Rudy’s barbershop opened its doors in 1993, expanding on the longstanding tradition of a neighborhood barbershop by creating an environment of carefully curated art, great music and a sense of community. Rudy’s immediately met success, and has grown extensively since its humble beginnings in the early 90s.

After designing and building multiple Rudy’s locations in Seattle, Mallet, Inc. was tasked with taking on the project management for the Rudy’s expansion. Their first item on the to-do list was to find a qualified Portland contractor to partner with; a past client referred them to us, and we all connected immediately.

Owen Gabbert, LLC helped coordinate an architect of record and provided pre-construction services to facilitate a quick, efficient turnaround from design to construction, before completely renovating the new Rudy’s space on north Mississippi.

To fit the Rudy’s design aesthetic, we designed and installed a large reclaimed wood partition wall, a one-quarter-plate steel shelf with an integrated clipper rail and a traditional tile wainscot. Walk into this new space today, and you’ll notice updated paint, lighting, and casework, all of which augment the existing brick walls and wood floors, while a custom mural wraps around multiple walls. The result is a modern and sophisticated space that harkens back to barbershops of days past.