Jesse Thompson joined Kaplan Thompson Architects in the winter of 2005. He brings a broad project history with experience in many project types.

Jesse grew up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and lives in the Deering neighborhood of Portland with his family. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon in 1995. He has practiced in Vermont, Massachusetts and Maine.

He comes to Kaplan Thompson Architects from Scott Simons Architects in Portland, where he was a project manager for a large and varied list of clients and building types. These projects ranged from designing intimate residential additions to managing a $40,000,000 mid-rise luxury condominium project. Jesse’s portfolio straddles the residential and commercial worlds, and has a deep knowledge of modern construction types and project planning.

Jesse is a LEED accredited professional, who has focused for a number of years on crafting buildings that bring beauty to people’s lives, while living lightly on the earth. Our mission at Kaplan Thompson Architects is to help create a bright green future for all of us.