Otak

Founded in 1981 in Oregon by three visionaries, Otak has grown from a regional firm into a multidisciplinary powerhouse spanning eight offices across the western U.S. and the Middle East.

Its name—derived from founders Othman, Tahran, and Kurahashi—signals a legacy rooted in collaborative creativity and technical excellence.

After joining forces with HanmiGlobal in 2011, Otak launched a period of strategic growth, acquiring firms like DAY CPM, Loris & Associates, V3 Studios, Visitor Use Management, and Tarr Whitman Group to broaden its capabilities.

Typical projects span mixed

use hospitality towers, school districts, transit facilities, and national park visitor centers—often weaving sustainability and context

sensitive design into each site.

The firm’s integrated service offering—from urban design and engineering to project controls and construction management—makes it uniquely equipped to shepherd complex developments end

to

end.

Standout highlights include the Hyatt Place tower in Portland, fish‑passage engineering for WSDOT, bridge replacements, and innovative work in national parks and EV battery facilities.

Otak’s narrative is one of geographic expansion, service diversification, and creative problem‑solving—always anchored in community impact and design innovation.

Innovative Thinking: We drive creative solutions and take calculated risks to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives to achieve success.

Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.

Integrity: We uphold high ethical standards in everything we do.

Excellence: We strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.

Prioritize sustainable practices in every project, focusing on energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.

A significant portion of projects are certified through green building standards, such as LEED.

Committed to reducing energy consumption in offices and operations.

Prioritize using sustainable and environmentally friendly materials in designs.