Design Exhibition Debuts at Pearl District Gallery
The Lumber Room hosts a survey of Andee Hess’s career through November 14.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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Design enthusiasts in the Pearl District can visit the temporary reopening of the Lumber Room to view an exhibition surveying the career of local designer Andee Hess. The showcase offers a rare look at the creative process behind the studio work of the founder of Osmose Design.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights the intersection of professional interior design and artistic installation, celebrating the career of one of the city's influential designers. It provides residents with a rare opportunity to engage with the private process materials and experimental works of a local studio founder.
The show highlights 5 physical doors representing different design stages and 10 View-Masters in The Mind Hub installation. These figures compare to the broader survey of a career spanning since the founding of Osmose Design in 2007.
The players
Andee Hess
Andee Hess is an artist and interior designer who founded the studio Osmose Design.
Sarah Miller Meigs
Sarah Miller Meigs is the owner of the Lumber Room property.
The details
The exhibition titled Where I End... You Begin occupies the Lumber Room gallery space in the Pearl District, located above the Elizabeth Leach Gallery. Osmose Design funded and produced the collection, which features diverse mediums including sculpture, video, and raw process materials. Visitors can explore five distinct installations, including The Reflection, The Evidence, and The Studio, which document the creative trajectory of Andee Hess.
Timeline
1924 marks the year of the building property.
2004 was the year Sarah Miller Meigs purchased the property.
2007 is the year Andee Hess founded Osmose Design.
October 2026 saw the debut of the exhibition.
November 14, 2026 is when the exhibition closes.
Beyond the Bridges
This temporary exhibition follows a long-standing pattern of creative pop-ups within the Pearl District gallery scene. The show marks a departure from standard commercial design displays by moving process materials into an institutional gallery setting.
If you are planning to visit the gallery at 419 NW 9th Ave, note that the space is only open through November 14, 2026. Parking in the Pearl District can be limited, so consider taking the streetcar to the 10th and Couch stop to reach the gallery.
The takeaway
The exhibition offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the iterative process of local design work. Plan your visit before the November 14 closing date to see the process materials on display.
Further reading
Learn more about the local aesthetic landscape at Interior Decorating.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News.
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