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A struggle to avoid culture shock
Designers working in diverse communities often find that substantial effort is needed to engage residents.
Social media broadens architects’ reach
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn provide Portland firms with valuable opportunities to connect with potential clients, employees and others.
Prebuilding the future
Numerous factors are limiting the growth of prefabricated construction in Portland 鈥� so far.
Design Beyond Borders: Marea Alta
Ankrom Moisan Architects has designed Marea Alta -- an affordable housing development in San Leandro, California.
Senior housing expansion under way in Lake Oswego
Construction has commenced on a significant expansion of the Mary鈥檚 Woods continuing care retirement community in Lake Oswego.
Augmented reality: the next big thing?
Some building industry professionals question the cost and potential practical use of technologically advanced systems.
Building relationships to last
Architects of firms with longtime clients share steps they take to extend business connections beyond one project.
Ankrom Moisan co-founder set to sail away
Tom Moisan is preparing to retire and spend about four years sailing around the world with his wife.
Mixed-use building proposal approved
The Portland Design Commission gave conditional approval to plans for a mixed-use building with 138 residential units at Southwest 16th Avenue and Burnside Street.
Lease approved for McMenamins in Kalama, Washington
The Port of Kalama, Washington, has approved a final lease agreement with McMenamins for a new restaurant and hotel to be built in the Columbia River town.
Portland multifamily design work waning
Portland architecture firms are facing a sharp downturn in multifamily housing work as the city phases in new inclusionary housing rules.
Commission seeks hipper design for downtown hotel
Project plans for a new hotel at the corner of Southwest 11th Avenue and Alder Street were sent back by the Portland Design Commission on Thursday for further revisions.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
