Interior Architecture & Design Practice
ABOUT
Angela Prater, NCIDQ
Founder & Principal Designer
Our Practice
Angela Prater Design is a studio specializing in interior architecture and design for commercial and residential environments. Drawing on decades of professional practice, the firm provides comprehensive design services from programming and space planning through detailed construction documentation and interior specification. Our work is grounded in architectural clarity, disciplined planning, and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in interiors that are both refined and highly functional.
Angela Prater studied Interior Architecture at the University of Oregon and is NCIDQ certified, reflecting accredited education and rigorous professional qualifications in commercial interior design. Her work has received multiple industry design awards recognizing excellence in interior architecture and design. Each project is approached through careful listening and thoughtful collaboration, shaping environments that reflect our clients’ goals, personal style, and aesthetic sensibilities while responding to the character and context of the built environment.
What distinguishes our practice is disciplined leadership throughout the entire design and construction process. We begin by listening carefully — understanding our clients’ vision, operational needs, budget, site constraints, and design preferences — and translating those parameters into a rigorously resolved design. From construction documentation and contractor coordination through procurement and installation, we serve as our clients’ advocate, guiding each decision with clarity and precision. The result is a seamless process and an outcome that reflects both architectural integrity and the individuality of the people who inhabit the space.
Design Awards
Northwest AIA Award
BOGA Bellingham Ob/Gyn Clinic, Bellingham, WA
IDIBC Award for Healthcare
Smile City Square, Vancouver, BC,
Northwest AIA Award
Rocket Building & Rocket Donuts – Bellingham, WA
IDIBC Award for Healthcare
Crossroads Dental, Vancouver, BC
City of Ashland
Historic Preservation Award, Ashland, OR
IDIBC Award for Commercial Office
Baja Mining, Vancouver, BC
IIDA Oregon Award for Commercial Office
Howard S. Wright Construction, Portland, OR
Dental Office Interior Design
“Angela has a gift for truly interpreting a client’s ideas and transforming them into reality. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Her clients’ concerns are Angela’s priority, and this provided invaluable peace of mind from the beginning of the project through completion. I welcome the opportunity to work with Angela again.”
Dr. Kelvin Mah, DMD – Owner, Smile City Square Dental, Vancouver BC