. (verified 2026-07-18)

Bearing Architecture (formerly Dangermond Keane Architecture) is a Portland, Oregon architecture practice led by principals Steve Dangermond and Christopher Keane, working on civic, educational, cultural/museum, and institutional projects. The firm rebranded from Dangermond Keane Architecture to Bearing Architecture at the same address and phone number, with continuous portfolio and staffing.

HeadquartersPortland, OR
RolesArchitecture
Websitehttps://bearingarchitecture.com

Projects (6)

ProjectVenueRoleYear
Nature Play Area, Amphitheater & Lobby Renovation (Capital Campaign Phase 1) Oregon Coast Aquarium Architecture 2022
The Greg Chaillé Curium Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Architecture 2020
Turbine Hall Center for Innovation Renovation Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Architecture 2019
An Experience "For Deaf Eyes" Maguire Welcome Center Architecture 2018
OMSI Coastal Discovery Center OMSI Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray Architecture 2016
Science Research Buried in a Gold Mine Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center Architecture 2015

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