The Experiential Design Index

Top 8 Architecture Firms: West US

Ranked by recency-weighted eligible project count, 2021–2026, firms headquartered in the West US (US Census Bureau regions; Canada listed separately). The 8 highest-scoring firms hold a numbered rank; 4 more firms with eligible activity are listed below the table.

Score = 1.0 per eligible project completed this year or last, 0.75 for 2–3 years ago, 0.5 for 4–5 years ago, +0.1 per independently-sourced project (capped at +0.5/firm). Eligible: status: completed projects with year_completed in the trailing 5 years. Ties broken by most recent status_verified date. See About for the full methodology.

Counts reflect the work this index has recorded, not a census of any firm's total output — coverage depth varies by firm — and a position here implies no judgment of design quality.

RankScore FirmHQEligible projects
118.2 Gensler San Francisco, CA L'Oréal Academy (2026), JetBlue BlueHouse (2025), Netflix House Dallas (2025), Netflix House Philadelphia (2025), TELUS Health Care Centre Calgary (2025), Yantai Huang-Bohai Sea New Area Industrial Culture Center (2025), Guulabaa (Place of Koala) Visitor Experience Hub (2024), Kaleideum (2024), Kayanee Flagship (2024), New Jersey Hall of Fame Entertainment and Learning Center (2024), The People's House - A White House Experience (2024), The RiverFront Revitalization (2024), UGG Knightsbridge European Flagship (2024), 1001 Robert-Bourassa Lobby (2023), Accenture Innovation Hub (2023), Celonis Executive Briefing Center (2023), ROBOVERSE Sanlitun Experience Center (2023), Jackie Robinson Museum Core Exhibits (2022), The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita (2022), Innovation and Qualification Center (2022), Verizon at the Hub on Causeway (2022), AT&T Headquarters Lobby (2021), The Globe: Interactive Installation at AT&T Discovery District (2021), The View at The Palm (2021)
26.8 LMN Architects Seattle, WA High School Signage & Storytelling (2026), Forest Trailhead (2026), Field Arts & Events Hall (2024), Ocean Pavilion — Aquarium Exhibition Design (2024), Ocean Pavilion — Rooftop Interpretation (2024), Renovation (2023), Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building — Wayfinding (2023), Founders Hall — Signage (2022)
33.5 Mithun Seattle, WA Center for Innovative Learning and Engagement (2025), Haring Center for Inclusive Education — Murals & Signage (2024), Art Gate (2024), ULab (2023)
43.5 Graham Baba Architects Seattle, WA Renton Market (2026), Vashon Food Bank (2026), Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building — Wayfinding (2023), Ballard Food Bank (2021)
53.1 ZGF Architects Portland, OR Extraordinary Windows (2024), Amazon Visitor Landing (2023), Illumina Executive Briefing Center (2023), Seattle Children's Building Care — Wayfinding (2022)
62.3 NBBJ Seattle, WA Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine (2025), Forest Net(work) (2022), Renovation (2022)
71.9 IA Interior Architects San Francisco, CA NetApp Executive Briefing Center (2025), Relish'in Change (2024)
81.6 Olson Kundig Seattle, WA Bob Dylan Center (2022), Bay Area Discovery Museum Campus Renewal (2021), ANOHA — The Children's World of the Jewish Museum Berlin (2021)

Also active in this category

Firms with eligible activity in the window that fall outside the ranked table — fewer than 2 eligible projects, or a score below the top 8. Listed alphabetically, not ranked.

FirmHQEligible projects
Bearing Architecture Portland, OR Nature Play Area, Amphitheater & Lobby Renovation (Capital Campaign Phase 1) (2022)
EHDD San Francisco, CA KQED Headquarters Renovation (2021)
Frederick Fisher and Partners Los Angeles, CA NHM Commons (2024)
Gehry Partners, LLP Los Angeles, CA Core Project Wayfinding and Signage (2021)