WHERE IDEAS TAKE SHAPE.

Our design team is a collective of visionary thinkers and creators, driven by a passion to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible. From architecture to interiors, our in-house designers collaborate closely to craft spaces that are both innovative and distinctive.

We combine bold creativity with practical expertise, ensuring every project stands out while remaining functional and thoughtfully designed. With advanced 3D imaging, rendering, and drafting, we bring concepts to life long before construction begins.

DESIGN

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WHERE VISION BECOME REALITY.

Our build team consists of dedicated craftsmen and project managers with decades of collective experience. With a wealth of knowledge and a hands-on approach, our builders bring precision, creativity, and care to every phase of construction.

With a fleet of mobile workshops, our team builds directly on site, bringing the tools, materials, and expertise needed to execute each project with precision. This flexibility allows us to maintain the same level of craftsmanship and quality wherever we work.

We excel at problem-solving in the field, anticipating challenges, refining details, and making decisions that ensure every project is durable, safe, and built to last. From foundation to finish, our focus is on creating spaces that are not only beautiful but timeless.

BUILD

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Based in Portland, we have completed projects in California, Washington, Idaho, and Utah, with the ability to mobilize nationwide for the right project.

INSPIRE

CHIP DUGGAN -
Owner

Chip Duggan is the founder of Liminal Shift, a company dedicated to creating spaces that are both functional and deeply personal. Raised in New England, he developed an early appreciation for traditional craftsmanship, which continues to guide his work. With a background in art, film, and philosophy, Chip has spent decades exploring creative expression through sculptures, murals, installations, and documentary work, shaping a thoughtful, practical approach to design and construction.

After moving west, he refined his skills alongside a master cabinet maker, learning the precision and attention to detail that defines fine finish work. Over the years, he has built projects across the country, gaining experience in diverse climates, styles and construction methods. His hands-on work in creative and experimental spaces, from designing interactive makerspaces to building in visionary communities, has given him a deep understanding of spatial flow, materials, and how thoughtful design enhances both function and experience

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GABRIEL WHITLATCH -
Lead Designer

Gabriel, an honest, thorough, and dry-humored team member graduated from Portland Community College. His initial interest in the industry stemmed from working his first full-time job for a contractor on the Oregon coast. Gabriel meets with clients to gain insight into their project goals and preferences and creates design solutions. We are lucky to have someone who is as dependable as he is trustworthy, on our team.

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LYON WOLFF -
Build Manager

Often described as the “world’s best dad,” Lyon is our trustworthy and reliable Build Manager. A third-generation carpenter, he was inspired early on by his father and grandfather to pursue construction. Lyon began his career at just 17, leaving school at noon each day to work on job sites while attending Lower Columbia College.

With years of hands-on experience, Lyon works closely with subcontractors and homeowners and helps bring unique visions to life. His problem-solving mindset and attention to detail make him an invaluable part of our team.

RANDA SHAHIN -
Accountant & HumanResources

Randa is a dedicated mom and small business owner with extensive experience in accounting and bookkeeping. She knows how to balance numbers and life with both precision and passion. When she’s not keeping our finances running smoothly, you can find her on the slopes as a professional snowboarder, bringing the same focus and drive to everything she does.

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DAVID KLEIN -
Project Manager & Designer

David, a contemplative, curious, and lighthearted individual graduated from Portland Community College with a degree in Architectural Design and Drafting. On an average day, David works on 3D renderings, creating permit and construction documents, and assisting with the design process. His love for Architecture began as a kid growing up in the house his parents designed and built.

David’s role is essential in communicating ideas and details with builders,clients, and the city so everyone is clear on the project scope. David enjoys gardening and trying to push the limits of what can be grown. He is always searching out cactus and succulents that might survive the winter in his garden and is slowly learning to accept what wants to grow in Portland. If not gardening he is probably exploring the city, walking around different neighborhoods admiring gardens, architecture and keeping an eye out for cats that want some head scratches.

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NIKO THOMAS -
Interior Designer

Niko is an interior designer with a passion for people centered, wellness based, and sustainable design. Through her first career in hair design, she honed the skills of active listening and helping clients define their personal esthetic. When she had the opportunity to collaborate on the design of an ADU on her own property, she fell in love with the puzzle of creating living spaces that enhance and create ease in daily life. Kitchens, bathrooms and small homes are some of her favorite design puzzles. She is also a dancer, crafter, plant lover, and mother of two.

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VANESSA ROBAINA -
Marketing & Business Development

Driven by a love of nature and creative exploration, Vanessa bridges the gap between art and technology. She built her own converted van and loves creating work that’s both beautiful and deeply connected to the world around her.
Within the business, she helps develop practices that keep us innovative and efficient while ensuring our work continues to stand out.

BRIAN BRANCHE -
Drafter

Brian is a skilled drafter and devoted father of two, who studied Electrical Engineering and Architectural Drafting at Portland Community College. He has a natural passion for visualizing spaces long before they’re built, turning ideas into clear, buildable plans that bring design concepts to life. Along with his technical expertise, he has a deep interest in mechanical modeling, prototyping, 3D printing, emerging technologies and Bitcoin. Always thinking ahead about how innovation shapes the world we build in.

BUILD TEAM

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