Our Mission
We focus our endeavors toward finding balance in social, financial and environmental achievements.
Started in 2006 Convergence Architecture specializes in planning, architecture, and interior design services for commercial, residential, healthcare, and public clients. The firm’s portfolio of work is diverse in scope and building type, but our design approach is always the same: strong team communication between architect, client, and consultants to converge on a design that integrates budget, program, and aesthetic goals.
Convergence Architecture is an Oregon certified Woman Owned Business (WBE), Emerging Small Business (ESB) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). #7559
We have architects licensed in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Indiana, North Dakota and Wisconsin as well as LEED AP BD+C.
With three experienced principals – each with complementary strengths – as well as a diverse, responsive staff, we draw on each other’s expertise to ensure each phase of a project goes smoothly and successfully.
Convergence Architecture contributes to your projects with:
Innovative thinking
Opportunity-based solutions
Proactive communication
Respectful interactions
Collaborative perspectives
Experience-based solutions
Working with Convergence Architecture to transform the playground at James John Elementary was a great experience. Joseph gracefully guided our vision for the space over the course of two years, and connected us to the right specialists and solid contractors to help accomplish our goals. The project wouldn’t have been a success without them. Thanks from the Crew at Depave!
When we purchased our home with a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, we had no idea the lengths we would have to go to legalize the building and make it safe for my mom to retire in. Barb Anderson and the rest of the team at Convergence provided the expertise, guidance, insights, and ideas that got us over the panic of having to rebuild nearly everything. They helped us throughout the construction as well by answering questions and providing guidance when we ran into roadblocks. The project is nearly complete now, and the structure is fully legal per the city’s code enforcement division, and we couldn’t be happier with how it all came together. The second home is beautiful.
I was privileged to work with Joe Purkey of Convergence Architecture on quite a few of his projects, and I was truly impressed with his professionalism, thoughtful designs, and knowledge of construction. I would recommend him without reservation!
Meet The Team

Barb Anderson
Principal
Barb Anderson began her architectural career in 2000 with the majority of her architectural experience in the Portland area.
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Barb graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from North Dakota State University and is a registered architect in Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.
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Joseph Purkey
Principal
Joseph Purkey began working in architecture in 2003, gathering experience in all phases of design and project mgt.
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Joseph also consults to the St. Johns Neighborhood Association, St. Johns Center for Opportunity, and Cathedral Park Neighborhood Association on land use and design issues.
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Elijah Elder
Principal
Eli Elder began his work in the field of architecture and construction in 1999.
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Eli received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon and is a registered architect in the States of Oregon, California, Indiana, Idaho and Washington.
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Allen Kabanuk
Allen’s architectural experience includes retail, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
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Allen was raised in Spokane and is an avid hiker, having hiked most of the Pacific Crest Trail through Washington.
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Adam Robins
Adam has over 11 years in design and over 15 years in construction, with experience in contract…
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Adam has a B.A. in Mathematics from Reed College and a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon.
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Monica Ahlers
Monica began her architecture career in 2007. Her project experience includes fire stations,
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David Islas
David Islas joined Convergence Architecture in 2014 as a recent graduate of the School…
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Christa Holden
Originally from Texas, Christa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in…
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Crystal Glanz-Kreutz
Crystal earned an AAS in Interior Design from Portland Community
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Maria Rojas
Maria brings to the team over three years in management experience.
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Philipp Zbirun
Philipp is currently a Portland State University student, pursuing a degree in architecture.
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