For the 30th straight year, welcome to 91视频 Oregon鈥檚 Top Projects. And cheers to those at our 25th annual Top Projects event at the Oregon Convention Center, where we celebrate the region鈥檚 best of the best.

The 51 winners you鈥檒l meet below represent more than just construction excellence 鈥� they tell the story of communities transformed, needs met and visions realized across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each project on this list reflects the region鈥檚 commitment to sustainability, innovation and inclusivity.

What makes these projects so special is the diversity of their impact. From Union Gospel Mission鈥檚 Angela鈥檚 House, Altura and Tistilal Village providing dignity and housing solutions, to Gates Residence and Hoffman HQ celebrating regional craftsmanship, these projects meet people where they are 鈥� in need of shelter, culture, education, infrastructure or simply beauty. This year, many projects incorporate the use of Mass Timber, including the City of Bend Public Works Campus, Julia West House, Blue Lake Regional Park Facility, Multnomah County Library/Albina, and La Plaza Esperanza.

Restorations like the Milwaukie City Hall, The Merchant Block/Inn at Dayton and the Fort Stevens Guardhouse show a reverence for history, while forward-looking efforts like the Hillsboro Hops Ballpark, the Portland Art Museum and the Providence St. Vincent Emergency Department Expansion demonstrate cutting-edge planning. Even smaller communities benefit, with the Combs Flat Road Extension and Redmond Public Safety Facility tackling essential infrastructure and services with elegance and care.

They were named Top Projects not just for design or engineering 鈥� though both are often outstanding 鈥� but for what they represent: resilience, community and progress. Whether it鈥檚 a library expansion, innovative housing like Shortstack Milwaukie and Shortstack Mississippi or environmentally sensitive work like the Johnson Creek Confluence & Milwaukie Bay Habitat Enhancement, these projects are building the future, one thoughtful brick at a time. They are a reminder that great design can also serve a greater good 鈥� and that鈥檚 why they鈥檙e truly top-tier.

Congratulations to all of this year鈥檚 award-winners and continued future success. As you鈥檒l see in these pages, there鈥檚 plenty to celebrate.

Keep building greatness.

Albina One

Altura

Amity Orchards

Astoria Public Library Renovation

Benson Polytechnic High School

Blue Lake Park Operations and Maintenance Facility

Boardwalk Place Apartments

Brooklyn Carreta

Carson Commons

Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment 鈥� Beaverton and Hillsboro Recovery Centers

chaku kumtuks haws & chaku kumtuks illahee

City of Bend Public Works Campus

City of Phoenix Government & Public Safety Center

Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse

Combs Flat Road Extension Segment 1A and Ochoco Irrigation District (OID) Ironhorse Piping Project

County courthouse named Project of the Year by 91视频

Dartmouth Crossing North

Gates Residence

Glisan Landing

Gresham-Barlow Student Health Center

Hillsboro Hops Ballpark

Hoffman HQ

Johnson Creek Confluence & Milwaukie Bay Habitat Enhancement

Joice A. Taylor Apartments

Julia West House

Kafoury Court

La Plaza Esperanza

Lam Building G

Milwaukie City Hall

Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion

Multnomah County Library – Albina

Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy

Oak Lodge Library & Concord Community Center Renovation

One26 Vista

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department 鈥� Fort Stevens Guardhouse Historic Rehabilitation

Plambeck Gardens

Portal at the River District

Portland Art Museum

Press Blocks

Providence St. Vincent Emergency Department Expansion

Redmond Public Safety Facility

Shortstack Milwaukie

Shortstack Mississippi

South Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Station #9

T. Joyce Phillips Apartments

The Merchant Block / Inn at Dayton

Tistilal Village Redevelopment

Top Projects show off ingenuity and teamwork

Union Gospel Mission Women鈥檚 LifeChange Center 鈥� Angela鈥檚 House

US 101, Jefferson & Clallam Counties – Remove Fish Barriers

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Modernization

Virginia Garcia Newberg Wellness Center

York Terrace Apartments

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A seven-story affordable housing development in Portland鈥檚 historic Lower Albina neighborhood marks the first completed project in a larger community-led initiative to restore roughly 94 acres of historically Black land lost through decades of displacement and urban renewal. The development opened in October.
Albina One, located at 1771 N.E. Flint Ave., delivers 94 affordable homes across approximately 94,000 square feet. The project was developed by Albina Vision Trust, designed by LEVER Architecture and built by Colas Construction 鈥� a fully Black-led team spanning ownership, design and construction.
The building incorporates amenities uncommon in affordable housing, including a multifunctional community room, community kitchen, shared balconies, outdoor courtyards and a maker space. Residents also have access to expansive views of the river and city skyline 鈥� vistas historically inaccessible to the Black community that once resided in the area.
鈥淕rowing up in Northeast Portland, I understand the history, resilience, and meaning this neighborhood holds for the Black community,鈥� noted Andrew Colas, president and CEO of Colas Construction, in the Top Projects nomination form. 鈥淚t is an incredible honor to build this project, and we are proud to be part of what comes next for Albina.鈥�
Afro-Deco is a defining design lens that sets Albina One apart from comparable affordable housing projects. As shared by project architect Chandra Robinson, the building draws inspiration from Yoruban artistic traditions, whose geometric language and ornamentation later informed what became known as Art Deco. Albina One intentionally reclaims this lineage through a contemporary Afro-Deco approach.
The project is among the first all-electric affordable housing developments in the region. Rooftop solar panels, battery backup, a large generator fuel tank and mobile generator infrastructure were integrated to ensure uninterrupted life safety operations during power outages 鈥� an uncommon level of redundancy for the building type.
Contaminated and unstable soils presented significant construction challenges. The project team implemented deep soil-mixing columns to stabilize the foundation system, reducing excavation and mitigating risks of cost escalation and schedule delays. Colas Construction also advised the owner to carry remediation costs separately from the main contract 鈥� an approach that improved budget transparency and reduced financial uncertainty.
Safety management relied on regular site-specific safety talks, controlled access points and routine audits tracked through Procore鈥檚 safety management platform, which maintained real-time visibility into site conditions.
The project set a 20 percent COBID minority contracting participation goal and finished at 40 percent. Thirty-one percent of total subcontract value went to COBID-certified equity firms, with 38 percent of that participation delivered by Black- and Brown-owned businesses. Notable trade partners included Affordable Electric, the largest Black-owned electrical contractor in the region, and J.A. Mechanical, a Latino-owned HVAC firm.

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A four-story affordable housing community has opened in Beaverton, bringing 75 homes to households earning 30 to 60 percent of the area median income and demonstrating how design quality and affordability can coexist in the same project.
Located at 12495 S.W. 172nd Terrace, Altura was completed in August 2025. The 81,559-square-foot building was developed by BRIDGE Housing and constructed by Colas Construction, with Salazar Architect leading design, Valar Engineering serving as structural engineer, Otak as civil engineer and Interface Engineering as electrical and mechanical engineer.
The building features shared kitchens, community rooms, onsite management offices, laundry facilities, secure bicycle storage, elevators and multiple outdoor communal spaces. Its asymmetric gable roof and articulated massing were designed to reduce perceived scale and reinforce a residential character consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. The design optimizes daylight access to residential units and common spaces, supporting wellness while reducing energy demand.
The project team used a carefully engineered Type V wood framing system that balanced cost-effectiveness with structural resilience. Interior finishes were selected for durability and ease of maintenance. Digital coordination tools supported regular safety and constructability reviews throughout design and construction, strengthening quality control and reducing field conflicts.
The project site sat directly across from Mountainside High School, requiring the team to take added precautions. Deliveries were scheduled around school peak hours, site access was carefully managed and pedestrian protection measures were installed along nearby walkways. Daily safety huddles, Job Hazard Analyses, site orientations and toolbox talks reinforced shared safety responsibility. The team also visited students in the school鈥檚 construction program to discuss careers in the building trades.
Colas Construction exceeded the project鈥檚 minority business participation targets. The team established a 20 percent COBID participation goal and achieved 30 percent participation from certified firms. Additionally, 42.9 percent of total project wages were earned by MWESB and BIPOC workers in compliance with BOLI and Davis-Bacon requirements.
鈥淎ltura reflects what we believe construction should do at its best 鈥� deliver beautiful, durable homes for families who have been priced out, while investing in diverse local businesses and the next generation of builders,鈥� said Andrew Colas, president and CEO of Colas Construction, in the Top Projects nomination form.
The City of Beaverton supported the project through permitting and coordination.

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Amity Orchards, 17895 S.W. Higgins St., is a 164-unit affordable housing development on a 16-acre former apple orchard in Beaverton. Developed through a partnership between Wishcamper Development Partners and the City of Beaverton, it delivers nearly 200,000 square feet of housing and community space for families and seniors on a site that presented significant construction challenges.
During excavation, crews encountered subsurface conditions that differed from the project鈥檚 geotechnical report, requiring portions of the structural foundation system to be redesigned while construction was already underway. This posed a substantial risk to both schedule and budget. A combination of disciplined preconstruction planning and collaboration allowed the team to adapt quickly. Colas worked with Otak, the City of Beaverton, and Wishcamper to evaluate alternatives and implement a revised structural solution without disrupting critical path activities. A key advantage on the project was Colas鈥� self-performing structural concrete division, which allowed tighter control over schedule-critical work, improved safety oversight, and faster response to changing site conditions.
The project faced challenging groundwater and drainage conditions during a period of near-record rainfall. To address this, the team implemented a hybrid dewatering strategy that utilized newly installed municipal storm infrastructure in combination with temporary pumping operations.
The structural concrete work was led by a female foreman on the Colas Construction crew, whom project leaders noted guided the team through the most complex placements on the project.
Colas surpassed its 20 percent utilization goal for certified firms, achieving 27 percent engagement with MWESB subcontractors.
Safety was a priority throughout construction, particularly given the project鈥檚 proximity to Mountainside High School and a phased occupancy plan that had residents moving in while work continued in other buildings. The project was completed without a recordable injury.
The development provides homes for households earning below 30, 60, and 70 percent of area median income and is slated to achieve Earth Advantage Gold certification. Amenities include two community rooms and dedicated senior spaces on upper floors for reading, games and media, supporting social connection and aging in place. Preserved sequoia trees anchor Sequoia Plaza, a quarter-acre public park.
鈥淒elivering affordable housing in a high opportunity area brought technical and financial challenges, but through strong collaboration and disciplined execution, the team protected public investment and delivered a community that will serve residents and the broader neighborhood for the long term,鈥� said Justin Metcalf, partner at Wishcamper Development Partners, in the project nomination form.

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The Astoria Public Library has completed a renovation that doubled the facility鈥檚 usable interior space to approximately 18,000 square feet while preserving the building鈥檚 mid-century Brutalist architectural character.
The project, completed in September 2025, transformed the 1967 structure at 450 10th St. into a modernized community hub. The building had been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places due to its association with architect Ebba Wicks Brown.
Rather than expand the building鈥檚 footprint, the project team converted a basement level that had historically served as storage and mechanical space into public areas including meeting rooms, a gallery and program spaces. Mechanical equipment was relocated to the roof to free up additional interior space.
Portions of the concrete facade were selectively removed to introduce new glazing and vertical connections between floors, bringing natural light to lower levels 鈥� a significant challenge in a structure originally defined by narrow slot windows and heavy concrete panels. Digital coordination tools were used extensively to manage drawings and trade partner communication throughout construction.
鈥淲e are really excited for the community to see the new gallery space and the children鈥檚 area, the meeting rooms, the teen room, the public art,鈥� said Suzanne Harold, library director for the City of Astoria, in the Top Projects nomination form. 鈥淚t doesn鈥檛 feel like the same building.鈥�
The project was delivered under a construction manager/general contractor model, with O鈥橞rien & Company serving as contractor, Hennebery Eddy Architects as design lead, and Otak CPM as owner鈥檚 representative. Limited access points within the existing structure required careful sequencing of demolition and material handling, including crane operations to move equipment into the basement through roof openings.
Safety planning included site-specific job hazard analysis, daily briefings, controlled access zones and lift plans for crane operations. Trade partners participated in regular coordination sessions to identify risks associated with working in confined spaces.
Funding included a voter-approved $8 million bond and a $500,000 matching federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which supported creation of a community humanities center featuring the Astoriana meeting room, a community 鈥淔lag鈥� room and space for local historic archives.
Community input from residents, youth groups, artists and representatives of several local Indigenous cultural groups helped shape the building鈥檚 programming and cultural expression.

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A sweeping modernization of Benson Polytechnic High School restored four historic campus buildings while introducing new construction totaling 379,000 square feet, transforming the century-old institution into a contemporary hub for career and technical education.
The project preserved the school鈥檚 1917 main classroom building, 1925 gymnasium, 1929 auditorium and 1917 foundry through extensive masonry and terracotta repair, seismic upgrades and roofing replacement. Historic wood and steel windows were removed, restored off-site and reinstalled with low-profile interior storm panels to improve thermal performance without compromising original craftsmanship. The historic elevated running track inside the original gymnasium, beloved by alumni, received seismic and safety improvements to remain in use.
New two-story wings connect all campus buildings around secure courtyards, co-locating core academic classrooms with specialized career and technical education labs. A central student commons serves as the campus hub, featuring learning stairs clad with wood flooring reclaimed from the old gymnasium.
The project achieved LEED Platinum certification with a predicted 53 percent energy reduction from baseline, a 35.3 kBtu per square foot annual energy use intensity, and a 13 percent reduction in embodied carbon through low-carbon concrete. A photovoltaic solar array doubles as sunshades and canopy cover, and the campus includes a green roof, stormwater management systems, EV charging infrastructure and covered bicycle parking.
Construction on the constrained urban site required extensive coordination to safely shore existing facades during selective demolition and structural reinforcement. The KBPS Radio Tower remained operational throughout. Crews managed limited staging and laydown space while maintaining safe pedestrian access to adjacent community amenities including Buckman Field and the Portland Tennis Center.
The project achieved a 17.5 percent participation rate among COBID-certified firms. Diverse businesses contributed across multiple design phases.
Students played an active role in the project鈥檚 creation. Thirteen students participated in a Design Advisory Group alongside educators and community members. Construction and electrical career and technical education students collaborated with the design and construction team to build a construction mock-up in the form of a tiny home, which was later donated to a local village supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
Bassetti Architects served as architect of record. Andersen Construction was the general contractor. KPFF provided structural engineering services.
鈥淚 appreciate the team鈥檚 focus on keeping the 100-plus-year story of Benson Tech alive throughout the new building,鈥� said Dan Malone, vice principal of modernization for Portland Public Schools, in the Top Projects submission form.

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Swinerton Builders completed a new operations and maintenance facility at Blue Lake Regional Park, delivering a 15,800-square-foot complex that combines a ground-up mass timber office building with a renovated historic maintenance structure.
Oregon Metro, the regional government that oversees the park, partnered with Swinerton as construction manager and general contractor on the project at 21224 N.E. Blue Lake Road. FFA Architecture and Interiors served as the project architect.
The centerpiece of the development is a 4,800-square-foot mass timber office building designed to house park operations staff. The structure includes a public lobby, staff offices, conference rooms, break areas and locker rooms. Mass timber was selected as a renewable, low-carbon material intended to reduce the building鈥檚 environmental footprint while creating a warm environment for staff and visitors.
The project also included a complete renovation of an 8,400-square-foot maintenance building originally constructed in 1962, converting it into a dedicated facility for maintenance, repair and equipment storage. Work included full interior demolition, seismic structural upgrades, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, a new roof and enhanced security. The renovated building now houses a wood shop, welding shop and vehicle maintenance facility. A 2,600-square-foot parking canopy also was refurbished.
鈥淭he open and inviting Park Office emphasizes our connection to nature through expression of materials and natural light,鈥� said Brent Shelby, Metro senior capital projects manager, in the Top Projects submission form. 鈥淎nd the adjacent Maintenance Building got a new lease on life with structural and sustainability improvements 鈥� like EV fleet vehicle parking 鈥� and a new, efficient floorplan.鈥�
The facility was designed to pursue Core Green Building Certification from the International Living Future Institute. Construction required phased approvals coordinated between the City of Fairview and the City of Gresham, which handled inspections on Fairview鈥檚 behalf. That coordination allowed early occupancy of the renovated maintenance building while keeping park operations running throughout construction. A two-phase approach also addressed long lead times for critical electrical switchgear.
The project established a 20 percent utilization target for COBID-certified minority-, women- and small-owned businesses. Workforce diversity goals included designated work hours for women, people of color and apprentices across the trades.
Daily stretch-and-flex safety meetings were held throughout construction to reinforce safe work practices. The team also leveraged technology and best practices for hazard assessment, incident investigation and ongoing training.

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A three-story mixed-use building at 7044 S.W. Gonzaga St. in Tigard now provides nine luxury two-bedroom apartments above a ground-floor counseling center serving first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The project was a collaboration between a first-time developer and an experienced general contractor.
Boardwalk Place Apartments, completed in May 2025, was built by I&E Construction for owners Tracy and Stuart Sandor. The 11,055-square-foot, wood-framed structure on a concrete foundation was designed by Woodblock Architecture.
The commercial tenant, It鈥檚 Just Therapy Counseling Services, provides mental health support to police officers, SWAT team members, firefighters and 911 operators. The organization鈥檚 needs directly shaped the design of the ground-floor office space.
鈥淲e are providing nine families with a clean, modern, energy efficient and safe place to call home,鈥� Stuart Sandor said in the Top Projects submission form. 鈥淧lus, the office space is helping police, SWAT, fire and 911 operators manage the traumatic events that affect their home lives.鈥�
A standout material choice was Nichiha Modern Siding, a fiber cement product selected in place of traditional wood cladding. The fire-retardant, fade-resistant material delivers the appearance of natural wood while reducing long-term maintenance demands 鈥� a practical consideration for a first-time developer. Vertical LED lighting at unit entries reinforces the building鈥檚 boardwalk-inspired design theme while improving visibility. EV charging infrastructure and an upgraded electrical system also were incorporated to meet evolving tenant needs.
Interior finishes exceed typical multifamily standards, featuring luxury vinyl tile flooring, cultured stone countertops with undermount sinks, wood-paneled accent walls and custom baseboard molding. Parking spaces were widened from the standard 8 feet to 10 feet to accommodate first responders鈥� trucks and provide residents extra room.
The project navigated an extended jurisdictional approvals process and funding delays early on, requiring flexible pre-construction planning. I&E Construction provided additional guidance and transparency to support the owner through the entitlement and construction process.
Jobsite safety protocols included daily briefings, weekly subcontractor coordination meetings, fall protection planning specific to upper-floor wood framing and ongoing OSHA compliance audits. The project was completed without major safety incidents.
Structural engineering was provided by KAEKO and civil engineering by Firwood Design Group.
鈥淏oardwalk Place Apartments reflects our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve through thoughtful design, quality execution, and purposeful development,鈥� noted Cory Riedel, operations manager at I&E Construction, in the project submission form.

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A long-underutilized triangular parcel at a high-traffic intersection in Portland鈥檚 Brooklyn neighborhood has been redeveloped into an 8,248-square-foot food cart pod and hospitality venue.
Brooklyn Carreta, 4534 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., was developed by Lloyd Development and designed by Architecture Building Culture. It houses 18 independent food vendors and a full-service bar anchored by a mass-timber building. The project supports vendors from diverse cultural backgrounds, many of whom are first-time entrepreneurs. Shared infrastructure 鈥� including utilities, restrooms, waste systems and seating 鈥� was provided to lower barriers to entry for small businesses.
The site鈥檚 irregular geometry and location along two busy arterial streets presented significant design challenges. The team responded with a V-shaped building configuration that frames a central courtyard, which serves as the social heart of the development. To address traffic noise, the team lowered the finished floor elevation below adjacent street grade and incorporated landscaped berms along the site perimeter, eliminating the need for conventional barriers and creating a calm and comfortable courtyard environment despite the urban setting.
鈥淏rooklyn Carreta demonstrates how thoughtful design and entrepreneurial vision can transform an overlooked site into a vibrant destination,鈥� said Brian Cavanaugh, architect and principal of Architecture Building Culture, in the Top Projects submission form.
The project employed several construction innovations. Exposed mass timber serves as both structural system and finished interior material, reducing costs while lowering the building鈥檚 carbon footprint. A continuous exterior insulation and cladding system creates a thermally unbroken envelope from foundation to ridge, achieving high air tightness and energy efficiency. Monopoly framing eliminates traditional roof overhangs to enable a seamless structural plane.
Salvaged wood from a former restaurant on the site was incorporated into interior finishes, diverting material from the waste stream. Native and drought-tolerant plantings improve air quality and provide a natural buffer along the perimeter.
The 820-square-foot courtyard mural, installed by local artist Jeff Sheridan, anchors the gathering space. More than 80 percent of patrons live within two miles of the site.
Construction safety measures included traffic and pedestrian planning along the arterial corridors, phased sequencing to minimize trade conflicts on the compact site, fall protection protocols during mass timber installation, and daily safety briefings with subcontractor coordination meetings.

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A 20-unit permanent affordable housing community has opened in Dallas, providing stable housing for veterans, young adults aging out of foster care and others working toward independence in a market long short on one-bedroom units.
Carson Commons, located at 373 Ellendale Ave., was developed by Polk Community Development Corp. and built by I&E Construction. The three-story, 17,224-square-foot building includes 18 one-bedroom units, one ADA-accessible one-bedroom unit and one two-bedroom unit, all restricted to residents earning no more than 60 percent of area median income. Nine units are reserved for referrals through Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action.
The project is named in honor of Letitia Carson, believed to be the first Black woman to legally own land in Oregon. Interpretive signage at the building entrance depicts her journey to land ownership.
Construction presented significant challenges. The team determined that adjacent utility infrastructure lacked sufficient electrical capacity to support the building and its elevator system. The solution required installing approximately 500 feet of underground conduit via directional drilling beneath Ellendale Avenue, a primary arterial roadway, necessitating engineered drilling plans, utility coordination, public right-of-way approvals and traffic control planning.
鈥淐arson Commons demonstrates that affordable housing can be innovative, resilient, and community-centered,鈥� noted Gary Dell, project manager and estimator at I&E Construction, in the project nomination form. 鈥淔rom complex infrastructure solutions to long-term sustainability features, this project reflects excellence in construction and an unwavering commitment to people.鈥�
The building incorporates rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, high-performance insulation and air sealing, energy-efficient mechanical systems, LED lighting with occupancy controls, water-efficient plumbing fixtures and future-ready EV infrastructure. The project was built to Oregon Housing and Community Services sustainability standards and Earth Advantage criteria targeting Gold certification.
Construction-phase safety measures included daily jobsite briefings, pre-task hazard analyses, weekly safety audits and strict fall protection protocols. Traffic control coordination was implemented during the directional drilling operation.
The project achieved 20 percent participation by certified minority, women-owned and emerging small businesses, with more than $1.2 million awarded to 12 certified firms. The team used the Business Oregon MWESB/COBID directory during bid solicitation.
Funding partners included Oregon Housing and Community Services, Oregon Health Authority, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Citizens Bank, Energy Trust of Oregon and Pacific Power.

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