Our Story...
Our unique story of Blue Palouse Properties started back in 1994 when Deena and Rob Matthews graduated from the University of Idaho, School of Art and Architecture with accredited Bachelors of Architecture Degrees. Having sought out the Portland metro area as their home shortly after, Deena and Rob began a full career in providing architectural and interior design services that included all scales of housing from luxury single-family homes to high-density high rises, and senior living campuses.
In 2000, along with two other partners, Rob established an architectural firm that quickly became one of the three largest in the Portland Metro area. While Deena headed up the interior design campaign, Rob worked closely with his clients to establish their goals, and to design their projects. The firm remains prosperous today and continues to be recognized as a top tier firm in the Region.
In 2009, while following their dreams of combing their design acumen with construction, Blue Palouse Properties was established with the mindset of providing a high standard, ‘holistic’ approach to design and construction, reminiscent of the renaissance times when the ‘Master builders’ practiced.
Our work continues to evolve and echoes the commitment of our enthusiasm and passion in creating one home at a time in which our clients call home.
In 2000, along with two other partners, Rob established an architectural firm that quickly became one of the three largest in the Portland Metro area. While Deena headed up the interior design campaign, Rob worked closely with his clients to establish their goals, and to design their projects. The firm remains prosperous today and continues to be recognized as a top tier firm in the Region.
In 2009, while following their dreams of combing their design acumen with construction, Blue Palouse Properties was established with the mindset of providing a high standard, ‘holistic’ approach to design and construction, reminiscent of the renaissance times when the ‘Master builders’ practiced.
Our work continues to evolve and echoes the commitment of our enthusiasm and passion in creating one home at a time in which our clients call home.
MEET THE TEAM
Rob Matthews
Contractor / Architect / Project Management / Finance and Acquisitions / Managing Member
Rob graduated from the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho in 1994 with an accredited degree in Architecture. He began working as an architectural intern until 2000 where he co-founded a local architectural firm that specializes in all housing types including luxury single family homes. In 2009 he co-founded Blue Palouse Properties and began building luxury homes and remodels.
Rob is very familiar with the design, permit and construction processes and works very closely with the local jurisdictions to create projects in some of Lake Oswego’s difficult parcels. His clients find him to be friendly and humorous but passionate about each detail in the home.
Rob graduated from the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho in 1994 with an accredited degree in Architecture. He began working as an architectural intern until 2000 where he co-founded a local architectural firm that specializes in all housing types including luxury single family homes. In 2009 he co-founded Blue Palouse Properties and began building luxury homes and remodels.
Rob is very familiar with the design, permit and construction processes and works very closely with the local jurisdictions to create projects in some of Lake Oswego’s difficult parcels. His clients find him to be friendly and humorous but passionate about each detail in the home.
Deena Matthews
Contractor / Interior Design & Space Planning / Project Manager / Member
Deena graduated from the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho in 1994 with an accredited degree in Architecture. She started her career as an interior architect with one of Portland’s largest and première architectural firms. After ascending to the Principal level, she jointly created Blue Palouse Properties and became a licensed contractor where she began remodeling and building homes.
Deena is very familiar with the diverse facets of the design and construction industry, from interior design and space planning, to green building techniques and project management. People tend to find Deena to be warm, sincere and respectful but very adoring about her craft.
Deena graduated from the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho in 1994 with an accredited degree in Architecture. She started her career as an interior architect with one of Portland’s largest and première architectural firms. After ascending to the Principal level, she jointly created Blue Palouse Properties and became a licensed contractor where she began remodeling and building homes.
Deena is very familiar with the diverse facets of the design and construction industry, from interior design and space planning, to green building techniques and project management. People tend to find Deena to be warm, sincere and respectful but very adoring about her craft.
Tracy Peterson
Real Estate Broker / Acquisition / Sales / Project Management
Tracy graduated from University of Oregon with a BS in Marketing and Communications in 1991. She launched her career with a multitude of Marketing and Advertising agencies, including March first and WebMD. Tracy worked on a mix of both low and high technology brands such as Hitachi, Tektronix, Apple, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble and our local Widmer Brothers Brewing company. While working for corporate America, a door opened into the world of REO, Real Estate development and sales.
Tracy was able to quickly leverage her corporate knowledge and expertise over to the real estate market. Understanding the interwork of residential, commercial and land development projects. She was lucky enough to find herself a dynamic partnership with Deena & Rob Mathews a few years later, becoming an important asset to Blue Palouse Properties. Tracy brings strength to a large range of disciplines, from assisting in site location to design and sales of luxury homes and remodels.
Tracy graduated from University of Oregon with a BS in Marketing and Communications in 1991. She launched her career with a multitude of Marketing and Advertising agencies, including March first and WebMD. Tracy worked on a mix of both low and high technology brands such as Hitachi, Tektronix, Apple, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble and our local Widmer Brothers Brewing company. While working for corporate America, a door opened into the world of REO, Real Estate development and sales.
Tracy was able to quickly leverage her corporate knowledge and expertise over to the real estate market. Understanding the interwork of residential, commercial and land development projects. She was lucky enough to find herself a dynamic partnership with Deena & Rob Mathews a few years later, becoming an important asset to Blue Palouse Properties. Tracy brings strength to a large range of disciplines, from assisting in site location to design and sales of luxury homes and remodels.
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