DESIGN
it's our passion
Striving for Excellence
"EXCELLENCE IS AN ART WON BY TRAINING AND HABITUATION. WE DO NOT ACT RIGHTLY BECAUSE WE HAVE VIRTUE OR EXCELLENCE, BUT RATHER WE HAVE THESE BECAUSE WE HAVE ACTED RIGHTLY. WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO. EXCELLENCE, THEN, IS NOT AN ACT BUT A HABIT."
~ Aristotle ~
CUSTOM HOME DESIGN FOR WESTERN LIFESTYLES
For more than four decades, Patrick Schmitt, Designer, Inc., has shaped exceptional custom homes throughout Oregon, Washington, and California—and since 2016, we’ve brought that same expertise to the landscapes of Utah, where modern luxury meets mountain living.
We design residences that honor the natural environment while embracing contemporary architecture—homes with clean lines, organic warmth, and purposeful spaces that feel effortlessly elevated.
Whether you’re creating a modern mountain retreat, a luxury primary residence, or an entire high‑end community, our firm offers a seamless, collaborative design experience from vision to build‑ready plans.
Modern Luxury Rooted in Place
Our philosophy blends refined design with a deep respect for land, lifestyle, and craft. Every home we create reflects:
Contemporary aesthetics with timeless silhouettes
Natural materials that harmonize with local environments
Thoughtful spatial flow designed for modern living
A concierge‑level design experience centered around your vision
Clients come to us for design that feels elevated yet grounded, sophisticated yet livable.
With thousands of projects completed and decades of working collaboratively with homeowners, builders, and developers, Patrick Schmitt has earned a reputation for crafting luxury homes that balance beauty, innovation, and impeccable buildability.
When you work with our firm, you receive a design partner dedicated to understanding your priorities, elevating your ideas, and delivering a residence that feels distinctly yours.
Let’s start designing your custom home, luxury remodel, or next mountain‑modern development.
Patrick Schmitt – A Modern Legacy in Luxury Home Design
Patrick’s journey began early, designing custom homes for the upscale Charbonneau development near Wilsonville, Oregon—a community known for elegant living and timeless architecture.
Recognized for his talent, he joined the prestigious Claremont Golf Course Development in NW Portland at the invitation of respected builder/developer George Marshall. Over 11 years as Vice President of Design Services, Patrick worked with more than 1,000 homebuyers, crafting personalized, high-end residential designs while overseeing:
Customized design consultations
Architectural plan development
Finish and material specifications
Costing and jurisdictional coordination
Seamless collaboration with marketing, real estate, and construction teams
Simultaneously, he designed numerous custom homes and boutique multi-family residences throughout the Portland area.
In 2000, Patrick founded Patrick Schmitt, Designer, Inc., establishing a design studio committed to luxury residential architecture. His portfolio includes some of the Pacific Northwest’s most notable communities, such as:
Edgewood & Mill Creek – Forest Heights
North Pointe Meadows – Albany, OR
Daffodil Hill – Tigard, OR
Ironwood Estates & Ironwood Acres – Sherwood, OR
Vineyard Estates – Dundee wine country
Talline Development – Bend, OR
His custom home designs now span from the Oregon and Washington Coasts to Central Oregon, California, Southwest Washington, and Utah—including properties set among mountain ranges, coastal bluffs, forests, vineyards, and desert landscapes.
Each project reflects Patrick’s signature approach: modern luxury, timeless detailing, and a deep connection to place.
WHAT WE DO
Provide a full-service, custom home design program, managing your plans from initial design to complete construction document plan sets.
Offer innovative and creative solutions resulting in a unique personalized living environment.
Specialize in custom, single-family home design, additions and remodels.
Meet the needs of builders, developers, realtors and individuals.
Provide unique solutions for complex sites such as in-fill, steeply-sloping or master planned projects with strict architectural review standards.
Ensure customer service and satisfaction.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
A collaborative venture
owner ~ designer ~ builder
Whether you are an individual homeowner or a builder, our goal is not only to design for you an exceptional home but also make the process of creating that new home an exciting, easy and informative one. How do we achieve that goal? We do so by taking you through a time tested, straight forward process.
Step 1:
We start by asking these five questions:
1) Have you selected and secured a building site?
2) Have you selected a general contractor to build your home?
3) Have you determined approximately how large of a home you want?
4) Have you determined what your budget is?
5) Have you created a list of needs and wants for your new home?
In our first meeting, we will discuss these five areas. From these, we will then discuss in greater detail some of the specifics of what you are looking for in your home.
Step 2:
After our first information gathering meeting, we will then make arrangements to visit and walk the site with you. This provides an opportunity to see first-hand exactly what we are working with and discuss with you in greater detail some of your objectives you want to achieve in the design. By doing so, we make sure all aspects are taken into consideration.
Step 3:
We will contact the local jurisdiction to determine what the specific land use and zoning requirements and/or any other specific requirements are for your site. At this time, we will also be working with you to coordinate and obtain a site survey, geo-technical report or other information as required.
Step 4:
With all of the above information in hand, we will then begin the process of creating a preliminary design. Our preliminary plans generally consist of a floor plan(s), site plan, a minimum of a front elevation and a basic roof layout.
Step 5:
We will be meeting again to present to you the preliminary design. We will review the plans, discuss any possible changes or other ideas and answer any questions you may have. This phase may require a few meetings, electronic exchanges or other to complete and get the design to meet your exact specifications.
Step 6:
Once the preliminary drawings are approved and you give us the okay to move forward, we will then begin to prepare the final set of construction drawings. These will be the drawings (plans) used to obtain your cost estimates (bids), building permits and construct your new home.
Timing:
One of the questions always asked at this point is: “How long will this process take?” Each project is unique, therefore there are a number of variables which can affect the timing. Once we have had a chance to meet with you and understand your specific project we can then give you a better estimate on timing.
Two key elements which will help your project move along quickly and efficiently are; good, clear communication and timely and accurate decisions. Our promise to you is that we will do all that we can to provide you with the information you need to make those timely and accurate decisions and this will be done through clear communication. Should you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.